AllianceBernstein Portfolio holdings
AllianceBernstein (AB), formed in 2000 through the merger of Alliance Capital and Bernstein, is a global asset management firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, managing over $759 billion in assets as of late 2024 for institutional investors, financial advisors, and individuals. Known for its research-driven approach, AB offers a diverse range of investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset solutions, with a strong emphasis on active management and ESG (environmental, social, governance) integration. The firm, which relocated its headquarters from New York City to Nashville in 2021, operates globally with significant operations in New York, London, and Asia, leveraging its Bernstein Research arm for deep market insights. With a workforce of over 4,700 and a partnership structure led by CEO Seth Bernstein, AB combines a legacy of rigorous analysis with a modern focus on sustainable investing and client outcomes.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
EMOP
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF
EMOP
|
+$1.3B |
| 2 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$1.15B |
| 3 |
AstraZeneca
AZN
|
+$888M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$519M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$439M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$1.79B |
| 2 |
Otis Worldwide
OTIS
|
+$994M |
| 3 |
Intuit
INTU
|
+$710M |
| 4 |
ServiceNow
NOW
|
+$686M |
| 5 |
TSMC
TSM
|
+$596M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 28.9% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 12.52% |
| 3 | Financials | 11.2% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 10.86% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.28% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
NVIDIA
NVDA
$5.02T
| $18.4B | 5.95% |
98,528,485
-2,586,053
| -3% | -$474M |
|
|
2
Microsoft
MSFT
$2.95T
| $15.4B | 4.98% |
31,797,302
-4,285,375
| -12% | -$1.79B |
|
3
Amazon
AMZN
$2.66T
| $12.2B | 3.93% |
52,639,574
-1,288,460
| -2% | -$284M |
|
4
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.22T
| $12.1B | 3.91% |
38,449,040
-999,331
| -3% | -$314M |
|
|
5
Apple
AAPL
$4.81T
| $11.6B | 3.76% |
42,677,473
+1,994,820
| +5% | +$519M |
|
6
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.84T
| $8.61B | 2.79% |
24,873,857
-406,543
| -2% | -$134M |
|
7
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
$1.63T
| $8.37B | 2.71% |
12,678,273
-169,364
| -1% | -$109M |
|
8
Visa
V
$677B
| $6.37B | 2.06% |
18,156,647
-420,973
| -2% | -$135M |
|
9
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.05T
| $4.76B | 1.54% |
4,427,764
-193,341
| -4% | -$196M |
|
10
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
$887B
| $3.65B | 1.18% |
5,328,032
+69,004
| +1% | +$47.1M |
|
11
Netflix
NFLX
$286B
| $3.45B | 1.12% |
36,808,610
+355,174
| +1% | +$31.3M |
|
|
12
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.24T
| $3.29B | 1.07% |
10,522,677
+586,826
| +6% | +$184M |
|
|
13
TSMC
TSM
$2.2T
| $2.58B | 0.83% |
8,482,882
-1,732,660
| -17% | -$596M |
|
14
Costco
COST
$412B
| $2.39B | 0.77% |
2,766,241
-82,191
| -3% | -$80.1M |
|
15
Progressive
PGR
$120B
| $2.31B | 0.75% |
10,165,653
-214,933
| -2% | -$44.4M |
|
16
Home Depot
HD
$331B
| $2.23B | 0.72% |
6,481,391
-359,506
| -5% | -$131M |
|
17
Monster Beverage
MNST
$92.4B
| $2.21B | 0.72% |
28,798,898
+1,112,406
| +4% | +$87.7M |
|
|
18
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
$1.06T
| $2.2B | 0.71% |
4,372,927
+894,634
| +26% | +$439M |
|
19
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$124B
| $2.16B | 0.7% |
3,812,663
+92,134
| +2% | +$46.6M |
|
20
Stryker
SYK
$121B
| $2.13B | 0.69% |
6,052,989
-391,369
| -6% | -$141M |
|
21
UnitedHealth
UNH
$396B
| $2.13B | 0.69% |
6,443,863
-272,051
| -4% | -$81M |
|
22
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
IXUS
$58.3B
| $2.09B | 0.68% |
24,661,661
+1,304,591
| +6% | +$116M |
|
23
TJX Companies
TJX
$171B
| $1.98B | 0.64% |
12,914,448
+1,316,987
| +11% | +$205M |
|
24
McKesson
MCK
$97B
| $1.84B | 0.6% |
2,240,697
-246,006
| -10% | -$220M |
|
25
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$122B
| $1.77B | 0.57% |
3,910,786
-585,696
| -13% | -$273M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2026 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2026, AllianceBernstein held 3,299 positions worth $309B, down 2.5% from $317B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 33% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q1 2026: portfolio turnover was 4%. AllianceBernstein opened 62 new positions and exited 71, leaving the 3,299-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 29% of assets, down from 30% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2026 buy was Forgent Power Solutions: 2,173,584 shares worth $63.6M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF in Q1 2026, an estimated $1.3B increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2026 reduction was Microsoft, cutting an estimated $1.79B.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Comerica in Q1 2026, selling an estimated $114M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 33% of its $309B portfolio in Q1 2026.
- AllianceBernstein opened 62 new positions and closed 71 in Q1 2026.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 2.5% quarter-over-quarter to $309B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2026, filed 15 May 2026.