We recently published a list of 19 Mid- And Large-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying After Trump’s Tariff Rollout. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB) stands against other mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout.
On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “Liberation Day” and signed Executive Order 14257, imposing a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all U.S. imports, effective April 5. Higher tariffs—ranging from 11% to 50%—were scheduled for 57 countries and territories, including the European Union, China, and Japan. These increased rates were set to begin April 9 but were postponed for 90 days, with the exception of China, which continued to face elevated tariffs.
In April, some insiders took advantage of the dip to buy shares, while others chose to sell. Analyzing insider trading can provide valuable insights: purchases often signal confidence in the company’s future, while sales may reflect personal or diversification choices. Therefore, insider trading should be evaluated in the context of the company’s financial health and overall market conditions.
Our Methodology
Today, we’re focusing on stocks that insiders are buying in April. Using Insider Monkey’s insider trading screener, we identified 19 mid- and large-cap companies where at least one insider bought shares between April 2 and April 14. From this list, we ranked the top 19 stocks based on the highest value of insider purchases during this period.
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AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB)
Market Cap: $4.18 billion
AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE:AB), a publicly owned investment management firm, ranks first among 19 mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. It manages client-focused portfolios and invests in a wide range of assets, including stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate-related securities. The Nashville-based firm uses both in-house and external research, combining quantitative analysis with various investment strategies to guide its decisions.
During March, the company’s assets under management decreased to $784 billion from $805 billion at the end of February. AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) said that the net flows across all three channels – institutional, retail and private wealth, were offset by market conditions during March, which caused a 2.6% decline in assets under management.
On April 2, one insider, Axa America Holdings, bought $757.8 million worth of AllianceBernstein shares at a price of $38.50 per share. Year-to-date, the stock is up 1.83% trading at $37.77 per share. Over the past 12 months, AllianceBernstein shares have returned 16.32% to its investors.
According to MarketBeat, six analysts rated AllianceBernstein (NYSE:AB) stock as “Hold” with a price target of $41 per share, suggesting a potential downside of 1.41%.
Overall, AB ranks 1st on our list of mid- and large-cap stocks insiders are buying after Trump’s tariff rollout. While we acknowledge the potential of AB, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than AB but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.