- ISIN
- US01879V2060
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2010
- Category
- High Yield Muni
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
MISHX Performance Chart
AB Municipal Income Shares (MISHX) is up 2.3% since the beginning of the year. MISHX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MISHX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,084.
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Returns By Period
AB Municipal Income Shares (MISHX) has returned 2.31% so far this year and 7.97% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MISHX has returned 3.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
AB Municipal Income Shares
- 1D
- 0.09%
- 1M
- 2.06%
- YTD
- 2.31%
- 6M
- 2.81%
- 1Y
- 7.97%
- 3Y*
- 5.94%
- 5Y*
- 1.62%
- 10Y*
- 3.60%
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%
MISHX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 3, 2012, MISHX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, MISHX closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +4.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -4.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.79% | 1.45% | -2.09% | 1.14% | 0.69% | 0.36% | 2.31% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.01% | 1.88% | -1.23% | -0.49% | -0.40% | 0.76% | -0.69% | 1.00% | 3.07% | 1.16% | 0.28% | -0.05% | 6.41% |
| 2024 | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.54% | -1.82% | 1.03% | 2.01% | 1.09% | 1.28% | 1.49% | -1.54% | 2.01% | -1.31% | 5.29% |
| 2023 | 3.81% | -2.17% | 1.19% | 0.09% | -0.88% | 0.64% | 0.17% | -1.28% | -3.82% | -2.62% | 7.97% | 3.54% | 6.24% |
| 2022 | -2.91% | -0.79% | -3.77% | -3.68% | 1.29% | -3.35% | 3.42% | -1.77% | -5.56% | -1.44% | 5.72% | -0.15% | -12.77% |
| 2021 | 2.02% | -1.74% | 1.26% | 1.58% | 1.14% | 0.67% | 1.22% | -0.35% | -0.82% | 0.05% | 1.37% | 0.28% | 6.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Municipal Income Shares has an annualized alpha of 4.04%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 03, 2012.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (22.29%) than losses (20.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this fund 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 fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.04%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 22.29%
- Downside Capture
- 20.34%
Expense Ratio
MISHX has an expense ratio of 0.00%, meaning no management fees are charged.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MISHX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB Municipal Income Shares (MISHX) 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.
| MISHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.31 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.64 | 1.37 | +0.27 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.78 | -0.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.32 | 12.44 | -3.12 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Municipal Income Shares provided a 4.80% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 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 | $0.54 | $0.70 | $0.54 | $0.36 | $0.41 | $0.36 | $0.44 | $0.48 | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.47 | $0.49 |
Dividend yield | 4.80% | 6.23% | 4.80% | 3.23% | 3.75% | 2.77% | 3.56% | 3.98% | 3.77% | 3.78% | 4.25% | 4.38% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Municipal Income Shares. 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 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.22 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.70 |
| 2024 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.54 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.41 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.36 |
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 Municipal Income Shares. 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 Shares was 19.03%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. Recovery took 178 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -19.03%Mar 2020 | 18d | 8mo 17d | 9mo 5dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -18.20%Oct 2022 | 9mo 25d | 2y 4mo | 3y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2025 |
2013 correction2013 | -13.29%Aug 2013 | 3mo 10d | 8mo 12d | 11mo 22dMay 2013 - May 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -7.26%Dec 2016 | 2mo 24d | 8mo 3d | 10mo 27dSep 2016 - Aug 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -5.34%Apr 2025 | 2d | 4mo 29d | 5mo 1dApr 2025 - Sep 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MISHX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.03% | -56.78% | +37.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.09% | -9.10% | +6.01% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.89% | -18.90% | +11.01% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.20% | -25.43% | +7.23% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.03% | -33.92% | +14.89% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.40% | -10.71% | +7.31% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.87% | 2.03% | -1.16% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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