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 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$284M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
|
+$253M |
| 3 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$233M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$230M |
| 5 |
TFCFA
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
|
+$223M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$313M |
| 2 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$198M |
| 3 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$195M |
| 4 |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
|
+$192M |
| 5 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$190M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.24% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.87% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.16% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.9% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
Webster Financial
WBS
$12.5B
| $116M | 0.08% |
2,061,366
-228,252
| -10% | -$12.5M |
|
252
Dycom Industries
DY
$12.5B
| $114M | 0.08% |
1,025,193
+134,410
| +15% | +$13M |
|
|
BERY
253
DELISTED
Berry Global Group, Inc.
BERY
| $114M | 0.08% |
2,119,810
+346,110
| +20% | +$18.8M |
|
254
Cooper-Standard Automotive
CPS
$514M
| $114M | 0.08% |
930,234
-1,687
| -0.2% | -$199K |
|
255
American Financial Group
AFG
$11.8B
| $114M | 0.08% |
1,049,806
-24,075
| -2% | -$2.53M |
|
256
Penumbra
PEN
$12.6B
| $114M | 0.08% |
1,209,243
-15,637
| -1% | -$1.55M |
|
257
Ametek
AME
$55B
| $113M | 0.08% |
1,565,882
-40,957
| -3% | -$2.85M |
|
258
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$87.7B
| $113M | 0.08% |
1,608,263
+95,686
| +6% | +$6.57M |
|
|
TWOU
259
DELISTED
2U Inc
TWOU
| $113M | 0.08% |
58,432
-9,195
| -14% | -$17.3M |
|
260
Graphic Packaging
GPK
$3.24B
| $113M | 0.08% |
7,315,254
-1,639,684
| -18% | -$24.7M |
|
261
Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF
VO
$106B
| $113M | 0.08% |
2,915,420
-228,124
| -7% | -$8.61M |
|
|
MON
262
DELISTED
Monsanto Co
MON
| $111M | 0.08% |
950,606
-47,784
| -5% | -$5.69M |
|
263
Xylem
XYL
$27.3B
| $111M | 0.08% |
1,627,592
-26,477
| -2% | -$1.76M |
|
264
Northern Trust
NTRS
$22.4B
| $111M | 0.08% |
1,107,116
+463,342
| +72% | +$44.1M |
|
|
CAA
265
DELISTED
CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
CAA
| $110M | 0.08% |
1,958,136
-141,143
| -7% | -$6.89M |
|
266
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.12B
| $109M | 0.08% |
2,517,599
-911,935
| -27% | -$39.7M |
|
267
HubSpot
HUBS
$11.9B
| $109M | 0.08% |
1,233,632
+101,364
| +9% | +$8.51M |
|
268
American Tower
AMT
$81.3B
| $109M | 0.08% |
763,770
-16,982
| -2% | -$2.42M |
|
269
Portland General Electric
POR
$5.8B
| $109M | 0.08% |
2,385,751
-658,215
| -22% | -$31.2M |
|
270
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.4B
| $108M | 0.08% |
2,036,778
-150,201
| -7% | -$7.08M |
|
271
Molina Healthcare
MOH
$10.2B
| $107M | 0.08% |
1,397,006
-168,661
| -11% | -$12.2M |
|
|
FLOW
272
DELISTED
SPX FLOW, Inc.
FLOW
| $107M | 0.08% |
2,242,447
-323,916
| -13% | -$13.9M |
|
273
Everest Group
EG
$14.5B
| $106M | 0.08% |
478,879
+398,257
| +494% | +$89.8M |
|
|
NVRO
274
DELISTED
NEVRO CORP.
NVRO
| $105M | 0.07% |
1,516,300
+42,823
| +3% | +$3.43M |
|
275
Applied Materials
AMAT
$398B
| $105M | 0.07% |
2,046,378
-181,464
| -8% | -$9.83M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, AllianceBernstein held 3,174 positions worth $140B, up 4.7% from $134B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q4 2017 filing shows 78 new, 892 increased, 1,626 reduced and 153 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF: 4,614,374 shares worth $255M. The largest sale was Honeywell, an estimated $313M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF: 4,614,374 shares worth $255M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to SunTrust Banks, Inc. in Q4 2017, an estimated $284M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Honeywell, cutting an estimated $313M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $90M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $140B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- AllianceBernstein opened 78 new positions and closed 153 in Q4 2017.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 4.7% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 13 Feb 2018.