AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio (ALTHX)
The investment seeks to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from federal income tax, which is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk to principal or income. The fund invests principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment grade municipal securities. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax ("AMT") for certain taxpayers. The fund may invest more than 25% of its assets in a single state.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0186421089 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 018642108 |
| Issuer | AllianceBernstein |
| Inception Date | Dec 28, 1986 |
| Category | Municipal Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
ALTHX features an expense ratio of 0.75%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio had a return of 1.39% year-to-date (YTD) and 4.36% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio had an annualized return of 2.36%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.58%, indicating that AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.39% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | 0.45% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 2.33% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 4.36% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 1.15% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 2.36% | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of ALTHX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.16% | -1.19% | 0.29% | 1.61% | 1.39% | ||||||
| 2023 | 2.90% | -1.94% | 1.55% | 0.24% | -0.68% | 0.57% | 0.12% | -0.90% | -2.61% | -1.48% | 5.94% | 2.49% | 6.05% |
| 2022 | -2.45% | -0.51% | -3.00% | -2.78% | 1.22% | -2.23% | 2.71% | -2.20% | -3.80% | -1.05% | 4.31% | -0.16% | -9.82% |
| 2021 | 0.93% | -1.51% | 0.65% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.43% | 0.72% | -0.40% | -0.69% | -0.03% | 0.90% | 0.06% | 2.50% |
| 2020 | 1.85% | 1.32% | -5.93% | -1.66% | 3.15% | 1.89% | 1.98% | -0.09% | -0.10% | -0.09% | 1.62% | 1.04% | 4.77% |
| 2019 | 0.65% | 0.52% | 1.53% | 0.42% | 1.32% | 0.40% | 0.60% | 1.58% | -0.66% | 0.02% | 0.11% | 0.30% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | -1.01% | -0.56% | 0.36% | -0.36% | 1.14% | 0.05% | 0.14% | 0.17% | -0.58% | -0.75% | 0.76% | 0.94% | 0.27% |
| 2017 | 0.58% | 0.55% | 0.39% | 0.73% | 1.44% | -0.22% | 0.63% | 0.93% | -0.33% | 0.33% | -0.33% | 0.93% | 5.76% |
| 2016 | 1.14% | 0.06% | 0.55% | 0.84% | 0.44% | 1.67% | -0.04% | 0.24% | -0.32% | -1.10% | -3.88% | 0.87% | 0.37% |
| 2015 | 1.65% | -1.26% | 0.28% | -0.59% | -0.39% | -0.22% | 0.80% | 0.07% | 0.77% | 0.39% | 0.57% | 0.87% | 2.94% |
| 2014 | 2.08% | 1.21% | 0.12% | 1.31% | 1.50% | 0.00% | 0.21% | 1.28% | 0.18% | 0.80% | 0.18% | 0.78% | 10.04% |
| 2013 | 0.38% | 0.26% | -0.47% | 1.13% | -1.32% | -3.55% | -1.08% | -1.50% | 2.17% | 0.32% | -0.20% | -0.49% | -4.38% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of ALTHX is 47, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio (ALTHX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio granted a 3.06% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.30 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.30 | $0.29 | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.26 | $0.28 | $0.29 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.35 | $0.37 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 3.06% | 2.98% | 2.60% | 1.91% | 2.43% | 2.63% | 2.92% | 3.02% | 3.12% | 3.36% | 3.55% | 3.70% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.15 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.29 |
| 2022 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.21 |
| 2020 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.26 |
| 2019 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.28 |
| 2018 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.29 |
| 2017 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2016 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.31 |
| 2015 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.35 |
| 2014 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.37 |
| 2013 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio was 19.05%, occurring on Nov 21, 1994. Recovery took 579 trading sessions.
The current AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio drawdown is 3.20%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19.05% | Oct 18, 1993 | 286 | Nov 21, 1994 | 579 | Feb 7, 1997 | 865 |
| -15.21% | Jan 24, 2008 | 226 | Dec 15, 2008 | 180 | Sep 2, 2009 | 406 |
| -14.14% | Aug 5, 2021 | 310 | Oct 26, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -12.83% | Mar 3, 2020 | 14 | Mar 20, 2020 | 170 | Nov 19, 2020 | 184 |
| -8.53% | Apr 22, 1999 | 194 | Jan 19, 2000 | 191 | Oct 20, 2000 | 385 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current AB Municipal Income Fund National Portfolio volatility is 0.62%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.