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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1476
Westlake Corp
WLK
$10.3B
| $3.76M | ﹤0.01% |
45,266
-106,656
| -70% | -$10.4M |
|
1477
WD-40
WDFC
$3.13B
| $3.76M | ﹤0.01% |
21,850
+2,800
| +15% | +$468K |
|
1478
Golar LNG
GLNG
$5.14B
| $3.76M | ﹤0.01% |
135,200
| – | – |
|
1479
Post Holdings
POST
$3.58B
| $3.75M | ﹤0.01% |
58,504
-1,498
| -2% | -$91.9K |
|
1480
Enanta Pharmaceuticals
ENTA
$394M
| $3.75M | ﹤0.01% |
43,830
+2,500
| +6% | +$250K |
|
1481
Mid Penn Bancorp
MPB
$953M
| $3.74M | ﹤0.01% |
128,455
+113,175
| +741% | +$3.59M |
|
1482
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
$9.55B
| $3.74M | ﹤0.01% |
330,132
| – | – |
|
1483
Alkermes
ALKS
$8.24B
| $3.74M | ﹤0.01% |
88,206
-3,336
| -4% | -$145K |
|
1484
Omnicell
OMCL
$1.68B
| $3.74M | ﹤0.01% |
52,046
| – | – |
|
1485
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
IRWD
$686M
| $3.74M | ﹤0.01% |
241,857
| – | – |
|
1486
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$9.36B
| $3.73M | ﹤0.01% |
72,253
-1,537
| -2% | -$72.2K |
|
|
HIFR
1487
DELISTED
InfraREIT, Inc.
HIFR
| $3.73M | ﹤0.01% |
176,215
+1,324
| +0.8% | +$28.1K |
|
1488
Dillards
DDS
$9.97B
| $3.71M | ﹤0.01% |
48,661
-889
| -2% | -$72.1K |
|
1489
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$20.8B
| $3.71M | ﹤0.01% |
130,407
| – | – |
|
|
HRC
1490
DELISTED
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC.
HRC
| $3.7M | ﹤0.01% |
39,235
-490
| -1% | -$46K |
|
1491
RenaissanceRe
RNR
$13.3B
| $3.7M | ﹤0.01% |
27,715
-842
| -3% | -$109K |
|
1492
Archrock
AROC
$5.87B
| $3.69M | ﹤0.01% |
302,780
-112,620
| -27% | -$1.42M |
|
|
BNCL
1493
DELISTED
Beneficial Bancorp, Inc.
BNCL
| $3.69M | ﹤0.01% |
218,441
+87,812
| +67% | +$1.5M |
|
1494
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
VNDA
$297M
| $3.69M | ﹤0.01% |
160,753
| – | – |
|
|
ESL
1495
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
| $3.69M | ﹤0.01% |
40,537
+70
| +0.2% | +$5.89K |
|
1496
Cogent Communications
CCOI
$518M
| $3.69M | ﹤0.01% |
66,061
-2,300
| -3% | -$123K |
|
1497
CareTrust REIT
CTRE
$9.23B
| $3.69M | ﹤0.01% |
208,074
-491
| -0.2% | -$8.65K |
|
1498
State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLF
$59.1B
| $3.68M | ﹤0.01% |
133,586
+117,470
| +729% | +$3.29M |
|
1499
AptarGroup
ATR
$8.53B
| $3.68M | ﹤0.01% |
34,157
-601
| -2% | -$61.7K |
|
1500
Rush Enterprises Class A
RUSHA
$9.46B
| $3.67M | ﹤0.01% |
209,916
| – | – |
|
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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.