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 SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$5.6B |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$963M |
| 3 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$738M |
| 4 |
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
|
+$215M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$905M |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$735M |
| 3 |
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
|
+$609M |
| 4 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$517M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$488M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.26% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.03% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.65% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 3.81% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 3.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Chevron
CVX
$383B
| $176M | 0.14% |
2,423,545
-592,905
| -20% | -$58.6M |
|
102
American Tower
AMT
$81.3B
| $172M | 0.14% |
789,432
-391,851
| -33% | -$91.2M |
|
103
Texas Instruments
TXN
$255B
| $172M | 0.14% |
1,719,423
+91,171
| +6% | +$10.9M |
|
104
PUT
Goldman Sachs
GS
$302B
| $171M | 0.13% |
1,103,400
-34,400
| -3% | -$7.3M |
|
105
Oracle
ORCL
$367B
| $169M | 0.13% |
3,505,100
-2,089,825
| -37% | -$108M |
|
106
Ecolab
ECL
$78.6B
| $169M | 0.13% |
1,081,352
-440,111
| -29% | -$82.7M |
|
107
Tesla
TSLA
$1.22T
| $168M | 0.13% |
4,806,975
+25,935
| +0.5% | +$1.08M |
|
108
AbbVie
ABBV
$455B
| $168M | 0.13% |
2,202,116
-982,024
| -31% | -$83.6M |
|
|
109
Goldman Sachs
GS
$302B
| $166M | 0.13% |
1,074,221
+269,826
| +34% | +$57.3M |
|
110
Home Depot
HD
$332B
| $164M | 0.13% |
877,607
-1,672,024
| -66% | -$367M |
|
111
CALL
Boeing
BA
$175B
| $163M | 0.13% |
1,095,600
+30,900
| +3% | +$8.46M |
|
112
PUT
Bank of America
BAC
$433B
| $163M | 0.13% |
7,668,900
-5,657,800
| -42% | -$170M |
|
113
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$122B
| $162M | 0.13% |
682,142
-83,769
| -11% | -$19.2M |
|
114
CALL
Walt Disney
DIS
$167B
| $161M | 0.13% |
1,664,897
+240,027
| +17% | +$30.3M |
|
|
115
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$167B
| $161M | 0.13% |
1,661,600
+183,495
| +12% | +$23.2M |
|
116
Morgan Stanley
MS
$330B
| $159M | 0.13% |
4,677,514
+1,443,895
| +45% | +$68M |
|
|
PPLI
117
People Inc
PPLI
$3.08B
| $159M | 0.13% |
4,956,205
+2,694,301
| +119% | +$107M |
|
118
Intuit
INTU
$86.3B
| $152M | 0.12% |
658,962
-183,335
| -22% | -$49.6M |
|
119
CALL
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23.5B
| $151M | 0.12% |
6,532,600
+913,000
| +16% | +$25M |
|
120
Newmont
NEM
$101B
| $149M | 0.12% |
3,294,872
-1,703,858
| -34% | -$76.9M |
|
121
PUT
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$933B
| $144M | 0.11% |
1,602,100
+164,600
| +11% | +$20M |
|
122
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
$115B
| $143M | 0.11% |
3,546,288
+2,475,150
| +231% | +$113M |
|
123
Costco
COST
$423B
| $142M | 0.11% |
498,794
-540,957
| -52% | -$164M |
|
124
ServiceNow
NOW
$114B
| $140M | 0.11% |
2,434,295
-1,450,565
| -37% | -$90.7M |
|
125
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
$972B
| $139M | 0.11% |
587,750
+429,838
| +272% | +$120M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Barclays held 6,792 positions worth $127B, down 30% from $180B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 34% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $22.2B in Q1 2020, closing 596 positions and reducing 3,808 holdings. Its most notable exit was iShares MBS ETF, an estimated $609M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.3% of assets, down from 8.9% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF worth $42.3M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2020 buy was State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF: 1,242,519 shares worth $42.3M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q1 2020, an estimated $5.6B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $905M.
- Barclays fully exited iShares MBS ETF in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $609M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 34% of its $127B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Barclays opened 279 new positions and closed 596 in Q1 2020.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 30% quarter-over-quarter to $127B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 13 May 2020.