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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STAY
1051
DELISTED
Extended Stay America, Inc. Paired Share Unit
STAY
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
600,620
+5,069
| +0.9% | +$89.5K |
|
1052
Jabil
JBL
$33B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
320,719
+3,740
| +1% | +$107K |
|
1053
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$26.9B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
310,052
-6,176
| -2% | -$177K |
|
1054
TD Synnex
SNX
$20.4B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
204,526
-77,368
| -27% | -$3.84M |
|
|
JBGS
1055
JBG SMITH
JBGS
$818M
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
255,558
+19,778
| +8% | +$814K |
|
1056
Repligen
RGEN
$7.96B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
116,931
+23,690
| +25% | +$1.61M |
|
1057
Fox Class B
FOX
$21.8B
| $10M | 0.01% |
274,843
-100
| -0% | -$3.63K |
|
1058
Casey's General Stores
CASY
$32.2B
| $10M | 0.01% |
64,344
+393
| +0.6% | +$53.6K |
|
1059
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$11.6B
| $10M | 0.01% |
144,410
-19,860
| -12% | -$1.16M |
|
1060
Manhattan Associates
MANH
$11.2B
| $10M | 0.01% |
144,529
-7,574
| -5% | -$488K |
|
1061
Snap
SNAP
$7.89B
| $10M | 0.01% |
700,428
+662,948
| +1,769% | +$8.11M |
|
1062
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$1.26B
| $9.97M | 0.01% |
58,415
-150
| -0.3% | -$24.6K |
|
1063
Aecom
ACM
$9.3B
| $9.95M | 0.01% |
262,812
-1,190
| -0.5% | -$39.5K |
|
1064
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.1B
| $9.89M | 0.01% |
270,793
+4,660
| +2% | +$178K |
|
1065
Scotiabank
BNS
$107B
| $9.84M | 0.01% |
181,065
+2,321
| +1% | +$124K |
|
1066
Rollins
ROL
$18.3B
| $9.83M | 0.01% |
411,177
-18,825
| -4% | -$485K |
|
1067
XPO
XPO
$23.5B
| $9.83M | 0.01% |
491,763
-136,846
| -22% | -$2.79M |
|
1068
Cullen/Frost Bankers
CFR
$10.3B
| $9.8M | 0.01% |
104,660
-1,120
| -1% | -$109K |
|
1069
Highwoods Properties
HIW
$3.65B
| $9.8M | 0.01% |
237,346
-2,864
| -1% | -$127K |
|
1070
Commerce Bancshares
CBSH
$8.53B
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
231,006
-2,913
| -1% | -$123K |
|
1071
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.38B
| $9.76M | 0.01% |
633,065
-46,606
| -7% | -$698K |
|
1072
MKS Inc
MKSI
$20.1B
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
125,066
+5,870
| +5% | +$496K |
|
1073
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
EPI
$2.06B
| $9.72M | 0.01% |
373,183
-42,794
| -10% | -$1.11M |
|
1074
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
BSV
$44.7B
| $9.71M | 0.01% |
120,639
+80,053
| +197% | +$6.38M |
|
1075
Takeda Pharmaceutical
TAK
$54.6B
| $9.7M | 0.01% |
548,154
-401,865
| -42% | -$7.31M |
|
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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.