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 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$568M |
| 2 |
LLL
L3 Technologies, Inc.
LLL
|
+$375M |
| 3 |
Goldman Sachs
GS
|
+$356M |
| 4 |
McDonald's
MCD
|
+$340M |
| 5 |
Northrop Grumman
NOC
|
+$294M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$487M |
| 2 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$368M |
| 3 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$306M |
| 4 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$267M |
| 5 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$256M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.79% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.66% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.18% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.69% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.1% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
Ingevity
NGVT
$2.55B
| $49.2M | 0.04% |
809,259
-259,090
| -24% | -$14.7M |
|
477
KLA
KLAC
$275B
| $49.2M | 0.04% |
5,177,620
+2,469,100
| +91% | +$21.7M |
|
|
HOLX
478
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $49.1M | 0.04% |
1,154,607
-257,876
| -18% | -$10.5M |
|
479
Weyerhaeuser
WY
$17.3B
| $48.7M | 0.04% |
1,433,972
+19,572
| +1% | +$637K |
|
480
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$4.15B
| $48.6M | 0.04% |
259,198
-109,091
| -30% | -$19.8M |
|
481
Silicon Laboratories
SLAB
$7.15B
| $48.1M | 0.04% |
653,935
-85,285
| -12% | -$5.97M |
|
482
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$121B
| $48.1M | 0.04% |
439,488
-14,469
| -3% | -$1.27M |
|
|
PFPT
483
DELISTED
Proofpoint, Inc.
PFPT
| $48M | 0.04% |
645,914
+70,720
| +12% | +$5.62M |
|
|
CLVS
484
DELISTED
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
| $48M | 0.04% |
754,122
+708,082
| +1,538% | +$43M |
|
485
Northern Trust
NTRS
$22.2B
| $47.9M | 0.04% |
552,708
-23,932
| -4% | -$2.08M |
|
486
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.4B
| $47.8M | 0.04% |
586,604
-485,302
| -45% | -$38.2M |
|
487
Southwest Gas
SWX
$6.74B
| $47.5M | 0.04% |
573,301
-165,254
| -22% | -$13.5M |
|
|
TSS
488
DELISTED
Total System Services, Inc.
TSS
| $47.2M | 0.04% |
882,038
+67,739
| +8% | +$3.61M |
|
489
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$66.3B
| $47M | 0.04% |
347,774
-9,487
| -3% | -$1.34M |
|
490
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$84.8B
| $47M | 0.04% |
528,183
+9,737
| +2% | +$812K |
|
491
Prothena Corp
PRTA
$458M
| $46.8M | 0.04% |
838,757
+15,442
| +2% | +$811K |
|
|
BHI
492
DELISTED
Baker Hughes
BHI
| $46.8M | 0.04% |
781,723
-18,298
| -2% | -$1.11M |
|
493
iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF
EUFN
$3.87B
| $46.5M | 0.04% |
2,290,732
+646,997
| +39% | +$12.8M |
|
494
PPG Industries
PPG
$25.9B
| $46.5M | 0.04% |
442,090
-14,696
| -3% | -$1.49M |
|
495
Cummins
CMI
$91.7B
| $46.4M | 0.04% |
306,938
-15,979
| -5% | -$2.37M |
|
496
Yum! Brands
YUM
$41B
| $45.8M | 0.04% |
716,008
-20,823
| -3% | -$1.36M |
|
|
PE
497
DELISTED
PARSLEY ENERGY INC
PE
| $44.3M | 0.04% |
1,363,291
+1,268,350
| +1,336% | +$42M |
|
498
Sempra
SRE
$60.8B
| $44.3M | 0.04% |
801,794
-26,604
| -3% | -$1.41M |
|
499
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$39.8B
| $44M | 0.04% |
991,110
-45,393
| -4% | -$2M |
|
|
FITB
500
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
$52B
| $43.9M | 0.04% |
1,729,995
+41,904
| +2% | +$1.12M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, AllianceBernstein held 3,102 positions worth $126B, up 4.7% from $120B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q1 2017 filing shows 91 new, 932 increased, 1,583 reduced and 114 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Trade Desk: 18,811,140 shares worth $70.1M. The largest sale was US Bancorp, an estimated $487M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2017 buy was Trade Desk: 18,811,140 shares worth $70.1M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Norfolk Southern in Q1 2017, an estimated $568M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was US Bancorp, cutting an estimated $487M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Spectra Energy Corp Wi in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $49.7M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $126B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- AllianceBernstein opened 91 new positions and closed 114 in Q1 2017.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 4.7% quarter-over-quarter to $126B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 11 May 2017.