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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
951
Burlington
BURL
$23.2B
| $15M | 0.01% |
99,758
+17,307
| +21% | +$2.46M |
|
|
ANDX
952
DELISTED
Andeavor Logistics LP
ANDX
| $15M | 0.01% |
353,045
-63,942
| -15% | -$2.86M |
|
953
CALL
CSX Corp
CSX
$93.4B
| $15M | 0.01% |
705,900
-293,700
| -29% | -$6.05M |
|
954
PUT
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$291B
| $15M | 0.01% |
198,700
-14,200
| -7% | -$1.09M |
|
955
Western Midstream Partners
WES
$19.2B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
418,067
+223,208
| +115% | +$7.83M |
|
956
CALL
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.4B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
514,500
+156,200
| +44% | +$5.04M |
|
957
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF
XRT
$449M
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
307,500
-725,400
| -70% | -$33.8M |
|
|
PPLI
958
PUT
People Inc
PPLI
$3.09B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
547,790
+173,457
| +46% | +$4.75M |
|
959
CALL
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$185B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
249,400
+170,000
| +214% | +$10.1M |
|
|
BLUE
960
DELISTED
bluebird bio
BLUE
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
7,327
-847
| -10% | -$1.93M |
|
961
PUT
RTX Corp
RTX
$290B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
189,250
-300,957
| -61% | -$23.6M |
|
962
CALL
International Paper
IP
$21.6B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
301,910
+171,916
| +132% | +$8.78M |
|
963
PUT
Incyte
INCY
$24.2B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
221,900
-267,600
| -55% | -$18.3M |
|
964
PUT
Dropbox
DBX
$7.6B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+458,400
| New | +$14.3M |
|
|
EXAS
965
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
248,268
+138,137
| +125% | +$7.43M |
|
966
Western Union
WU
$1.98B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
728,162
-281,773
| -28% | -$5.61M |
|
|
TIF
967
PUT
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
112,200
-27,500
| -20% | -$3.14M |
|
|
SRE.PRA
968
DELISTED
Sempra Energy 6% Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A
SRE.PRA
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
142,565
+54,665
| +62% | +$5.52M |
|
969
Hasbro
HAS
$13.2B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
159,360
-127,037
| -44% | -$11.2M |
|
|
OPTU
970
Optimum Communications Inc
OPTU
$298M
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
858,431
+822,888
| +2,315% | +$15.2M |
|
971
Nucor
NUE
$58.6B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
234,157
-282,611
| -55% | -$18M |
|
972
CALL
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$20.5B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
436,000
+131,800
| +43% | +$4.1M |
|
973
Lincoln National
LNC
$8.73B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
234,242
-217,876
| -48% | -$14.9M |
|
974
PUT
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$42.3B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
119,500
+118,500
| +11,850% | +$14.2M |
|
975
OGE Energy
OGE
$9.78B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
412,980
+262,090
| +174% | +$8.81M |
|
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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.