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 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$710M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$539M |
| 3 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$365M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$329M |
| 5 |
F5
FFIV
|
+$248M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
|
+$281M |
| 2 |
General Motors
GM
|
+$266M |
| 3 |
Conagra Brands
CAG
|
+$241M |
| 4 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$218M |
| 5 |
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
|
+$199M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.5% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 12.97% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.75% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.91% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.89% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
526
CenterPoint Energy
CNP
$27.7B
| $38.6M | 0.03% |
1,629,708
-202,755
| -11% | -$4.76M |
|
527
AES
AES
$10.5B
| $38.2M | 0.03% |
2,673,333
+1,292,824
| +94% | +$18.2M |
|
528
SS&C Technologies
SSNC
$18.6B
| $38M | 0.03% |
1,897,504
-1,203,374
| -39% | -$24.7M |
|
529
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$57.8B
| $37.9M | 0.03% |
644,464
+321,374
| +99% | +$16.8M |
|
|
SFLY
530
DELISTED
Shutterfly, Inc.
SFLY
| $37.9M | 0.03% |
887,910
-1,602,389
| -64% | -$76.4M |
|
531
Broadridge
BR
$17.8B
| $37.9M | 0.03% |
1,020,328
-57,888
| -5% | -$2.17M |
|
|
STJ
532
DELISTED
St Jude Medical
STJ
| $37.7M | 0.03% |
576,365
-23,200
| -4% | -$1.51M |
|
|
TSRO
533
DELISTED
TESARO, Inc.
TSRO
| $37.7M | 0.03% |
1,277,305
+839,194
| +192% | +$26.4M |
|
534
Regions Financial
RF
$26.4B
| $37.6M | 0.03% |
3,380,469
+104,775
| +3% | +$1.1M |
|
|
AYR
535
DELISTED
Aircastle Ltd
AYR
| $37.5M | 0.03% |
1,936,050
-422,298
| -18% | -$8.04M |
|
536
Moody's
MCO
$82.8B
| $37.5M | 0.03% |
472,469
-11,319
| -2% | -$886K |
|
537
Warner Bros
WBD
$65.9B
| $37.3M | 0.03% |
882,662
-34,466
| -4% | -$1.45M |
|
538
Fastenal
FAST
$54.7B
| $36.9M | 0.03% |
2,990,968
+859,664
| +40% | +$10.1M |
|
|
CERN
539
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $36.6M | 0.03% |
650,695
+96,321
| +17% | +$5.56M |
|
540
Agilent Technologies
A
$39.1B
| $36.6M | 0.03% |
914,244
-12,377
| -1% | -$510K |
|
|
K
541
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $36.3M | 0.03% |
616,665
+88,244
| +17% | +$5.01M |
|
542
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$38.1B
| $36M | 0.03% |
951,430
-112,160
| -11% | -$4.45M |
|
543
CF Industries
CF
$19.2B
| $35.8M | 0.03% |
687,290
+11,655
| +2% | +$568K |
|
544
The Mosaic Company
MOS
$7.03B
| $35.7M | 0.03% |
714,315
-10,916
| -2% | -$520K |
|
545
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$47.2B
| $35.5M | 0.03% |
3,123,650
-11,626,700
| -79% | -$128M |
|
546
PUT
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.66B
| $35.3M | 0.03% |
521,100
-525,200
| -50% | -$34.9M |
|
547
Trane Technologies
TT
$101B
| $35.1M | 0.03% |
613,974
-33,036
| -5% | -$1.97M |
|
548
PUT
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$28.8B
| $35M | 0.03% |
854,600
+417,000
| +95% | +$16.4M |
|
549
AutoZone
AZO
$49.2B
| $34.9M | 0.03% |
65,031
-1,293
| -2% | -$671K |
|
550
Viatris
VTRS
$20.4B
| $34.9M | 0.03% |
715,173
-77,475
| -10% | -$3.76M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, AllianceBernstein held 3,797 positions worth $116B, up 3.5% from $112B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q1 2014 filing shows 299 new, 987 increased, 1,835 reduced and 105 closed positions. Its largest new stake was GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares: 281,840 shares worth $16.7M. The largest sale was Marathon Petroleum, an estimated $281M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2014 buy was GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares: 281,840 shares worth $16.7M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Verizon in Q1 2014, an estimated $710M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was Marathon Petroleum, cutting an estimated $281M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $24.5M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $116B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- AllianceBernstein opened 299 new positions and closed 105 in Q1 2014.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 3.5% quarter-over-quarter to $116B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 13 May 2014.