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 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$220M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$218M |
| 3 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
|
+$177M |
| 4 |
PNC Financial Services
PNC
|
+$168M |
| 5 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$157M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$319M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$209M |
| 3 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$201M |
| 4 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$153M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$147M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.43% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.58% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.29% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Service Corp International
SCI
$10.9B
| $345M | 0.21% |
7,210,437
-774,575
| -10% | -$36.4M |
|
102
Roper Technologies
ROP
$35.1B
| $343M | 0.21% |
961,664
+57,410
| +6% | +$20.8M |
|
103
CME Group
CME
$91.9B
| $333M | 0.21% |
1,574,261
+22,798
| +1% | +$4.76M |
|
104
Phillips 66
PSX
$83B
| $330M | 0.21% |
3,222,535
+857,492
| +36% | +$85.9M |
|
105
US Foods
USFD
$21B
| $328M | 0.2% |
7,970,730
-2,411,051
| -23% | -$93.1M |
|
106
Illumina
ILMN
$29.8B
| $320M | 0.2% |
1,081,088
+375,019
| +53% | +$111M |
|
107
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ICLR
$13.1B
| $320M | 0.2% |
2,171,042
+12,221
| +0.6% | +$1.88M |
|
108
CubeSmart
CUBE
$9.29B
| $305M | 0.19% |
8,738,640
-849,819
| -9% | -$29.7M |
|
109
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$185B
| $302M | 0.19% |
4,944,440
-2,054,242
| -29% | -$124M |
|
110
Cognizant
CTSH
$20.3B
| $293M | 0.18% |
4,859,044
+60,729
| +1% | +$3.84M |
|
111
Magna International
MGA
$17.9B
| $290M | 0.18% |
5,429,500
-1,832,899
| -25% | -$91.3M |
|
112
Boston Scientific
BSX
$64.8B
| $287M | 0.18% |
7,056,718
-393,372
| -5% | -$16.7M |
|
113
iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF
ITOT
$93.1B
| $286M | 0.18% |
4,271,261
+622,101
| +17% | +$41.7M |
|
|
RDS.B
114
DELISTED
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B
RDS.B
| $283M | 0.18% |
4,717,125
-47,678
| -1% | -$2.85M |
|
115
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$91.2B
| $282M | 0.18% |
4,638,164
-190,877
| -4% | -$10.1M |
|
116
Ametek
AME
$55.3B
| $277M | 0.17% |
3,019,757
+93,898
| +3% | +$8.29M |
|
117
3M
MMM
$87.5B
| $277M | 0.17% |
2,016,479
+628,916
| +45% | +$87.9M |
|
118
IDEX
IEX
$16.4B
| $276M | 0.17% |
1,683,806
-88,236
| -5% | -$14.6M |
|
119
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$3.91B
| $274M | 0.17% |
1,795,649
-198,453
| -10% | -$31M |
|
120
S&P Global
SPGI
$124B
| $270M | 0.17% |
1,102,989
-156,862
| -12% | -$39.2M |
|
121
NiSource
NI
$22.4B
| $269M | 0.17% |
8,976,416
-28,120
| -0.3% | -$825K |
|
122
Salesforce
CRM
$129B
| $267M | 0.17% |
1,799,312
+172,688
| +11% | +$26.2M |
|
123
Jacobs Solutions
J
$15.6B
| $264M | 0.16% |
3,484,912
-1,309,335
| -27% | -$93.7M |
|
124
Cigna
CI
$75.7B
| $261M | 0.16% |
1,718,191
-49,729
| -3% | -$8.09M |
|
125
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.1B
| $257M | 0.16% |
1,241,733
-98,822
| -7% | -$19.8M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,241 positions worth $161B, down 0.22% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q3 2019 filing shows 100 new, 1,235 increased, 1,524 reduced and 89 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Dynatrace: 4,825,272 shares worth $90.1M. The largest sale was Walt Disney, an estimated $319M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q3 2019 buy was Dynatrace: 4,825,272 shares worth $90.1M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to International Flavors & Fragrances in Q3 2019, an estimated $220M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was Walt Disney, cutting an estimated $319M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited L3 Technologies, Inc. in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $122M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $161B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 100 new positions and closed 89 in Q3 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 0.22% quarter-over-quarter to $161B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.