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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$579M |
| 2 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$342M |
| 3 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$261M |
| 4 |
Everest Group
EG
|
+$224M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$217M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
McDonald's
MCD
|
+$353M |
| 2 |
Allstate
ALL
|
+$228M |
| 3 |
FISV
Fiserv Inc
FISV
|
+$199M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$181M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.64% |
| 2 | Technology | 15.4% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.45% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.82% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Ross Stores
ROST
$81B
| $300M | 0.22% |
3,843,211
-944,041
| -20% | -$74.9M |
|
102
eBay
EBAY
$50.4B
| $297M | 0.21% |
7,371,050
-624,116
| -8% | -$25.8M |
|
|
103
US Bancorp
USB
$98B
| $291M | 0.21% |
5,759,282
-3,305,795
| -36% | -$181M |
|
104
IBM
IBM
$209B
| $288M | 0.21% |
1,960,132
-160,358
| -8% | -$24.3M |
|
|
ATVI
105
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $284M | 0.21% |
4,206,944
+1,312,147
| +45% | +$92.6M |
|
106
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$66.8B
| $283M | 0.2% |
1,777,744
+290,368
| +20% | +$47.9M |
|
107
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$132B
| $282M | 0.2% |
4,456,276
+1,593,034
| +56% | +$102M |
|
108
Mid-America Apartment Communities
MAA
$15.5B
| $279M | 0.2% |
3,053,276
-55,976
| -2% | -$5.06M |
|
109
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$58.3B
| $276M | 0.2% |
5,037,179
-515,938
| -9% | -$28.5M |
|
110
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$192B
| $276M | 0.2% |
4,185,490
-7,667
| -0.2% | -$515K |
|
|
TWX
111
DELISTED
Time Warner Inc
TWX
| $274M | 0.2% |
2,901,541
+73,585
| +3% | +$6.93M |
|
112
3M
MMM
$90.8B
| $271M | 0.2% |
1,476,174
-30,107
| -2% | -$5.97M |
|
113
Coca-Cola
KO
$381B
| $270M | 0.2% |
6,209,763
-98,611
| -2% | -$4.43M |
|
114
Eaton
ETN
$150B
| $269M | 0.19% |
3,362,590
-868,410
| -21% | -$71.3M |
|
115
A.O. Smith
AOS
$8.24B
| $267M | 0.19% |
4,194,108
+119,883
| +3% | +$7.73M |
|
|
STI
116
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $253M | 0.18% |
3,719,500
-1,824,414
| -33% | -$127M |
|
117
Capital One
COF
$129B
| $252M | 0.18% |
2,631,449
-169,179
| -6% | -$16.8M |
|
118
Alcoa
AA
$11.9B
| $252M | 0.18% |
5,603,547
+324,456
| +6% | +$16.1M |
|
119
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
$28.9B
| $251M | 0.18% |
4,596,332
-18,042
| -0.4% | -$1.01M |
|
120
Gartner
IT
$10.2B
| $250M | 0.18% |
2,122,272
+14,648
| +0.7% | +$1.83M |
|
121
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$5.78B
| $249M | 0.18% |
1,143,204
+5,859
| +0.5% | +$1.21M |
|
122
Netflix
NFLX
$305B
| $245M | 0.18% |
8,298,980
+1,248,470
| +18% | +$34M |
|
123
CDW
CDW
$18.6B
| $243M | 0.18% |
3,450,430
-101,411
| -3% | -$7.4M |
|
124
ConocoPhillips
COP
$145B
| $238M | 0.17% |
4,022,194
-170,644
| -4% | -$9.65M |
|
125
Hershey
HSY
$35.9B
| $238M | 0.17% |
2,407,054
+253,781
| +12% | +$26.2M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, AllianceBernstein held 3,112 positions worth $138B, down 1.1% from $140B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q1 2018 filing shows 91 new, 1,236 increased, 1,366 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Avaya Holdings Corp. Common Stock: 3,031,311 shares worth $67.9M. The largest sale was McDonald's, an estimated $353M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2018 buy was Avaya Holdings Corp. Common Stock: 3,031,311 shares worth $67.9M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q1 2018, an estimated $579M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was McDonald's, cutting an estimated $353M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited CalAtlantic Group, Inc. in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $110M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $138B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- AllianceBernstein opened 91 new positions and closed 92 in Q1 2018.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 1.1% quarter-over-quarter to $138B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 14 May 2018.