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 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$866M |
| 2 |
Waters Corp
WAT
|
+$434M |
| 3 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$411M |
| 4 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$351M |
| 5 |
Ferrari
RACE
|
+$295M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$505M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
|
+$437M |
| 3 |
NextEra Energy
NEE
|
+$415M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$327M |
| 5 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$300M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 26.55% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 18.19% |
| 3 | Financials | 12.11% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.85% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101
Honeywell
HON
$77.1B
| $506M | 0.22% |
2,811,420
+616,544
| +28% | +$116M |
|
102
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$68.8B
| $504M | 0.22% |
612,886
+7,708
| +1% | +$5.81M |
|
103
Stellantis
STLA
$16.5B
| $486M | 0.21% |
26,711,885
-4,049,403
| -13% | -$67.6M |
|
104
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.4B
| $484M | 0.21% |
4,019,032
+5,964
| +0.1% | +$700K |
|
105
Etsy
ETSY
$7.65B
| $483M | 0.21% |
4,335,705
+121,185
| +3% | +$15M |
|
106
Pfizer
PFE
$140B
| $479M | 0.21% |
11,732,346
-4,201,098
| -26% | -$181M |
|
107
Philip Morris
PM
$301B
| $467M | 0.2% |
4,802,648
+417,564
| +10% | +$41.6M |
|
108
Amgen
AMGN
$203B
| $463M | 0.2% |
1,915,542
-61,327
| -3% | -$15.1M |
|
109
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$186B
| $461M | 0.2% |
6,899,626
-14,783
| -0.2% | -$969K |
|
110
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$193B
| $456M | 0.2% |
3,151,194
-825,578
| -21% | -$120M |
|
|
111
Waters Corp
WAT
$36.8B
| $455M | 0.2% |
1,470,710
+1,340,193
| +1,027% | +$434M |
|
112
Tetra Tech
TTEK
$8.23B
| $452M | 0.19% |
15,389,025
+645,515
| +4% | +$18.6M |
|
113
Waste Management
WM
$95.9B
| $441M | 0.19% |
2,700,985
-50,755
| -2% | -$7.77M |
|
114
McDonald's
MCD
$188B
| $428M | 0.18% |
1,530,382
-64,124
| -4% | -$17.2M |
|
115
Prologis
PLD
$138B
| $427M | 0.18% |
3,422,182
+440,691
| +15% | +$54.2M |
|
116
Gen Digital
GEN
$15.6B
| $423M | 0.18% |
24,643,124
-1,212,835
| -5% | -$24.3M |
|
117
Paycom
PAYC
$6.78B
| $409M | 0.18% |
1,344,593
+961,283
| +251% | +$289M |
|
118
Flex
FLEX
$43.4B
| $406M | 0.17% |
23,396,364
-223,752
| -0.9% | -$3.87M |
|
119
Cognizant
CTSH
$21.5B
| $403M | 0.17% |
6,622,295
-725,498
| -10% | -$45.4M |
|
120
Cisco
CSCO
$450B
| $399M | 0.17% |
7,624,454
+920,180
| +14% | +$44.9M |
|
|
121
NextEra Energy
NEE
$187B
| $395M | 0.17% |
5,127,040
-5,391,997
| -51% | -$415M |
|
122
iShares Gold Trust
IAU
$63B
| $393M | 0.17% |
10,521,838
-494,463
| -4% | -$17.7M |
|
123
Hexcel
HXL
$8.32B
| $389M | 0.17% |
5,694,255
-353,846
| -6% | -$24M |
|
124
Align Technology
ALGN
$12B
| $375M | 0.16% |
1,123,191
+32,654
| +3% | +$9.63M |
|
125
Keysight
KEYS
$54.5B
| $374M | 0.16% |
2,314,672
+153,906
| +7% | +$26.1M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, AllianceBernstein held 3,311 positions worth $233B, up 5% from $222B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q1 2023 filing shows 51 new, 837 increased, 1,831 reduced and 136 closed positions. Its largest new stake was GE HealthCare: 474,412 shares worth $38.9M. The largest sale was Home Depot, an estimated $505M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 27% of assets, up from 24% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2023 buy was GE HealthCare: 474,412 shares worth $38.9M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Eli Lilly in Q1 2023, an estimated $866M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was Home Depot, cutting an estimated $505M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited SVB Financial Group in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $144M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $233B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- AllianceBernstein opened 51 new positions and closed 136 in Q1 2023.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 5% quarter-over-quarter to $233B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 15 May 2023.