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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1101
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
$3.35B
| $7.63M | 0.01% |
108,250
+46,530
| +75% | +$3.88M |
|
|
HI
1102
DELISTED
Hillenbrand
HI
| $7.62M | 0.01% |
200,823
-376
| -0.2% | -$17.2K |
|
1103
ICU Medical
ICUI
$4.21B
| $7.62M | 0.01% |
33,170
+17,510
| +112% | +$4.32M |
|
1104
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF
VBR
$37.1B
| $7.61M | 0.01% |
66,694
+11,124
| +20% | +$1.41M |
|
1105
Leggett & Platt
LEG
$1.34B
| $7.57M | 0.01% |
211,313
+5,400
| +3% | +$205K |
|
1106
Valley National Bancorp
VLY
$7.9B
| $7.57M | 0.01% |
852,729
+372,785
| +78% | +$3.76M |
|
1107
Regenxbio
RGNX
$620M
| $7.55M | 0.01% |
179,930
+104,510
| +139% | +$6.13M |
|
1108
Kennametal
KMT
$2.59B
| $7.54M | 0.01% |
226,580
+91,402
| +68% | +$3.47M |
|
1109
Goodyear
GT
$2B
| $7.53M | 0.01% |
368,744
+7,664
| +2% | +$166K |
|
|
CLVS
1110
DELISTED
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
| $7.53M | 0.01% |
419,040
-995,612
| -70% | -$20.3M |
|
1111
Thor Industries
THO
$3.9B
| $7.51M | 0.01% |
144,522
+82,400
| +133% | +$5.58M |
|
1112
ManpowerGroup
MAN
$2.44B
| $7.48M | 0.01% |
115,467
+43,951
| +61% | +$3.34M |
|
1113
Fluor
FLR
$7.01B
| $7.48M | 0.01% |
232,282
-545
| -0.2% | -$23.5K |
|
|
AAN.A
1114
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $7.44M | 0.01% |
176,962
+76,951
| +77% | +$3.24M |
|
|
HBI
1115
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $7.43M | 0.01% |
592,759
+5,040
| +0.9% | +$78.4K |
|
1116
Amalgamated Financial
AMAL
$1.48B
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
380,558
+69,348
| +22% | +$1.36M |
|
|
THS
1117
DELISTED
Treehouse Foods
THS
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
144,830
+115,872
| +400% | +$5.71M |
|
|
EV
1118
DELISTED
Eaton Vance Corp.
EV
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
208,765
+134,858
| +182% | +$5.7M |
|
1119
Prosperity Bancshares
PB
$8.97B
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
117,854
+81,439
| +224% | +$5.37M |
|
1120
Transportadora de Gas del Sur
TGS
$4.79B
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
508,194
+1,153
| +0.2% | +$16.3K |
|
|
ETRN
1121
DELISTED
Equitrans Midstream Corporation Common Stock
ETRN
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
+366,623
| New | +$7.74M |
|
1122
Varonis Systems
VRNS
$4.59B
| $7.33M | 0.01% |
415,500
+304,200
| +273% | +$6M |
|
|
LOGM
1123
DELISTED
LogMein, Inc.
LOGM
| $7.31M | 0.01% |
89,623
+61,078
| +214% | +$5.15M |
|
1124
MYR Group
MYRG
$5.19B
| $7.3M | 0.01% |
259,183
-679
| -0.3% | -$21K |
|
|
STMP
1125
DELISTED
Stamps.com, Inc.
STMP
| $7.28M | 0.01% |
46,779
-3,527
| -7% | -$628K |
|
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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.