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 |
Helmerich & Payne
HP
|
+$323M |
| 2 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$286M |
| 3 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$256M |
| 4 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$234M |
| 5 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$197M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$436M |
| 2 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$428M |
| 3 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$338M |
| 4 |
Bread Financial
BFH
|
+$288M |
| 5 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$271M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare | 14.88% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.65% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.29% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.3% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Occidental Petroleum
OXY
$57.2B
| $279M | 0.24% |
3,686,281
+535,675
| +17% | +$40M |
|
102
Monster Beverage
MNST
$93.6B
| $278M | 0.24% |
10,363,836
-4,273,074
| -29% | -$103M |
|
|
PPL
103
PPL Corp
PPL
$27.2B
| $271M | 0.23% |
7,190,158
-2,779,059
| -28% | -$106M |
|
104
Valero Energy
VLO
$92.3B
| $268M | 0.23% |
5,247,190
-196,324
| -4% | -$11.1M |
|
105
Texas Instruments
TXN
$268B
| $268M | 0.23% |
4,270,433
+2,193,369
| +106% | +$130M |
|
106
Simon Property Group
SPG
$73.4B
| $262M | 0.23% |
1,208,197
+90,063
| +8% | +$18.4M |
|
107
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.63B
| $260M | 0.22% |
8,074,667
-5,498,142
| -41% | -$176M |
|
108
Eaton
ETN
$158B
| $259M | 0.22% |
4,338,685
+239,254
| +6% | +$14.7M |
|
109
AbbVie
ABBV
$448B
| $259M | 0.22% |
4,184,382
-140,857
| -3% | -$8.58M |
|
110
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$20.8B
| $255M | 0.22% |
1,046,594
-477,916
| -31% | -$104M |
|
111
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.9B
| $252M | 0.22% |
2,003,795
-474,963
| -19% | -$62.5M |
|
112
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$273B
| $250M | 0.22% |
12,225,222
+6,720,582
| +122% | +$156M |
|
113
Chubb
CB
$133B
| $249M | 0.21% |
1,904,494
-338,508
| -15% | -$41.7M |
|
114
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$41.1B
| $247M | 0.21% |
2,551,139
-562,536
| -18% | -$51.6M |
|
|
115
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$787B
| $243M | 0.21% |
1,162,000
-604,500
| -34% | -$125M |
|
116
Walmart Inc
WMT
$870B
| $242M | 0.21% |
9,951,897
+455,265
| +5% | +$10.5M |
|
117
Cognizant
CTSH
$20.4B
| $240M | 0.21% |
4,197,833
+592,723
| +16% | +$35.8M |
|
118
Estee Lauder
EL
$29.9B
| $239M | 0.21% |
2,620,569
-1,180,678
| -31% | -$110M |
|
119
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$124B
| $237M | 0.2% |
3,220,236
+64,863
| +2% | +$4.58M |
|
120
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$446M
| $236M | 0.2% |
3,903,122
+12,565
| +0.3% | +$799K |
|
121
Kimberly-Clark
KMB
$36.1B
| $235M | 0.2% |
1,705,825
+47,946
| +3% | +$6.27M |
|
|
122
S&P Global
SPGI
$127B
| $234M | 0.2% |
+2,177,315
| New | +$234M |
|
123
ITT
ITT
$17.3B
| $233M | 0.2% |
7,283,597
-691,254
| -9% | -$24.8M |
|
124
Yum! Brands
YUM
$40.7B
| $232M | 0.2% |
3,890,855
-835,684
| -18% | -$49.2M |
|
125
Adobe
ADBE
$86.8B
| $225M | 0.19% |
2,348,525
+460,539
| +24% | +$44.2M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, AllianceBernstein held 3,089 positions worth $116B, down 1.3% from $118B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2016 filing shows 175 new, 1,565 increased, 960 reduced and 125 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 2,177,315 shares worth $234M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $436M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Healthcare at 15% of assets, up from 14% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 2,177,315 shares worth $234M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Helmerich & Payne in Q2 2016, an estimated $323M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $436M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $251M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $116B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- AllianceBernstein opened 175 new positions and closed 125 in Q2 2016.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 1.3% quarter-over-quarter to $116B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 11 Aug 2016.