Barclays Portfolio holdings
Barclays PLC, founded in 1690 by goldsmith bankers in London, is a British multinational financial institution headquartered in London, operating as one of the world’s oldest banks with a significant presence in investment banking, retail banking, and wealth management. Managing billions in assets, Barclays serves millions of customers globally through its retail arm (notably in the UK) and its investment banking division, which excels in trading, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, competing with Wall Street giants. The bank has navigated challenges like the 2008 financial crisis—opting for private funding over a government bailout—and has since focused on restructuring, digital innovation, and sustainable finance initiatives. With a rich history and a modern global footprint, Barclays remains a key player in both UK and international financial markets.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
|
+$244M |
| 2 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$143M |
| 3 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$137M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$109M |
| 5 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$103M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.2B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$763M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$618M |
| 4 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$592M |
| 5 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$393M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.41% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.88% |
| 3 | Financials | 5.51% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.79% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.06% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
851
PUT
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.58B
| $17.8M | 0.02% |
422,900
+252,700
| +148% | +$10.7M |
|
852
CALL
Bausch Health
BHC
$2.58B
| $17.8M | 0.02% |
764,700
-247,400
| -24% | -$5.12M |
|
853
CALL
VanEck Semiconductor ETF
SMH
$65.2B
| $17.8M | 0.02% |
346,200
+94,800
| +38% | +$4.95M |
|
854
Monster Beverage
MNST
$94.3B
| $17.7M | 0.02% |
617,408
-894,594
| -59% | -$24.2M |
|
|
ALXN
855
PUT
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $17.5M | 0.02% |
141,200
-242,900
| -63% | -$28.4M |
|
856
NOV
NOV
$6.93B
| $17.5M | 0.02% |
402,298
-87,364
| -18% | -$3.54M |
|
857
Logitech
LOGI
$14.7B
| $17.4M | 0.02% |
396,806
-96,431
| -20% | -$3.89M |
|
|
USG
858
DELISTED
Usg
USG
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
402,268
+221,417
| +122% | +$9.19M |
|
859
Jack Henry & Associates
JKHY
$10.9B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
132,481
+48,005
| +57% | +$5.96M |
|
860
CALL
RH
RH
$3.13B
| $17.3M | 0.01% |
123,500
-23,600
| -16% | -$2.56M |
|
|
CDK
861
DELISTED
CDK Global, Inc.
CDK
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
264,167
-58,246
| -18% | -$3.77M |
|
862
PUT
Philip Morris
PM
$297B
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
212,600
+71,600
| +51% | +$6.08M |
|
|
PXD
863
PUT
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $17.2M | 0.01% |
90,700
-119,600
| -57% | -$22.9M |
|
864
CubeSmart
CUBE
$9.39B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
529,814
+229,302
| +76% | +$6.87M |
|
865
PUT
Halliburton
HAL
$26.9B
| $17.1M | 0.01% |
378,800
-115,600
| -23% | -$5.76M |
|
866
PVH
PVH
$4B
| $17M | 0.01% |
113,868
-43,880
| -28% | -$6.91M |
|
867
Globe Life
GL
$14.2B
| $17M | 0.01% |
209,146
-43,533
| -17% | -$3.7M |
|
868
CALL
Comcast
CMCSA
$85B
| $17M | 0.01% |
518,700
-1,358,100
| -72% | -$44.3M |
|
|
JOYY
869
PUT
JOYY Inc
JOYY
$3.71B
| $17M | 0.01% |
169,300
+81,200
| +92% | +$8.47M |
|
870
State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF
XHB
$1.6B
| $17M | 0.01% |
429,614
+427,981
| +26,208% | +$17.1M |
|
871
Cboe Global Markets
CBOE
$32.5B
| $16.9M | 0.01% |
162,655
-116,631
| -42% | -$12.3M |
|
|
872
CALL
State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLI
$32.8B
| $16.9M | 0.01% |
235,800
+131,900
| +127% | +$9.78M |
|
873
PUT
AB InBev
BUD
$170B
| $16.8M | 0.01% |
166,600
+108,300
| +186% | +$10.7M |
|
874
CALL
Danaher
DHR
$137B
| $16.8M | 0.01% |
191,647
+171,005
| +828% | +$15.2M |
|
|
AIV
875
Aimco
AIV
$387M
| $16.7M | 0.01% |
2,965,743
-396,389
| -12% | -$2.15M |
|
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Barclays's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Barclays held 7,691 positions worth $116B, down 11% from $131B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $18.4B in Q2 2018, closing 585 positions and reducing 3,614 holdings. Its most notable exit was Time Warner Inc, an estimated $290M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.4% of assets, down from 8.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Evergy worth $42M.
- Barclays's largest Q2 2018 buy was Evergy: 747,502 shares worth $42M.
- Barclays added most to State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF in Q2 2018, an estimated $244M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.2B.
- Barclays fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $290M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $116B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Barclays opened 402 new positions and closed 585 in Q2 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 11% quarter-over-quarter to $116B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 14 Aug 2018.