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 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$710M |
| 2 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$539M |
| 3 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$365M |
| 4 |
Comcast
CMCSA
|
+$329M |
| 5 |
F5
FFIV
|
+$248M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
|
+$281M |
| 2 |
General Motors
GM
|
+$266M |
| 3 |
Conagra Brands
CAG
|
+$241M |
| 4 |
Cognizant
CTSH
|
+$218M |
| 5 |
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
|
+$199M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.5% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 12.97% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.75% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.91% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.89% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
Assurant
AIZ
$14B
| $217M | 0.19% |
3,338,621
+1,640,468
| +97% | +$107M |
|
127
Abbott
ABT
$183B
| $217M | 0.19% |
5,622,193
+342,380
| +6% | +$13.2M |
|
128
Blackrock
BLK
$170B
| $212M | 0.18% |
675,391
+104,096
| +18% | +$31.8M |
|
|
COV
129
DELISTED
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
| $212M | 0.18% |
2,876,869
+162,553
| +6% | +$11.3M |
|
|
AET
130
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $207M | 0.18% |
2,766,436
-242,558
| -8% | -$17.2M |
|
131
Amgen
AMGN
$209B
| $204M | 0.18% |
1,654,695
-166,119
| -9% | -$20.1M |
|
132
Accenture
ACN
$99.9B
| $204M | 0.18% |
2,560,044
-39,040
| -2% | -$3.21M |
|
133
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
$23.8B
| $203M | 0.18% |
3,793,290
+417,231
| +12% | +$22.3M |
|
134
Simon Property Group
SPG
$74.7B
| $201M | 0.17% |
1,304,652
-156,316
| -11% | -$23.3M |
|
135
Becton Dickinson
BDX
$45.6B
| $197M | 0.17% |
1,723,630
-1,072
| -0.1% | -$118K |
|
|
136
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$81.6B
| $197M | 0.17% |
2,416,319
-2,460,561
| -50% | -$199M |
|
|
WBA
137
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $196M | 0.17% |
2,963,702
-154,268
| -5% | -$9.7M |
|
|
TWC
138
DELISTED
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
| $195M | 0.17% |
1,423,380
+137,410
| +11% | +$18.8M |
|
139
VanEck Oil Services ETF
OIH
$2.01B
| $194M | 0.17% |
193,058
+55,777
| +41% | +$53M |
|
140
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$126B
| $194M | 0.17% |
3,984,399
+1,208,025
| +44% | +$56.9M |
|
141
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
$39.4B
| $192M | 0.17% |
2,722,907
-262,857
| -9% | -$18M |
|
142
CoStar Group
CSGP
$12B
| $192M | 0.17% |
10,288,410
+131,080
| +1% | +$2.47M |
|
143
Deutsche Bank
DB
$69.6B
| $190M | 0.16% |
4,974,390
-323,034
| -6% | -$13.2M |
|
144
Ecolab
ECL
$78.6B
| $190M | 0.16% |
1,756,329
+116,890
| +7% | +$12.2M |
|
145
United Rentals
URI
$66.5B
| $189M | 0.16% |
1,987,604
-152,916
| -7% | -$13M |
|
146
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$122B
| $187M | 0.16% |
2,644,923
+227,282
| +9% | +$18M |
|
147
Melco Resorts & Entertainment
MLCO
$2.24B
| $185M | 0.16% |
4,793,559
-127,777
| -3% | -$5.31M |
|
148
Ametek
AME
$55B
| $184M | 0.16% |
3,568,594
+88,375
| +3% | +$4.57M |
|
149
Avient
AVNT
$3.36B
| $184M | 0.16% |
5,010,683
+58,924
| +1% | +$2.12M |
|
150
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$5.76B
| $183M | 0.16% |
6,953,298
+1,094,769
| +19% | +$30.6M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2014, AllianceBernstein held 3,797 positions worth $116B, up 3.5% from $112B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 13% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q1 2014 filing shows 299 new, 987 increased, 1,835 reduced and 105 closed positions. Its largest new stake was GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares: 281,840 shares worth $16.7M. The largest sale was Marathon Petroleum, an estimated $281M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2014 buy was GW Pharmaceuticals Plc American Depositary Shares: 281,840 shares worth $16.7M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Verizon in Q1 2014, an estimated $710M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2014 reduction was Marathon Petroleum, cutting an estimated $281M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORP COM STK (DE) in Q1 2014, selling an estimated $24.5M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 13% of its $116B portfolio in Q1 2014.
- AllianceBernstein opened 299 new positions and closed 105 in Q1 2014.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 3.5% quarter-over-quarter to $116B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2014, filed 13 May 2014.