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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1701
Gray Television
GTN
$415M
| $2.48M | ﹤0.01% |
148,303
-19,051
| -11% | -$298K |
|
1702
Southern First Bancshares
SFST
$591M
| $2.48M | ﹤0.01% |
60,230
-22,896
| -28% | -$910K |
|
1703
Transocean
RIG
$5.89B
| $2.48M | ﹤0.01% |
232,323
-5,690
| -2% | -$59.1K |
|
|
LVNTA
1704
DELISTED
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
| $2.48M | ﹤0.01% |
45,729
-3,595
| -7% | -$205K |
|
|
LHCG
1705
DELISTED
LHC Group LLC
LHCG
| $2.48M | ﹤0.01% |
40,464
-21,330
| -35% | -$1.41M |
|
|
DST
1706
DELISTED
DST Systems Inc.
DST
| $2.47M | ﹤0.01% |
39,819
-3,120
| -7% | -$185K |
|
1707
Ubiquiti
UI
$33.7B
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
34,676
-6,174
| -15% | -$395K |
|
1708
Kirby Corp
KEX
$7.01B
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
36,859
-380
| -1% | -$24.9K |
|
1709
Pricesmart
PSMT
$5.98B
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
28,576
-1,100
| -4% | -$93.9K |
|
1710
WisdomTree
WT
$2.96B
| $2.45M | ﹤0.01% |
195,060
| – | – |
|
1711
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.1B
| $2.45M | ﹤0.01% |
22,096
+3,170
| +17% | +$351K |
|
1712
Universal Corp
UVV
$1.31B
| $2.45M | ﹤0.01% |
46,584
-54
| -0.1% | -$3K |
|
1713
Assured Guaranty
AGO
$3.66B
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
72,177
-81,070
| -53% | -$2.94M |
|
|
NUAN
1714
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
172,683
-5,823
| -3% | -$78.3K |
|
1715
Agree Realty
ADC
$9.34B
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
47,473
-762
| -2% | -$37.8K |
|
1716
Independent Bank
INDB
$3.99B
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
34,897
| – | – |
|
|
OSB
1717
DELISTED
Norbord Inc.
OSB
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
72,120
+28,090
| +64% | +$1.01M |
|
1718
Dorman Products
DORM
$3.98B
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
39,830
-20,660
| -34% | -$1.4M |
|
|
FNGN
1719
DELISTED
Financial Engines, Inc.
FNGN
| $2.43M | ﹤0.01% |
80,280
-8,000
| -9% | -$251K |
|
1720
Moelis & Co
MC
$4.97B
| $2.43M | ﹤0.01% |
50,100
+8,100
| +19% | +$366K |
|
1721
Artisan Partners
APAM
$2.79B
| $2.43M | ﹤0.01% |
61,490
-3,900
| -6% | -$145K |
|
1722
TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC
TPVG
$184M
| $2.43M | ﹤0.01% |
191,402
-13,063
| -6% | -$176K |
|
1723
Albany International
AIN
$2.11B
| $2.42M | ﹤0.01% |
39,455
-910
| -2% | -$54.8K |
|
|
FFWM
1724
DELISTED
First Foundation Inc
FFWM
| $2.42M | ﹤0.01% |
130,461
+111,361
| +583% | +$2.06M |
|
|
IMMU
1725
DELISTED
Immunomedics Inc
IMMU
| $2.42M | ﹤0.01% |
149,698
-6,100
| -4% | -$72K |
|
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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.