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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2451
PUT
GSK
GSK
$106B
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
51,600
+25,600
| +98% | +$1.32M |
|
|
UNVR
2452
DELISTED
Univar Solutions Inc.
UNVR
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
132,535
+7,581
| +6% | +$157K |
|
2453
CALL
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$48.8B
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
18,700
+4,100
| +28% | +$575K |
|
2454
SS&C Technologies
SSNC
$18.6B
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
53,209
-58,666
| -52% | -$3M |
|
2455
Tanger
SKT
$4.52B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
176,944
-91,759
| -34% | -$1.44M |
|
2456
First Solar
FSLR
$26.9B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
47,148
-23,741
| -33% | -$1.52M |
|
2457
CALL
Jabil
JBL
$35.8B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
76,500
+30,600
| +67% | +$922K |
|
2458
STAAR Surgical
STAA
$1.21B
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
105,847
+11,255
| +12% | +$342K |
|
2459
CALL
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$341M
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
26,300
+10,600
| +68% | +$1.12M |
|
2460
CALL
Ventas
VTR
$47.9B
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
37,300
-33,500
| -47% | -$2.38M |
|
|
DFVS
2461
DELISTED
iPath US Treasury 5-year Bear ETN
DFVS
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
108,400
| – | – |
|
2462
Crocs
CROX
$6.55B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
97,813
-38,682
| -28% | -$937K |
|
2463
CALL
ON Semiconductor
ON
$31.6B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
141,300
-38,100
| -21% | -$733K |
|
2464
CALL
KB Home
KBH
$3.59B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
79,800
-9,500
| -11% | -$266K |
|
|
CMA
2465
PUT
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
41,100
-93,500
| -69% | -$6.19M |
|
2466
PUT
Pan American Silver
PAAS
$21.6B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
172,900
+60,200
| +53% | +$974K |
|
2467
CALL
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$135B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
15,000
+1,900
| +15% | +$323K |
|
2468
Banner Corp
BANR
$2.4B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
48,160
-4,455
| -8% | -$246K |
|
2469
Gray Television
GTN
$552M
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
165,426
+82,482
| +99% | +$1.36M |
|
2470
Radian Group
RDN
$4.93B
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
118,197
-96,614
| -45% | -$2.23M |
|
|
XEC
2471
PUT
DELISTED
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
56,300
+29,600
| +111% | +$1.4M |
|
|
AMTD
2472
PUT
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
57,800
+25,100
| +77% | +$1.2M |
|
2473
PUT
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$21.1B
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
122,000
-58,600
| -32% | -$1.25M |
|
2474
CALL
EQT Corp
EQT
$32.3B
| $2.7M | ﹤0.01% |
253,400
+239,800
| +1,763% | +$3.09M |
|
2475
PUT
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$10.6B
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
34,000
-38,800
| -53% | -$3.09M |
|
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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.