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
|
+$667M |
| 2 |
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
|
+$433M |
| 3 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$415M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$339M |
| 5 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$231M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$467M |
| 2 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$343M |
| 3 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$238M |
| 4 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$231M |
| 5 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$219M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.11% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.25% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.1% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.4% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.75% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STL
226
DELISTED
Sterling Bancorp
STL
| $116M | 0.09% |
7,043,639
-567,663
| -7% | -$10.6M |
|
227
United Parcel Service
UPS
$89.5B
| $113M | 0.08% |
1,160,726
-32,951
| -3% | -$3.57M |
|
228
Knight Transportation
KNX
$11.3B
| $113M | 0.08% |
4,487,856
+239,977
| +6% | +$7.43M |
|
229
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.4B
| $112M | 0.08% |
1,679,063
+145,041
| +9% | +$12.1M |
|
230
American Express
AXP
$228B
| $111M | 0.08% |
1,165,680
-49,343
| -4% | -$5.16M |
|
|
VRNT
231
DELISTED
Verint Systems
VRNT
| $111M | 0.08% |
5,150,614
-745,655
| -13% | -$17.1M |
|
232
Penumbra
PEN
$12.6B
| $110M | 0.08% |
897,183
+90,735
| +11% | +$12.2M |
|
|
AGN
233
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $108M | 0.08% |
810,379
-560,630
| -41% | -$91.9M |
|
|
AZPN
234
DELISTED
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY INC
AZPN
| $108M | 0.08% |
1,314,810
+348,604
| +36% | +$28.6M |
|
235
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$759M
| $108M | 0.08% |
6,011,484
-92,695
| -2% | -$1.83M |
|
236
Paychex
PAYX
$41.4B
| $107M | 0.08% |
1,648,036
-195,384
| -11% | -$13.2M |
|
|
GRUB
237
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $107M | 0.08% |
698,217
+101,069
| +17% | +$19M |
|
238
First American
FAF
$7.71B
| $107M | 0.08% |
2,389,207
+671,918
| +39% | +$31.2M |
|
239
iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF
IXUS
$58.4B
| $107M | 0.08% |
2,027,702
+989,031
| +95% | +$54.9M |
|
240
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.72B
| $106M | 0.08% |
3,346,747
+910,941
| +37% | +$45.7M |
|
241
iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF
EFAV
$5.4B
| $106M | 0.08% |
1,591,232
+454,071
| +40% | +$31.2M |
|
242
Amdocs
DOX
$5.87B
| $106M | 0.08% |
1,809,456
-23,832
| -1% | -$1.49M |
|
243
American Water Works
AWK
$26.7B
| $106M | 0.08% |
1,162,662
-27,366
| -2% | -$2.5M |
|
244
GE Aerospace
GE
$368B
| $105M | 0.08% |
2,906,387
+109,864
| +4% | +$4.96M |
|
245
Lincoln Electric
LECO
$13.7B
| $105M | 0.08% |
1,333,021
-181,951
| -12% | -$15.1M |
|
246
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
$198B
| $104M | 0.08% |
2,089,252
+178,628
| +9% | +$9.78M |
|
247
Aflac
AFL
$64.8B
| $104M | 0.08% |
2,277,950
-153,386
| -6% | -$6.82M |
|
248
Littelfuse
LFUS
$11.2B
| $104M | 0.08% |
605,106
+106,107
| +21% | +$18.9M |
|
|
AMED
249
DELISTED
Amedisys
AMED
| $103M | 0.08% |
882,403
+485,870
| +123% | +$57.3M |
|
250
Portland General Electric
POR
$5.8B
| $103M | 0.08% |
2,242,089
+208,232
| +10% | +$9.75M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, AllianceBernstein held 3,227 positions worth $135B, down 12% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein deployed $4.13B of net new capital in Q4 2018, opening 89 new positions and adding to 1,675 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF: 5,205,127 shares worth $435M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 16% of assets, down from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Crown Castle, an estimated $343M trimmed.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2018 buy was iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF: 5,205,127 shares worth $435M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Microsoft in Q4 2018, an estimated $667M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Crown Castle, cutting an estimated $343M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Aetna Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $467M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $135B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- AllianceBernstein opened 89 new positions and closed 131 in Q4 2018.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $135B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 13 Feb 2019.