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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2526
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$79.1M
| $632K | ﹤0.01% |
9,475
-575
| -6% | -$32K |
|
2527
Monarch Casino & Resort
MCRI
$2.19B
| $632K | ﹤0.01% |
13,900
-300
| -2% | -$13.9K |
|
|
FRGI
2528
DELISTED
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.
FRGI
| $631K | ﹤0.01% |
23,600
+1,500
| +7% | +$43.1K |
|
|
FTR
2529
DELISTED
Frontier Communications Corp.
FTR
| $631K | ﹤0.01% |
97,289
-8,401
| -8% | -$45.9K |
|
2530
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$322M
| $630K | ﹤0.01% |
23,900
| – | – |
|
|
CASA
2531
DELISTED
Casa Systems, Inc. Common Stock
CASA
| $630K | ﹤0.01% |
42,700
| – | – |
|
2532
Mercado Libre
MELI
$98.4B
| $629K | ﹤0.01% |
1,846
-542
| -23% | -$184K |
|
2533
Surgery Partners
SGRY
$1.96B
| $625K | ﹤0.01% |
37,900
| – | – |
|
|
BHR
2534
Braemar Hotels & Resorts
BHR
$138M
| $624K | ﹤0.01% |
53,544
+475
| +0.9% | +$5.34K |
|
2535
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$366M
| $624K | ﹤0.01% |
21,026
-1,900
| -8% | -$51.1K |
|
2536
Veeco
VECO
$3.07B
| $623K | ﹤0.01% |
60,792
-3,400
| -5% | -$42.5K |
|
|
PRTY
2537
DELISTED
Party City Holdco Inc.
PRTY
| $623K | ﹤0.01% |
46,000
+12,200
| +36% | +$187K |
|
2538
CEVA Inc
CEVA
$859M
| $622K | ﹤0.01% |
21,650
-1,800
| -8% | -$54.3K |
|
2539
Abeona Therapeutics
ABEO
$422M
| $618K | ﹤0.01% |
1,932
| – | – |
|
2540
TTEC Holdings
TTEC
$84.2M
| $616K | ﹤0.01% |
23,775
+1,100
| +5% | +$32K |
|
2541
Axcelis
ACLS
$4.18B
| $615K | ﹤0.01% |
31,300
-3,800
| -11% | -$78.3K |
|
2542
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings
CCO
$1.23B
| $615K | ﹤0.01% |
103,300
-5,000
| -5% | -$23.7K |
|
|
DHIL
2543
DELISTED
Diamond Hill
DHIL
| $614K | ﹤0.01% |
3,713
-5,592
| -60% | -$1.03M |
|
2544
Penske Automotive Group
PAG
$14.2B
| $614K | ﹤0.01% |
12,950
-3,700
| -22% | -$188K |
|
2545
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$62.6M
| $613K | ﹤0.01% |
34,074
-821
| -2% | -$17.1K |
|
2546
Community Health Systems
CYH
$400M
| $612K | ﹤0.01% |
176,749
| – | – |
|
2547
Lantheus
LNTH
$6.57B
| $611K | ﹤0.01% |
40,900
| – | – |
|
2548
Century Communities
CCS
$2.01B
| $609K | ﹤0.01% |
23,200
| – | – |
|
2549
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETF
IJK
$11.2B
| $600K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,300
| New | +$598K |
|
2550
Liberty Global Class A
LBTYA
$3.48B
| $597K | ﹤0.01% |
20,644
-18,268
| -47% | -$510K |
|
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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.