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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1001
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.43B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
138,734
+3,208
| +2% | +$263K |
|
1002
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.4B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
156,235
-16,250
| -9% | -$1.19M |
|
1003
Globus Medical
GMED
$10.7B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
265,426
+14,510
| +6% | +$630K |
|
1004
Spire
SR
$4.72B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
133,759
-1,173
| -0.9% | -$98.3K |
|
1005
Jones Lang LaSalle
JLL
$16.3B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
79,751
-22,670
| -22% | -$3.22M |
|
1006
DaVita
DVA
$15.4B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
198,988
-19,165
| -9% | -$993K |
|
1007
Blackstone
BX
$102B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
251,085
-808,292
| -76% | -$32.2M |
|
1008
Markel Group
MKL
$23.3B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
10,217
-449
| -4% | -$471K |
|
1009
H&R Block
HRB
$5.58B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
379,052
-78,722
| -17% | -$2.12M |
|
1010
Blackbaud
BLKB
$1.94B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
132,945
+1,130
| +0.9% | +$89.6K |
|
1011
Exelixis
EXEL
$13.3B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
517,693
+6,273
| +1% | +$131K |
|
1012
Sonoco
SON
$5.57B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
169,202
-1,100
| -0.6% | -$69.5K |
|
1013
Warrior Met Coal
HCC
$4.19B
| $11M | 0.01% |
422,830
+241,390
| +133% | +$6.88M |
|
1014
First Financial Bankshares
FFIN
$5.04B
| $11M | 0.01% |
358,488
-3,470
| -1% | -$104K |
|
|
FCBP
1015
DELISTED
First Choice Bancorp Common Stock
FCBP
| $11M | 0.01% |
484,909
+48,607
| +11% | +$1.04M |
|
1016
NorthWestern Energy
NWE
$4.23B
| $11M | 0.01% |
152,807
+3,874
| +3% | +$275K |
|
1017
Brink's
BCO
$4.88B
| $11M | 0.01% |
134,977
+2,698
| +2% | +$215K |
|
1018
Ormat Technologies
ORA
$6B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
171,935
+20,252
| +13% | +$1.21M |
|
1019
Donaldson
DCI
$10.9B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
213,739
-2,244
| -1% | -$114K |
|
1020
Arrow Electronics
ARW
$11.1B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
152,379
-37,002
| -20% | -$2.73M |
|
1021
Arch Capital
ACGL
$34.3B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
291,230
-11,752
| -4% | -$401K |
|
1022
Flowserve
FLS
$9.71B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
204,494
-984
| -0.5% | -$48.3K |
|
1023
Reliance Steel & Aluminium
RS
$20.7B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
113,818
-1,900
| -2% | -$170K |
|
1024
Home BancShares
HOMB
$6.23B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
558,060
-12,220
| -2% | -$228K |
|
|
PSB
1025
DELISTED
PS Business Parks, Inc.
PSB
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
63,300
+24,587
| +64% | +$3.93M |
|
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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.