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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
WEC Energy
WEC
$36.5B
| $114M | 0.09% |
1,709,577
+1,046,082
| +158% | +$70.2M |
|
177
Accenture
ACN
$106B
| $113M | 0.09% |
739,887
+33,679
| +5% | +$4.88M |
|
178
CALL
Union Pacific
UNP
$173B
| $113M | 0.09% |
840,500
+479,300
| +133% | +$57.8M |
|
179
PUT
Wells Fargo
WFC
$258B
| $112M | 0.09% |
1,848,700
+253,400
| +16% | +$14.3M |
|
180
Stryker
SYK
$135B
| $112M | 0.09% |
721,926
+208,597
| +41% | +$31.8M |
|
181
PUT
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$39.1B
| $111M | 0.09% |
3,062,200
+1,802,800
| +143% | +$62.1M |
|
182
Travelers Companies
TRV
$82.3B
| $111M | 0.09% |
814,777
+457,150
| +128% | +$60.3M |
|
183
Texas Instruments
TXN
$248B
| $109M | 0.09% |
1,045,858
+568,803
| +119% | +$55.4M |
|
184
CALL
Booking.com
BKNG
$156B
| $109M | 0.09% |
1,565,000
+982,500
| +169% | +$71.2M |
|
185
Costco
COST
$433B
| $108M | 0.09% |
579,387
+126,068
| +28% | +$21.8M |
|
186
CALL
Home Depot
HD
$341B
| $107M | 0.09% |
563,800
-47,500
| -8% | -$8.2M |
|
|
ESRX
187
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $107M | 0.09% |
1,429,433
+71,329
| +5% | +$4.56M |
|
188
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$127B
| $107M | 0.09% |
875,883
+392,466
| +81% | +$49.1M |
|
189
Public Storage
PSA
$62.1B
| $106M | 0.09% |
507,357
+318,773
| +169% | +$67.4M |
|
190
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$37.6B
| $105M | 0.09% |
872,792
+357,553
| +69% | +$41.7M |
|
191
Elevance Health
ELV
$82.3B
| $105M | 0.09% |
466,213
+121,716
| +35% | +$25.9M |
|
192
Applied Materials
AMAT
$353B
| $104M | 0.09% |
2,042,870
+1,493,397
| +272% | +$80.9M |
|
|
WES
193
DELISTED
Western Gas Partners Lp
WES
| $104M | 0.08% |
2,163,106
+29,976
| +1% | +$1.43M |
|
194
CALL
Citigroup
C
$215B
| $103M | 0.08% |
1,388,000
-621,900
| -31% | -$46M |
|
|
XYZ
195
PUT
Block Inc
XYZ
$49B
| $103M | 0.08% |
2,978,500
+2,652,800
| +814% | +$97.1M |
|
196
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$99.4B
| $103M | 0.08% |
710,585
-54,627
| -7% | -$7.55M |
|
|
AGN
197
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $102M | 0.08% |
625,589
+183,771
| +42% | +$33M |
|
198
PUT
Bausch Health
BHC
$1.68B
| $102M | 0.08% |
4,907,600
+1,519,400
| +45% | +$24.1M |
|
199
PUT
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.78T
| $102M | 0.08% |
3,958,000
-1,022,000
| -21% | -$26.6M |
|
200
Intuit
INTU
$90.8B
| $101M | 0.08% |
642,259
+177,195
| +38% | +$27M |
|
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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.