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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401
Patterson-UTI
PTEN
$3.76B
| $73.6M | 0.05% |
4,301,105
+3,024,974
| +237% | +$52M |
|
402
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$33B
| $73.5M | 0.05% |
403,776
+1,402
| +0.3% | +$289K |
|
403
Applied Materials
AMAT
$428B
| $71.8M | 0.05% |
1,857,292
-30,366
| -2% | -$1.34M |
|
404
Dominion Energy
D
$59.3B
| $71.7M | 0.05% |
1,020,027
+37,832
| +4% | +$2.68M |
|
405
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.5B
| $71.2M | 0.05% |
288,591
-29,963
| -9% | -$7.22M |
|
|
GPT
406
DELISTED
Gramercy Property Trust
GPT
| $71M | 0.05% |
2,589,135
-751,289
| -22% | -$20.6M |
|
407
Chegg
CHGG
$102M
| $70.9M | 0.05% |
2,494,860
-58,770
| -2% | -$1.75M |
|
|
NVO
408
Novo Nordisk
NVO
$209B
| $70.6M | 0.05% |
+2,995,420
| New | +$73.1M |
|
|
SCS
409
DELISTED
Steelcase
SCS
| $69.8M | 0.05% |
3,772,635
-774,019
| -17% | -$11.4M |
|
|
LSXMA
410
DELISTED
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMA
| $69.7M | 0.05% |
2,221,447
+619,684
| +39% | +$20.8M |
|
411
Public Storage
PSA
$61.3B
| $69.2M | 0.05% |
343,099
-5,578
| -2% | -$1.2M |
|
412
Ingredion
INGR
$6.58B
| $69.1M | 0.05% |
658,259
+229,388
| +53% | +$23.4M |
|
|
FLOW
413
DELISTED
SPX FLOW, Inc.
FLOW
| $68.8M | 0.04% |
1,322,453
-96,731
| -7% | -$4.57M |
|
414
CoStar Group
CSGP
$12.3B
| $68.5M | 0.04% |
1,627,580
-398,350
| -20% | -$17M |
|
|
WBC
415
DELISTED
WABCO HOLDINGS INC.
WBC
| $68.2M | 0.04% |
578,513
-647,869
| -53% | -$78.2M |
|
416
Incyte
INCY
$24.4B
| $68.2M | 0.04% |
987,579
+92,783
| +10% | +$6.37M |
|
|
KSU
417
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $68.2M | 0.04% |
602,239
+174,554
| +41% | +$19.9M |
|
|
PFPT
418
DELISTED
Proofpoint, Inc.
PFPT
| $68M | 0.04% |
639,179
+252,855
| +65% | +$29.4M |
|
419
Royal Caribbean
RCL
$85.6B
| $67.8M | 0.04% |
521,682
-64,359
| -11% | -$7.54M |
|
420
Bruker
BRKR
$8.14B
| $67.5M | 0.04% |
2,019,384
-6,437
| -0.3% | -$212K |
|
421
Baxter International
BAX
$14.2B
| $67.5M | 0.04% |
876,126
-12,176
| -1% | -$903K |
|
422
Southern Company
SO
$107B
| $67.4M | 0.04% |
1,546,418
+4,835
| +0.3% | +$223K |
|
|
ALXN
423
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $67.4M | 0.04% |
484,938
+29,369
| +6% | +$3.68M |
|
424
Tetra Tech
TTEK
$9.07B
| $67.2M | 0.04% |
4,921,915
-187,560
| -4% | -$2.48M |
|
425
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$41.5B
| $67.2M | 0.04% |
7,390,650
+1,336,500
| +22% | +$12.7M |
|
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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.