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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LQ
876
DELISTED
La Quinta Holdings Inc.
LQ
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
725,700
-25,000
| -3% | -$443K |
|
877
MGIC Investment
MTG
$6.16B
| $13.4M | 0.01% |
947,286
-53,780
| -5% | -$756K |
|
|
VRE
878
DELISTED
Veris Residential
VRE
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
619,179
-11,560
| -2% | -$261K |
|
879
Fair Isaac
FICO
$24.3B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
87,058
-3,060
| -3% | -$463K |
|
880
MKS Inc
MKSI
$20.1B
| $13.3M | 0.01% |
141,120
+1,336
| +1% | +$133K |
|
881
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.6B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
148,380
+31,320
| +27% | +$2.72M |
|
882
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
$111B
| $13.2M | 0.01% |
129,449
-63,976
| -33% | -$6.3M |
|
883
Emcor
EME
$35.2B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
160,590
-12,090
| -7% | -$936K |
|
|
LADR
884
Ladder Capital
LADR
$1.21B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
961,663
-119,251
| -11% | -$1.63M |
|
885
UGI
UGI
$7.74B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
278,853
-2,978
| -1% | -$142K |
|
886
TC Energy
TRP
$70.2B
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
268,923
+1,067
| +0.4% | +$52.1K |
|
887
iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF
IFGL
$83.1M
| $13.1M | 0.01% |
435,195
+35,689
| +9% | +$1.06M |
|
|
FEDU
888
Four Seasons Education Depositary Shares Rep 10 Ordinary Shares
FEDU
$18.2M
| $13M | 0.01% |
+72,213
| New | +$13.8M |
|
889
Nice
NICE
$5.79B
| $13M | 0.01% |
140,950
+27,232
| +24% | +$2.32M |
|
890
Workday
WDAY
$39.6B
| $12.8M | 0.01% |
126,100
+41,568
| +49% | +$4.44M |
|
891
Maximus
MMS
$3.17B
| $12.8M | 0.01% |
178,939
+15,200
| +9% | +$1.02M |
|
892
Acuity Brands
AYI
$9.83B
| $12.8M | 0.01% |
72,708
-996
| -1% | -$166K |
|
893
Revvity
RVTY
$12.6B
| $12.8M | 0.01% |
174,461
-3,518
| -2% | -$252K |
|
|
EXAS
894
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
238,610
+2,370
| +1% | +$127K |
|
895
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.35B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
125,267
+167
| +0.1% | +$15.4K |
|
896
Radian Group
RDN
$5.18B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
599,956
-11,046
| -2% | -$228K |
|
|
BLD
897
DELISTED
TopBuild
BLD
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
161,464
+103,203
| +177% | +$6.84M |
|
|
CTLT
898
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
297,174
+28,090
| +10% | +$1.14M |
|
899
Dell
DELL
$262B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
533,691
+62,909
| +13% | +$1.43M |
|
900
Bunge Global
BG
$20.4B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
180,584
+11,633
| +7% | +$791K |
|
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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.