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 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$392M |
| 2 |
Qualcomm
QCOM
|
+$262M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
Illumina
ILMN
|
+$259M |
| 5 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$248M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$341M |
| 2 |
Biogen
BIIB
|
+$295M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$289M |
| 4 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$207M |
| 5 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$194M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.43% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.41% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.33% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.26% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.53% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1776
Advanced Drainage Systems
WMS
$11B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
71,690
+13,599
| +23% | +$503K |
|
1777
Shake Shack
SHAK
$2.48B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
46,710
+250
| +0.5% | +$18K |
|
1778
Group 1 Automotive
GPI
$4.01B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
27,814
+400
| +1% | +$39.5K |
|
1779
Capitol Federal Financial
CFFN
$1.07B
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
201,426
+1,700
| +0.9% | +$24K |
|
1780
PRA Group
PRAA
$683M
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
76,160
-1,850
| -2% | -$65.5K |
|
1781
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$2.65B
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
24,930
| – | – |
|
1782
Lyft
LYFT
$5.73B
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
64,170
+7,643
| +14% | +$335K |
|
|
WBT
1783
DELISTED
Welbilt, Inc.
WBT
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
176,820
+200
| +0.1% | +$3.42K |
|
1784
MasterCraft Boat Holdings
MCFT
$602M
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
175,035
+56,770
| +48% | +$895K |
|
1785
Eagle Bancorp
EGBN
$858M
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
56,520
-61,900
| -52% | -$2.8M |
|
1786
Herbalife
HLF
$1.26B
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
57,577
+1,700
| +3% | +$73.6K |
|
|
PGRE
1787
DELISTED
Paramount Group
PGRE
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
197,009
+8,950
| +5% | +$120K |
|
1788
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF
SCZ
$13.3B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
+44,030
| New | +$2.65M |
|
1789
iShares Global Healthcare ETF
IXJ
$4.08B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
39,850
-12,090
| -23% | -$784K |
|
|
SFBS
1790
ServisFirst Bancshares
SFBS
$4.82B
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
72,510
-2,200
| -3% | -$78.6K |
|
1791
REX American Resources
REX
$1.44B
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
199,800
| – | – |
|
|
ECHO
1792
DELISTED
Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
ECHO
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
131,505
-17,380
| -12% | -$363K |
|
|
PDCE
1793
DELISTED
PDC Energy, Inc.
PDCE
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
103,774
+350
| +0.3% | +$8.4K |
|
1794
Gentherm
THRM
$1.29B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
61,162
+132
| +0.2% | +$5.62K |
|
1795
Lazard
LAZ
$4.23B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
67,842
+2,470
| +4% | +$93.3K |
|
|
SAIL
1796
DELISTED
SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
SAIL
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
114,874
-255,140
| -69% | -$5.58M |
|
1797
Towne Bank
TOWN
$3.45B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
97,272
-3,100
| -3% | -$86.9K |
|
1798
Civista Bancshares
CIVB
$595M
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
112,298
+14,307
| +15% | +$318K |
|
1799
Casella Waste Systems
CWST
$5.68B
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
58,500
-53,990
| -48% | -$2.38M |
|
|
SRG
1800
Seritage Growth Properties
SRG
$133M
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
67,107
+2,619
| +4% | +$111K |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,209 positions worth $176B, up 9.6% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q4 2019: portfolio turnover was 4.6%. AllianceBernstein opened 57 new positions and exited 91, leaving the 3,209-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q4 2019 buy was Tradeweb Markets: 1,191,306 shares worth $55.2M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Nike in Q4 2019, an estimated $392M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was JPMorgan Chase, cutting an estimated $341M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited Celgene Corp in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $194M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $176B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 57 new positions and closed 91 in Q4 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 9.6% quarter-over-quarter to $176B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 18 Feb 2020.