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 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$392M |
| 2 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$262M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
Illumina
ILMN
|
+$259M |
| 5 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$248M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$341M |
| 2 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$295M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$289M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$207M |
| 5 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$194M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.43% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.41% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.33% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.26% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.53% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
DMC Global
BOOM
$121M
| $30.8M | 0.02% |
684,735
+128,168
| +23% | +$5.7M |
|
|
IPG
677
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $30.8M | 0.02% |
1,331,648
+532,609
| +67% | +$11.7M |
|
678
TriCo Bancshares
TCBK
$1.85B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
753,293
-9,462
| -1% | -$361K |
|
679
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
$16.2B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
344,142
+14,870
| +5% | +$1.24M |
|
680
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$65.3B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
90,600
-5,359
| -6% | -$1.7M |
|
|
FRC
681
DELISTED
First Republic Bank
FRC
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
259,906
+1,645
| +0.6% | +$178K |
|
682
Wabtec
WAB
$51.1B
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
391,898
+135,822
| +53% | +$10.1M |
|
683
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$4.15B
| $30.1M | 0.02% |
79,319
-4,031
| -5% | -$1.48M |
|
684
Rexford Industrial Realty
REXR
$8.7B
| $30M | 0.02% |
657,748
+229,710
| +54% | +$10.6M |
|
685
UDR
UDR
$12.9B
| $29.9M | 0.02% |
640,992
-5,766
| -0.9% | -$277K |
|
|
MXIM
686
DELISTED
Maxim Integrated Products
MXIM
| $29.9M | 0.02% |
486,065
+30,286
| +7% | +$1.76M |
|
687
Baker Hughes
BKR
$56.8B
| $29.8M | 0.02% |
1,161,225
-77,209
| -6% | -$1.76M |
|
688
Citi Trends
CTRN
$524M
| $29.7M | 0.02% |
1,285,680
+107,403
| +9% | +$2.09M |
|
689
Campbell Soup
CPB
$6.51B
| $29.5M | 0.02% |
596,241
+177,556
| +42% | +$8.42M |
|
690
Extra Space Storage
EXR
$31.2B
| $29.4M | 0.02% |
278,088
-73
| -0% | -$7.96K |
|
691
Huntington Bancshares
HBAN
$35.1B
| $29.3M | 0.02% |
1,945,881
-51,520
| -3% | -$755K |
|
|
AMTD
692
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $29.1M | 0.02% |
584,756
-463,423
| -44% | -$20.1M |
|
693
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
$16.8B
| $29M | 0.02% |
1,565,260
-106,425
| -6% | -$1.84M |
|
694
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$57.6B
| $28.9M | 0.02% |
310,710
-5,323
| -2% | -$442K |
|
695
Primoris Services
PRIM
$4.69B
| $28.8M | 0.02% |
1,296,463
+109,421
| +9% | +$2.34M |
|
696
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.4B
| $28.5M | 0.02% |
563,788
-8,285
| -1% | -$428K |
|
697
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$63.7B
| $28.4M | 0.02% |
298,462
-9,591
| -3% | -$878K |
|
698
iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF
IWD
$82B
| $28.4M | 0.02% |
208,022
-3,446
| -2% | -$454K |
|
699
Principal Financial Group
PFG
$23.6B
| $28.4M | 0.02% |
515,743
-39,998
| -7% | -$2.19M |
|
700
ICICI Bank
IBN
$106B
| $28.2M | 0.02% |
1,871,478
-2,921,667
| -61% | -$39.7M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,209 positions worth $176B, up 9.6% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q4 2019: portfolio turnover was 4.6%. AllianceBernstein opened 57 new positions and exited 91, leaving the 3,209-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2019 buy was Tradeweb Markets: 1,191,306 shares worth $55.2M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Nike in Q4 2019, an estimated $392M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was JPMorgan Chase, cutting an estimated $341M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Celgene Corp in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $194M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $176B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 57 new positions and closed 91 in Q4 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 9.6% quarter-over-quarter to $176B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 18 Feb 2020.