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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$324M
| $8.52M | 0.01% |
400,716
-130,700
| -25% | -$2.85M |
|
1027
Bio-Techne
TECH
$11.2B
| $8.5M | 0.01% |
166,556
+77,184
| +86% | +$3.42M |
|
1028
Strategic Education
STRA
$1.84B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
61,907
+47,907
| +342% | +$6.15M |
|
1029
MYR Group
MYRG
$5.14B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
259,862
-230,188
| -47% | -$8.11M |
|
1030
Mattel
MAT
$4.21B
| $8.46M | 0.01% |
538,865
-900
| -0.2% | -$14.4K |
|
1031
Goodyear
GT
$1.74B
| $8.45M | 0.01% |
361,080
-52,264
| -13% | -$1.23M |
|
|
FCBP
1032
DELISTED
First Choice Bancorp Common Stock
FCBP
| $8.44M | 0.01% |
311,421
+303,553
| +3,858% | +$8.54M |
|
1033
VanEck Agribusiness ETF
MOO
$978M
| $8.4M | 0.01% |
127,829
+86,213
| +207% | +$5.5M |
|
|
HZNP
1034
DELISTED
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
| $8.37M | 0.01% |
427,371
+26,417
| +7% | +$502K |
|
1035
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$127B
| $8.36M | 0.01% |
214,340
-5,152
| -2% | -$195K |
|
1036
Emergent Biosolutions
EBS
$229M
| $8.35M | 0.01% |
126,780
+21,908
| +21% | +$1.28M |
|
|
ATHN
1037
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $8.29M | 0.01% |
62,090
+29,600
| +91% | +$4.43M |
|
1038
Myriad Genetics
MYGN
$311M
| $8.27M | 0.01% |
179,669
-11,009
| -6% | -$490K |
|
1039
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$97.4B
| $8.24M | 0.01% |
514,994
-6,627,197
| -93% | -$112M |
|
|
LSXMK
1040
DELISTED
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
| $8.21M | 0.01% |
248,115
+35,188
| +17% | +$1.25M |
|
1041
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$3.07B
| $8.19M | 0.01% |
329,973
-38,919
| -11% | -$985K |
|
1042
InterDigital
IDCC
$8.99B
| $8.16M | 0.01% |
102,042
+1,705
| +2% | +$140K |
|
1043
Neogen
NEOG
$2.49B
| $8.14M | 0.01% |
227,730
+400
| +0.2% | +$17.1K |
|
|
WPX
1044
DELISTED
WPX Energy, Inc.
WPX
| $8.14M | 0.01% |
404,509
-96,410
| -19% | -$1.79M |
|
1045
Steel Dynamics
STLD
$38.5B
| $8.11M | 0.01% |
179,516
-51,036
| -22% | -$2.35M |
|
1046
Vistra
VST
$48.2B
| $8.1M | 0.01% |
325,504
-126,257
| -28% | -$2.91M |
|
1047
TransUnion
TRU
$15.2B
| $8.1M | 0.01% |
110,044
-3,689
| -3% | -$274K |
|
1048
Cirrus Logic
CRUS
$6.11B
| $8.07M | 0.01% |
209,099
+56,488
| +37% | +$2.34M |
|
1049
HealthEquity
HQY
$8.93B
| $8.07M | 0.01% |
85,444
+2,390
| +3% | +$206K |
|
|
VRS
1050
DELISTED
Verso Corporation
VRS
| $8.06M | 0.01% |
239,300
+92,400
| +63% | +$2.42M |
|
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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.