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 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$413M |
| 2 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$335M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$311M |
| 4 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$311M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$303M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$260M |
| 2 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$239M |
| 3 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$221M |
| 4 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$204M |
| 5 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$180M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.85% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.59% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.73% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.27% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.65% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
651
Kraft Heinz
KHC
$30.7B
| $33.8M | 0.02% |
1,088,888
+24,049
| +2% | +$758K |
|
|
VER
652
DELISTED
VEREIT, Inc.
VER
| $33.7M | 0.02% |
748,111
+94,279
| +14% | +$4.08M |
|
653
Nucor
NUE
$58.6B
| $33.7M | 0.02% |
610,953
-8,440
| -1% | -$464K |
|
654
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF
KRE
$4.5B
| $33.7M | 0.02% |
630,000
+174,000
| +38% | +$9.29M |
|
655
Labcorp
LH
$25.4B
| $33.5M | 0.02% |
225,731
-10,101
| -4% | -$1.41M |
|
656
Hartford Financial Services
HIG
$38.9B
| $33.4M | 0.02% |
600,275
+8,768
| +1% | +$463K |
|
|
MDSO
657
DELISTED
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
MDSO
| $33.4M | 0.02% |
368,508
-467,029
| -56% | -$41M |
|
658
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$48.3B
| $33.3M | 0.02% |
229,705
+2,276
| +1% | +$329K |
|
659
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$40.3B
| $33.3M | 0.02% |
767,738
-87,604
| -10% | -$3.89M |
|
660
First Solar
FSLR
$22.7B
| $33.2M | 0.02% |
505,985
-282,032
| -36% | -$17M |
|
661
Cintas
CTAS
$81.9B
| $32.6M | 0.02% |
550,204
-21,820
| -4% | -$1.21M |
|
662
TSMC
TSM
$2.1T
| $32.5M | 0.02% |
829,592
-88,505
| -10% | -$3.64M |
|
663
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$23.3B
| $32.4M | 0.02% |
266,127
+17,876
| +7% | +$2.13M |
|
664
Kilroy Realty
KRC
$4.52B
| $31.7M | 0.02% |
430,054
-7,359
| -2% | -$560K |
|
665
Qiagen
QGEN
$8.54B
| $31.7M | 0.02% |
737,701
-1,508
| -0.2% | -$62.5K |
|
666
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
$17.2B
| $31.7M | 0.02% |
1,737,351
-38,799
| -2% | -$731K |
|
667
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$12.7B
| $31.6M | 0.02% |
810,647
+141,045
| +21% | +$5.59M |
|
668
Citizens Financial Group
CFG
$30.3B
| $31.6M | 0.02% |
892,923
-17,671
| -2% | -$616K |
|
669
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$13.7B
| $31.6M | 0.02% |
407,330
-2,266
| -0.6% | -$175K |
|
670
Regions Financial
RF
$26.4B
| $31.5M | 0.02% |
2,108,340
+375,324
| +22% | +$5.54M |
|
|
DEA
671
Easterly Government Properties
DEA
$1.13B
| $31.4M | 0.02% |
694,136
+652,072
| +1,550% | +$29.7M |
|
672
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13.5B
| $31.4M | 0.02% |
174,060
+70,362
| +68% | +$12.2M |
|
673
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$137B
| $31.2M | 0.02% |
280,181
-220,042
| -44% | -$24.1M |
|
674
Cooper Companies
COO
$14.1B
| $31.2M | 0.02% |
370,420
+43,324
| +13% | +$3.26M |
|
|
SASR
675
DELISTED
Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc
SASR
| $31.2M | 0.02% |
893,892
+22,207
| +3% | +$747K |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,270 positions worth $161B, up 4.8% from $154B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2019 filing shows 163 new, 1,818 increased, 1,043 reduced and 130 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Smartsheet Inc.: 1,910,302 shares worth $92.5M. The largest sale was Apple, an estimated $260M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2019 buy was Smartsheet Inc.: 1,910,302 shares worth $92.5M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to UnitedHealth in Q2 2019, an estimated $413M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $260M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $177M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $161B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 163 new positions and closed 130 in Q2 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 4.8% quarter-over-quarter to $161B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 14 Aug 2019.