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 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$1.09B |
| 3 |
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
|
+$497M |
| 4 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$462M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$423M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$1.14B |
| 2 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$834M |
| 3 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$438M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$367M |
| 5 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$323M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.52% |
| 2 | Financials | 7.65% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.72% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 5.59% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 5.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1651
CALL
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$52.1B
| $4.2M | ﹤0.01% |
57,200
-24,700
| -30% | -$1.69M |
|
1652
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$12.7B
| $4.2M | ﹤0.01% |
99,025
-401,641
| -80% | -$17M |
|
1653
CALL
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.1B
| $4.18M | ﹤0.01% |
40,200
+38,000
| +1,727% | +$3.77M |
|
1654
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$5.13B
| $4.18M | ﹤0.01% |
101,318
-28,778
| -22% | -$1.26M |
|
1655
CALL
Albemarle
ALB
$14B
| $4.18M | ﹤0.01% |
+28,600
| New | +$4.59M |
|
1656
RBC Bearings
RBC
$18.1B
| $4.18M | ﹤0.01% |
21,225
+7,371
| +53% | +$1.39M |
|
|
CADE
1657
DELISTED
Cadence Bank
CADE
| $4.17M | ﹤0.01% |
128,414
+94,122
| +274% | +$2.9M |
|
1658
Watsco Inc
WSO
$13.7B
| $4.17M | ﹤0.01% |
15,996
-1,836
| -10% | -$453K |
|
1659
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.6B
| $4.17M | ﹤0.01% |
26,138
+25,215
| +2,732% | +$3.81M |
|
1660
ESCO Technologies
ESE
$8.49B
| $4.17M | ﹤0.01% |
38,248
-7,926
| -17% | -$838K |
|
1661
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.75B
| $4.16M | ﹤0.01% |
71,773
+9,492
| +15% | +$446K |
|
1662
Federated Hermes
FHI
$4.78B
| $4.16M | ﹤0.01% |
132,915
+131,299
| +8,125% | +$3.86M |
|
1663
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.73B
| $4.16M | ﹤0.01% |
243,991
+174,596
| +252% | +$2.7M |
|
1664
CALL
Altria Group
MO
$114B
| $4.15M | ﹤0.01% |
81,200
+55,000
| +210% | +$2.46M |
|
1665
EXL Service
EXLS
$5.11B
| $4.15M | ﹤0.01% |
230,285
+28,345
| +14% | +$483K |
|
1666
PUT
ServiceNow
NOW
$121B
| $4.15M | ﹤0.01% |
41,500
-225,500
| -84% | -$23.8M |
|
1667
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$5.46B
| $4.15M | ﹤0.01% |
62,146
+28,031
| +82% | +$1.74M |
|
1668
Protolabs
PRLB
$2.16B
| $4.15M | ﹤0.01% |
34,075
-8,438
| -20% | -$1.4M |
|
1669
Allison Transmission
ALSN
$9.8B
| $4.14M | ﹤0.01% |
101,523
+93,230
| +1,124% | +$3.88M |
|
|
CIM
1670
Chimera Investment
CIM
$991M
| $4.14M | ﹤0.01% |
108,623
+39,334
| +57% | +$1.34M |
|
1671
Plexus
PLXS
$7.35B
| $4.13M | ﹤0.01% |
45,018
+3,836
| +9% | +$325K |
|
1672
PUT
Cincinnati Financial
CINF
$27.3B
| $4.12M | ﹤0.01% |
+40,000
| New | +$3.83M |
|
|
XLRN
1673
DELISTED
Acceleron Pharma
XLRN
| $4.12M | ﹤0.01% |
30,363
+22,846
| +304% | +$2.95M |
|
1674
Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF
DBEF
$9.31B
| $4.11M | ﹤0.01% |
+113,263
| New | +$3.98M |
|
|
LTC
1675
LTC Properties
LTC
$1.98B
| $4.11M | ﹤0.01% |
98,498
+6,577
| +7% | +$271K |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Barclays held 5,437 positions worth $186B, down 1.6% from $189B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 37% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $12.6B in Q1 2021, closing 755 positions and reducing 1,271 holdings. Its most notable exit was Stellantis, an estimated $264M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 9.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Ferguson worth $253M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2021 buy was Ferguson: 2,109,370 shares worth $253M.
- Barclays added most to Apple in Q1 2021, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was iShares US Real Estate ETF, cutting an estimated $1.14B.
- Barclays fully exited Stellantis in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $264M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 37% of its $186B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Barclays opened 555 new positions and closed 755 in Q1 2021.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 1.6% quarter-over-quarter to $186B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 13 May 2021.