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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2076
Huron Consulting
HURN
$2.37B
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
33,060
| – | – |
|
2077
Hain Celestial
HAIN
$53.5M
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
60,130
-1,020
| -2% | -$29.1K |
|
|
WCN
2078
Waste Connections
WCN
$42.1B
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
20,439
-2,787
| -12% | -$219K |
|
2079
PC Connection
CNXN
$2.03B
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
41,880
+31,380
| +299% | +$1.16M |
|
2080
Choice Hotels
CHH
$4.72B
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
19,533
-180
| -0.9% | -$14.1K |
|
2081
Princeton Bancorp
BPRN
$292M
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
53,198
+16,600
| +45% | +$553K |
|
2082
Opko Health
OPK
$1.04B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
468,735
| – | – |
|
|
CSII
2083
DELISTED
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
CSII
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
41,420
| – | – |
|
|
HOME
2084
DELISTED
At Home Group Inc.
HOME
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
51,400
-113,212
| -69% | -$3.99M |
|
2085
United Fire Group
UFCS
$1.39B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
31,918
-1,100
| -3% | -$58.7K |
|
2086
Cohen & Steers
CNS
$4.38B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
39,859
| – | – |
|
2087
Visteon
VC
$2.83B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
17,399
+865
| +5% | +$100K |
|
2088
Standex International
SXI
$4.03B
| $1.6M | ﹤0.01% |
15,379
| – | – |
|
2089
Ambarella
AMBA
$3.64B
| $1.6M | ﹤0.01% |
41,300
| – | – |
|
|
ITCI
2090
DELISTED
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc.
ITCI
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
73,510
| – | – |
|
2091
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$2.15B
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
75,185
+45
| +0.1% | +$1.04K |
|
|
MDC
2092
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
62,707
+439
| +0.7% | +$11.8K |
|
|
ACH
2093
Accendra Health
ACH
$94.6M
| $1.58M | ﹤0.01% |
95,922
+1,980
| +2% | +$33.7K |
|
2094
Kosmos Energy
KOS
$1.49B
| $1.58M | ﹤0.01% |
169,378
-18,517
| -10% | -$156K |
|
2095
AutoNation
AN
$6.86B
| $1.58M | ﹤0.01% |
37,951
-2,240
| -6% | -$104K |
|
2096
KRONOS Worldwide
KRO
$907M
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
96,510
+1,700
| +2% | +$34.7K |
|
2097
LivePerson
LPSN
$34.8M
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
4,029
| – | – |
|
|
TGI
2098
DELISTED
Triumph Group
TGI
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
67,290
-5,900
| -8% | -$123K |
|
|
ACIA
2099
DELISTED
Acacia Communications Inc
ACIA
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
37,900
| – | – |
|
2100
First Bank
FRBA
$470M
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
119,138
+300
| +0.3% | +$4.23K |
|
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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.