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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$667M |
| 2 |
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
|
+$433M |
| 3 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$415M |
| 4 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$339M |
| 5 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$231M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$467M |
| 2 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$343M |
| 3 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$238M |
| 4 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$231M |
| 5 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$219M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.11% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.25% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.1% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.4% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.75% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WMGI
901
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
461,809
-94,600
| -17% | -$2.61M |
|
902
Robert Half
RHI
$3.87B
| $12.6M | 0.01% |
219,729
-7,365
| -3% | -$452K |
|
|
VVC
903
DELISTED
Vectren Corporation
VVC
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
173,773
+104,386
| +150% | +$7.48M |
|
904
Wells Fargo 7.5% Non Cumv Perp Conv
WFC.PRL
$4.71B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
9,874
+360
| +4% | +$456K |
|
905
Douglas Emmett
DEI
$1.98B
| $12.5M | 0.01% |
365,010
+188,746
| +107% | +$6.78M |
|
906
Idacorp
IDA
$8.27B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
132,445
+59,519
| +82% | +$5.81M |
|
907
Graco
GGG
$12.9B
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
294,197
+187,053
| +175% | +$7.82M |
|
908
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.6B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
118,364
+36,427
| +44% | +$4.29M |
|
909
Globus Medical
GMED
$10.7B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
282,136
+81,975
| +41% | +$4.09M |
|
910
PVH
PVH
$4B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
131,053
-86,058
| -40% | -$9.85M |
|
911
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VT
$77.1B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
185,257
+35,827
| +24% | +$2.51M |
|
912
Cousins Properties
CUZ
$5.19B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
383,219
+118,679
| +45% | +$3.96M |
|
|
TECD
913
DELISTED
Tech Data Corp
TECD
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
147,959
+52,219
| +55% | +$3.96M |
|
914
Macerich
MAC
$7.33B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
278,523
+13,209
| +5% | +$653K |
|
915
Gentex
GNTX
$4.97B
| $12M | 0.01% |
595,212
+442,845
| +291% | +$9.28M |
|
916
Mohawk Industries
MHK
$7.5B
| $12M | 0.01% |
102,422
-1,906
| -2% | -$254K |
|
917
Teradyne
TER
$57.6B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
380,682
+248,808
| +189% | +$8.44M |
|
|
TRCO
918
DELISTED
TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY CLASS A
TRCO
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
262,724
+96,138
| +58% | +$3.89M |
|
919
Exelixis
EXEL
$13.3B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
604,800
-216,380
| -26% | -$3.86M |
|
920
East-West Bancorp
EWBC
$17.9B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
271,970
+169,904
| +166% | +$8.81M |
|
921
Covenant Logistics
CVLG
$894M
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
1,231,820
-27,800
| -2% | -$326K |
|
922
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.43B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
110,186
+3,869
| +4% | +$439K |
|
|
TVPT
923
DELISTED
Travelport Worldwide Limited
TVPT
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
752,869
+204,317
| +37% | +$3.11M |
|
924
Rayonier
RYN
$6.55B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
467,077
+173,629
| +59% | +$4.81M |
|
925
RELX
RELX
$61.8B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
+569,228
| New | +$11.6M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, AllianceBernstein held 3,227 positions worth $135B, down 12% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein deployed $4.13B of net new capital in Q4 2018, opening 89 new positions and adding to 1,675 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF: 5,205,127 shares worth $435M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 16% of assets, down from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Crown Castle, an estimated $343M trimmed.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2018 buy was iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF: 5,205,127 shares worth $435M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Microsoft in Q4 2018, an estimated $667M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Crown Castle, cutting an estimated $343M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Aetna Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $467M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $135B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- AllianceBernstein opened 89 new positions and closed 131 in Q4 2018.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 12% quarter-over-quarter to $135B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 13 Feb 2019.