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 |
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
|
+$376M |
| 2 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$325M |
| 3 |
Progressive
PGR
|
+$288M |
| 4 |
PARA
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
|
+$232M |
| 5 |
Teva Pharmaceuticals
TEVA
|
+$229M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
LLL
L3 Technologies, Inc.
LLL
|
+$529M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$496M |
| 3 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$406M |
| 4 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$395M |
| 5 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$279M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.95% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.16% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.42% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
Equinix
EQIX
$103B
| $64.6M | 0.05% |
180,862
+27,192
| +18% | +$9.5M |
|
377
KT
KT
$8.8B
| $64.6M | 0.05% |
4,585,188
-406,712
| -8% | -$6.12M |
|
|
ANSS
378
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $64.3M | 0.05% |
695,144
-192,045
| -22% | -$17.7M |
|
379
Waste Management
WM
$90.5B
| $64.2M | 0.05% |
906,015
-193,010
| -18% | -$12.9M |
|
380
Welltower
WELL
$170B
| $64M | 0.05% |
955,788
-20,268
| -2% | -$1.34M |
|
381
Lazard
LAZ
$4.09B
| $63.4M | 0.05% |
1,542,204
-68,583
| -4% | -$2.66M |
|
382
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.75B
| $63.3M | 0.05% |
1,095,632
-22,834
| -2% | -$1.35M |
|
383
Emerson Electric
EMR
$83.3B
| $63.2M | 0.05% |
1,133,502
-78,890
| -7% | -$4.24M |
|
384
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.5B
| $63M | 0.05% |
734,281
-246,925
| -25% | -$20.7M |
|
|
AKRX
385
DELISTED
Akorn Inc
AKRX
| $62.9M | 0.05% |
2,881,709
-588,912
| -17% | -$13.6M |
|
386
TE Connectivity
TEL
$59.9B
| $62.9M | 0.05% |
907,640
-64,225
| -7% | -$4.25M |
|
|
NBL
387
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
| $62.7M | 0.05% |
1,647,690
+882,477
| +115% | +$32.8M |
|
388
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
$23.8B
| $62.6M | 0.05% |
827,562
+585
| +0.1% | +$44.6K |
|
389
MSCI
MSCI
$41.9B
| $62.3M | 0.05% |
791,387
+572,170
| +261% | +$46.1M |
|
|
SWN
390
DELISTED
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
| $61.9M | 0.05% |
5,719,241
+471,549
| +9% | +$5.4M |
|
|
LSXMA
391
DELISTED
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMA
| $61.7M | 0.05% |
2,473,058
-1,609,483
| -39% | -$40.1M |
|
392
CSX Corp
CSX
$93B
| $61.5M | 0.05% |
5,137,635
-138,999
| -3% | -$1.56M |
|
393
Ametek
AME
$55B
| $61.4M | 0.05% |
1,263,733
-47,790
| -4% | -$2.26M |
|
|
YHOO
394
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $61.3M | 0.05% |
1,585,705
-4,219
| -0.3% | -$173K |
|
395
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.64B
| $61.2M | 0.05% |
1,422,302
+9,671
| +0.7% | +$390K |
|
|
SPLK
396
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $61.1M | 0.05% |
1,193,618
+92,643
| +8% | +$5.33M |
|
|
STL
397
DELISTED
Sterling Bancorp
STL
| $60.5M | 0.05% |
2,585,725
+1,062,525
| +70% | +$22M |
|
398
Watsco Inc
WSO
$12.8B
| $60.5M | 0.05% |
408,151
-44,822
| -10% | -$6.5M |
|
|
ATVI
399
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $60.4M | 0.05% |
1,672,664
-20,513
| -1% | -$820K |
|
400
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$71.5B
| $60.3M | 0.05% |
613,881
+226,181
| +58% | +$21M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, AllianceBernstein held 3,102 positions worth $120B, up 1.3% from $118B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q4 2016 filing shows 125 new, 894 increased, 1,362 reduced and 90 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF: 754,842 shares worth $83.2M. The largest sale was L3 Technologies, Inc., an estimated $529M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2016 buy was iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF: 754,842 shares worth $83.2M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Edwards Lifesciences in Q4 2016, an estimated $376M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was L3 Technologies, Inc., cutting an estimated $529M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Amsurg Corp in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $89.6M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $120B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- AllianceBernstein opened 125 new positions and closed 90 in Q4 2016.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 1.3% quarter-over-quarter to $120B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.