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 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$220M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$218M |
| 3 |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
|
+$177M |
| 4 |
PNC Financial Services
PNC
|
+$168M |
| 5 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$157M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Walt Disney
DIS
|
+$319M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$209M |
| 3 |
Booking.com
BKNG
|
+$201M |
| 4 |
Starbucks
SBUX
|
+$153M |
| 5 |
Gilead Sciences
GILD
|
+$147M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.43% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.58% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.29% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
American Financial Group
AFG
$11.9B
| $176M | 0.11% |
1,633,786
+165,662
| +11% | +$17.1M |
|
177
American Tower
AMT
$78B
| $175M | 0.11% |
791,576
+11,086
| +1% | +$2.42M |
|
178
Equinix
EQIX
$108B
| $173M | 0.11% |
300,332
-4,142
| -1% | -$2.23M |
|
|
ANSS
179
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $173M | 0.11% |
780,276
+93,286
| +14% | +$19.6M |
|
180
Knight Transportation
KNX
$11.9B
| $172M | 0.11% |
4,727,623
+1,244,968
| +36% | +$43.3M |
|
181
Insulet
PODD
$11.3B
| $171M | 0.11% |
1,035,919
-185,761
| -15% | -$26.1M |
|
182
Eaton
ETN
$158B
| $165M | 0.1% |
1,989,129
+975,477
| +96% | +$79M |
|
183
Prologis
PLD
$138B
| $164M | 0.1% |
1,927,611
-198,349
| -9% | -$16.4M |
|
184
Planet Fitness
PLNT
$4.28B
| $164M | 0.1% |
2,837,209
+274,407
| +11% | +$19.3M |
|
185
Ciena
CIEN
$55.6B
| $164M | 0.1% |
4,169,767
+2,036,628
| +95% | +$85.4M |
|
186
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$26.9B
| $163M | 0.1% |
231,648
-10,860
| -4% | -$7.97M |
|
|
ATVI
187
DELISTED
Activision Blizzard
ATVI
| $163M | 0.1% |
3,076,564
+1,764,609
| +135% | +$88M |
|
188
Taylor Morrison
TMHC
$6.67B
| $160M | 0.1% |
6,151,988
-184,141
| -3% | -$4.24M |
|
189
Carlisle Companies
CSL
$13.6B
| $159M | 0.1% |
1,090,538
+29,883
| +3% | +$4.2M |
|
190
A.O. Smith
AOS
$8.35B
| $158M | 0.1% |
3,310,536
-614,257
| -16% | -$28.4M |
|
191
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$116B
| $157M | 0.1% |
1,427,382
+63,701
| +5% | +$6.72M |
|
192
HubSpot
HUBS
$10.3B
| $157M | 0.1% |
1,035,249
+150,940
| +17% | +$27.1M |
|
193
iShares MSCI ACWI ETF
ACWI
$32.8B
| $156M | 0.1% |
2,121,902
-364,923
| -15% | -$26.7M |
|
194
Xylem
XYL
$28.3B
| $156M | 0.1% |
1,963,470
+121,560
| +7% | +$9.55M |
|
195
Humana
HUM
$46.9B
| $155M | 0.1% |
607,250
-33,684
| -5% | -$9.44M |
|
196
Novanta
NOVT
$5.08B
| $155M | 0.1% |
1,899,273
+231,992
| +14% | +$18.9M |
|
197
American Water Works
AWK
$26.3B
| $155M | 0.1% |
1,246,550
-21,071
| -2% | -$2.54M |
|
198
F5
FFIV
$22.1B
| $154M | 0.1% |
1,097,264
+5,383
| +0.5% | +$744K |
|
199
Cousins Properties
CUZ
$5.31B
| $153M | 0.1% |
4,082,401
+1,021,813
| +33% | +$36.5M |
|
200
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$81.6B
| $153M | 0.1% |
1,659,327
-193,939
| -10% | -$17.7M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,241 positions worth $161B, down 0.22% from $161B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q3 2019 filing shows 100 new, 1,235 increased, 1,524 reduced and 89 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Dynatrace: 4,825,272 shares worth $90.1M. The largest sale was Walt Disney, an estimated $319M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q3 2019 buy was Dynatrace: 4,825,272 shares worth $90.1M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to International Flavors & Fragrances in Q3 2019, an estimated $220M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was Walt Disney, cutting an estimated $319M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited L3 Technologies, Inc. in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $122M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $161B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 100 new positions and closed 89 in Q3 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 0.22% quarter-over-quarter to $161B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 14 Nov 2019.