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 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$392M |
| 2 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$262M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
Illumina
ILMN
|
+$259M |
| 5 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$248M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$341M |
| 2 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$295M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$289M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$207M |
| 5 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$194M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.43% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.41% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.33% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.26% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.53% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PFPT
426
DELISTED
Proofpoint, Inc.
PFPT
| $72.9M | 0.04% |
634,987
+122,762
| +24% | +$14.6M |
|
427
Expeditors International
EXPD
$22.9B
| $72.6M | 0.04% |
930,490
-64,597
| -6% | -$4.84M |
|
428
Essex Property Trust
ESS
$18.9B
| $72.4M | 0.04% |
240,553
-10,152
| -4% | -$3.21M |
|
429
Sempra
SRE
$60.8B
| $72.3M | 0.04% |
954,442
+39,992
| +4% | +$2.93M |
|
430
General Dynamics
GD
$105B
| $72.3M | 0.04% |
409,837
+19,619
| +5% | +$3.52M |
|
|
SIVB
431
DELISTED
SVB Financial Group
SIVB
| $72.2M | 0.04% |
287,768
-8,812
| -3% | -$2M |
|
432
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.95B
| $72.1M | 0.04% |
3,337,467
+92,724
| +3% | +$1.98M |
|
433
General Motors
GM
$74.7B
| $72.1M | 0.04% |
1,969,177
-112,681
| -5% | -$4.09M |
|
434
Waste Management
WM
$95.9B
| $72M | 0.04% |
631,680
-32,059
| -5% | -$3.62M |
|
435
RenaissanceRe
RNR
$13.7B
| $71.9M | 0.04% |
367,026
+224,149
| +157% | +$42.5M |
|
436
Baxter International
BAX
$11.6B
| $71.8M | 0.04% |
859,154
-4,058
| -0.5% | -$336K |
|
|
FL
437
DELISTED
Foot Locker
FL
| $71.7M | 0.04% |
1,838,848
+1,603,132
| +680% | +$67.5M |
|
438
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.4B
| $71.6M | 0.04% |
1,386,172
+173,208
| +14% | +$9.06M |
|
|
SNBR
439
DELISTED
Sleep Number
SNBR
| $71.6M | 0.04% |
1,454,167
+156,413
| +12% | +$7.43M |
|
440
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.6B
| $71.4M | 0.04% |
885,614
-217,001
| -20% | -$18M |
|
441
Tactile Systems Technology
TCMD
$620M
| $71.3M | 0.04% |
1,055,484
+86,995
| +9% | +$4.81M |
|
442
Pool Corp
POOL
$6.7B
| $71M | 0.04% |
334,266
-5,360
| -2% | -$1.11M |
|
443
Ingevity
NGVT
$2.55B
| $70.4M | 0.04% |
806,218
+4,727
| +0.6% | +$413K |
|
444
Roku
ROKU
$21.1B
| $70.4M | 0.04% |
525,557
+219,426
| +72% | +$30.2M |
|
445
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13B
| $70.2M | 0.04% |
303,207
+147,283
| +94% | +$31.4M |
|
446
HP
HPQ
$23.5B
| $70M | 0.04% |
3,404,570
-244,669
| -7% | -$4.64M |
|
447
Corning
GLW
$126B
| $69.7M | 0.04% |
2,393,953
+1,114,454
| +87% | +$32.3M |
|
448
Kroger
KR
$34.8B
| $69.6M | 0.04% |
2,401,919
+326,342
| +16% | +$8.65M |
|
449
Newmont
NEM
$98.2B
| $69.4M | 0.04% |
1,596,844
-102,593
| -6% | -$4.01M |
|
450
Autodesk
ADSK
$44.3B
| $69.4M | 0.04% |
378,034
+16,635
| +5% | +$2.7M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,209 positions worth $176B, up 9.6% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q4 2019: portfolio turnover was 4.6%. AllianceBernstein opened 57 new positions and exited 91, leaving the 3,209-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2019 buy was Tradeweb Markets: 1,191,306 shares worth $55.2M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Nike in Q4 2019, an estimated $392M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was JPMorgan Chase, cutting an estimated $341M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Celgene Corp in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $194M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $176B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 57 new positions and closed 91 in Q4 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 9.6% quarter-over-quarter to $176B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 18 Feb 2020.