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 |
VXX
iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019
VXX
|
+$809M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$499M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$433M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$320M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
|
+$464M |
| 3 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$412M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$336M |
| 5 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$285M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 8.57% |
| 2 | Financials | 6.64% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 6.11% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.03% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 4.44% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976
MKS Inc
MKSI
$20.9B
| $3.22M | ﹤0.01% |
27,865
+11,004
| +65% | +$1.21M |
|
1977
PENN Entertainment
PENN
$2.67B
| $3.21M | ﹤0.01% |
122,393
+104,595
| +588% | +$3.02M |
|
1978
Tyler Technologies
TYL
$12.5B
| $3.21M | ﹤0.01% |
15,233
-11,253
| -42% | -$2.25M |
|
1979
CALL
Ciena
CIEN
$55.3B
| $3.21M | ﹤0.01% |
124,000
-75,200
| -38% | -$1.77M |
|
1980
PUT
Helmerich & Payne
HP
$3.41B
| $3.21M | ﹤0.01% |
48,200
-51,600
| -52% | -$3.48M |
|
|
SODA
1981
DELISTED
SodaStream International Ltd
SODA
| $3.21M | ﹤0.01% |
34,929
+21,858
| +167% | +$1.77M |
|
1982
PUT
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$2.17B
| $3.21M | ﹤0.01% |
110,600
-104,600
| -49% | -$2.93M |
|
1983
CALL
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 2X ETF
JNUG
$379M
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
4,720
-1,301
| -22% | -$988K |
|
1984
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.99B
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
160,503
+21,282
| +15% | +$399K |
|
1985
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$5.42B
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
58,877
+25,303
| +75% | +$1.35M |
|
|
IPXL
1986
DELISTED
Impax Laboratories, Inc.
IPXL
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
164,104
+49,748
| +44% | +$976K |
|
1987
Neurocrine Biosciences
NBIX
$16.9B
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
38,413
+5,274
| +16% | +$445K |
|
1988
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
PEB
$2.18B
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
92,684
+22,525
| +32% | +$818K |
|
1989
PUT
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$16.8B
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
252,500
-35,500
| -12% | -$494K |
|
1990
CALL
Ambarella
AMBA
$3.63B
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
64,900
-78,500
| -55% | -$4.07M |
|
|
HTT
1991
CALL
High Templar Tech Ltd
HTT
$391M
| $3.18M | ﹤0.01% |
271,600
+223,300
| +462% | +$3.04M |
|
1992
Wipro
WIT
$20.3B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
1,640,939
+900,088
| +121% | +$1.85M |
|
1993
Zebra Technologies
ZBRA
$13.9B
| $3.17M | ﹤0.01% |
22,743
-6,238
| -22% | -$799K |
|
1994
PUT
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$23B
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
55,200
-768,500
| -93% | -$46.2M |
|
1995
CALL
Omnicom Group
OMC
$21.7B
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
43,500
+11,400
| +36% | +$855K |
|
1996
CALL
Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 2X ETF
JDST
$29.5M
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
12
+7
| +140% | +$1.91M |
|
1997
Atmos Energy
ATO
$28.9B
| $3.16M | ﹤0.01% |
37,461
+13,661
| +57% | +$1.11M |
|
1998
MasTec
MTZ
$21B
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
67,030
+54,938
| +454% | +$2.79M |
|
|
HIMX
1999
CALL
Himax Technologies
HIMX
$2.23B
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
510,800
-249,900
| -33% | -$2.1M |
|
|
GES
2000
PUT
DELISTED
Guess Inc
GES
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
151,700
+70,200
| +86% | +$1.17M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Barclays held 7,683 positions worth $131B, up 6.9% from $122B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $8.37B of net new capital in Q1 2018, opening 562 new positions and adding to 3,709 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 8.6% of assets, up from 7.1% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, an estimated $486M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2018 buy was Invesco KBW Bank ETF: 755,000 shares worth $41.5M.
- Barclays added most to iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN due 1/30/2019 in Q1 2018, an estimated $809M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF, cutting an estimated $486M.
- Barclays fully exited Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $53.4M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $131B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Barclays opened 562 new positions and closed 395 in Q1 2018.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $131B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 15 May 2018.