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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SWCH
2701
DELISTED
Switch, Inc. Class A Common Stock
SWCH
| $316K | ﹤0.01% |
45,161
-44,210
| -49% | -$368K |
|
|
DX
2702
Dynex Capital
DX
$3.15B
| $315K | ﹤0.01% |
18,383
+1,333
| +8% | +$23.9K |
|
|
NETI
2703
DELISTED
Eneti Inc.
NETI
| $315K | ﹤0.01% |
6,122
+1,366
| +29% | +$77.9K |
|
|
FNHC
2704
DELISTED
FedNat Holding Company Common Stock
FNHC
| $315K | ﹤0.01% |
15,800
+800
| +5% | +$17.6K |
|
|
ONDK
2705
DELISTED
On Deck Capital, Inc.
ONDK
| $315K | ﹤0.01% |
53,400
-4,400
| -8% | -$31.3K |
|
|
ACHN
2706
DELISTED
Achillion Pharmaceuticals
ACHN
| $315K | ﹤0.01% |
198,300
+13,200
| +7% | +$37.3K |
|
2707
Ring Energy
REI
$315M
| $313K | ﹤0.01% |
61,600
+10,500
| +21% | +$74.6K |
|
|
BBBY
2708
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$481M
| $312K | ﹤0.01% |
30,613
+5,856
| +24% | +$87.7K |
|
2709
Minerva Neurosciences
NERV
$185M
| $311K | ﹤0.01% |
5,763
| – | – |
|
|
OXFD
2710
DELISTED
Oxford Immunotec Global PLC Ordinary Shares
OXFD
| $311K | ﹤0.01% |
24,300
+3,900
| +19% | +$59.1K |
|
2711
Ecopetrol
EC
$34.5B
| $308K | ﹤0.01% |
19,381
+1,478
| +8% | +$31.7K |
|
2712
El Pollo Loco
LOCO
$501M
| $308K | ﹤0.01% |
20,310
+4,400
| +28% | +$63.4K |
|
|
PHX
2713
DELISTED
PHX Minerals
PHX
| $308K | ﹤0.01% |
19,900
| – | – |
|
|
CAI
2714
DELISTED
CAI International, Inc.
CAI
| $307K | ﹤0.01% |
13,200
+1,500
| +13% | +$34.1K |
|
2715
Beazer Homes USA
BZH
$877M
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
32,300
-105,030
| -76% | -$1.04M |
|
2716
1-800-Flowers.com
FLWS
$250M
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
25,000
+200
| +0.8% | +$2.39K |
|
2717
Spok Holdings
SPOK
$228M
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
23,043
-2,200
| -9% | -$31.7K |
|
|
SEI
2718
Solaris Energy Infrastructure
SEI
$3.15B
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
25,300
| – | – |
|
|
MODN
2719
DELISTED
MODEL N, INC.
MODN
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
23,100
+5,000
| +28% | +$72.2K |
|
|
HPR
2720
DELISTED
HighPoint Resources Corporation
HPR
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
2,458
+336
| +16% | +$62K |
|
|
EMCI
2721
DELISTED
EMC INS Group Inc
EMCI
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
9,600
+200
| +2% | +$5.55K |
|
2722
Quanex
NX
$819M
| $305K | ﹤0.01% |
22,467
-15,500
| -41% | -$236K |
|
|
HMNF
2723
DELISTED
HMN Financial Inc
HMNF
| $305K | ﹤0.01% |
15,551
-2,029
| -12% | -$41K |
|
|
MOBL
2724
DELISTED
MobileIron, Inc.
MOBL
| $305K | ﹤0.01% |
66,530
+7,900
| +13% | +$37K |
|
2725
Motorcar Parts of America
MPAA
$254M
| $303K | ﹤0.01% |
18,200
+1,900
| +12% | +$36.1K |
|
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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.