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
|
+$402M |
| 2 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$360M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$306M |
| 4 |
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
|
+$270M |
| 5 |
US Bancorp
USB
|
+$227M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electronic Arts
EA
|
+$498M |
| 2 |
Ford
F
|
+$288M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
|
+$256M |
| 5 |
Elevance Health
ELV
|
+$238M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 14.87% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 14.75% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.41% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.43% |
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AllianceBernstein's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, AllianceBernstein held 3,072 positions worth $117B, down 3.7% from $121B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein's Q3 2015 filing shows 78 new, 981 increased, 1,692 reduced and 133 closed positions. Its largest new stake was PayPal: 2,357,549 shares worth $73.2M. The largest sale was Electronic Arts, an estimated $498M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 15% of assets, down from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- AllianceBernstein's largest Q3 2015 buy was PayPal: 2,357,549 shares worth $73.2M.
- AllianceBernstein added most to UnitedHealth in Q3 2015, an estimated $402M increase.
- AllianceBernstein's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Electronic Arts, cutting an estimated $498M.
- AllianceBernstein fully exited PALL CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $140M.
- AllianceBernstein's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $117B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- AllianceBernstein opened 78 new positions and closed 133 in Q3 2015.
- AllianceBernstein's portfolio value fell 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $117B.
Based on AllianceBernstein's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 13 Nov 2015.