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 |
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN
VXX
|
+$629M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$463M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF
XAR
|
+$350M |
| 4 |
iShares Biotechnology ETF
IBB
|
+$315M |
| 5 |
BPL
Buckeye Partners, L.P.
BPL
|
+$265M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$978M |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$675M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$429M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$387M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$344M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 7.7% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 5.71% |
| 3 | Financials | 4.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 4.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 3.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976
ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF
UVXY
$293M
| $4.32M | ﹤0.01% |
66
+63
| +2,100% | +$4.53M |
|
1977
PUT
Aflac
AFL
$62.6B
| $4.31M | ﹤0.01% |
82,400
+81,700
| +11,671% | +$4.31M |
|
1978
PUT
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$12.4B
| $4.31M | ﹤0.01% |
63,900
-115,900
| -64% | -$8.93M |
|
1979
iShares US Financials ETF
IYF
$4.39B
| $4.31M | ﹤0.01% |
66,908
+66,742
| +40,206% | +$4.24M |
|
1980
Sabre
SABR
$835M
| $4.3M | ﹤0.01% |
192,027
-47,409
| -20% | -$1.12M |
|
1981
CALL
Paychex
PAYX
$42.7B
| $4.29M | ﹤0.01% |
51,800
-41,300
| -44% | -$3.43M |
|
1982
PUT
iShares US Home Construction ETF
ITB
$2.41B
| $4.28M | ﹤0.01% |
98,900
+83,100
| +526% | +$3.33M |
|
1983
PUT
Ross Stores
ROST
$81.9B
| $4.28M | ﹤0.01% |
39,000
+30,600
| +364% | +$3.23M |
|
|
STI
1984
CALL
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $4.27M | ﹤0.01% |
62,000
-26,600
| -30% | -$1.7M |
|
|
CS
1985
CALL
DELISTED
Credit Suisse Group
CS
| $4.26M | ﹤0.01% |
349,300
+32,900
| +10% | +$396K |
|
|
ADSW
1986
DELISTED
Advanced Disposal Services Inc
ADSW
| $4.26M | ﹤0.01% |
130,826
-8,032
| -6% | -$261K |
|
1987
CALL
Tyson Foods
TSN
$20.4B
| $4.25M | ﹤0.01% |
49,400
-104,700
| -68% | -$8.9M |
|
1988
Steven Madden
SHOO
$3.55B
| $4.25M | ﹤0.01% |
118,793
-6,951
| -6% | -$230K |
|
1989
CALL
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$48.2B
| $4.25M | ﹤0.01% |
17,220
-5,535
| -24% | -$1.37M |
|
1990
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
$108B
| $4.24M | ﹤0.01% |
102,772
-53,468
| -34% | -$2.1M |
|
1991
PUT
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.1B
| $4.24M | ﹤0.01% |
267,811
+108,733
| +68% | +$1.92M |
|
1992
First Citizens BancShares
FCNCA
$25.3B
| $4.24M | ﹤0.01% |
8,987
+6,781
| +307% | +$3.09M |
|
1993
CALL
Blackrock
BLK
$176B
| $4.23M | ﹤0.01% |
9,500
+3,000
| +46% | +$1.34M |
|
|
PACW
1994
DELISTED
PacWest Bancorp
PACW
| $4.23M | ﹤0.01% |
116,361
+1,550
| +1% | +$56K |
|
|
JJP
1995
DELISTED
iPath Series B Bloomberg Precious Metals Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN
JJP
| $4.23M | ﹤0.01% |
80,000
| – | – |
|
1996
CALL
American Tower
AMT
$80.4B
| $4.22M | ﹤0.01% |
19,100
+6,300
| +49% | +$1.37M |
|
|
AMTD
1997
CALL
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $4.22M | ﹤0.01% |
90,400
+5,300
| +6% | +$254K |
|
1998
PUT
KB Home
KBH
$3.59B
| $4.22M | ﹤0.01% |
124,100
-77,200
| -38% | -$2.16M |
|
1999
PUT
Banco Bradesco
BBD
$36.7B
| $4.2M | ﹤0.01% |
686,264
+146,517
| +27% | +$969K |
|
2000
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$13B
| $4.19M | ﹤0.01% |
126,979
+7,914
| +7% | +$266K |
|
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Barclays's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Barclays held 7,551 positions worth $160B, down 2.1% from $163B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 28% of the portfolio.
Barclays's Q3 2019 filing shows 501 new, 2,626 increased, 3,452 reduced and 568 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $978M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 7.7% of assets, down from 8.5% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Barclays's largest Q3 2019 buy was State Street SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF: 3,300,000 shares worth $353M.
- Barclays added most to iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures ETN in Q3 2019, an estimated $629M increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $978M.
- Barclays fully exited Anadarko Petroleum in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $309M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 28% of its $160B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Barclays opened 501 new positions and closed 568 in Q3 2019.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 2.1% quarter-over-quarter to $160B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.