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 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$866M |
| 2 |
Waters Corp
WAT
|
+$434M |
| 3 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$411M |
| 4 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$351M |
| 5 |
Ferrari
RACE
|
+$295M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$505M |
| 2 |
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
|
+$437M |
| 3 |
NextEra Energy
NEE
|
+$415M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$327M |
| 5 |
Procter & Gamble
PG
|
+$300M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 26.55% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 18.19% |
| 3 | Financials | 12.11% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.85% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
American Water Works
AWK
$26.3B
| $238M | 0.1% |
1,622,223
+17,326
| +1% | +$2.57M |
|
177
Alcon
ALC
$33.1B
| $235M | 0.1% |
3,334,990
+3,328
| +0.1% | +$237K |
|
178
Lantheus
LNTH
$6.82B
| $235M | 0.1% |
2,845,605
-347,697
| -11% | -$22.4M |
|
179
ConocoPhillips
COP
$147B
| $234M | 0.1% |
2,358,991
+228,124
| +11% | +$25M |
|
180
Centene
CNC
$31.3B
| $232M | 0.1% |
3,671,561
-105,108
| -3% | -$7.46M |
|
181
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$264B
| $231M | 0.1% |
2,316,902
+1,824,536
| +371% | +$155M |
|
182
KLA
KLAC
$275B
| $231M | 0.1% |
5,794,490
-1,492,690
| -20% | -$58.8M |
|
183
Blackrock
BLK
$164B
| $231M | 0.1% |
344,835
-210,364
| -38% | -$148M |
|
184
Lattice Semiconductor
LSCC
$17.6B
| $231M | 0.1% |
2,414,961
-603,710
| -20% | -$49.7M |
|
185
Tapestry
TPR
$28.8B
| $230M | 0.1% |
5,332,384
-1,013,911
| -16% | -$43.5M |
|
186
S&P Global
SPGI
$126B
| $230M | 0.1% |
666,359
-24,799
| -4% | -$8.73M |
|
187
Saia
SAIA
$11.3B
| $226M | 0.1% |
832,213
+222,235
| +36% | +$59.3M |
|
188
Ciena
CIEN
$55.3B
| $226M | 0.1% |
4,309,979
+834,109
| +24% | +$41.6M |
|
189
Monolithic Power Systems
MPWR
$65.5B
| $226M | 0.1% |
452,155
-78,621
| -15% | -$36.1M |
|
190
Cigna
CI
$76.6B
| $222M | 0.1% |
870,529
-128,455
| -13% | -$37.4M |
|
191
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$100B
| $219M | 0.09% |
1,726,725
-1,170,147
| -40% | -$176M |
|
192
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHY
$25.4B
| $219M | 0.09% |
2,669,449
-45,734
| -2% | -$3.73M |
|
193
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$116B
| $217M | 0.09% |
1,086,510
-51,009
| -4% | -$10.4M |
|
194
AT&T
T
$165B
| $217M | 0.09% |
11,285,607
+401,719
| +4% | +$7.68M |
|
195
FMC
FMC
$1.42B
| $216M | 0.09% |
1,771,281
-136,054
| -7% | -$17.1M |
|
196
Bruker
BRKR
$9.2B
| $216M | 0.09% |
2,743,740
-353,226
| -11% | -$25.5M |
|
197
Aecom
ACM
$9.07B
| $214M | 0.09% |
2,540,498
-3,093,445
| -55% | -$267M |
|
198
Five Below
FIVE
$11.2B
| $212M | 0.09% |
1,029,387
+79,175
| +8% | +$15.6M |
|
199
McKesson
MCK
$98.5B
| $212M | 0.09% |
594,462
-99,989
| -14% | -$36.1M |
|
200
Knight Transportation
KNX
$11.8B
| $210M | 0.09% |
3,711,572
-1,968,086
| -35% | -$113M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, AllianceBernstein held 3,311 positions worth $233B, up 5% from $222B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q1 2023 filing shows 51 new, 837 increased, 1,831 reduced and 136 closed positions. Its largest new stake was GE HealthCare: 474,412 shares worth $38.9M. The largest sale was Home Depot, an estimated $505M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 27% of assets, up from 24% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q1 2023 buy was GE HealthCare: 474,412 shares worth $38.9M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to Eli Lilly in Q1 2023, an estimated $866M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was Home Depot, cutting an estimated $505M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited SVB Financial Group in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $144M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $233B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- AllianceBernstein opened 51 new positions and closed 136 in Q1 2023.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 5% quarter-over-quarter to $233B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 15 May 2023.