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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1576
CALL
Xerox
XRX
$387M
| $5.99M | 0.01% |
249,400
+229,500
| +1,153% | +$6.49M |
|
1577
PUT
American Express
AXP
$227B
| $5.98M | 0.01% |
61,000
-33,300
| -35% | -$3.27M |
|
|
B
1578
CALL
Barrick Mining
B
$61.5B
| $5.97M | 0.01% |
455,000
-97,400
| -18% | -$1.28M |
|
1579
PUT
Devon Energy
DVN
$52.1B
| $5.93M | 0.01% |
135,000
-72,000
| -35% | -$2.79M |
|
1580
PUT
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund
DXJ
$7.08B
| $5.93M | 0.01% |
109,800
+62,400
| +132% | +$3.53M |
|
|
1581
PUT
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
$14.2B
| $5.93M | 0.01% |
115,000
-5,800
| -5% | -$295K |
|
|
MIC
1582
DELISTED
Macquarie Infrastructure Holdings, LLC
MIC
| $5.91M | 0.01% |
139,999
+69,963
| +100% | +$2.75M |
|
1583
CALL
iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF
IEF
$47.1B
| $5.91M | 0.01% |
57,600
-6,600
| -10% | -$672K |
|
|
JOYY
1584
JOYY Inc
JOYY
$3.71B
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
58,689
-5,599
| -9% | -$584K |
|
1585
PUT
Trade Desk
TTD
$8.48B
| $5.87M | 0.01% |
626,000
+541,000
| +636% | +$3.81M |
|
1586
PUT
Five Below
FIVE
$12B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
60,000
+52,900
| +745% | +$4.25M |
|
1587
CALL
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.94B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
163,900
+94,400
| +136% | +$3.51M |
|
1588
Markel Group
MKL
$23.3B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
5,400
+2,447
| +83% | +$2.76M |
|
|
NBL
1589
CALL
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
| $5.84M | 0.01% |
165,400
-45,700
| -22% | -$1.55M |
|
|
VRS
1590
DELISTED
Verso Corporation
VRS
| $5.83M | 0.01% |
268,009
-17,823
| -6% | -$340K |
|
1591
PUT
Avis
CAR
$4.86B
| $5.82M | 0.01% |
179,100
-11,800
| -6% | -$514K |
|
1592
Natural Resource Partners
NRP
$1.3B
| $5.81M | 0.01% |
185,000
| – | – |
|
1593
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.43B
| $5.8M | 0.01% |
69,822
+12,281
| +21% | +$994K |
|
1594
CALL
Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3x ETF
TNA
$1.3B
| $5.78M | 0.01% |
70,400
-1,500
| -2% | -$117K |
|
1595
PUT
TJX Companies
TJX
$174B
| $5.78M | 0.01% |
121,400
-17,000
| -12% | -$746K |
|
1596
NiSource
NI
$21.3B
| $5.77M | 0.01% |
219,656
-326,973
| -60% | -$8.01M |
|
1597
Twilio
TWLO
$30B
| $5.77M | 0.01% |
103,027
+20,832
| +25% | +$1.03M |
|
1598
PUT
Capital One
COF
$128B
| $5.77M | 0.01% |
62,800
+41,200
| +191% | +$3.9M |
|
1599
PUT
SL Green Realty
SLG
$3.76B
| $5.76M | ﹤0.01% |
59,192
+5,165
| +10% | +$488K |
|
1600
PUT
AstraZeneca
AZN
$263B
| $5.76M | ﹤0.01% |
82,000
+6,250
| +8% | +$450K |
|
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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.