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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$637M |
| 2 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$445M |
| 3 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$420M |
| 4 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$382M |
| 5 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$315M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$569M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$513M |
| 3 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$370M |
| 4 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$318M |
| 5 |
HP
HPQ
|
+$318M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 15.75% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.71% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.9% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.25% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.38% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DFS
101
DELISTED
Discover Financial Services
DFS
| $283M | 0.24% |
5,271,764
+58,378
| +1% | +$3.24M |
|
102
Ametek
AME
$55.3B
| $280M | 0.24% |
5,232,622
-1,389,464
| -21% | -$76.2M |
|
103
Yum! Brands
YUM
$40.6B
| $272M | 0.23% |
5,186,701
-173,243
| -3% | -$9.05M |
|
104
IQVIA
IQV
$34.6B
| $270M | 0.23% |
3,934,514
-2,606,133
| -40% | -$178M |
|
105
Zoetis
ZTS
$31.3B
| $265M | 0.23% |
5,535,454
+556,312
| +11% | +$25.1M |
|
106
Ross Stores
ROST
$74.5B
| $262M | 0.22% |
4,875,436
+243,240
| +5% | +$12.4M |
|
107
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.4B
| $252M | 0.21% |
3,665,388
-264,515
| -7% | -$18.6M |
|
108
American Electric Power
AEP
$73.4B
| $252M | 0.21% |
4,319,916
+410,008
| +10% | +$23.2M |
|
|
109
HP
HPQ
$22.4B
| $248M | 0.21% |
20,981,809
-24,859,458
| -54% | -$318M |
|
110
Amgen
AMGN
$201B
| $247M | 0.21% |
1,521,917
+41,951
| +3% | +$6.59M |
|
111
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$72.1B
| $247M | 0.21% |
3,702,514
-476,072
| -11% | -$31.7M |
|
112
Murphy Oil
MUR
$5.65B
| $242M | 0.21% |
10,765,732
+4,232,954
| +65% | +$114M |
|
113
ServiceNow
NOW
$94.8B
| $242M | 0.21% |
13,953,605
-1,735,785
| -11% | -$28.7M |
|
114
Illumina
ILMN
$29.8B
| $232M | 0.2% |
1,240,444
+267,628
| +28% | +$43.2M |
|
|
AGN
115
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $231M | 0.2% |
738,405
-1,241,130
| -63% | -$370M |
|
116
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$430M
| $231M | 0.2% |
3,086,805
+2,104,568
| +214% | +$162M |
|
|
ALXN
117
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $228M | 0.19% |
1,196,470
+641,294
| +116% | +$112M |
|
118
Ball Corp
BALL
$16.6B
| $228M | 0.19% |
6,267,208
-73,394
| -1% | -$2.51M |
|
|
ESRX
119
DELISTED
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
| $226M | 0.19% |
2,581,636
+61,684
| +2% | +$5.28M |
|
120
GameStop
GME
$9.58B
| $224M | 0.19% |
31,997,612
-2,486,656
| -7% | -$24M |
|
121
Cognizant
CTSH
$20.3B
| $223M | 0.19% |
3,709,720
-1,269,998
| -26% | -$81.9M |
|
122
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$20.5B
| $222M | 0.19% |
1,197,859
+41,205
| +4% | +$7.12M |
|
123
Simon Property Group
SPG
$73B
| $221M | 0.19% |
1,138,398
+63,515
| +6% | +$12.3M |
|
124
Amdocs
DOX
$5.4B
| $219M | 0.19% |
4,009,488
+248,172
| +7% | +$14.2M |
|
125
VF Corp
VFC
$6.49B
| $219M | 0.19% |
3,731,908
+354,271
| +10% | +$22.1M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, AllianceBernstein held 3,018 positions worth $118B, up 0.86% from $117B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein withdrew a net $5.06B in Q4 2015, closing 101 positions and reducing 1,719 holdings. Its most notable exit was HOMEAWAY INC COM, an estimated $75.8M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 16% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
Against the trend, AllianceBernstein opened a new position in Alphabet (Google) Class A worth $669M.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 17,199,520 shares worth $669M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Pfizer in Q4 2015, an estimated $445M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $569M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited HOMEAWAY INC COM in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $75.8M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $118B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- AllianceBernstein opened 79 new positions and closed 101 in Q4 2015.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 0.86% quarter-over-quarter to $118B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 12 Feb 2016.