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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
HYG
$15.9B
| $109M | 0.09% |
1,284,012
+432,982
| +51% | +$37.1M |
|
177
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.03T
| $109M | 0.09% |
1,275,101
-267,103
| -17% | -$21.9M |
|
|
TWTR
178
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $108M | 0.09% |
2,478,181
-482,538
| -16% | -$16.9M |
|
179
ConocoPhillips
COP
$145B
| $108M | 0.09% |
1,546,488
-228,419
| -13% | -$15.2M |
|
180
Ford
F
$59.3B
| $106M | 0.09% |
9,607,430
-978,033
| -9% | -$11.2M |
|
181
Altria Group
MO
$113B
| $106M | 0.09% |
1,865,215
-2,076,241
| -53% | -$120M |
|
182
American International
AIG
$41.8B
| $105M | 0.09% |
1,973,215
+44,361
| +2% | +$2.4M |
|
183
FedEx
FDX
$73B
| $104M | 0.09% |
459,815
+45,293
| +11% | +$11.2M |
|
184
Valero Energy
VLO
$92.6B
| $104M | 0.09% |
935,345
-69,731
| -7% | -$7.82M |
|
185
Roper Technologies
ROP
$38.5B
| $104M | 0.09% |
375,284
-27,532
| -7% | -$7.59M |
|
186
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$80.5B
| $103M | 0.09% |
2,503,469
-1,967,999
| -44% | -$79.1M |
|
187
Biogen
BIIB
$30.7B
| $103M | 0.09% |
353,441
-117,833
| -25% | -$33.1M |
|
188
CALL
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.59B
| $102M | 0.09% |
593,725
+417,425
| +237% | +$67.2M |
|
|
XYZ
189
PUT
Block Inc
XYZ
$49.2B
| $102M | 0.09% |
1,654,800
-2,530,200
| -60% | -$139M |
|
190
SLB Ltd
SLB
$72.6B
| $102M | 0.09% |
1,520,004
-1,141,890
| -43% | -$78.4M |
|
191
Target
TGT
$65.6B
| $101M | 0.09% |
1,329,147
-215,364
| -14% | -$15.9M |
|
192
Charter Communications
CHTR
$16.9B
| $101M | 0.09% |
343,081
-55,080
| -14% | -$15.8M |
|
193
Ecolab
ECL
$78.6B
| $100M | 0.09% |
716,023
-128,949
| -15% | -$18.6M |
|
194
American Express
AXP
$228B
| $100M | 0.09% |
1,020,089
-638,472
| -38% | -$62.7M |
|
195
CALL
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$23.5B
| $98.7M | 0.08% |
4,423,800
+1,792,700
| +68% | +$40.2M |
|
196
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.4B
| $98.4M | 0.08% |
1,261,782
+532,243
| +73% | +$40.7M |
|
197
Fortive
FTV
$17.7B
| $98.1M | 0.08% |
2,018,290
-116,803
| -5% | -$5.58M |
|
198
Amphenol
APH
$197B
| $97.8M | 0.08% |
4,489,596
-307,412
| -6% | -$6.69M |
|
199
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$42.4B
| $97.8M | 0.08% |
803,462
+484,393
| +152% | +$57.9M |
|
|
DFS
200
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $97.3M | 0.08% |
1,381,226
-236,847
| -15% | -$17.4M |
|
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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.