AB International Small Cap Portfolio (IRCZX)
The Portfolio invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in equity securities of small-capitalization companies or other securities or instruments with similar economic characteristics, including derivatives related to equity securities. The Manager invests the assets of the Portfolio primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities of small-capitalization companies located outside of the United States. At least 65% of the Portfolio's net assets are invested in companies located outside of the United States.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US0855678167 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | AllianceBernstein |
| Inception Date | Dec 20, 2015 |
| Category | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
IRCZX has a high expense ratio of 1.07%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AB International Small Cap 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 International Small Cap Portfolio had a return of 7.80% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.01% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.80% | 11.05% |
| 1 month | 5.53% | 4.86% |
| 6 months | 16.51% | 17.50% |
| 1 year | 13.01% | 27.37% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.33% | 13.14% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.90% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IRCZX, 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 | -2.06% | 3.30% | 4.34% | -1.70% | 7.80% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 8.07% | -2.46% | 0.93% | 0.56% | -2.48% | 4.43% | 4.52% | -4.58% | -3.62% | -5.17% | 7.53% | 5.99% | 13.19% |
| 2022 | -5.78% | -1.55% | -0.50% | -6.93% | 0.54% | -11.15% | 5.62% | -4.18% | -11.41% | 4.03% | 12.06% | -1.36% | -20.89% |
| 2021 | -1.00% | 3.45% | 3.83% | 4.71% | 1.72% | -0.96% | 1.56% | 1.10% | -2.90% | 2.39% | -5.39% | 3.83% | 12.49% |
| 2020 | -3.75% | -8.43% | -20.14% | 11.41% | 6.03% | 4.29% | 4.84% | 3.73% | -1.42% | -3.07% | 11.68% | 7.56% | 8.23% |
| 2019 | 7.93% | 1.45% | 0.19% | 2.47% | -5.48% | 4.62% | -1.88% | -2.68% | 2.56% | 3.74% | 1.29% | 4.34% | 19.37% |
| 2018 | 4.60% | -3.21% | 0.85% | -0.08% | -0.23% | -2.68% | 0.94% | -1.64% | -1.43% | -10.14% | -0.00% | -5.51% | -17.67% |
| 2017 | 4.56% | 2.28% | 2.97% | 3.51% | 2.35% | 0.42% | 4.23% | 1.14% | 2.17% | 2.52% | 0.38% | 1.76% | 32.14% |
| 2016 | -5.86% | -0.53% | 7.86% | 0.49% | 0.78% | -1.85% | 5.15% | 0.19% | 2.73% | -2.74% | -3.67% | 1.11% | 2.92% |
| 2015 | 0.50% | 0.50% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of IRCZX is 29, 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.
IRCZX (AB International Small Cap Portfolio)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB International Small Cap Portfolio (IRCZX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
AB International Small Cap Portfolio granted a 2.74% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.33 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.33 | $0.33 | $0.11 | $0.50 | $0.14 | $0.22 | $0.98 | $0.49 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 2.74% | 2.95% | 1.07% | 3.88% | 1.14% | 1.96% | 10.24% | 3.79% | 2.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB International Small Cap 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.98 | $0.98 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2016 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
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 International Small Cap 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 International Small Cap Portfolio was 44.50%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 196 trading sessions.
The current AB International Small Cap Portfolio drawdown is 7.73%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.5% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 196 | Dec 30, 2020 | 737 |
| -34.68% | Sep 7, 2021 | 278 | Oct 12, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -12.39% | Dec 30, 2015 | 30 | Feb 11, 2016 | 32 | Mar 30, 2016 | 62 |
| -9.19% | Jun 9, 2016 | 13 | Jun 27, 2016 | 23 | Jul 29, 2016 | 36 |
| -7.65% | Sep 8, 2016 | 48 | Nov 14, 2016 | 60 | Feb 10, 2017 | 108 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current AB International Small Cap Portfolio volatility is 3.28%, 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.