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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$637M |
| 2 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$445M |
| 3 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$420M |
| 4 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$382M |
| 5 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$315M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$569M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$513M |
| 3 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$370M |
| 4 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$318M |
| 5 |
HP
HPQ
|
+$318M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 15.75% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.71% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.9% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.25% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.38% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BID
576
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
| $29.5M | 0.03% |
1,145,064
+269,926
| +31% | +$8.18M |
|
577
FormFactor
FORM
$8.11B
| $29.4M | 0.03% |
3,264,342
+630,267
| +24% | +$5.23M |
|
|
SE
578
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $29.3M | 0.03% |
1,225,599
-14,521
| -1% | -$386K |
|
579
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.01B
| $29.3M | 0.02% |
1,721,203
+337,257
| +24% | +$5.61M |
|
580
iShares US Home Construction ETF
ITB
$2.41B
| $29.1M | 0.02% |
1,071,950
+300
| +0% | +$8.27K |
|
581
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.28B
| $28.8M | 0.02% |
837,730
+290,550
| +53% | +$10.4M |
|
|
GWPH
582
DELISTED
GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares
GWPH
| $28.8M | 0.02% |
415,254
+69,133
| +20% | +$5.63M |
|
583
Chefs' Warehouse
CHEF
$3.87B
| $28.8M | 0.02% |
1,725,501
+350,705
| +26% | +$5.95M |
|
584
Micron Technology
MU
$1.04T
| $28.7M | 0.02% |
2,026,812
-22,805
| -1% | -$365K |
|
585
Republic Services
RSG
$66.7B
| $28.7M | 0.02% |
651,767
+5,638
| +0.9% | +$246K |
|
586
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$111B
| $28.4M | 0.02% |
365,460
-213
| -0.1% | -$16.6K |
|
587
WEC Energy
WEC
$37.7B
| $28.3M | 0.02% |
551,710
-7,006
| -1% | -$358K |
|
|
SNDK
588
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $28.3M | 0.02% |
372,028
-28,622
| -7% | -$2.1M |
|
|
GG
589
DELISTED
Goldcorp Inc
GG
| $28M | 0.02% |
2,425,530
-151,893
| -6% | -$1.93M |
|
|
RHT
590
DELISTED
Red Hat Inc
RHT
| $28M | 0.02% |
338,536
+12,725
| +4% | +$1.01M |
|
591
Eversource Energy
ES
$28.2B
| $28M | 0.02% |
548,544
-15,238
| -3% | -$775K |
|
|
TVPT
592
DELISTED
Travelport Worldwide Limited
TVPT
| $28M | 0.02% |
2,168,785
+2,017,135
| +1,330% | +$27.6M |
|
593
CBRE Group
CBRE
$40.8B
| $27.9M | 0.02% |
806,751
+1,445
| +0.2% | +$50.9K |
|
594
Matador Resources
MTDR
$6.31B
| $27.7M | 0.02% |
1,402,622
-56,484
| -4% | -$1.38M |
|
595
Houlihan Lokey
HLI
$9.68B
| $27.6M | 0.02% |
1,053,176
-22,194
| -2% | -$506K |
|
596
Sun Communities
SUI
$15B
| $27.5M | 0.02% |
401,120
+99,491
| +33% | +$6.7M |
|
|
FMER
597
DELISTED
FIRSTMERIT CORP
FMER
| $27.5M | 0.02% |
1,473,619
+114,510
| +8% | +$2.18M |
|
598
CALL
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
EEM
$28B
| $27.4M | 0.02% |
850,500
+70,300
| +9% | +$2.41M |
|
599
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$63.7B
| $27.3M | 0.02% |
666,327
+111,091
| +20% | +$4.77M |
|
600
Cummins
CMI
$91.7B
| $27.1M | 0.02% |
307,995
-13,353
| -4% | -$1.33M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, AllianceBernstein held 3,018 positions worth $118B, up 0.86% from $117B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein withdrew a net $5.06B in Q4 2015, closing 101 positions and reducing 1,719 holdings. Its most notable exit was HOMEAWAY INC COM, an estimated $75.8M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 16% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, AllianceBernstein opened a new position in Alphabet (Google) Class A worth $669M.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 17,199,520 shares worth $669M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Pfizer in Q4 2015, an estimated $445M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $569M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited HOMEAWAY INC COM in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $75.8M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $118B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- AllianceBernstein opened 79 new positions and closed 101 in Q4 2015.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 0.86% quarter-over-quarter to $118B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 12 Feb 2016.