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 |
Cboe Global Markets
CBOE
|
+$1.07B |
| 2 |
Applovin
APP
|
+$455M |
| 3 |
Broadcom
AVGO
|
+$450M |
| 4 |
AXON
Axon Enterprise
AXON
|
+$442M |
| 5 |
FISV
Fiserv Inc
FISV
|
+$440M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$1.6B |
| 2 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$795M |
| 3 |
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
|
+$692M |
| 4 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$640M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$615M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 29.02% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 12.31% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.7% |
| 4 | Financials | 11.01% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
$27.6B
| $303M | 0.1% |
5,781,455
+3,180,255
| +122% | +$174M |
|
152
Ecolab
ECL
$75.6B
| $300M | 0.1% |
1,280,657
-75,192
| -6% | -$18.7M |
|
153
Citigroup
C
$222B
| $300M | 0.1% |
4,256,282
+254,264
| +6% | +$17.1M |
|
154
PepsiCo
PEP
$186B
| $298M | 0.1% |
1,959,440
-338,771
| -15% | -$55.5M |
|
155
Stryker
SYK
$127B
| $297M | 0.1% |
823,499
-134,428
| -14% | -$49.8M |
|
156
Vanguard Growth ETF
VUG
$216B
| $295M | 0.1% |
4,305,912
+2,784,600
| +183% | +$187M |
|
157
Amgen
AMGN
$203B
| $294M | 0.1% |
1,129,122
-267,234
| -19% | -$79.3M |
|
158
Cencora
COR
$60.3B
| $292M | 0.1% |
1,300,417
-191,893
| -13% | -$45.1M |
|
159
SLB Ltd
SLB
$77.8B
| $285M | 0.1% |
7,445,746
+43,109
| +0.6% | +$1.81M |
|
160
Alcon
ALC
$33.1B
| $285M | 0.1% |
3,361,957
-112,637
| -3% | -$10.2M |
|
|
MRSH
161
Marsh
MRSH
$86.3B
| $284M | 0.1% |
1,338,413
-12,375
| -0.9% | -$2.75M |
|
162
Pentair
PNR
$10.2B
| $284M | 0.1% |
2,823,728
-62,772
| -2% | -$6.44M |
|
163
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$851B
| $281M | 0.1% |
2,329,896
-267,207
| -10% | -$38.4M |
|
|
SF
164
Stifel
SF
$12.3B
| $281M | 0.1% |
3,977,340
-483,078
| -11% | -$34.5M |
|
165
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$116B
| $281M | 0.1% |
1,138,462
-72,140
| -6% | -$19.3M |
|
166
CRH
CRH
$66.7B
| $280M | 0.1% |
3,029,847
-920,591
| -23% | -$88.6M |
|
167
S&P Global
SPGI
$126B
| $277M | 0.09% |
555,781
-18,530
| -3% | -$9.4M |
|
168
Danaher
DHR
$135B
| $276M | 0.09% |
1,204,476
-39,874
| -3% | -$9.8M |
|
169
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$73.7B
| $271M | 0.09% |
1,529,796
+731,690
| +92% | +$130M |
|
170
Tapestry
TPR
$28.8B
| $270M | 0.09% |
4,137,521
+546,497
| +15% | +$29.8M |
|
171
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$63.7B
| $266M | 0.09% |
938,410
+693,006
| +282% | +$202M |
|
172
Starbucks
SBUX
$118B
| $266M | 0.09% |
2,911,687
-2,604,401
| -47% | -$252M |
|
173
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$82.4B
| $266M | 0.09% |
1,782,897
+141,470
| +9% | +$22.4M |
|
174
Chubb
CB
$140B
| $264M | 0.09% |
956,522
+540,554
| +130% | +$154M |
|
|
SW
175
Smurfit Westrock
SW
$25.5B
| $264M | 0.09% |
4,901,172
+1,131,147
| +30% | +$57.6M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2024, AllianceBernstein held 3,298 positions worth $295B, down 1% from $298B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 30% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q4 2024: portfolio turnover was 4.4%. AllianceBernstein opened 67 new positions and exited 77, leaving the 3,298-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 29% of assets, up from 28% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Consumer Discretionary.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2024 buy was iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF: 2,000,000 shares worth $157M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Cboe Global Markets in Q4 2024, an estimated $1.07B increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2024 reduction was Vertex Pharmaceuticals, cutting an estimated $1.6B.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares US Treasury Bond ETF in Q4 2024, selling an estimated $176M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 30% of its $295B portfolio in Q4 2024.
- AllianceBernstein opened 67 new positions and closed 77 in Q4 2024.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 1% quarter-over-quarter to $295B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2024, filed 12 Feb 2025.