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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
801
DaVita
DVA
$11.6B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
263,008
-26,964
| -9% | -$1.91M |
|
802
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$21.6B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
135,413
-180
| -0.1% | -$23.7K |
|
803
Enel Chile
ENIC
$6.17B
| $18.7M | 0.01% |
3,735,071
+207,890
| +6% | +$1.03M |
|
804
Celanese
CE
$4.8B
| $18.7M | 0.01% |
163,759
+66,082
| +68% | +$7.58M |
|
805
KT
KT
$8.71B
| $18.6M | 0.01% |
1,249,905
+1,002,740
| +406% | +$13.7M |
|
806
Seagate
STX
$184B
| $18.6M | 0.01% |
391,865
+5,568
| +1% | +$298K |
|
807
Essential Properties Realty Trust
EPRT
$6.53B
| $18.5M | 0.01% |
+1,302,480
| New | +$18.3M |
|
808
Laureate Education
LAUR
$5.19B
| $18.4M | 0.01% |
1,193,256
-616,673
| -34% | -$9.49M |
|
|
HOLX
809
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $18.4M | 0.01% |
448,953
-4,020
| -0.9% | -$162K |
|
810
Hormel Foods
HRL
$13.6B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
465,416
-95,870
| -17% | -$3.67M |
|
811
Covenant Logistics
CVLG
$856M
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
1,259,620
-177,100
| -12% | -$2.68M |
|
812
Mohawk Industries
MHK
$9.15B
| $18.3M | 0.01% |
104,328
-25,424
| -20% | -$4.99M |
|
813
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
VO
$109B
| $18.2M | 0.01% |
443,648
-79,400
| -15% | -$3.24M |
|
|
MITL
814
DELISTED
Mitel Networks Corporation
MITL
| $18.2M | 0.01% |
1,648,414
-223,395
| -12% | -$2.45M |
|
815
UBS Group
UBS
$177B
| $18.2M | 0.01% |
1,154,665
+13,429
| +1% | +$211K |
|
|
VAR
816
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
| $18.1M | 0.01% |
162,074
+619
| +0.4% | +$70K |
|
|
ENIA
817
DELISTED
Enel Amricas S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 50 shares of Common Stock)
ENIA
| $18.1M | 0.01% |
2,344,686
+39,940
| +2% | +$323K |
|
818
Universal Health Services
UHS
$10.5B
| $18.1M | 0.01% |
141,321
-30,943
| -18% | -$3.8M |
|
|
PRSU
819
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc
PRSU
$1.22B
| $18.1M | 0.01% |
304,917
-5,930
| -2% | -$350K |
|
820
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.18B
| $18M | 0.01% |
145,429
+51,475
| +55% | +$6.07M |
|
821
LPL Financial
LPLA
$29.2B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
276,904
+95,626
| +53% | +$6.34M |
|
822
Invesco
IVZ
$14.1B
| $17.9M | 0.01% |
780,370
+115,826
| +17% | +$2.89M |
|
|
CHU
823
DELISTED
China Unicom (HONG KONG) Limited
CHU
| $17.8M | 0.01% |
1,520,260
-79,388
| -5% | -$955K |
|
824
Stellantis
STLA
$21.1B
| $17.7M | 0.01% |
1,011,369
-494,742
| -33% | -$8.74M |
|
825
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$12.4B
| $17.7M | 0.01% |
312,921
-116,995
| -27% | -$6.41M |
|
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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.