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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.81B
| $1.9M | ﹤0.01% |
95,128
-4,600
| -5% | -$100K |
|
1977
Chunghwa Telecom
CHT
$32.9B
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
52,741
-1,420
| -3% | -$50K |
|
1978
Enovis
ENOV
$1.42B
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
30,479
-407
| -1% | -$23.2K |
|
1979
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
IVE
$50B
| $1.88M | ﹤0.01% |
16,259
-935
| -5% | -$107K |
|
|
HDP
1980
DELISTED
Hortonworks, Inc.
HDP
| $1.88M | ﹤0.01% |
82,400
+1,200
| +1% | +$25K |
|
1981
MasterCraft Boat Holdings
MCFT
$598M
| $1.88M | ﹤0.01% |
+52,350
| New | +$1.53M |
|
|
BEL
1982
DELISTED
Belmond Ltd.
BEL
| $1.88M | ﹤0.01% |
102,806
| – | – |
|
1983
GameStop
GME
$8.44B
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
490,440
+852
| +0.2% | +$3.27K |
|
|
GES
1984
DELISTED
Guess Inc
GES
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
82,700
| – | – |
|
1985
OceanFirst Financial
OCFC
$1.84B
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
68,679
| – | – |
|
1986
SFL Corp
SFL
$1.54B
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
134,403
| – | – |
|
1987
U-Haul Holding Co
UHAL
$14.3B
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
52,350
+500
| +1% | +$18.5K |
|
1988
TherapeuticsMD
TXMD
$24M
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
5,689
| – | – |
|
1989
Gibraltar Industries
ROCK
$1.48B
| $1.86M | ﹤0.01% |
40,900
| – | – |
|
1990
Agios Pharmaceuticals
AGIO
$1.95B
| $1.86M | ﹤0.01% |
24,162
-510
| -2% | -$41K |
|
1991
Materion
MTRN
$5.85B
| $1.86M | ﹤0.01% |
30,741
-180
| -0.6% | -$10.8K |
|
1992
AngioDynamics
ANGO
$651M
| $1.86M | ﹤0.01% |
85,360
-57,180
| -40% | -$1.27M |
|
1993
Wendy's
WEN
$1.44B
| $1.86M | ﹤0.01% |
108,285
-2,683
| -2% | -$46.9K |
|
1994
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$3.73B
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
26,901
-29,240
| -52% | -$2.11M |
|
1995
Papa John's
PZZA
$801M
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
36,032
-40
| -0.1% | -$1.85K |
|
|
STAY
1996
DELISTED
Extended Stay America, Inc. Paired Share Unit
STAY
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
91,372
-336,467
| -79% | -$7M |
|
|
CTB
1997
DELISTED
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
CTB
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
65,244
+1,000
| +2% | +$28.5K |
|
1998
Lindsay Corp
LNN
$1.17B
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
18,400
-676
| -4% | -$63.5K |
|
|
UHT
1999
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
UHT
$566M
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
24,778
+60
| +0.2% | +$4.22K |
|
2000
Group 1 Automotive
GPI
$3.17B
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
28,364
-300
| -1% | -$21.7K |
|
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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.