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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
801
Fox Class A
FOXA
$24.5B
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
552,619
-569,314
| -51% | -$20.9M |
|
802
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.51B
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
374,728
-229,559
| -38% | -$12.8M |
|
803
TAL Education Group
TAL
$6.93B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
523,386
+515,077
| +6,199% | +$18.6M |
|
804
Amcor
AMCR
$20.8B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+346,771
| New | +$19.2M |
|
805
Wabtec
WAB
$49.1B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
277,376
+140,713
| +103% | +$9.98M |
|
806
Kohl's
KSS
$2.17B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
418,296
-25,143
| -6% | -$1.52M |
|
807
Axsome Therapeutics
AXSM
$11.2B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+770,870
| New | +$15.5M |
|
808
Hancock Whitney
HWC
$6.2B
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
493,912
-67,053
| -12% | -$2.76M |
|
809
State Street SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF
FEZ
$4.42B
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
516,047
-8,087
| -2% | -$305K |
|
810
Agree Realty
ADC
$9.34B
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
308,422
+39,729
| +15% | +$2.65M |
|
811
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$21.9B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
207,117
+1,666
| +0.8% | +$161K |
|
812
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$7.79B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
351,017
-56,670
| -14% | -$3.31M |
|
813
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.3B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
158,524
-1,505
| -0.9% | -$193K |
|
814
Fortinet
FTNT
$119B
| $19.6M | 0.01% |
1,276,485
-214,290
| -14% | -$3.53M |
|
|
WUBA
815
DELISTED
58.com Inc
WUBA
| $19.5M | 0.01% |
312,997
-382,815
| -55% | -$24.7M |
|
816
Brown-Forman Class B
BF.B
$13.2B
| $19.3M | 0.01% |
348,520
-45,159
| -11% | -$2.41M |
|
817
LPL Financial
LPLA
$28.3B
| $19.2M | 0.01% |
235,788
-32,470
| -12% | -$2.57M |
|
818
The Mosaic Company
MOS
$7.03B
| $19.1M | 0.01% |
764,782
-3,630,866
| -83% | -$88.6M |
|
819
Columbus McKinnon
CMCO
$553M
| $19M | 0.01% |
452,078
+4,945
| +1% | +$188K |
|
820
Jack in the Box
JACK
$312M
| $18.9M | 0.01% |
232,371
+160,215
| +222% | +$12.9M |
|
821
PUT
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
$79.8B
| $18.7M | 0.01% |
120,000
+10,000
| +9% | +$1.54M |
|
|
Y
822
DELISTED
Alleghany Corp
Y
| $18.6M | 0.01% |
27,292
-717
| -3% | -$475K |
|
823
Avery Dennison
AVY
$13B
| $18.6M | 0.01% |
160,583
-6,610
| -4% | -$723K |
|
824
Lumen
LUMN
$6.57B
| $18.5M | 0.01% |
1,572,706
+30,293
| +2% | +$341K |
|
825
Tesla
TSLA
$1.23T
| $18.5M | 0.01% |
1,240,035
+9,405
| +0.8% | +$146K |
|
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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.