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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$602M |
| 2 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$491M |
| 3 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$290M |
| 4 |
Monster Beverage
MNST
|
+$238M |
| 5 |
US Foods
USFD
|
+$203M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$561M |
| 2 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$321M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$301M |
| 4 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$247M |
| 5 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$245M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.11% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.54% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.44% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
226
Wayfair
W
$14.6B
| $139M | 0.09% |
938,254
-118,486
| -11% | -$15.1M |
|
227
Xylem
XYL
$28.1B
| $138M | 0.09% |
1,721,905
-5,199
| -0.3% | -$388K |
|
228
Blackrock
BLK
$176B
| $137M | 0.09% |
291,044
-4,489
| -2% | -$2.18M |
|
229
Neurocrine Biosciences
NBIX
$16.6B
| $136M | 0.09% |
1,108,194
-56,706
| -5% | -$6.43M |
|
230
Regency Centers
REG
$14.1B
| $136M | 0.09% |
2,102,264
+1,354,319
| +181% | +$86.3M |
|
231
Paychex
PAYX
$42.7B
| $136M | 0.09% |
1,843,420
+670,146
| +57% | +$48.2M |
|
|
UMPQ
232
DELISTED
Umpqua Holdings Corp
UMPQ
| $134M | 0.09% |
6,439,882
+1,192,552
| +23% | +$26.1M |
|
233
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.1B
| $133M | 0.09% |
3,581,873
+92,504
| +3% | +$3.75M |
|
234
Camden Property Trust
CPT
$11.3B
| $133M | 0.09% |
1,417,935
+216,911
| +18% | +$20.2M |
|
235
Fastenal
FAST
$59.5B
| $132M | 0.09% |
9,124,244
+3,752,868
| +70% | +$53.4M |
|
|
QEP
236
DELISTED
QEP RESOURCES, INC.
QEP
| $132M | 0.09% |
11,649,775
+1,563,066
| +15% | +$16.9M |
|
237
Texas Capital Bancshares
TCBI
$4.32B
| $131M | 0.09% |
1,586,926
+377,750
| +31% | +$34.3M |
|
238
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.33B
| $130M | 0.09% |
2,946,507
+461,486
| +19% | +$18.9M |
|
239
Twilio
TWLO
$36.6B
| $130M | 0.08% |
1,504,150
+1,468,820
| +4,157% | +$107M |
|
240
Nordson
NDSN
$17.3B
| $130M | 0.08% |
933,665
+6,282
| +0.7% | +$854K |
|
241
American Express
AXP
$230B
| $129M | 0.08% |
1,215,023
-49,085
| -4% | -$5.11M |
|
242
EnerSys
ENS
$6.99B
| $129M | 0.08% |
1,480,343
+143,345
| +11% | +$11.5M |
|
|
P
243
Everpure Inc
P
$29.9B
| $129M | 0.08% |
4,963,020
-2,138,640
| -30% | -$53.1M |
|
244
Chord Energy
CHRD
$7.39B
| $128M | 0.08% |
9,030,338
-219,055
| -2% | -$2.77M |
|
245
Oil States International
OIS
$491M
| $127M | 0.08% |
3,830,809
-590,013
| -13% | -$19.3M |
|
246
NOV
NOV
$7B
| $127M | 0.08% |
2,950,274
+1,957,301
| +197% | +$87.5M |
|
247
Empire State Realty Trust
ESRT
$836M
| $126M | 0.08% |
7,581,265
+2,728,647
| +56% | +$46.6M |
|
248
American Tower
AMT
$80.4B
| $125M | 0.08% |
862,037
-3,783
| -0.4% | -$555K |
|
|
CADE
249
DELISTED
Cadence Bancorporation
CADE
| $125M | 0.08% |
4,787,692
+2,124,402
| +80% | +$59.6M |
|
|
SIVB
250
DELISTED
SVB Financial Group
SIVB
| $125M | 0.08% |
401,334
-54,352
| -12% | -$17.1M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, AllianceBernstein held 3,205 positions worth $153B, up 6.6% from $144B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q3 2018 filing shows 99 new, 1,186 increased, 1,226 reduced and 67 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Novo Nordisk: 2,995,420 shares worth $70.6M. The largest sale was Meta Platforms (Facebook), an estimated $561M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 16% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q3 2018 buy was Novo Nordisk: 2,995,420 shares worth $70.6M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Microsoft in Q3 2018, an estimated $602M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Meta Platforms (Facebook), cutting an estimated $561M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Education Realty Trust Inc in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $103M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $153B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- AllianceBernstein opened 99 new positions and closed 67 in Q3 2018.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 6.6% quarter-over-quarter to $153B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 8 Nov 2018.