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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426
ICICI Bank
IBN
$108B
| $67M | 0.04% |
7,892,119
+1,633,017
| +26% | +$14.4M |
|
|
AAWW
427
DELISTED
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
AAWW
| $66.8M | 0.04% |
1,048,041
-283,119
| -21% | -$18.3M |
|
|
CDK
428
DELISTED
CDK Global, Inc.
CDK
| $65.9M | 0.04% |
1,052,704
-3,492
| -0.3% | -$221K |
|
429
Freshpet
FRPT
$3.22B
| $65.8M | 0.04% |
1,792,546
-268,464
| -13% | -$8.84M |
|
430
Waste Management
WM
$91B
| $64.4M | 0.04% |
713,150
+40,236
| +6% | +$3.57M |
|
431
Truist Financial
TFC
$64B
| $64.4M | 0.04% |
1,327,241
+69,747
| +6% | +$3.58M |
|
432
Flex
FLEX
$44.8B
| $64.3M | 0.04% |
6,504,317
-178,312
| -3% | -$1.87M |
|
|
MDSO
433
DELISTED
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
MDSO
| $64.3M | 0.04% |
876,648
+274,315
| +46% | +$21.9M |
|
434
Travelers Companies
TRV
$80.2B
| $63.8M | 0.04% |
491,882
-35,236
| -7% | -$4.55M |
|
435
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$39.7B
| $63.8M | 0.04% |
999,983
-2,962,472
| -75% | -$180M |
|
436
Republic Services
RSG
$65.7B
| $63.7M | 0.04% |
877,260
+26,013
| +3% | +$1.88M |
|
|
ALTR
437
DELISTED
Altair Engineering Inc
ALTR
| $63.3M | 0.04% |
1,457,602
+1,307,332
| +870% | +$49.8M |
|
438
Marriott International
MAR
$92.3B
| $63.3M | 0.04% |
479,669
-21,053
| -4% | -$2.69M |
|
439
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
IXUS
$60.4B
| $62.6M | 0.04% |
1,038,671
+234,968
| +29% | +$14.2M |
|
440
MaxLinear
MXL
$6.8B
| $62.6M | 0.04% |
3,147,190
+3,049,241
| +3,113% | +$55.5M |
|
|
VCRA
441
DELISTED
VOCERA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
VCRA
| $62.5M | 0.04% |
1,708,555
-1,823
| -0.1% | -$59.8K |
|
442
Aon
AON
$76B
| $62.5M | 0.04% |
406,375
-50,950
| -11% | -$7.45M |
|
443
Tactile Systems Technology
TCMD
$665M
| $62.3M | 0.04% |
876,620
-212,769
| -20% | -$12.8M |
|
444
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
$83.9B
| $62.2M | 0.04% |
491,580
-450,164
| -48% | -$56.5M |
|
445
Qorvo
QRVO
$8.74B
| $61.8M | 0.04% |
803,652
-49,899
| -6% | -$4M |
|
446
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$127B
| $61.7M | 0.04% |
1,532,285
+1,492,710
| +3,772% | +$60M |
|
447
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
$1.03T
| $61.3M | 0.04% |
229,497
+37,863
| +20% | +$9.91M |
|
448
British American Tobacco
BTI
$128B
| $61.2M | 0.04% |
1,312,728
+17,094
| +1% | +$868K |
|
|
DFS
449
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $61.2M | 0.04% |
800,051
+165,810
| +26% | +$12.5M |
|
450
State Street
STT
$50.7B
| $60.8M | 0.04% |
725,888
-415,221
| -36% | -$36.5M |
|
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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.