N-Q 1 dnq.htm ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN BLENDED STYLE SERIES, INC. AllianceBernstein Blended Style Series, Inc.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM N-Q

 

QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number: 811-21081

 

 

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN BLENDED STYLE SERIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Joseph J. Mantineo

AllianceBernstein L.P.

1345 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10105

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 221-5672

 

Date of fiscal year end: August 31, 2009

 

Date of reporting period: November 30, 2008


ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.


ABBSS-U.S. Large Cap Portfolio

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value  

MUTUAL FUNDS - 100.2%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 100.2%

     

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   3,729,569    $ 28,493,910  

U.S. Value Portfolio

   4,700,498      29,566,134  
           

Total Investments - 100.2%

     

(cost $75,180,536)

        58,060,044  

Other assets less liabilities - (0.2)%

        (144,235 )
           

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 57,915,809  
           


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in
Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*

Level 1

   $ 58,060,044     $ – 0 –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0 –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0 –
              

Total

   $ 58,060,044     $ –0 –
              

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2000 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value  

MUTUAL FUNDS - 100.1%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 52.4%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   85,253    $ 528,568  

Inflation Protected Securities Portfolio

   270,750      2,580,249  

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   365,365      3,237,131  

Short Duration Bond Portfolio

   306,789      2,733,486  
           
        9,079,434  
           

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 47.7%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   316,921      1,790,604  

International Growth Portfolio

   137,865      941,616  

International Value Portfolio

   155,267      957,995  

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   49,762      372,720  

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   54,754      376,158  

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   248,004      1,894,747  

U.S. Value Portfolio

   307,346      1,933,204  
           
        8,267,044  
           

Total Investments - 100. 1%
(cost $23,505,828)

        17,346,478  

Other assets less liabilities—(0.1)%

        (23,149 )
           

Net Assets - 100%

      $ 17,323,329  
           

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 1.39%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in
Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 17,346,478     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 17,346,478     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2005 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value  

MUTUAL FUNDS - 100.4%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 58.6%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   708,944    $ 4,005,534  

International Growth Portfolio

   396,955      2,711,200  

International Value Portfolio

   444,335      2,741,549  

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   159,579      1,195,250  

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   175,479      1,205,539  

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   688,972      5,263,747  

U.S. Value Portfolio

   855,433      5,380,671  
           
        22,503,490  
           

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 41.8%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   334,762      2,075,525  

Inflation Protected Securities Portfolio

   577,383      5,502,458  

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   666,277      5,903,216  

Short Duration Bond Portfolio

   290,560      2,588,894  
           
        16,070,093  
           

Total Investments - 100.4%
(cost $54,695,931)

        38,573,583  

Other assets less liabilities - (0.4)%

        (145,788 )
           

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 38,427,795  
           

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.70%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in
Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 38,573,583     $ 0  

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 38,573,583     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures,forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2010 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value  

MUTUAL FUNDS - 100.0%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 66.6%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   2,220,578    $ 12,546,267  

International Growth Portfolio

   1,602,725      10,946,612  

International Value Portfolio

   1,796,774      11,086,093  

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   648,977      4,860,836  

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   712,025      4,891,612  

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   2,762,524      21,105,681  

U.S. Value Portfolio

   3,369,336      21,193,121  
           
        86,630,222  
           

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 33.4%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   1,512,751      9,379,058  

Inflation Protected Securities Portfolio

   1,731,462      16,500,830  

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   1,982,640      17,566,193  
           
        43,446,081  
           

Total Investments - 100.0% (cost $203,116,088)

        130,076,303  

Other assets less liabilities - 0.0%

        (44,081 )
           

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 130,032,222  
           

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.20%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 130,076,303     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 130,076,303     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.

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AllianceBernstein 2015 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 99.9%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 72.3%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   3,539,454    $ 19,997,918

International Growth Portfolio

   2,753,480      18,806,270

International Value Portfolio

   3,051,723      18,829,129

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   1,260,051      9,437,779

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   1,378,716      9,471,778

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   4,644,527      35,484,183

U.S. Value Portfolio

   5,583,121      35,117,832
         
        147,144,889
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 27.6%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   2,339,371      14,504,100

Inflation Protected Securities Portfolio

   1,777,486      16,939,438

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   2,776,118      24,596,405
         
        56,039,943
         

Total Investments - 99.9% (cost $330,147,863)

        203,184,832

Other assets less liabilities - 0.1%

        284,180
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 203,469,012
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.18%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 203,184,832     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 203,184,832     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2020 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 99.9%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 79.4%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   4,107,910    $ 23,209,694

International Growth Portfolio

   3,597,942      24,573,943

International Value Portfolio

   4,014,202      24,767,626

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   1,680,141      12,584,255

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   1,838,406      12,629,846

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   5,937,517      45,362,632

U.S. Value Portfolio

   7,212,107      45,364,153
         
        188,492,149
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 20.5%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   2,732,978      16,944,465

Inflation Protected Securities Portfolio

   873,651      8,325,897

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   2,643,299      23,419,633
         
        48,689,995
         

Total Investments - 99.9% (cost $401,466,861)

        237,182,144

Other assets less liabilities - 0.1%

        122,579
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 237,304,723
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.14%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 237,182,144     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 237,182,144     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2025 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 100.0%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 86.5%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   3,243,221    $ 18,324,198

International Growth Portfolio

   3,356,619      22,925,711

International Value Portfolio

   3,738,759      23,068,142

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   1,613,868      12,087,872

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   1,765,863      12,131,482

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   5,466,596      41,764,792

U.S. Value Portfolio

   6,710,087      42,206,449
         
        172,508,646
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 13.5%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   2,074,201      12,860,045

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   1,577,754      13,978,899
         
        26,838,944
         

Total Investments - 100.0% (cost $341,045,201)

        199,347,590

Other assets less liabilities - 0.0%

        82,659
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 199,430,249
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.10%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 199,347,590     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 199,347,590     $  – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2030 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 100.0%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 90.7%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   1,850,499    $ 10,455,321

International Growth Portfolio

   2,977,431      20,335,850

International Value Portfolio

   3,301,669      20,371,297

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   1,473,350      11,035,393

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   1,612,279      11,076,355

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   4,776,327      36,491,136

U.S. Value Portfolio

   5,897,915      37,097,884
         
        146,863,236
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 9.3%

     

High Yield Portfolio

   980,420      6,078,607

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   1,004,564      8,900,434
         
        14,979,041
         

Total Investments - 100.0% (cost $276,738,505)

        161,842,277

Other assets less liabilities - 0.0%

        70,618
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 161,912,895
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.08%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 161,842,277     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 161,842,277     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2035 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 99.8%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 94.3%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   926,242    $ 5,233,265

International Growth Portfolio

   2,075,724      14,177,198

International Value Portfolio

   2,331,531      14,385,544

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   1,068,792      8,005,251

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   1,169,449      8,034,115

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   3,375,460      25,788,517

U.S. Value Portfolio

   4,142,712      26,057,660
         
        101,681,550
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed
Income - 5.5%

     

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   673,747      5,969,400
         

Total Investments - 99.8%
(cost $183,678,790)

        107,650,950

Other assets less liabilities - 0.2%

        171,115
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 107,822,065
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.08%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 –significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 107,650,950     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 107,650,950     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.

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AllianceBernstein 2040 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 99.9%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 94.6%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   769,275    $ 4,346,403

International Growth Portfolio

   1,665,353      11,374,362

International Value Portfolio

   1,886,008      11,636,668

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   869,782      6,514,671

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   955,162      6,561,963

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   2,689,233      20,545,737

U.S. Value Portfolio

   3,328,857      20,938,511
         
        81,918,315
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed
Income - 5.3%

     

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   521,033      4,616,349
         

Total Investments - 99.9%
(cost $145,867,314)

        86,534,664

Other assets less liabilities - 0.1%

        96,661
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 86,631,325
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.08%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 86,534,664     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 86,534,664     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2045 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 99.8%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 94.7%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   448,694    $ 2,535,121

International Growth Portfolio

   969,480      6,621,552

International Value Portfolio

   1,097,064      6,768,887

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   506,351      3,792,565

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   557,389      3,829,260

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   1,557,621      11,900,225

U.S. Value Portfolio

   1,936,739      12,182,087
         
        47,629,697
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 5.1%

     

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   292,245      2,589,290
         

Total Investments - 99.8%(cost $84,172,063)

        50,218,987

Other assets less liabilities - 0.2%

        99,406
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 50,318,393
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.08%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in
Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $     50,218,987     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $     50,218,987     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2050 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 98.7%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 93.9%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   27,810    $ 157,124

International Growth Portfolio

   59,951      409,467

International Value Portfolio

   66,452      410,011

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   31,153      233,334

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   34,292      235,584

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   95,359      728,544

U.S. Value Portfolio

   118,003      742,236
         
        2,916,300
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed Income - 4.8%

     

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   16,680      147,781

Total Investments - 98.7% (cost $4,184,552)

        3,064,081

Other assets less liabilities - 1.3%

        40,349
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 3,104,430
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.07%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in

Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $ 3,064,081     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $ 3,064,081     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


AllianceBernstein 2055 Retirement Strategy

Portfolio of Investments

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

 

Company

   Shares    U.S. $ Value

MUTUAL FUNDS - 98.6%

     

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Equity - 94.0%

     

Global Real Estate Investment Portfolio

   9,005    $ 50,879

International Growth Portfolio

   18,800      128,406

International Value Portfolio

   21,292      131,369

Small-Mid Cap Growth Portfolio

   9,975      74,716

Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio

   11,089      76,182

U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio

   30,268      231,250

U.S. Value Portfolio

   37,986      238,929
         
        931,731
         

The AllianceBernstein Pooling Portfolios - Fixed
Income - 4.6%

     

Intermediate Duration Bond Portfolio

   5,136      45,502
         

Total Investments - 98.6%
(cost $1,190,879)

        977,233

Other assets less liabilities - 1.4%

        14,209
         

Net Assets - 100.0%

      $ 991,442
         

Through its investments in the Underlying Portfolios, the Strategy currently has exposure to investments collateralized by subprime mortgage loans. Subprime loans are offered to homeowners who do not have a history of debt or who have had problems meeting their debt obligations. Because repayment is less certain, subprime borrowers pay a higher rate of interest than prime borrowers. As of November 30, 2008, the Strategy’s total exposure to subprime investments was 0.07%. These investments are valued in accordance with the Underlying Portfolio’s Valuation Policies.


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NO. 157

November 30, 2008 (unaudited)

The Strategy adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”), effective December 1, 2007. In accordance with FAS 157, fair value is defined as the price that the Strategy would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. FAS 157 also establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Strategy. Unobservable inputs reflect the Strategy’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.

 

   

Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical investments

   

Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

   

Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Strategy’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Strategy’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2008:

 

Level

   Investments
in
Securities
    Other
Financial
Instruments*
 

Level 1

   $     977,233     $ – 0  –

Level 2

     – 0  –     – 0  –

Level 3

     – 0  –     – 0  –
                

Total

   $     977,233     $ – 0  –
                

 

* Other financial instruments are derivative instruments not reflected in the Portfolio of Investments, such as futures, forwards and swap contracts, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation / depreciation on the instrument.


ITEM 2. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective at the reasonable assurance level based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.

(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

 

ITEM 3. EXHIBITS.

The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-Q:

 

EXHIBIT NO.

 

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

11 (a) (1)   Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
11 (a) (2)   Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant): AllianceBernstein Blended Style Series, Inc.
By:   /s/ Robert M. Keith
  Robert M. Keith
  President

Date: January 22, 2009

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:   /s/ Robert M. Keith
  Robert M. Keith
  President

Date: January 22, 2009

 

By:   /s/ Joseph J. Mantineo
  Joseph J. Mantineo
  Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 22, 2009