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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1951
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp
MCB
$1.15B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
+40,828
| New | +$1.75M |
|
1952
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
$755M
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
44,200
| – | – |
|
|
EGRX
1953
DELISTED
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
EGRX
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
32,110
+3,600
| +13% | +$200K |
|
|
TWO
1954
Two Harbors Investment
TWO
$1.27B
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
26,326
-287
| -1% | -$20.1K |
|
1955
John Wiley & Sons Class A
WLY
$2.65B
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
26,011
-7,880
| -23% | -$456K |
|
1956
Theravance Biopharma
TBPH
$874M
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
61,235
| – | – |
|
|
PERY
1957
DELISTED
Perry Ellis International Inc
PERY
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
+68,200
| New | +$1.63M |
|
|
AYR
1958
DELISTED
Aircastle Ltd
AYR
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
72,620
| – | – |
|
1959
Colliers International
CIGI
$5.04B
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
28,140
| – | – |
|
1960
IAMGOLD
IAG
$8.2B
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
290,495
+257,595
| +783% | +$1.47M |
|
1961
SPX Corp
SPXC
$11B
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
53,935
| – | – |
|
1962
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.3B
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
13,453
+3,665
| +37% | +$458K |
|
1963
SFL Corp
SFL
$1.64B
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
109,103
| – | – |
|
|
KL
1964
DELISTED
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd Ordinary
KL
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
+109,649
| New | +$1.51M |
|
1965
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$269M
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
119,316
| – | – |
|
|
KRA
1966
DELISTED
Kraton Corporation
KRA
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
34,900
-1,100
| -3% | -$50.9K |
|
1967
Merchants Bancorp
MBIN
$2.53B
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
+127,740
| New | +$1.59M |
|
|
EXTN
1968
DELISTED
Exterran Corporation
EXTN
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
53,200
| – | – |
|
1969
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
MDGL
$10.8B
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
+18,200
| New | +$1.04M |
|
|
HTO
1970
H2O America
HTO
$2.57B
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
26,154
+6,004
| +30% | +$380K |
|
1971
U-Haul Holding Co
UHAL
$13.9B
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
44,170
| – | – |
|
1972
Vanda Pharmaceuticals
VNDA
$307M
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
109,763
-4,600
| -4% | -$68.3K |
|
1973
Algonquin Power & Utilities
AQN
$4.49B
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
149,347
+134,047
| +876% | +$1.46M |
|
1974
Matsons
MATX
$6.13B
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
55,880
-2,800
| -5% | -$79.1K |
|
|
SWN
1975
DELISTED
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
298,520
-5,220
| -2% | -$30.3K |
|
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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.