- ISIN
- US0185971043
- CUSIP
- 018597104
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Jul 1, 1932
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
CABDX Performance Chart
AB Relative Value Fund (CABDX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. CABDX is currently trading at $7 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of CABDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,537.
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Returns By Period
AB Relative Value Fund (CABDX) has returned 10.08% so far this year and 20.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, CABDX has returned 11.03% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
AB Relative Value Fund
- 1D
- -0.70%
- 1M
- 1.57%
- YTD
- 10.08%
- 6M
- 11.65%
- 1Y
- 20.21%
- 3Y*
- 14.99%
- 5Y*
- 8.97%
- 10Y*
- 11.03%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
CABDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, CABDX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.05%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 1990 with a return of +24.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -20.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, CABDX closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 20, 1989 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst single day was Dec 22, 1987 at -23.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.03% | 2.53% | -3.78% | 6.04% | 1.85% | -0.70% | 10.08% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.52% | 0.93% | -3.52% | -3.65% | 2.80% | 3.68% | -0.93% | 3.12% | 0.76% | -0.90% | 2.72% | 0.68% | 10.26% |
| 2024 | 1.48% | 3.88% | 4.35% | -4.62% | 3.59% | -0.00% | 3.92% | 2.47% | -0.57% | -0.71% | 5.60% | -6.65% | 12.63% |
| 2023 | 5.12% | -3.08% | -1.68% | 1.02% | -3.88% | 6.14% | 3.80% | -1.59% | -2.59% | -3.16% | 6.17% | 5.31% | 11.24% |
| 2022 | -2.12% | -0.00% | 1.24% | -4.43% | 2.08% | -9.09% | 6.72% | -3.07% | -7.17% | 12.39% | 5.59% | -4.37% | -4.23% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 5.26% | 7.00% | 4.05% | 2.99% | -0.58% | 2.05% | 1.00% | -3.69% | 4.71% | -3.80% | 6.61% | 27.48% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Relative Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.49%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.68 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 1980.
- This fund captured 101.11% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 91.70% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.49% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.68, 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
- 3.49%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.68
- Upside Capture
- 101.11%
- Downside Capture
- 91.70%
Expense Ratio
CABDX has an expense ratio of 0.90%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
CABDX ranks 54 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 Relative Value Fund (CABDX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| CABDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.99 | 2.39 | -0.40 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.91 | 3.25 | -0.34 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.43 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 3.11 | +0.18 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.96 | 14.38 | -2.42 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Relative Value Fund provided a 5.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.39 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.70 | $0.40 | $0.47 | $0.67 | $0.07 | $0.25 | $0.73 | $0.74 | $0.39 | $0.23 |
Dividend yield | 5.50% | 6.05% | 11.24% | 6.55% | 8.00% | 10.15% | 1.18% | 4.45% | 15.34% | 12.71% | 6.97% | 4.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Relative Value Fund. 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 | $0.39 | $0.39 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.70 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
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 Relative Value Fund. 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 Relative Value Fund was 57.40%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 1045 trading sessions.
The current AB Relative Value Fund drawdown is 0.98%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -57.40%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 3moOct 2007 - Jan 2013 |
1988 bear market1988 | -42.42%Jan 1988 | 4mo 27d | 2y 4mo | 2y 9moAug 1987 - May 1990 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -40.36%Oct 2002 | 1y 4mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 5moMay 2001 - Nov 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.33%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 6d | 10mo 8dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
1982 bear market1982 | -23.38%Aug 1982 | 1y 10mo | 6mo 27d | 2y 5moSep 1980 - Mar 1983 |
Drawdown Indicators
| CABDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -57.40% | -56.78% | -0.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.21% | -9.10% | +2.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.69% | -18.90% | +3.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.53% | -25.43% | +7.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.33% | -33.92% | -2.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.98% | 0.00% | -0.98% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.44% | -10.72% | +2.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.71% | 1.97% | -0.26% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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