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 |
UnitedHealth
UNH
|
+$413M |
| 2 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$335M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$311M |
| 4 |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
|
+$311M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$303M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$260M |
| 2 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$239M |
| 3 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$221M |
| 4 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$204M |
| 5 |
Nike
NKE
|
+$180M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.85% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.59% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 14.73% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.27% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.65% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Carlisle Companies
CSL
$15B
| $149M | 0.09% |
1,060,655
+338,189
| +47% | +$45.5M |
|
202
MSCI
MSCI
$41.9B
| $149M | 0.09% |
622,176
-77,068
| -11% | -$17.3M |
|
203
American Water Works
AWK
$26.7B
| $147M | 0.09% |
1,267,621
-14,710
| -1% | -$1.62M |
|
204
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.7B
| $146M | 0.09% |
2,092,358
+552,485
| +36% | +$36.5M |
|
205
Insulet
PODD
$11.5B
| $146M | 0.09% |
1,221,680
+238,537
| +24% | +$24.5M |
|
206
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.12B
| $146M | 0.09% |
3,102,695
+26,715
| +0.9% | +$1.26M |
|
207
Nordson
NDSN
$16.4B
| $145M | 0.09% |
1,027,266
-28,025
| -3% | -$3.86M |
|
208
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.4B
| $145M | 0.09% |
1,665,779
-344,546
| -17% | -$32.5M |
|
209
Nomad Foods
NOMD
$1.73B
| $143M | 0.09% |
6,707,845
+149,591
| +2% | +$3.14M |
|
210
Paychex
PAYX
$41.4B
| $142M | 0.09% |
1,730,223
+66,842
| +4% | +$5.64M |
|
|
BID
211
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
| $142M | 0.09% |
2,447,579
-1,468,596
| -38% | -$61.3M |
|
|
ANSS
212
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $141M | 0.09% |
686,990
+89,337
| +15% | +$17M |
|
|
AVLR
213
DELISTED
Avalara, Inc.
AVLR
| $141M | 0.09% |
1,946,209
+1,905,004
| +4,623% | +$123M |
|
|
CMA
214
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $140M | 0.09% |
1,927,101
+314,521
| +20% | +$23.4M |
|
215
Park Hotels & Resorts
PK
$3.03B
| $140M | 0.09% |
5,077,833
+279,151
| +6% | +$8.37M |
|
216
Aflac
AFL
$64.8B
| $139M | 0.09% |
2,529,184
-214,410
| -8% | -$11.1M |
|
217
Booz Allen Hamilton
BAH
$8.22B
| $139M | 0.09% |
2,092,485
-1,277,470
| -38% | -$78.5M |
|
218
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$118B
| $138M | 0.09% |
1,363,681
-66,004
| -5% | -$6.96M |
|
219
American Express
AXP
$228B
| $138M | 0.09% |
1,114,236
-189,680
| -15% | -$22.3M |
|
220
Bankunited
BKU
$3.33B
| $137M | 0.09% |
4,069,485
+401,533
| +11% | +$13.8M |
|
|
STL
221
DELISTED
Sterling Bancorp
STL
| $136M | 0.08% |
6,403,975
+228,472
| +4% | +$4.69M |
|
222
Littelfuse
LFUS
$11.2B
| $134M | 0.08% |
758,066
+105,741
| +16% | +$19.2M |
|
223
Universal Display
OLED
$3.76B
| $133M | 0.08% |
706,908
-181,723
| -20% | -$30.2M |
|
|
TMHC
224
DELISTED
Taylor Morrison
TMHC
| $133M | 0.08% |
6,336,129
+561,981
| +10% | +$11.2M |
|
225
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.3B
| $131M | 0.08% |
584,669
+5,399
| +0.9% | +$1.14M |
|
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AllianceBernstein's Q2 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2019, AllianceBernstein held 3,270 positions worth $161B, up 4.8% from $154B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q2 2019 filing shows 163 new, 1,818 increased, 1,043 reduced and 130 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Smartsheet Inc.: 1,910,302 shares worth $92.5M. The largest sale was Apple, an estimated $260M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q2 2019 buy was Smartsheet Inc.: 1,910,302 shares worth $92.5M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to UnitedHealth in Q2 2019, an estimated $413M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q2 2019 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $260M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF in Q2 2019, selling an estimated $177M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $161B portfolio in Q2 2019.
- AllianceBernstein opened 163 new positions and closed 130 in Q2 2019.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value rose 4.8% quarter-over-quarter to $161B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q2 2019, filed 14 Aug 2019.