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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
Ameren
AEE
$30.3B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
221,047
-260,203
| -54% | -$15M |
|
1027
Willis Towers Watson
WTW
$31.2B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
88,539
-134,319
| -60% | -$20.4M |
|
1028
Thor Industries
THO
$3.9B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
137,730
+81,226
| +144% | +$8.29M |
|
1029
CALL
Teleflex
TFX
$6.05B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
+50,000
| New | +$13.4M |
|
1030
CALL
Biogen
BIIB
$30B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
46,200
+14,700
| +47% | +$4.13M |
|
1031
PUT
Acuity Brands
AYI
$9.83B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
115,500
+22,000
| +24% | +$2.68M |
|
|
CMA
1032
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
147,150
-99,375
| -40% | -$9.52M |
|
|
HOLX
1033
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
336,289
-117,689
| -26% | -$4.53M |
|
|
JWN
1034
DELISTED
Nordstrom
JWN
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
258,050
-84,246
| -25% | -$4.18M |
|
|
AABA
1035
CALL
DELISTED
Altaba Inc
AABA
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
181,900
-149,600
| -45% | -$11.2M |
|
1036
CALL
GE Aerospace
GE
$374B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
204,009
+30,527
| +18% | +$2.04M |
|
|
LCI
1037
PUT
DELISTED
Lannett Company, Inc.
LCI
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
+243,900
| New | +$15.4M |
|
1038
PUT
BP
BP
$116B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
308,540
+140,757
| +84% | +$5.91M |
|
1039
PUT
Accenture
ACN
$102B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
81,000
+32,800
| +68% | +$5.1M |
|
1040
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
WH
$5.56B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
+224,900
| New | +$13.8M |
|
1041
Ally Financial
ALLY
$13.2B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
503,682
-104,903
| -17% | -$2.8M |
|
1042
APA Corp
APA
$13.2B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
282,908
-362,706
| -56% | -$15M |
|
1043
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$78.1B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
360,840
-241,375
| -40% | -$8.88M |
|
1044
Howmet Aerospace
HWM
$113B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
1,008,092
+72,999
| +8% | +$1.08M |
|
1045
CBRE Group
CBRE
$42.5B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
275,368
-335,742
| -55% | -$15.9M |
|
1046
CALL
Snap
SNAP
$7.89B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
1,001,100
+28,600
| +3% | +$369K |
|
1047
Herbalife
HLF
$1.29B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
243,496
+24,516
| +11% | +$1.29M |
|
|
SHLX
1048
DELISTED
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P.
SHLX
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
589,371
+157,637
| +37% | +$3.51M |
|
1049
Visteon
VC
$2.79B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
101,048
+46,274
| +84% | +$5.79M |
|
|
MOMO
1050
PUT
Hello Group
MOMO
$885M
| $13M | 0.01% |
299,200
-12,900
| -4% | -$536K |
|
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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.