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 Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLC
|
+$351M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$320M |
| 3 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$295M |
| 4 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$240M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$226M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.53B |
| 2 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$1.21B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$417M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
|
+$404M |
| 5 |
TFCF
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B
TFCF
|
+$352M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.88% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.4% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.17% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 4.22% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.19% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CELG
76
DELISTED
Celgene Corp
CELG
| $278M | 0.19% |
2,941,647
+997,326
| +51% | +$87.2M |
|
77
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$27.8B
| $272M | 0.19% |
6,342,333
+2,757,395
| +77% | +$116M |
|
78
NVIDIA
NVDA
$4.74T
| $271M | 0.19% |
60,468,640
+1,847,360
| +3% | +$7.17M |
|
79
PUT
Netflix
NFLX
$301B
| $268M | 0.18% |
7,519,000
-3,279,000
| -30% | -$114M |
|
80
CALL
Tesla
TSLA
$1.21T
| $268M | 0.18% |
14,341,500
-5,707,665
| -28% | -$115M |
|
81
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.8T
| $265M | 0.18% |
8,810,410
-1,423,950
| -14% | -$38.6M |
|
82
Nike
NKE
$63.3B
| $263M | 0.18% |
3,127,681
-39,211
| -1% | -$3.23M |
|
83
PUT
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.31B
| $259M | 0.18% |
5,856,500
-1,144,700
| -16% | -$48.8M |
|
84
PUT
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$15B
| $255M | 0.18% |
2,320,500
+320,500
| +16% | +$34.6M |
|
85
Amgen
AMGN
$213B
| $253M | 0.17% |
1,329,186
+73,123
| +6% | +$14M |
|
86
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$57.2B
| $245M | 0.17% |
9,541,519
+624,899
| +7% | +$16.1M |
|
87
Walmart Inc
WMT
$900B
| $244M | 0.17% |
7,515,771
-351,432
| -4% | -$11.4M |
|
88
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$22.4B
| $240M | 0.17% |
10,702,300
-138,100
| -1% | -$3.04M |
|
89
AbbVie
ABBV
$470B
| $239M | 0.17% |
2,970,694
-203,369
| -6% | -$16.6M |
|
90
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
$76.7B
| $237M | 0.16% |
3,652,190
+2,083,203
| +133% | +$131M |
|
91
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39.2B
| $237M | 0.16% |
7,157,206
+5,978,688
| +507% | +$192M |
|
92
ConocoPhillips
COP
$143B
| $236M | 0.16% |
3,535,120
+2,013,051
| +132% | +$135M |
|
93
PUT
Bank of America
BAC
$439B
| $234M | 0.16% |
8,497,100
-605,600
| -7% | -$17.1M |
|
94
Texas Instruments
TXN
$254B
| $233M | 0.16% |
2,195,983
+219,529
| +11% | +$22.7M |
|
95
GE Aerospace
GE
$372B
| $230M | 0.16% |
4,628,306
-367,551
| -7% | -$17.3M |
|
96
CVS Health
CVS
$139B
| $225M | 0.16% |
4,170,805
-994,916
| -19% | -$61.4M |
|
|
97
CALL
CVS Health
CVS
$139B
| $221M | 0.15% |
4,090,647
+1,793,198
| +78% | +$111M |
|
98
Starbucks
SBUX
$119B
| $220M | 0.15% |
2,960,445
-294,168
| -9% | -$20.2M |
|
|
99
PUT
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$57.2B
| $219M | 0.15% |
8,523,800
-2,363,100
| -22% | -$61M |
|
|
100
CALL
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
$76.7B
| $217M | 0.15% |
3,348,600
-294,500
| -8% | -$18.6M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Barclays held 7,695 positions worth $145B, up 12% from $129B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 30% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q1 2019 filing shows 645 new, 3,437 increased, 2,565 reduced and 541 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Fox Class B: 2,293,111 shares worth $82.3M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $1.53B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.9% of assets, up from 6.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2019 buy was Fox Class B: 2,293,111 shares worth $82.3M.
- Barclays added most to State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF in Q1 2019, an estimated $351M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.53B.
- Barclays fully exited iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $1.21B.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 30% of its $145B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Barclays opened 645 new positions and closed 541 in Q1 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 12% quarter-over-quarter to $145B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 15 May 2019.