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 |
McDonald's
MCD
|
+$450M |
| 2 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$377M |
| 3 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$340M |
| 4 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$295M |
| 5 |
Philip Morris
PM
|
+$248M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$475M |
| 2 |
Kroger
KR
|
+$411M |
| 3 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$338M |
| 4 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$290M |
| 5 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
+$274M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.1% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.76% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.8% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.65% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
Gilead Sciences
GILD
$165B
| $774M | 0.6% |
10,936,564
-559,878
| -5% | -$37.3M |
|
27
Walt Disney
DIS
$171B
| $774M | 0.6% |
7,280,926
-1,608,690
| -18% | -$176M |
|
|
AET
28
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $770M | 0.6% |
5,073,125
-455,019
| -8% | -$64.3M |
|
29
PepsiCo
PEP
$196B
| $759M | 0.59% |
6,568,054
+428,728
| +7% | +$49.2M |
|
30
Amazon
AMZN
$2.44T
| $751M | 0.58% |
15,510,260
-3,466,260
| -18% | -$165M |
|
31
Cisco
CSCO
$443B
| $743M | 0.57% |
23,726,384
+971,153
| +4% | +$31.6M |
|
32
Procter & Gamble
PG
$340B
| $739M | 0.57% |
8,484,973
+1,445,914
| +21% | +$127M |
|
33
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$49.4B
| $704M | 0.54% |
17,872,647
-1,226,628
| -6% | -$44.8M |
|
|
34
ExxonMobil
XOM
$650B
| $696M | 0.54% |
8,622,222
-3,547,845
| -29% | -$290M |
|
|
35
Philip Morris
PM
$309B
| $686M | 0.53% |
5,840,773
+2,139,002
| +58% | +$248M |
|
36
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.4B
| $678M | 0.52% |
5,571,441
+192,984
| +4% | +$22.7M |
|
37
Progressive
PGR
$128B
| $671M | 0.52% |
15,208,076
+19,161
| +0.1% | +$796K |
|
38
US Bancorp
USB
$97.9B
| $655M | 0.51% |
12,615,937
-44,140
| -0.3% | -$2.27M |
|
39
Biogen
BIIB
$30.9B
| $652M | 0.5% |
2,403,747
-533,572
| -18% | -$141M |
|
40
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.7B
| $647M | 0.5% |
10,370,388
+3,695,449
| +55% | +$218M |
|
41
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$127B
| $646M | 0.5% |
6,217,020
+196,155
| +3% | +$18.9M |
|
42
EOG Resources
EOG
$77.7B
| $626M | 0.48% |
6,914,602
+511,099
| +8% | +$47.1M |
|
|
XLNX
43
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $600M | 0.46% |
9,321,119
-557,948
| -6% | -$35.2M |
|
44
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.12T
| $594M | 0.46% |
12,779,340
-978,060
| -7% | -$45.7M |
|
45
American International
AIG
$42.5B
| $590M | 0.46% |
9,432,868
+159,529
| +2% | +$9.92M |
|
46
Mastercard
MA
$498B
| $582M | 0.45% |
4,795,406
-122,383
| -2% | -$14.5M |
|
47
Costco
COST
$432B
| $571M | 0.44% |
3,572,749
+323,844
| +10% | +$55.8M |
|
48
Texas Instruments
TXN
$248B
| $571M | 0.44% |
7,421,432
-613,436
| -8% | -$49.2M |
|
49
Abbott
ABT
$188B
| $564M | 0.44% |
11,607,121
+830,610
| +8% | +$37.6M |
|
50
Cigna
CI
$78.4B
| $558M | 0.43% |
3,333,385
-82,680
| -2% | -$13.3M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, AllianceBernstein held 3,267 positions worth $129B, up 2.9% from $126B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2017 filing shows 278 new, 1,441 increased, 1,234 reduced and 121 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares: 1,742,637 shares worth $86.5M. The largest sale was Wells Fargo, an estimated $475M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2017 buy was Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares: 1,742,637 shares worth $86.5M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to McDonald's in Q2 2017, an estimated $450M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2017 reduction was Wells Fargo, cutting an estimated $475M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $119M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $129B portfolio in Q2 2017.
- AllianceBernstein opened 278 new positions and closed 121 in Q2 2017.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 2.9% quarter-over-quarter to $129B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 10 Aug 2017.