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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$8.5B
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
342,468
-1,101,018
| -76% | -$32.3M |
|
1227
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.29B
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
164,560
-104,778
| -39% | -$6.49M |
|
1228
PUT
Zillow
Z
$7.79B
| $9.9M | 0.01% |
167,600
+127,400
| +317% | +$7.06M |
|
1229
MKS Inc
MKSI
$20.1B
| $9.89M | 0.01% |
103,401
+75,536
| +271% | +$8.24M |
|
1230
PUT
Centene
CNC
$30.7B
| $9.88M | 0.01% |
160,400
+148,200
| +1,215% | +$8.55M |
|
1231
Avery Dennison
AVY
$13B
| $9.85M | 0.01% |
96,431
-209,411
| -68% | -$22.1M |
|
1232
PUT
Omega Healthcare
OHI
$15.1B
| $9.84M | 0.01% |
317,400
-15,800
| -5% | -$452K |
|
|
ETP
1233
CALL
DELISTED
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
514,250
-428,000
| -45% | -$7.87M |
|
1234
CALL
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
EWW
$1.92B
| $9.77M | 0.01% |
207,200
-55,200
| -21% | -$2.66M |
|
|
TSRO
1235
DELISTED
TESARO, Inc.
TSRO
| $9.77M | 0.01% |
219,605
+167,695
| +323% | +$8.15M |
|
1236
PUT
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.4B
| $9.76M | 0.01% |
97,800
+97,600
| +48,800% | +$8.86M |
|
|
MDR
1237
CALL
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $9.76M | 0.01% |
496,680
+490,913
| +8,512% | +$9.97M |
|
|
LADR
1238
Ladder Capital
LADR
$1.21B
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
623,635
+145,994
| +31% | +$2.2M |
|
1239
Eagle Materials
EXP
$6.29B
| $9.73M | 0.01% |
92,701
+31,409
| +51% | +$3.31M |
|
1240
CALL
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$73.1B
| $9.73M | 0.01% |
150,100
+39,400
| +36% | +$2.58M |
|
|
EMWP
1241
DELISTED
Eros Media World PLC
EMWP
| $9.73M | 0.01% |
37,415
-66
| -0.2% | -$16.2K |
|
1242
CALL
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$99.7B
| $9.73M | 0.01% |
72,000
-16,400
| -19% | -$2.39M |
|
|
UMPQ
1243
DELISTED
Umpqua Holdings Corp
UMPQ
| $9.7M | 0.01% |
429,208
+334,737
| +354% | +$7.82M |
|
1244
Rogers Communications
RCI
$18.3B
| $9.7M | 0.01% |
204,289
+55,594
| +37% | +$2.61M |
|
1245
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.6B
| $9.69M | 0.01% |
203,520
-133,378
| -40% | -$6.03M |
|
1246
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.67B
| $9.68M | 0.01% |
555,234
+194,979
| +54% | +$3.03M |
|
1247
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$21.9B
| $9.66M | 0.01% |
86,458
-79,801
| -48% | -$9.32M |
|
1248
CALL
FirstEnergy
FE
$28B
| $9.66M | 0.01% |
269,000
-1,349,800
| -83% | -$46.2M |
|
1249
Pentair
PNR
$10.4B
| $9.63M | 0.01% |
228,936
-307,862
| -57% | -$13.8M |
|
1250
Under Armour
UAA
$2.84B
| $9.63M | 0.01% |
428,246
-809,218
| -65% | -$16M |
|
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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.