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 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$1.27B |
| 2 |
Visa
V
|
+$459M |
| 3 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$410M |
| 4 |
Etsy
ETSY
|
+$311M |
| 5 |
Gen Digital
GEN
|
+$235M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
|
+$606M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$492M |
| 3 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$389M |
| 4 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$310M |
| 5 |
IQVIA
IQV
|
+$285M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 23.23% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 14.38% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 13.88% |
| 4 | Financials | 12.81% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.87% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
$1.1T
| $1.32B | 0.53% |
4,737,273
-45,047
| -0.9% | -$12.6M |
|
27
Elevance Health
ELV
$81.6B
| $1.3B | 0.52% |
3,399,742
-298,002
| -8% | -$114M |
|
|
28
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$122B
| $1.29B | 0.52% |
6,378,432
-1,480,175
| -19% | -$310M |
|
29
Aptiv
APTV
$12.3B
| $1.28B | 0.51% |
8,112,261
+400,247
| +5% | +$58.7M |
|
|
30
Procter & Gamble
PG
$335B
| $1.22B | 0.49% |
9,021,689
-2,873,244
| -24% | -$389M |
|
|
31
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.08T
| $1.21B | 0.48% |
9,873,800
-165,780
| -2% | -$19.4M |
|
32
Medtronic
MDT
$110B
| $1.17B | 0.47% |
9,419,219
-338,129
| -3% | -$42.5M |
|
33
Bank of America
BAC
$433B
| $1.16B | 0.46% |
28,017,663
-3,074,247
| -10% | -$126M |
|
34
Wells Fargo
WFC
$258B
| $1.11B | 0.45% |
24,476,388
-4,572,889
| -16% | -$204M |
|
35
Texas Instruments
TXN
$255B
| $1.1B | 0.44% |
5,717,542
+19,704
| +0.3% | +$3.69M |
|
36
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$617B
| $1.08B | 0.43% |
6,546,141
-86,786
| -1% | -$14.4M |
|
37
Amphenol
APH
$197B
| $1.06B | 0.42% |
30,923,798
-3,741,372
| -11% | -$126M |
|
38
TJX Companies
TJX
$176B
| $1.06B | 0.42% |
15,686,163
-103,631
| -0.7% | -$7.07M |
|
39
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
$872B
| $1.04B | 0.42% |
2,428,966
+35,374
| +1% | +$14.8M |
|
40
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.9B
| $1.04B | 0.42% |
7,254,723
-1,165,425
| -14% | -$165M |
|
41
Oracle
ORCL
$367B
| $1.04B | 0.42% |
13,301,027
-1,402,318
| -10% | -$110M |
|
42
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$933B
| $1.02B | 0.41% |
6,565,403
-556,027
| -8% | -$87.3M |
|
43
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.4B
| $1.01B | 0.41% |
1,654,546
+33,588
| +2% | +$19.9M |
|
44
American Tower
AMT
$81.3B
| $1B | 0.4% |
3,715,705
+555,386
| +18% | +$142M |
|
45
Walmart Inc
WMT
$884B
| $992M | 0.4% |
21,104,982
-752,949
| -3% | -$35.1M |
|
|
XLNX
46
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $958M | 0.38% |
6,623,601
-1,359,864
| -17% | -$173M |
|
47
Coca-Cola
KO
$381B
| $947M | 0.38% |
17,492,818
+2,893,767
| +20% | +$157M |
|
48
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$61.8B
| $936M | 0.38% |
4,550,717
-86,679
| -2% | -$17.4M |
|
49
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$83.7B
| $881M | 0.35% |
3,234,606
-137,187
| -4% | -$37.6M |
|
50
Fortinet
FTNT
$113B
| $879M | 0.35% |
18,448,830
-1,329,710
| -7% | -$56.8M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2021, AllianceBernstein held 3,558 positions worth $249B, up 9.2% from $228B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 24% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2021 filing shows 327 new, 1,436 increased, 1,300 reduced and 241 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Coinbase: 547,649 shares worth $139M. The largest sale was Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, an estimated $606M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 23% of assets, up from 23% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Consumer Discretionary.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2021 buy was Coinbase: 547,649 shares worth $139M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Amazon in Q2 2021, an estimated $1.27B increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2021 reduction was Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, cutting an estimated $606M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Varian Medical Systems, Inc. in Q2 2021, selling an estimated $43.3M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 24% of its $249B portfolio in Q2 2021.
- AllianceBernstein opened 327 new positions and closed 241 in Q2 2021.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to $249B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2021, filed 30 Jul 2021.