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 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$284M |
| 2 |
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
|
+$253M |
| 3 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$233M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$230M |
| 5 |
TFCFA
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
|
+$223M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honeywell
HON
|
+$313M |
| 2 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$198M |
| 3 |
AET
Aetna Inc
AET
|
+$195M |
| 4 |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
|
+$192M |
| 5 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$190M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.24% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.87% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.16% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.9% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ARGO
1676
DELISTED
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.
ARGO
| $2.57M | ﹤0.01% |
48,018
| – | – |
|
|
POLY
1677
DELISTED
Plantronics, Inc.
POLY
| $2.57M | ﹤0.01% |
51,080
-1,560
| -3% | -$76.7K |
|
1678
Par Pacific Holdings
PARR
$4.31B
| $2.57M | ﹤0.01% |
133,420
-1,810
| -1% | -$36.7K |
|
1679
Federal Agricultural Mortgage
AGM
$2.47B
| $2.57M | ﹤0.01% |
32,860
| – | – |
|
1680
Heritage Insurance Holdings
HRTG
$889M
| $2.56M | ﹤0.01% |
142,350
+108,250
| +317% | +$1.8M |
|
1681
Casella Waste Systems
CWST
$5.71B
| $2.56M | ﹤0.01% |
111,260
| – | – |
|
|
UBFO
1682
DELISTED
United Security Bancshares
UBFO
| $2.56M | ﹤0.01% |
232,469
-61,873
| -21% | -$612K |
|
|
STAY
1683
DELISTED
Extended Stay America, Inc. Paired Share Unit
STAY
| $2.55M | ﹤0.01% |
134,241
+41,176
| +44% | +$768K |
|
1684
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$12.4B
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
252,710
+75,880
| +43% | +$812K |
|
1685
Exponent
EXPO
$3.24B
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
71,448
-2,000
| -3% | -$73.4K |
|
1686
NBT Bancorp
NBTB
$2.74B
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
69,015
| – | – |
|
|
AAAP
1687
DELISTED
Advanced Accelerator Applications S.A.
AAAP
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
+31,040
| New | +$2.41M |
|
|
SPPI
1688
DELISTED
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc
SPPI
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
133,375
+50,200
| +60% | +$909K |
|
1689
Badger Meter
BMI
$3.89B
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
52,847
-2,557
| -5% | -$119K |
|
1690
Madison Square Garden
MSGS
$9.48B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
16,788
-140
| -0.8% | -$21.6K |
|
1691
FNB Corp
FNB
$6.73B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
182,630
-2,240
| -1% | -$30.8K |
|
|
RDC
1692
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
161,140
-17,040
| -10% | -$239K |
|
1693
Towne Bank
TOWN
$3.46B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
81,855
| – | – |
|
1694
ePlus
PLUS
$2.42B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
66,920
+3,160
| +5% | +$133K |
|
|
HMSY
1695
DELISTED
HMS Holdings Corp.
HMSY
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
148,417
-3,300
| -2% | -$57.8K |
|
1696
Zillow
Z
$7.79B
| $2.51M | ﹤0.01% |
61,310
-460
| -0.7% | -$18.9K |
|
1697
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.58B
| $2.51M | ﹤0.01% |
97,928
-19,600
| -17% | -$486K |
|
1698
FS KKR Capital
FSK
$2.96B
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
85,074
+35
| +0% | +$1.13K |
|
|
FFIC
1699
DELISTED
Flushing Financial
FFIC
| $2.49M | ﹤0.01% |
90,639
-14,590
| -14% | -$420K |
|
|
WPG
1700
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
| $2.49M | ﹤0.01% |
38,855
-598
| -2% | -$40.6K |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, AllianceBernstein held 3,174 positions worth $140B, up 4.7% from $134B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q4 2017 filing shows 78 new, 892 increased, 1,626 reduced and 153 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF: 4,614,374 shares worth $255M. The largest sale was Honeywell, an estimated $313M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2017 buy was iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF: 4,614,374 shares worth $255M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to SunTrust Banks, Inc. in Q4 2017, an estimated $284M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Honeywell, cutting an estimated $313M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $90M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $140B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- AllianceBernstein opened 78 new positions and closed 153 in Q4 2017.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 4.7% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 13 Feb 2018.