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
|
+$1.24B |
| 2 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$1.09B |
| 3 |
ALXN
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
|
+$497M |
| 4 |
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLK
|
+$462M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$423M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
|
+$1.14B |
| 2 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$834M |
| 3 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$438M |
| 4 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$367M |
| 5 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$323M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 12.52% |
| 2 | Financials | 7.65% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 5.72% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 5.59% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 5.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2276
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.22B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
115,693
+18,886
| +20% | +$319K |
|
2277
Primoris Services
PRIM
$4.77B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
59,190
+35,799
| +153% | +$1.18M |
|
2278
BlackBerry
BB
$4.99B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
232,591
-70,948
| -23% | -$796K |
|
|
NXRT
2279
NexPoint Residential Trust
NXRT
$660M
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
42,511
-976
| -2% | -$41.8K |
|
2280
PUT
Avis
CAR
$4.91B
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
27,000
-248,400
| -90% | -$12.8M |
|
|
RPT
2281
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
171,544
-66,416
| -28% | -$700K |
|
|
USCR
2282
DELISTED
U S Concrete, Inc.
USCR
| $1.94M | ﹤0.01% |
26,471
-5,104
| -16% | -$275K |
|
2283
PUT
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$163B
| $1.94M | ﹤0.01% |
30,000
-78,200
| -72% | -$5.04M |
|
2284
Graham Holdings Company
GHC
$5.14B
| $1.94M | ﹤0.01% |
3,441
+1,156
| +51% | +$670K |
|
2285
PUT
Merck
MRK
$316B
| $1.94M | ﹤0.01% |
26,305
-374,450
| -93% | -$27.6M |
|
2286
PUT
Planet Fitness
PLNT
$4.45B
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
25,000
-78,900
| -76% | -$6.26M |
|
2287
iPath Series B S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures ETN
VXZ
$30.9M
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
+16,662
| New | +$2.19M |
|
2288
CALL
Duke Energy
DUK
$96.9B
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
20,000
-300
| -1% | -$27.4K |
|
2289
Towne Bank
TOWN
$3.48B
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
63,423
+7,764
| +14% | +$216K |
|
2290
TFS Financial
TFSL
$5.17B
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
94,661
+64,219
| +211% | +$1.25M |
|
2291
CEVA Inc
CEVA
$927M
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
34,296
-4,571
| -12% | -$272K |
|
|
TWNK
2292
DELISTED
Hostess Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TWNK
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
134,316
+66,319
| +98% | +$974K |
|
2293
West Fraser Timber
WFG
$5.2B
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
+26,669
| New | +$1.79M |
|
|
EBSB
2294
DELISTED
Meridian Bancorp, Inc.
EBSB
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
104,239
+27,880
| +37% | +$472K |
|
2295
CALL
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$86B
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
7,800
-29,700
| -79% | -$7.08M |
|
|
2296
PUT
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$86B
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
7,800
-29,700
| -79% | -$7.08M |
|
2297
Kadant
KAI
$3.83B
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
10,365
+6,274
| +153% | +$1.01M |
|
2298
Benchmark Electronics
BHE
$2.91B
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
61,978
-56
| -0.1% | -$1.6K |
|
2299
Belden
BDC
$4.8B
| $1.91M | ﹤0.01% |
43,021
+24,556
| +133% | +$1.12M |
|
2300
National Grid
NGG
$80.3B
| $1.91M | ﹤0.01% |
36,426
-21,017
| -37% | -$1.1M |
|
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Barclays's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Barclays held 5,437 positions worth $186B, down 1.6% from $189B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 37% of the portfolio.
Barclays withdrew a net $12.6B in Q1 2021, closing 755 positions and reducing 1,271 holdings. Its most notable exit was Stellantis, an estimated $264M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 13% of assets, up from 9.6% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
Against the trend, Barclays opened a new position in Ferguson worth $253M.
- Barclays's largest Q1 2021 buy was Ferguson: 2,109,370 shares worth $253M.
- Barclays added most to Apple in Q1 2021, an estimated $1.24B increase.
- Barclays's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was iShares US Real Estate ETF, cutting an estimated $1.14B.
- Barclays fully exited Stellantis in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $264M.
- Barclays's ten largest holdings make up 37% of its $186B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Barclays opened 555 new positions and closed 755 in Q1 2021.
- Barclays's portfolio value fell 1.6% quarter-over-quarter to $186B.
Based on Barclays's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 13 May 2021.