- CUSIP
- 00039J822
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Jul 14, 2024
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
ILOW Performance Chart
AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF (ILOW) is up 6.3% since the beginning of the year. ILOW is currently trading at $45 per share.
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Returns By Period
AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF (ILOW) has returned 6.27% so far this year and 13.72% over the past 12 months.
AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF
- 1D
- -0.02%
- 1M
- 0.27%
- YTD
- 6.27%
- 6M
- 6.39%
- 1Y
- 13.72%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
ILOW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 15, 2024, ILOW's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.23%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.7 years.
Historically, 79% of months were positive and 21% were negative. The best month was Apr 2025 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, ILOW closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.96% | 3.97% | -6.43% | 4.78% | 0.73% | 0.52% | 6.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.31% | 2.67% | 1.21% | 5.52% | 4.57% | 2.13% | -2.47% | 3.03% | 1.65% | -1.03% | 0.62% | 2.21% | 26.99% |
| 2024 | 0.57% | 4.08% | 0.30% | -3.61% | 0.65% | -3.33% | -1.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.21%, beta of 0.60, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 15, 2024.
- This ETF captured 46.76% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -14.75%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.60 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.48 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 6.21%
- Beta
- 0.60
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 46.76%
- Downside Capture
- -14.75%
Expense Ratio
ILOW has an expense ratio of 0.50%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ILOW ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF (ILOW) 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.
| ILOW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.41 | 2.78 | -1.38 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.46 | 12.44 | -6.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF provided a 1.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.68 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.26 |
Dividend yield | 1.51% | 1.60% | 0.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF. 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 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
| 2024 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
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 International Low Volatility Equity ETF. 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 International Low Volatility Equity ETF was 10.37%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 9 trading sessions.
The current AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF drawdown is 0.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -10.37%Apr 2025 | 19d | 14d | 1mo 3dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.80%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.41%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 6d | 4mo 24dSep 2024 - Feb 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.45%Aug 2024 | 4d | 10d | 14dAug 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.31%Nov 2025 | 1mo 15d | 25d | 2mo 10dOct 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ILOW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.37% | -56.78% | +46.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.80% | -9.10% | -0.70% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.72% | -1.80% | +1.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.09% | -10.71% | +8.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.52% | 2.03% | +0.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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