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
|
+$572M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$495M |
| 3 |
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
|
+$405M |
| 4 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$365M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$327M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$605M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$544M |
| 3 |
Sempra
SRE
|
+$474M |
| 4 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$411M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$380M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.85% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.77% |
| 3 | Financials | 5.26% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.71% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.69% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$124B
| $168M | 0.09% |
765,911
+342,430
| +81% | +$69.3M |
|
177
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$74.6B
| $167M | 0.09% |
2,422,636
+1,353,321
| +127% | +$92.3M |
|
178
Morgan Stanley
MS
$324B
| $165M | 0.09% |
3,233,619
-271,665
| -8% | -$12.9M |
|
179
United Parcel Service
UPS
$89.5B
| $165M | 0.09% |
1,408,213
+472,381
| +50% | +$55.9M |
|
180
CALL
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$22.6B
| $165M | 0.09% |
5,619,600
-4,885,700
| -47% | -$134M |
|
|
WBA
181
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $164M | 0.09% |
2,788,529
+678,896
| +32% | +$39.1M |
|
182
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
$23.9B
| $162M | 0.09% |
1,164,890
+397,184
| +52% | +$53.3M |
|
|
XYZ
183
PUT
Block Inc
XYZ
$49.2B
| $160M | 0.09% |
2,553,800
+209,800
| +9% | +$13.4M |
|
184
Automatic Data Processing
ADP
$111B
| $159M | 0.09% |
930,285
-160,373
| -15% | -$26.6M |
|
185
Micron Technology
MU
$873B
| $155M | 0.09% |
2,878,320
-712,946
| -20% | -$34M |
|
186
iShares MSCI China ETF
MCHI
$6.24B
| $154M | 0.09% |
2,409,322
+2,358,684
| +4,658% | +$141M |
|
187
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.32B
| $154M | 0.09% |
3,529,387
+2,796,643
| +382% | +$117M |
|
188
AutoZone
AZO
$51.5B
| $153M | 0.09% |
128,666
+15,584
| +14% | +$18M |
|
189
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$138B
| $151M | 0.08% |
1,345,100
-485,931
| -27% | -$54.8M |
|
|
190
PUT
VanEck Gold Miners ETF
GDX
$22.6B
| $150M | 0.08% |
5,111,000
-1,838,700
| -26% | -$50.3M |
|
|
191
PUT
Micron Technology
MU
$873B
| $149M | 0.08% |
2,776,200
+135,500
| +5% | +$6.47M |
|
192
Caterpillar
CAT
$363B
| $148M | 0.08% |
1,002,365
+130,993
| +15% | +$18.3M |
|
193
CME Group
CME
$95.3B
| $148M | 0.08% |
735,224
+25,555
| +4% | +$5.24M |
|
194
EOG Resources
EOG
$77.2B
| $147M | 0.08% |
1,750,052
+157,247
| +10% | +$11.5M |
|
195
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
$15B
| $146M | 0.08% |
1,277,306
-56,552
| -4% | -$6.39M |
|
196
Simon Property Group
SPG
$77.1B
| $146M | 0.08% |
981,299
-228,864
| -19% | -$34.3M |
|
197
Public Storage
PSA
$62B
| $145M | 0.08% |
681,516
+312,532
| +85% | +$69.4M |
|
198
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.8B
| $145M | 0.08% |
702,574
+282,350
| +67% | +$54.8M |
|
199
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.53B
| $144M | 0.08% |
1,519,900
+412,275
| +37% | +$35.7M |
|
200
Target
TGT
$66.6B
| $144M | 0.08% |
1,120,661
+44,646
| +4% | +$5.24M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Barclays held 7,254 positions worth $180B, up 13% from $160B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 26% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $6.1B of net new capital in Q4 2019, opening 260 new positions and adding to 3,541 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Pacer iPath Gold ETNs: 1,000,000 shares worth $25.3M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.9% of assets, up from 7.7% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, an estimated $605M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2019 buy was Pacer iPath Gold ETNs: 1,000,000 shares worth $25.3M.
- Barclays added most to Apple in Q4 2019, an estimated $572M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was Invesco QQQ Trust, cutting an estimated $605M.
- Barclays fully exited Celgene Corp in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $411M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 26% of its $180B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Barclays opened 260 new positions and closed 700 in Q4 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $180B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 10 Feb 2020.