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 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$433M |
| 3 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$419M |
| 4 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$332M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$322M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$267M |
| 2 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$181M |
| 3 |
BCR
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
|
+$134M |
| 4 |
IQVIA
IQV
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
LVLT
Level 3 Communications Inc
LVLT
|
+$121M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.07% |
| 2 | Financials | 5.97% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 5.8% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.2% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.08% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
Lockheed Martin
LMT
$134B
| $129M | 0.11% |
403,257
+247,378
| +159% | +$78M |
|
152
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
$70.3B
| $129M | 0.11% |
7,449,258
-106,807
| -1% | -$1.82M |
|
153
Kraft Heinz
KHC
$32.8B
| $128M | 0.1% |
1,646,082
+655,714
| +66% | +$51.5M |
|
154
Ford
F
$62.4B
| $127M | 0.1% |
10,136,574
+1,589,860
| +19% | +$19.6M |
|
155
PUT
Boeing
BA
$167B
| $126M | 0.1% |
426,000
+257,500
| +153% | +$69.7M |
|
156
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.7B
| $125M | 0.1% |
3,749,893
-1,012,797
| -21% | -$32.6M |
|
157
ConocoPhillips
COP
$145B
| $124M | 0.1% |
2,257,574
+1,620,208
| +254% | +$83.3M |
|
158
State Street SPDR S&P MIDCAP 400 ETF Trust
MDY
$26.5B
| $124M | 0.1% |
358,734
+334,517
| +1,381% | +$113M |
|
159
MetLife
MET
$62.8B
| $123M | 0.1% |
2,438,855
+805,022
| +49% | +$42.4M |
|
160
American International
AIG
$42.8B
| $122M | 0.1% |
2,053,898
+216,453
| +12% | +$13.3M |
|
161
Charter Communications
CHTR
$16.9B
| $122M | 0.1% |
362,094
+148,102
| +69% | +$50.3M |
|
162
EOG Resources
EOG
$77.7B
| $121M | 0.1% |
1,125,803
+302,765
| +37% | +$30.5M |
|
163
Abbott
ABT
$191B
| $121M | 0.1% |
2,116,280
+1,194,493
| +130% | +$66.2M |
|
164
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$84.2B
| $119M | 0.1% |
714,334
+251,798
| +54% | +$40.2M |
|
165
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$121B
| $119M | 0.1% |
1,280,657
+852,817
| +199% | +$70.5M |
|
166
CALL
AT&T
T
$168B
| $118M | 0.1% |
4,012,647
+1,294,343
| +48% | +$35.3M |
|
167
CALL
Bank of America
BAC
$434B
| $118M | 0.1% |
3,984,100
-5,611,100
| -58% | -$155M |
|
|
DISH
168
DELISTED
DISH Network Corp.
DISH
| $117M | 0.1% |
2,449,205
+611,858
| +33% | +$30.5M |
|
169
Chubb
CB
$142B
| $117M | 0.1% |
798,169
+189,372
| +31% | +$28.3M |
|
170
Cigna
CI
$79B
| $115M | 0.09% |
566,855
+312,536
| +123% | +$62.2M |
|
171
McKesson
MCK
$106B
| $115M | 0.09% |
738,012
+356,025
| +93% | +$52.7M |
|
172
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$22.1B
| $115M | 0.09% |
4,950,100
-1,298,100
| -21% | -$29.5M |
|
173
Duke Energy
DUK
$101B
| $115M | 0.09% |
1,364,761
+171,577
| +14% | +$15M |
|
174
eBay
EBAY
$51.4B
| $114M | 0.09% |
3,017,738
-151,043
| -5% | -$5.61M |
|
|
AET
175
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $114M | 0.09% |
629,946
+341,240
| +118% | +$58.6M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Barclays held 7,416 positions worth $122B, up 26% from $97.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 24% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $19.9B of net new capital in Q4 2017, opening 435 new positions and adding to 3,853 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.1% of assets, up from 6.2% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Altaba Inc, an estimated $267M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares US Home Construction ETF: 198,606 shares worth $8.68M.
- Barclays added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Altaba Inc, cutting an estimated $267M.
- Barclays fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $134M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 24% of its $122B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Barclays opened 435 new positions and closed 356 in Q4 2017.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 26% quarter-over-quarter to $122B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.