- ISIN
- US01877F6667
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Sep 1, 2003
- Category
- Global Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
AWAYX Performance Chart
AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (AWAYX) is up 12.2% since the beginning of the year. AWAYX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AWAYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,713.
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Returns By Period
AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (AWAYX) has returned 12.15% so far this year and 27.19% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AWAYX has returned 12.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy
- 1D
- 1.46%
- 1M
- 2.53%
- YTD
- 12.15%
- 6M
- 13.75%
- 1Y
- 27.19%
- 3Y*
- 20.12%
- 5Y*
- 11.37%
- 10Y*
- 12.41%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
AWAYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 3, 2003, AWAYX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Oct 2011 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, AWAYX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.44% | 1.23% | -6.17% | 10.25% | 3.22% | 0.30% | 12.15% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.85% | -0.93% | -4.77% | -0.15% | 6.39% | 5.91% | 2.44% | 1.36% | 3.32% | 1.67% | 0.08% | 1.03% | 21.59% |
| 2024 | 1.30% | 5.93% | 3.73% | -3.75% | 5.00% | 1.97% | 1.09% | 1.87% | 1.65% | -1.94% | 4.18% | -2.94% | 19.08% |
| 2023 | 8.24% | -2.71% | 1.39% | 1.50% | -1.30% | 6.03% | 3.32% | -2.94% | -4.04% | -2.69% | 8.60% | 4.97% | 21.06% |
| 2022 | -4.35% | -3.13% | 1.20% | -7.58% | 0.78% | -7.97% | 6.49% | -3.73% | -9.74% | 6.30% | 7.95% | -4.42% | -18.42% |
| 2021 | -0.53% | 3.38% | 3.27% | 4.48% | 1.40% | 0.95% | 1.46% | 2.60% | -4.11% | 5.23% | -2.82% | 4.01% | 20.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy has an annualized alpha of -0.50%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 03, 2003.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.95, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.50%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 98.92%
- Downside Capture
- 102.96%
Expense Ratio
AWAYX has an expense ratio of 0.40%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
AWAYX ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy (AWAYX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| AWAYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.09 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.36 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.95 | 2.71 | +0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.38 | 12.15 | +0.23 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy provided a 6.57% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.73 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.73 | $1.73 | $1.24 | $0.47 | $1.24 | $1.87 | $0.57 | $0.70 | $0.56 | $1.26 | $0.89 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 6.57% | 7.36% | 5.97% | 2.54% | 7.90% | 9.02% | 3.05% | 4.11% | 3.94% | 7.73% | 6.17% | 1.87% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.73 | $1.73 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.24 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.24 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.87 | $1.87 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy. 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 Wealth Appreciation Strategy was 60.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1165 trading sessions.
The current AB Wealth Appreciation Strategy drawdown is 0.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.32%Mar 2009 | 1y 5mo | 4y 7mo | 6y 14dOct 2007 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.32%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 5mo 8d | 7mo 10dJan 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.40%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 1y 4mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.67%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 10mo 8d | 1y 9moJan 2018 - Oct 2019 |
2016 correction2016 | -18.97%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 11mo 19d | 1y 8moMay 2015 - Jan 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| AWAYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.32% | -56.78% | -3.54% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.67% | -9.10% | -0.57% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.59% | -18.90% | +1.31% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.40% | -25.43% | -0.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.32% | -33.92% | -0.40% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.15% | -1.29% | +1.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.72% | -10.72% | +1.00% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.30% | 2.02% | +0.28% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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