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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
901
Ziff Davis
ZD
$1.96B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
191,549
-17,436
| -8% | -$1.32M |
|
902
SL Green Realty
SLG
$3.76B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
190,259
-1,095
| -0.6% | -$92.4K |
|
903
New Jersey Resources
NJR
$5.84B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
296,467
+429
| +0.1% | +$21.1K |
|
|
TECD
904
DELISTED
Tech Data Corp
TECD
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
141,037
-3,632
| -3% | -$369K |
|
905
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.4B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
308,245
-70
| -0% | -$3.33K |
|
906
Graco
GGG
$12.9B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
290,997
-600
| -0.2% | -$30.2K |
|
907
ONE Gas
OGS
$4.87B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
161,597
-467
| -0.3% | -$41.3K |
|
|
PRAH
908
DELISTED
PRA Health Sciences, Inc.
PRAH
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
147,171
-22,507
| -13% | -$2.15M |
|
909
Lamb Weston
LW
$7.22B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
228,808
-8,946
| -4% | -$590K |
|
|
AAN.A
910
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
236,018
+2,892
| +1% | +$178K |
|
911
Wells Fargo 7.5% Non Cumv Perp Conv
WFC.PRL
$4.71B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
10,594
+40
| +0.4% | +$52.9K |
|
|
OPTU
912
Optimum Communications Inc
OPTU
$298M
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
593,435
+282,250
| +91% | +$6.7M |
|
913
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.06B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
681,222
-414,109
| -38% | -$8.19M |
|
914
NOV
NOV
$6.93B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
645,694
-3,067,883
| -83% | -$74.1M |
|
|
CTLT
915
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
264,299
-12,870
| -5% | -$589K |
|
916
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$42.1B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
107,392
-14,707
| -12% | -$1.87M |
|
|
GRFS
917
Grifois
GRFS
$5.36B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
673,386
-18,800
| -3% | -$359K |
|
918
Macy's
M
$6.53B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
661,461
-151,268
| -19% | -$3.44M |
|
919
Peabody Energy
BTU
$2.6B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
588,149
+23,712
| +4% | +$623K |
|
920
W.P. Carey
WPC
$16.8B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
177,481
+11,213
| +7% | +$888K |
|
921
WIX.com
WIX
$2.3B
| $14M | 0.01% |
98,714
+31,251
| +46% | +$4.22M |
|
922
AB InBev
BUD
$170B
| $14M | 0.01% |
+158,294
| New | +$13.6M |
|
923
Douglas Emmett
DEI
$1.98B
| $14M | 0.01% |
351,444
-2,797
| -0.8% | -$115K |
|
924
Fortis
FTS
$29B
| $14M | 0.01% |
353,883
+258,520
| +271% | +$9.77M |
|
|
GWR
925
DELISTED
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
GWR
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
138,815
+40,619
| +41% | +$3.71M |
|
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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.