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 |
EVHC
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
|
+$319M |
| 2 |
GSK
GSK
|
+$230M |
| 3 |
LO
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
|
+$192M |
| 4 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$174M |
| 5 |
Mastercard
MA
|
+$160M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$5.08B |
| 2 |
INP
iPath ETNs Linked to the MSCI India Total Return Index
INP
|
+$850M |
| 3 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$781M |
| 4 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$466M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$407M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 7.58% |
| 2 | Technology | 5.48% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.9% |
| 4 | Energy | 3.61% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 3.53% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
XLNX
151
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $103M | 0.12% |
2,461,551
+185,681
| +8% | +$7.61M |
|
152
American International
AIG
$41.7B
| $102M | 0.12% |
1,884,690
+163,533
| +10% | +$8.77M |
|
153
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ
$21.9B
| $102M | 0.12% |
2,115,467
-674,044
| -24% | -$32.2M |
|
154
PUT
Netflix
NFLX
$299B
| $101M | 0.12% |
17,038,000
-17,241,000
| -50% | -$105M |
|
155
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
$82.3B
| $101M | 0.12% |
3,150,834
-2,684,464
| -46% | -$89.9M |
|
156
PUT
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$78.5B
| $101M | 0.12% |
223,400
+92,800
| +71% | +$39.3M |
|
157
PUT
Booking.com
BKNG
$149B
| $100M | 0.12% |
2,150,000
-520,000
| -19% | -$23.3M |
|
158
3M
MMM
$90.9B
| $99.3M | 0.11% |
724,283
-168,072
| -19% | -$23.2M |
|
159
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.65B
| $99M | 0.11% |
485,425
-336,100
| -41% | -$65.2M |
|
160
PUT
AbbVie
ABBV
$443B
| $98.6M | 0.11% |
1,699,500
+591,800
| +53% | +$35.8M |
|
|
YHOO
161
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $98.6M | 0.11% |
2,239,884
+204,561
| +10% | +$9.25M |
|
162
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
EWZ
$9.28B
| $98.5M | 0.11% |
3,177,028
+1,143,689
| +56% | +$38.9M |
|
163
PUT
Costco
COST
$422B
| $97.2M | 0.11% |
644,000
+542,500
| +534% | +$79.6M |
|
164
PUT
Texas Instruments
TXN
$252B
| $96.8M | 0.11% |
1,698,600
-793,900
| -32% | -$44.6M |
|
165
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$22.7B
| $96.8M | 0.11% |
5,378,000
+1,133,500
| +27% | +$23.1M |
|
166
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$71.7B
| $96.5M | 0.11% |
2,296,525
-619,416
| -21% | -$25.6M |
|
|
STI
167
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $95.1M | 0.11% |
2,319,030
+722,884
| +45% | +$29.3M |
|
168
PUT
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$47.2B
| $94.8M | 0.11% |
7,295,000
+1,365,000
| +23% | +$18.6M |
|
169
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$930B
| $92.9M | 0.11% |
3,441,300
+926,800
| +37% | +$27.7M |
|
170
PUT
Walt Disney
DIS
$167B
| $92.9M | 0.11% |
892,900
-630,400
| -41% | -$63.6M |
|
171
PUT
Bank of America
BAC
$435B
| $92.8M | 0.11% |
6,184,800
-11,305,600
| -65% | -$182M |
|
|
KRFT
172
DELISTED
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
| $92M | 0.11% |
1,057,538
+225,124
| +27% | +$14.9M |
|
173
American Express
AXP
$227B
| $91.8M | 0.11% |
1,176,382
+211,208
| +22% | +$17.5M |
|
174
PUT
Visa
V
$684B
| $91.5M | 0.11% |
1,407,000
-26,200
| -2% | -$1.73M |
|
175
PUT
EOG Resources
EOG
$79.2B
| $90.7M | 0.1% |
996,800
+128,200
| +15% | +$11.6M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Barclays held 7,637 positions worth $86.7B, down 17% from $104B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $19.4B in Q1 2015, closing 488 positions and reducing 4,377 holdings. Its most notable exit was iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019, an estimated $781M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 7.6% of assets, up from 5.7% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in iPath Pure Beta Broad Commodity ETN worth $55.8M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2015 buy was iPath Pure Beta Broad Commodity ETN: 1,861,500 shares worth $55.8M.
- Barclays added most to Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc in Q1 2015, an estimated $319M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $5.08B.
- Barclays fully exited iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $781M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $86.7B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Barclays opened 330 new positions and closed 488 in Q1 2015.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 17% quarter-over-quarter to $86.7B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 14 May 2015.