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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
201
Bankunited
BKU
$3.38B
| $159M | 0.09% |
4,347,608
+224,406
| +5% | +$7.82M |
|
202
Nordson
NDSN
$16.5B
| $158M | 0.09% |
973,015
+17,652
| +2% | +$2.79M |
|
203
Lattice Semiconductor
LSCC
$17.6B
| $158M | 0.09% |
8,249,340
+574,684
| +7% | +$11M |
|
204
Nomad Foods
NOMD
$1.64B
| $157M | 0.09% |
7,037,410
+360,147
| +5% | +$7.34M |
|
205
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
$40B
| $156M | 0.09% |
1,679,956
-241,503
| -13% | -$22.4M |
|
206
F5
FFIV
$22.1B
| $154M | 0.09% |
1,103,373
+6,109
| +0.6% | +$860K |
|
207
Valero Energy
VLO
$89.8B
| $154M | 0.09% |
1,644,004
-490,314
| -23% | -$46.3M |
|
208
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.2B
| $154M | 0.09% |
809,410
-432,323
| -35% | -$81.6M |
|
209
Hain Celestial
HAIN
$48.7M
| $153M | 0.09% |
5,909,793
+28,740
| +0.5% | +$687K |
|
210
American Water Works
AWK
$26.3B
| $152M | 0.09% |
1,240,911
-5,639
| -0.5% | -$684K |
|
211
CVS Health
CVS
$137B
| $152M | 0.09% |
2,047,454
-247,616
| -11% | -$17.4M |
|
212
Insulet
PODD
$11.3B
| $152M | 0.09% |
886,661
-149,258
| -14% | -$24.9M |
|
213
HDFC Bank
HDB
$119B
| $152M | 0.09% |
4,782,762
+932,630
| +24% | +$28.4M |
|
|
CMA
214
DELISTED
Comerica
CMA
| $151M | 0.09% |
2,098,557
-16,038
| -0.8% | -$1.1M |
|
|
IPHI
215
DELISTED
INPHI CORPORATION
IPHI
| $150M | 0.09% |
2,030,866
+1,204,557
| +146% | +$82.7M |
|
|
SNV
216
DELISTED
Synovus
SNV
| $149M | 0.08% |
3,810,985
-51,733
| -1% | -$1.9M |
|
|
WORK
217
DELISTED
Slack Technologies, Inc.
WORK
| $149M | 0.08% |
6,620,586
+5,231,846
| +377% | +$116M |
|
218
GE Aerospace
GE
$367B
| $149M | 0.08% |
2,672,098
-8,998
| -0.3% | -$465K |
|
219
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.74B
| $149M | 0.08% |
2,226,495
+119,783
| +6% | +$7.92M |
|
220
Aflac
AFL
$63.9B
| $147M | 0.08% |
2,781,460
+187,757
| +7% | +$9.97M |
|
|
DOOR
221
DELISTED
MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORP
DOOR
| $147M | 0.08% |
2,036,373
+147,464
| +8% | +$9.69M |
|
222
Penumbra
PEN
$12.5B
| $146M | 0.08% |
887,934
-167,322
| -16% | -$26.6M |
|
223
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
VEA
$226B
| $146M | 0.08% |
3,309,364
+426,038
| +15% | +$18.2M |
|
224
SiteOne Landscape Supply
SITE
$4.43B
| $146M | 0.08% |
1,605,247
+3,782
| +0.2% | +$321K |
|
225
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$26.8B
| $144M | 0.08% |
181,632
-50,016
| -22% | -$36.1M |
|
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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.