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 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$284M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
|
+$253M |
| 3 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$233M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$230M |
| 5 |
TFCFA
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
|
+$223M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$313M |
| 2 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$198M |
| 3 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$195M |
| 4 |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
|
+$192M |
| 5 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$190M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.24% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.87% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.16% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.9% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
Federal Realty Investment Trust
FRT
$10.7B
| $22M | 0.02% |
165,734
-4,056
| -2% | -$523K |
|
752
Ball Corp
BALL
$17.3B
| $21.9M | 0.02% |
579,089
-7,350
| -1% | -$298K |
|
753
Akamai
AKAM
$16.7B
| $21.9M | 0.02% |
336,284
-398,206
| -54% | -$22M |
|
754
Hyatt Hotels
H
$16.4B
| $21.8M | 0.02% |
296,762
+60,684
| +26% | +$4.1M |
|
755
EQT Corp
EQT
$33.3B
| $21.8M | 0.02% |
703,136
+155,139
| +28% | +$5.09M |
|
756
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.66B
| $21.7M | 0.02% |
415,301
-15,109
| -4% | -$749K |
|
757
Howmet Aerospace
HWM
$113B
| $21.7M | 0.02% |
1,037,650
-23,264
| -2% | -$453K |
|
758
Magnachip Semiconductor
MX
$119M
| $21.7M | 0.02% |
2,179,244
+758,840
| +53% | +$8.56M |
|
759
Synopsys
SNPS
$74.4B
| $21.6M | 0.02% |
253,459
-12,302
| -5% | -$1.06M |
|
760
Church & Dwight Co
CHD
$23.4B
| $21.6M | 0.02% |
430,468
-16,173
| -4% | -$758K |
|
761
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.2B
| $21.2M | 0.02% |
138,967
-1,038
| -0.7% | -$156K |
|
762
ResMed
RMD
$30.6B
| $21.2M | 0.02% |
249,856
-4,647
| -2% | -$384K |
|
763
ServiceNow
NOW
$115B
| $21.1M | 0.02% |
809,655
-1,944,600
| -71% | -$48.3M |
|
764
CMS Energy
CMS
$22.6B
| $21.1M | 0.02% |
445,685
-9,441
| -2% | -$457K |
|
765
Iron Mountain
IRM
$36.4B
| $20.9M | 0.02% |
554,725
+7,507
| +1% | +$298K |
|
766
FirstEnergy
FE
$28B
| $20.9M | 0.02% |
682,582
-11,678
| -2% | -$379K |
|
|
VAR
767
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
| $20.9M | 0.01% |
187,834
-33,385
| -15% | -$3.59M |
|
|
AMTD
768
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $20.9M | 0.01% |
407,870
-77,687
| -16% | -$3.88M |
|
|
FL
769
DELISTED
Foot Locker
FL
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
444,374
+163,035
| +58% | +$6.09M |
|
770
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$21.9B
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
172,670
-62,635
| -27% | -$7.27M |
|
771
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$5.68B
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
511,511
-9,408
| -2% | -$360K |
|
|
CA
772
DELISTED
CA, Inc.
CA
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
624,564
+5,942
| +1% | +$197K |
|
|
JNPR
773
DELISTED
Juniper Networks
JNPR
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
728,252
-17,498
| -2% | -$473K |
|
|
FMI
774
DELISTED
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
FMI
| $20.8M | 0.01% |
304,291
-368,544
| -55% | -$19.1M |
|
775
Tapestry
TPR
$30.8B
| $20.7M | 0.01% |
469,015
-19,060
| -4% | -$786K |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, AllianceBernstein held 3,174 positions worth $140B, up 4.7% from $134B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q4 2017 filing shows 78 new, 892 increased, 1,626 reduced and 153 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF: 4,614,374 shares worth $255M. The largest sale was Honeywell, an estimated $313M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF: 4,614,374 shares worth $255M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to SunTrust Banks, Inc. in Q4 2017, an estimated $284M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Honeywell, cutting an estimated $313M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $90M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $140B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- AllianceBernstein opened 78 new positions and closed 153 in Q4 2017.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 4.7% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 13 Feb 2018.