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 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$463M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR
|
+$350M |
| 4 |
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$265M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$978M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$429M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$387M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$344M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.7% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.71% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1326
CALL
KLA
KLAC
$252B
| $9.42M | 0.01% |
591,000
+347,000
| +142% | +$4.85M |
|
1327
EastGroup Properties
EGP
$10.9B
| $9.41M | 0.01% |
75,306
-15,904
| -17% | -$1.94M |
|
|
FLIR
1328
DELISTED
FLIR Systems, Inc. (DE) Common Stock
FLIR
| $9.41M | 0.01% |
178,918
-98,399
| -35% | -$5.02M |
|
1329
CALL
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$293B
| $9.41M | 0.01% |
115,900
+87,200
| +304% | +$6.81M |
|
|
DOCU
1330
DocuSign
DOCU
$11.4B
| $9.37M | 0.01% |
151,335
+87,173
| +136% | +$4.56M |
|
1331
CALL
Match Group
MTCH
$8.43B
| $9.37M | 0.01% |
131,100
-11,000
| -8% | -$858K |
|
1332
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.63B
| $9.33M | 0.01% |
91,672
+44,949
| +96% | +$4.71M |
|
1333
Sabesp
SBS
$18.3B
| $9.32M | 0.01% |
4,048,221
+472,044
| +13% | +$1.19M |
|
|
ALXN
1334
CALL
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $9.32M | 0.01% |
95,200
+35,500
| +59% | +$4M |
|
1335
Kilroy Realty
KRC
$4.32B
| $9.31M | 0.01% |
119,508
-84,566
| -41% | -$6.56M |
|
1336
CALL
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
$126B
| $9.3M | 0.01% |
231,000
-8,000
| -3% | -$330K |
|
1337
CALL
Devon Energy
DVN
$49.9B
| $9.28M | 0.01% |
385,800
+125,100
| +48% | +$3.13M |
|
1338
Rollins
ROL
$17.9B
| $9.27M | 0.01% |
408,263
+59,937
| +17% | +$1.38M |
|
|
ONCE
1339
DELISTED
Spark Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
ONCE
| $9.26M | 0.01% |
95,436
-49,975
| -34% | -$5M |
|
1340
RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ
$1.67B
| $9.25M | 0.01% |
544,535
+73,198
| +16% | +$1.24M |
|
1341
Nutrien
NTR
$31.6B
| $9.24M | 0.01% |
185,310
-102,163
| -36% | -$5.21M |
|
1342
CALL
Dollar Tree
DLTR
$24.9B
| $9.24M | 0.01% |
80,900
+54,600
| +208% | +$5.71M |
|
1343
Five Below
FIVE
$13B
| $9.24M | 0.01% |
73,246
-68,314
| -48% | -$8.3M |
|
1344
Arch Capital
ACGL
$33.5B
| $9.23M | 0.01% |
219,893
+72,036
| +49% | +$2.84M |
|
1345
LivePerson
LPSN
$31.2M
| $9.21M | 0.01% |
17,199
-65
| -0.4% | -$34.5K |
|
1346
CALL
McKesson
MCK
$103B
| $9.21M | 0.01% |
67,400
+41,600
| +161% | +$5.9M |
|
1347
Nutanix
NTNX
$17.4B
| $9.2M | 0.01% |
350,360
+151,031
| +76% | +$3.56M |
|
1348
CALL
ProShares UltraPro Short QQQ
SQQQ
$1.75B
| $9.18M | 0.01% |
452
+222
| +97% | +$4.59M |
|
1349
CALL
Corning
GLW
$136B
| $9.17M | 0.01% |
321,400
+126,800
| +65% | +$3.79M |
|
1350
UGI
UGI
$7.29B
| $9.16M | 0.01% |
182,234
+69,681
| +62% | +$3.48M |
|
Similar funds
Barclays's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Barclays held 7,551 positions worth $160B, down 2.1% from $163B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q3 2019 filing shows 501 new, 2,626 increased, 3,452 reduced and 568 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $978M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.7% of assets, down from 8.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2019 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M.
- Barclays added most to iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN in Q3 2019, an estimated $629M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $978M.
- Barclays fully exited Anadarko Petroleum in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $309M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $160B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Barclays opened 501 new positions and closed 568 in Q3 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $160B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.