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Why invest with Barclays?
We have the global capability and expertise to help you grow your wealth. Our investment philosophy is built around seeking and investing in high-quality companies, for the long term.1
Backed by more than 330 years of experience at the Barclays Group, our international investment service, offers:
Personalised solutions
We’ll recommend an investment portfolio that is tailored to your bespoke requirements, balancing your long-term goals and your appetite for risk
Dedicated management
We regularly evaluate the performance of your investments, proactively looking for new growth opportunities and aiming to preserve your wealth during turbulent conditions
We offer access to products in pounds, euros, US dollars, and multiple other currencies
Global reach
Our investment capabilities are just one part of what we do. As a client, you'll have access to personal, corporate, and banking expertise from across Barclays, one of the largest financial services groups in the world
Investment services
Discretionary portfolio management
- A portfolio manager will invest on your behalf
- You’ll have constant view of your portfolio’s performance and strategy
- Invest in a diverse range of multi-asset class portfolios, aimed to achieve attractive long-term returns
- Our portfolios are globally diversified to manage risk and capture opportunities
Structured Notes
- Created in-house by our specialist team
- Can be designed to support your investment objectives and asset allocation
- Solutions with differing degrees of capital preservation and market participation, allowing us to cater to a range of risk appetites
Global Beta
- Designed to make gaining global market exposure as cost-effective as possible
- Provides a balanced exposure to global fixed income and equity markets, across a variety of risk profiles
- Benefits from economies of scale, implementing our asset allocation via an expansive and low-cost universe of ETFs and index-tracking funds
Active vs passive funds investing
Luigi Casizzi, Head of Investment Advisory, Barclays International Banking, explains the differences between active and passive investing and highlights the advantages of each approach.
Our investment advisers work with you and your relationship manager to understand your investment objectives and identify the level of risk you are comfortable taking. They will then create a bespoke investment plan for you, recommending the relevant asset allocation and investment solutions to help achieve your financial goals.
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Opening a Barclays International Bank account is straightforward and you’ll have a choice of three major currencies – sterling, euros, or US dollars. You'll also need...
Residence in a qualifying country
We offer bank accounts in over 35 countries internationally
A minimum of £100,000 (or currency equivalent)2,3
This can be in savings and/or investments across all your accounts with us
A minimum of £250,000 (or currency equivalent)2 for Relationship Management
Get access to an expert who can explore your financial goals in detail. Learn more about the benefits of having a Relationship Manager
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