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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
526
PPG Industries
PPG
$26.6B
| $49.5M | 0.03% |
453,160
+32,037
| +8% | +$3.49M |
|
527
Nutrien
NTR
$30.7B
| $49.4M | 0.03% |
856,394
-53,402
| -6% | -$2.96M |
|
528
Axogen
AXGN
$2.5B
| $49.1M | 0.03% |
1,333,310
+361,090
| +37% | +$15.8M |
|
529
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.3B
| $49M | 0.03% |
125,185
-14,973
| -11% | -$5.52M |
|
530
Lam Research
LRCX
$390B
| $48.8M | 0.03% |
3,219,020
+34,650
| +1% | +$592K |
|
531
Dollar General
DG
$27.9B
| $48.5M | 0.03% |
443,988
-122,004
| -22% | -$12.7M |
|
|
PXD
532
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $48.3M | 0.03% |
277,216
-1,439
| -0.5% | -$257K |
|
533
F5
FFIV
$22.7B
| $48.3M | 0.03% |
242,031
-33,766
| -12% | -$6.18M |
|
534
AstraZeneca
AZN
$250B
| $48.2M | 0.03% |
608,604
-107,338
| -15% | -$8.12M |
|
535
Regions Financial
RF
$26.8B
| $48.2M | 0.03% |
2,624,413
+83,748
| +3% | +$1.58M |
|
|
ONC
536
BeOne Medicines Ltd
ONC
$39.4B
| $48.1M | 0.03% |
279,330
+34,750
| +14% | +$5.84M |
|
537
YPF Sociedad Anonima American Depositary Shares (Each representing ten (10) Class D shares of Capital Stock)
YPF
$19.3B
| $48.1M | 0.03% |
3,111,755
-2,266,067
| -42% | -$35.3M |
|
|
MRO
538
DELISTED
Marathon Oil Corporation
MRO
| $47.8M | 0.03% |
2,054,322
+208,007
| +11% | +$4.35M |
|
|
NSA
539
DELISTED
National Storage Affiliates Trust
NSA
| $47.7M | 0.03% |
1,874,212
-17,250
| -0.9% | -$492K |
|
|
WUBA
540
DELISTED
58.com Inc
WUBA
| $47.3M | 0.03% |
+642,255
| New | +$44.4M |
|
541
Corning
GLW
$143B
| $46.9M | 0.03% |
1,327,682
-25,617
| -2% | -$832K |
|
542
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$70.5B
| $46.7M | 0.03% |
2,865,822
+99,160
| +4% | +$1.59M |
|
543
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
$126B
| $46.7M | 0.03% |
1,139,505
-41,577
| -4% | -$1.75M |
|
544
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.98B
| $46.5M | 0.03% |
579,185
-341,728
| -37% | -$24.2M |
|
545
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$40.9B
| $46.3M | 0.03% |
395,166
-33,961
| -8% | -$4.08M |
|
546
Essential Utilities
WTRG
$11.4B
| $46.3M | 0.03% |
1,254,818
-422,848
| -25% | -$15.6M |
|
|
547
Tyson Foods
TSN
$20.4B
| $46.2M | 0.03% |
775,973
-5,134,578
| -87% | -$321M |
|
548
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$30B
| $46.2M | 0.03% |
1,075,512
+1,039,888
| +2,919% | +$44.9M |
|
549
Helix Energy Solutions
HLX
$1.41B
| $45.9M | 0.03% |
4,648,507
+302,353
| +7% | +$2.76M |
|
550
Houlihan Lokey
HLI
$9.02B
| $45.9M | 0.03% |
1,021,731
+62,851
| +7% | +$3.05M |
|
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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.