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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LSI
1001
DELISTED
Life Storage, Inc.
LSI
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
158,429
+72,612
| +85% | +$4.6M |
|
1002
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$13.1B
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
341,871
+325,101
| +1,939% | +$9.37M |
|
1003
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.43B
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
146,776
+4,783
| +3% | +$359K |
|
1004
SiriusXM
SIRI
$9.98B
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
171,362
-33,768
| -16% | -$2.05M |
|
|
DNKN
1005
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
| $9.66M | 0.01% |
150,608
+97,248
| +182% | +$6.92M |
|
1006
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
LGND
$5.76B
| $9.64M | 0.01% |
113,831
+39,437
| +53% | +$4.2M |
|
1007
Donaldson
DCI
$10.9B
| $9.58M | 0.01% |
220,752
+145,577
| +194% | +$7.52M |
|
1008
Charles River Laboratories
CRL
$11.2B
| $9.55M | 0.01% |
84,413
+54,740
| +184% | +$6.85M |
|
1009
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.1B
| $9.54M | 0.01% |
242,965
+1,482
| +0.6% | +$59.3K |
|
1010
Royal Gold
RGLD
$16.8B
| $9.47M | 0.01% |
110,572
+75,105
| +212% | +$5.78M |
|
1011
InterDigital
IDCC
$7.87B
| $9.46M | 0.01% |
142,397
+40,355
| +40% | +$2.94M |
|
1012
Commerce Bancshares
CBSH
$8.53B
| $9.45M | 0.01% |
235,819
+163,337
| +225% | +$7M |
|
1013
Cullen/Frost Bankers
CFR
$10.3B
| $9.41M | 0.01% |
107,050
+44,860
| +72% | +$4.37M |
|
|
PCH
1014
DELISTED
PotlatchDeltic
PCH
| $9.41M | 0.01% |
297,541
+86,123
| +41% | +$3.08M |
|
1015
Churchill Downs
CHDN
$5.88B
| $9.38M | 0.01% |
230,772
+70,818
| +44% | +$3.12M |
|
1016
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$1.26B
| $9.34M | 0.01% |
58,415
+26,960
| +86% | +$4.43M |
|
|
JWN
1017
DELISTED
Nordstrom
JWN
| $9.32M | 0.01% |
199,935
-13,730
| -6% | -$775K |
|
1018
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$12.6B
| $9.31M | 0.01% |
191,618
-9,112
| -5% | -$441K |
|
1019
Hubbell
HUBB
$25B
| $9.22M | 0.01% |
92,819
+61,969
| +201% | +$6.8M |
|
1020
Bio-Techne
TECH
$11.2B
| $9.21M | 0.01% |
254,672
+88,116
| +53% | +$3.68M |
|
|
WSR
1021
DELISTED
Whitestone REIT
WSR
| $9.21M | 0.01% |
751,119
+220,060
| +41% | +$2.98M |
|
|
CTLT
1022
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $9.11M | 0.01% |
292,089
+46,870
| +19% | +$1.81M |
|
1023
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$269M
| $9.1M | 0.01% |
504,366
+103,650
| +26% | +$1.91M |
|
1024
Landstar System
LSTR
$5.93B
| $9.09M | 0.01% |
95,049
+69,970
| +279% | +$7.22M |
|
|
MZTI
1025
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$2.93B
| $9.09M | 0.01% |
51,403
+21,848
| +74% | +$3.72M |
|
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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.