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 |
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
|
+$485M |
| 2 |
ServiceNow
NOW
|
+$407M |
| 3 |
Eaton
ETN
|
+$364M |
| 4 |
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
|
+$342M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$314M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$584M |
| 2 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$507M |
| 3 |
Domino's
DPZ
|
+$467M |
| 4 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$350M |
| 5 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$336M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 25.55% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 17.56% |
| 3 | Financials | 12.29% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.19% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Manhattan Associates
MANH
$11.1B
| $456M | 0.21% |
3,979,068
+485,859
| +14% | +$60.5M |
|
102
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$83.7B
| $454M | 0.21% |
2,027,178
-191,441
| -9% | -$49.1M |
|
103
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.4B
| $451M | 0.21% |
1,906,234
-561,777
| -23% | -$173M |
|
104
Cognizant
CTSH
$24.3B
| $443M | 0.2% |
6,564,323
-337,777
| -5% | -$25.9M |
|
105
Stellantis
STLA
$17B
| $441M | 0.2% |
35,693,085
-2,437,195
| -6% | -$34.5M |
|
|
FITB
106
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
$51.3B
| $440M | 0.2% |
13,105,855
+3,058,067
| +30% | +$115M |
|
107
Humana
HUM
$44B
| $439M | 0.2% |
938,259
+188,961
| +25% | +$84.1M |
|
108
Gen Digital
GEN
$16.3B
| $435M | 0.2% |
19,791,930
+671,314
| +4% | +$16.5M |
|
109
Waste Management
WM
$90.9B
| $434M | 0.2% |
2,834,521
-200,785
| -7% | -$31.4M |
|
110
Lumentum
LITE
$53.9B
| $432M | 0.2% |
5,445,143
+237,747
| +5% | +$20.3M |
|
111
CSX Corp
CSX
$93B
| $432M | 0.2% |
14,857,185
+431,645
| +3% | +$14.1M |
|
112
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$192B
| $427M | 0.19% |
7,250,765
+469,490
| +7% | +$30.1M |
|
113
American Electric Power
AEP
$69.5B
| $426M | 0.19% |
4,445,286
-48,163
| -1% | -$4.77M |
|
114
Blackrock
BLK
$170B
| $425M | 0.19% |
698,381
+101,947
| +17% | +$66.4M |
|
115
CBRE Group
CBRE
$43.8B
| $401M | 0.18% |
5,441,674
+262,127
| +5% | +$21.1M |
|
116
Union Pacific
UNP
$172B
| $397M | 0.18% |
1,859,533
+282,626
| +18% | +$64.3M |
|
117
Philip Morris
PM
$299B
| $392M | 0.18% |
3,970,631
-57,325
| -1% | -$5.84M |
|
118
McDonald's
MCD
$191B
| $390M | 0.18% |
1,579,094
+397,502
| +34% | +$97.9M |
|
119
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$77.4B
| $387M | 0.18% |
654,045
+76,176
| +13% | +$49.5M |
|
120
ASML
ASML
$634B
| $386M | 0.18% |
811,794
-155,934
| -16% | -$87M |
|
121
Accenture
ACN
$99.9B
| $386M | 0.18% |
1,389,119
+497,025
| +56% | +$149M |
|
122
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
$63.8B
| $382M | 0.17% |
11,144,532
+862,757
| +8% | +$30.7M |
|
123
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$27.9B
| $381M | 0.17% |
331,488
+95,422
| +40% | +$120M |
|
124
Verizon
VZ
$193B
| $380M | 0.17% |
7,495,442
-1,913,499
| -20% | -$96.8M |
|
125
Applied Materials
AMAT
$398B
| $378M | 0.17% |
4,158,570
-39,427
| -0.9% | -$4.32M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2022, AllianceBernstein held 3,495 positions worth $219B, down 16% from $259B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 24% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2022 filing shows 234 new, 1,639 increased, 1,113 reduced and 237 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Star Bulk Carriers: 3,565,040 shares worth $89.1M. The largest sale was Amazon, an estimated $584M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 26% of assets, down from 26% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2022 buy was Star Bulk Carriers: 3,565,040 shares worth $89.1M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Chipotle Mexican Grill in Q2 2022, an estimated $485M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2022 reduction was Amazon, cutting an estimated $584M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Anaplan, Inc. in Q2 2022, selling an estimated $98M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 24% of its $219B portfolio in Q2 2022.
- AllianceBernstein opened 234 new positions and closed 237 in Q2 2022.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 16% quarter-over-quarter to $219B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2022, filed 15 Aug 2022.