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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1076
Xerox
XRX
$387M
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
519,404
+110,655
| +27% | +$3.13M |
|
|
FNSR
1077
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
691,195
-42,971
| -6% | -$712K |
|
|
BLUE
1078
CALL
DELISTED
bluebird bio
BLUE
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
6,114
+5,998
| +5,171% | +$13.7M |
|
1079
PUT
TAL Education Group
TAL
$6.93B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
+337,500
| New | +$13.3M |
|
1080
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$346M
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
110,500
-7,800
| -7% | -$893K |
|
1081
CALL
MetLife
MET
$61.9B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
283,600
-152,900
| -35% | -$7.13M |
|
1082
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.66B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
278,920
-246,221
| -47% | -$12.2M |
|
1083
Teleflex
TFX
$6.05B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
46,034
+16,071
| +54% | +$4.31M |
|
|
SEE
1084
DELISTED
Sealed Air
SEE
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
290,319
-35,412
| -11% | -$1.56M |
|
1085
Alcoa
AA
$11.9B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
262,325
-13,079
| -5% | -$658K |
|
1086
CALL
HF Sinclair
DINO
$16.3B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
179,500
+123,600
| +221% | +$8.23M |
|
1087
CALL
Autodesk
ADSK
$49.5B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
93,600
-28,200
| -23% | -$3.74M |
|
1088
PUT
Sarepta Therapeutics
SRPT
$1.57B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
92,700
+60,100
| +184% | +$5.67M |
|
1089
TotalEnergies
TTE
$195B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
201,997
+160,297
| +384% | +$9.82M |
|
1090
Vulcan Materials
VMC
$34.8B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
94,669
-214,408
| -69% | -$26.4M |
|
1091
Steel Dynamics
STLD
$36B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
265,220
+71,617
| +37% | +$3.39M |
|
|
CTRA
1092
DELISTED
Coterra Energy
CTRA
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
510,728
-237,473
| -32% | -$5.54M |
|
1093
CALL
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.4B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
80,500
-21,900
| -21% | -$3.2M |
|
1094
CALL
Under Armour
UAA
$2.84B
| $12M | 0.01% |
534,000
-164,000
| -23% | -$3.24M |
|
1095
Wayfair
W
$11.2B
| $12M | 0.01% |
101,043
-208,240
| -67% | -$18.1M |
|
1096
Gentex
GNTX
$4.97B
| $12M | 0.01% |
521,136
+160,262
| +44% | +$3.8M |
|
1097
CALL
Murphy Oil
MUR
$5.7B
| $12M | 0.01% |
355,100
+151,700
| +75% | +$4.68M |
|
|
LSXMK
1098
DELISTED
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
| $12M | 0.01% |
346,845
+44,893
| +15% | +$1.5M |
|
1099
PUT
Vipshop
VIPS
$7.37B
| $12M | 0.01% |
1,104,300
+805,700
| +270% | +$11M |
|
|
GRA
1100
CALL
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
162,900
+158,700
| +3,779% | +$11.1M |
|
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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.