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 Biotech ETF
XBI
|
+$284M |
| 2 |
Constellation Brands
STZ
|
+$284M |
| 3 |
Stellantis
STLA
|
+$268M |
| 4 |
VMW
VMware, Inc
VMW
|
+$263M |
| 5 |
NiSource
NI
|
+$234M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$1.82B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.62B |
| 3 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$1.03B |
| 4 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$869M |
| 5 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$701M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.19% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.03% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 4.78% |
| 4 | Financials | 4.74% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 2.9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
Broadridge
BR
$18.4B
| $215M | 0.1% |
1,464,475
-82,491
| -5% | -$11.8M |
|
127
Morgan Stanley
MS
$319B
| $214M | 0.1% |
2,442,998
-1,994,879
| -45% | -$186M |
|
128
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$83.5B
| $211M | 0.1% |
938,378
-196,880
| -17% | -$45.1M |
|
129
CALL
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.32B
| $211M | 0.1% |
7,132,900
-22,783,500
| -76% | -$684M |
|
130
KLA
KLAC
$222B
| $210M | 0.1% |
5,271,950
+2,444,190
| +86% | +$96.3M |
|
131
Booking.com
BKNG
$156B
| $210M | 0.1% |
1,975,325
-452,500
| -19% | -$44M |
|
132
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.08T
| $209M | 0.1% |
609,477
-909,465
| -60% | -$307M |
|
133
Citigroup
C
$213B
| $209M | 0.1% |
4,457,574
-6,115,596
| -58% | -$300M |
|
134
Wells Fargo
WFC
$254B
| $209M | 0.1% |
5,584,901
-8,311,027
| -60% | -$362M |
|
135
TJX Companies
TJX
$179B
| $209M | 0.1% |
2,662,599
-996,215
| -27% | -$78.4M |
|
136
Ferguson
FERG
$43.9B
| $208M | 0.1% |
1,553,066
-2,039,287
| -57% | -$283M |
|
137
CVS Health
CVS
$135B
| $206M | 0.09% |
2,772,052
-831,946
| -23% | -$69.8M |
|
138
Chevron
CVX
$382B
| $204M | 0.09% |
1,253,013
-2,512,500
| -67% | -$421M |
|
139
S&P Global
SPGI
$124B
| $201M | 0.09% |
583,301
-368,452
| -39% | -$130M |
|
140
Cigna
CI
$78.4B
| $201M | 0.09% |
786,327
-242,359
| -24% | -$70.6M |
|
141
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$131B
| $200M | 0.09% |
422,991
-319,643
| -43% | -$150M |
|
142
Boeing
BA
$169B
| $197M | 0.09% |
925,925
-638,698
| -41% | -$133M |
|
143
CALL
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.49T
| $195M | 0.09% |
919,100
-153,900
| -14% | -$26.2M |
|
144
AT&T
T
$164B
| $194M | 0.09% |
10,079,710
-6,315,975
| -39% | -$121M |
|
145
Amgen
AMGN
$209B
| $193M | 0.09% |
799,945
-921,588
| -54% | -$226M |
|
146
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
$25.4B
| $193M | 0.09% |
2,352,544
+1,581,671
| +205% | +$129M |
|
|
147
PUT
Citigroup
C
$213B
| $192M | 0.09% |
4,104,800
+2,600
| +0.1% | +$128K |
|
148
Western Digital
WDC
$159B
| $191M | 0.09% |
6,718,672
+1,250,156
| +23% | +$36.7M |
|
149
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $191M | 0.09% |
2,529,132
+830,500
| +49% | +$62.2M |
|
150
Philip Morris
PM
$309B
| $189M | 0.09% |
1,939,020
-577,890
| -23% | -$57.6M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, Barclays held 5,603 positions worth $218B, down 2.4% from $223B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 47% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $25.1B in Q1 2023, closing 541 positions and reducing 1,667 holdings. Its most notable exit was Coupa Software Incorporated, an estimated $128M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 12% of assets, down from 12% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in GE HealthCare worth $40.7M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2023 buy was GE HealthCare: 496,712 shares worth $40.7M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF in Q1 2023, an estimated $284M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was Microsoft, cutting an estimated $1.82B.
- Barclays fully exited Coupa Software Incorporated in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $128M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 47% of its $218B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- Barclays opened 345 new positions and closed 541 in Q1 2023.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $218B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 4 May 2023.