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 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$1.51B |
| 2 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$985M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$890M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$774M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$736M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CRH
CRH
|
+$673M |
| 2 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$615M |
| 3 |
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLP
|
+$515M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$451M |
| 5 |
ATVI
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
|
+$417M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 20.95% |
| 2 | Financials | 8.18% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.81% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 7.12% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 6.02% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976
Kadant
KAI
$3.99B
| $5.59M | ﹤0.01% |
19,954
+14,340
| +255% | +$3.59M |
|
1977
Peabody Energy
BTU
$2.9B
| $5.58M | ﹤0.01% |
229,432
-164,628
| -42% | -$3.97M |
|
1978
Dave & Buster's
PLAY
$357M
| $5.55M | ﹤0.01% |
103,040
-15,999
| -13% | -$647K |
|
|
BBBY
1979
PUT
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$442M
| $5.54M | ﹤0.01% |
220,000
-220,000
| -50% | -$3.79M |
|
1980
Dycom Industries
DY
$12.3B
| $5.54M | ﹤0.01% |
48,110
+30,859
| +179% | +$2.93M |
|
1981
Kirby Corp
KEX
$6.93B
| $5.53M | ﹤0.01% |
70,509
+30,703
| +77% | +$2.4M |
|
1982
Choice Hotels
CHH
$4.8B
| $5.53M | ﹤0.01% |
48,834
+29,311
| +150% | +$3.35M |
|
1983
Cousins Properties
CUZ
$4.88B
| $5.53M | ﹤0.01% |
227,131
+87,220
| +62% | +$1.79M |
|
1984
Syndax Pharmaceuticals
SNDX
$1.82B
| $5.53M | ﹤0.01% |
255,877
-166,131
| -39% | -$2.55M |
|
1985
Riot Platforms
RIOT
$7.76B
| $5.53M | ﹤0.01% |
357,348
+200,584
| +128% | +$2.42M |
|
|
JKS
1986
JinkoSolar
JKS
$891M
| $5.52M | ﹤0.01% |
149,506
+83,550
| +127% | +$2.69M |
|
1987
Macerich
MAC
$6.92B
| $5.52M | ﹤0.01% |
357,741
+135,907
| +61% | +$1.62M |
|
|
PDCO
1988
DELISTED
Patterson Companies, Inc.
PDCO
| $5.52M | ﹤0.01% |
194,010
+139,497
| +256% | +$4.11M |
|
1989
Chemours
CC
$2.37B
| $5.52M | ﹤0.01% |
174,881
+53,795
| +44% | +$1.46M |
|
1990
Mine Safety
MSA
$7.49B
| $5.51M | ﹤0.01% |
32,620
+14,166
| +77% | +$2.3M |
|
1991
Marqeta
MQ
$1.66B
| $5.5M | ﹤0.01% |
196,884
+128,452
| +188% | +$3.08M |
|
1992
Affiliated Managers Group
AMG
$9.76B
| $5.5M | ﹤0.01% |
36,294
+11,620
| +47% | +$1.56M |
|
1993
Carpenter Technology
CRS
$28.4B
| $5.49M | ﹤0.01% |
77,510
+53,362
| +221% | +$3.59M |
|
1994
PUT
Lennar Class A
LEN
$21.2B
| $5.48M | ﹤0.01% |
+38,014
| New | +$4.58M |
|
|
ESGR
1995
DELISTED
Enstar Group
ESGR
| $5.47M | ﹤0.01% |
18,588
+14,455
| +350% | +$3.78M |
|
1996
Yelp
YELP
$1.41B
| $5.47M | ﹤0.01% |
115,550
+60,612
| +110% | +$2.68M |
|
1997
Forward Air
FWRD
$654M
| $5.46M | ﹤0.01% |
86,775
+72,381
| +503% | +$4.87M |
|
1998
Otter Tail
OTTR
$3.94B
| $5.45M | ﹤0.01% |
64,176
+44,570
| +227% | +$3.44M |
|
1999
Seacoast Banking Corp of Florida
SBCF
$3.35B
| $5.45M | ﹤0.01% |
191,359
+44,624
| +30% | +$1.05M |
|
2000
Simmons First National
SFNC
$3.39B
| $5.43M | ﹤0.01% |
273,898
+102,926
| +60% | +$1.72M |
|
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Barclays's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Barclays held 5,469 positions worth $273B, up 70% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 27% of the portfolio.
Barclays deployed $85.1B of net new capital in Q4 2023, opening 898 new positions and adding to 2,915 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was AngloGold Ashanti: 9,667,894 shares worth $181M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was CRH, an estimated $673M trimmed.
- Barclays's largest Q4 2023 buy was AngloGold Ashanti: 9,667,894 shares worth $181M.
- Barclays added most to Meta Platforms (Facebook) in Q4 2023, an estimated $1.51B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was CRH, cutting an estimated $673M.
- Barclays fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $417M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 27% of its $273B portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Barclays opened 898 new positions and closed 253 in Q4 2023.
- Barclays's portfolio value rose 70% quarter-over-quarter to $273B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 15 Feb 2024.