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 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$427M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$343M |
| 3 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$325M |
| 4 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$322M |
| 5 |
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
|
+$217M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$758M |
| 2 |
CERN
Cerner Corp
CERN
|
+$299M |
| 3 |
Altria Group
MO
|
+$282M |
| 4 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$274M |
| 5 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$242M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.1% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.46% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.57% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.21% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RBS.PRS.CL
951
DELISTED
The Royal Bank Of Scotland Group
RBS.PRS.CL
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
400,000
| – | – |
|
|
STMP
952
DELISTED
Stamps.com, Inc.
STMP
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
40,436
-10,150
| -20% | -$2.45M |
|
953
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.2B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
252,194
+17,425
| +7% | +$722K |
|
954
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF
WOOD
$258M
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
+130,706
| New | +$10.5M |
|
955
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.5B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
108,368
-88,832
| -45% | -$7.78M |
|
956
Rithm Capital
RITM
$5.09B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
583,033
-172,900
| -23% | -$3.03M |
|
957
China Yuchai International
CYD
$1.69B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
468,200
-106,840
| -19% | -$2.31M |
|
958
PUT
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.5B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
+49,500
| New | +$9.9M |
|
959
Scotiabank
BNS
$106B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
176,673
+3,500
| +2% | +$211K |
|
960
Globus Medical
GMED
$10.4B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
200,201
+43,070
| +27% | +$2.25M |
|
961
International Bancshares
IBOC
$4.77B
| $10M | 0.01% |
234,290
+41,550
| +22% | +$1.74M |
|
962
UGI
UGI
$8B
| $9.98M | 0.01% |
191,676
+68,684
| +56% | +$3.33M |
|
|
PBCT
963
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $9.96M | 0.01% |
550,713
+13,044
| +2% | +$243K |
|
964
Rayonier
RYN
$6.49B
| $9.96M | 0.01% |
283,688
+422
| +0.1% | +$14.4K |
|
965
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$16.9B
| $9.95M | 0.01% |
241,718
-1,869
| -0.8% | -$77.9K |
|
966
Arrow Electronics
ARW
$10.9B
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
132,023
+33,470
| +34% | +$2.55M |
|
|
WW
967
DELISTED
WW International
WW
| $9.91M | 0.01% |
98,052
+41,742
| +74% | +$3.28M |
|
968
Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
VT
$76.3B
| $9.91M | 0.01% |
135,079
+3,718
| +3% | +$277K |
|
|
CJ
969
DELISTED
C&J Energy Services, Inc.
CJ
| $9.9M | 0.01% |
419,370
+199,167
| +90% | +$5.47M |
|
|
EFOR
970
Everforth Inc
EFOR
$845M
| $9.88M | 0.01% |
126,351
+2,500
| +2% | +$205K |
|
971
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.42B
| $9.86M | 0.01% |
+57,263
| New | +$9.22M |
|
|
VR
972
DELISTED
Validus Hold Ltd
VR
| $9.84M | 0.01% |
145,581
-1,642,357
| -92% | -$111M |
|
973
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$15.9B
| $9.78M | 0.01% |
56,779
+54,296
| +2,187% | +$8.88M |
|
974
TripAdvisor
TRIP
$1.59B
| $9.78M | 0.01% |
175,512
-3,022
| -2% | -$144K |
|
|
WMGI
975
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $9.76M | 0.01% |
376,075
+84,137
| +29% | +$1.92M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, AllianceBernstein held 3,224 positions worth $144B, up 3.9% from $138B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2018 filing shows 203 new, 1,580 increased, 1,142 reduced and 118 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF: 1,991,062 shares worth $213M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $758M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2018 buy was iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF: 1,991,062 shares worth $213M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Verizon in Q2 2018, an estimated $427M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $758M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $274M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $144B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- AllianceBernstein opened 203 new positions and closed 118 in Q2 2018.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 3.9% quarter-over-quarter to $144B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 13 Aug 2018.