- ISIN
- US01877E1073
- CUSIP
- 01877E107
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Feb 12, 1969
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,500
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
QUASX Performance Chart
AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio (QUASX) is up 25.7% since the beginning of the year. QUASX is currently trading at $84 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of QUASX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,169.
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Returns By Period
AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio (QUASX) has returned 25.68% so far this year and 38.11% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, QUASX has achieved an annualized return of 15.65%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio
- 1D
- 2.19%
- 1M
- 6.60%
- YTD
- 25.68%
- 6M
- 21.57%
- 1Y
- 38.11%
- 3Y*
- 18.07%
- 5Y*
- 3.18%
- 10Y*
- 15.65%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
QUASX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1990, QUASX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jun 2000 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -22.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, QUASX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +11.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.66% | -1.19% | -5.07% | 16.87% | 5.06% | 5.27% | 25.68% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.93% | -9.23% | -10.04% | 0.48% | 7.39% | 6.20% | 0.99% | 2.00% | 1.79% | 2.32% | 0.51% | -0.98% | 4.85% |
| 2024 | -2.02% | 11.03% | 1.48% | -7.40% | 4.40% | -0.17% | 3.87% | 3.37% | 3.67% | -1.67% | 9.95% | -7.58% | 18.49% |
| 2023 | 11.39% | -0.41% | -1.01% | -1.30% | -1.22% | 8.52% | 2.27% | -3.03% | -7.37% | -9.29% | 10.08% | 10.56% | 17.83% |
| 2022 | -16.77% | -1.66% | -3.34% | -12.76% | -3.74% | -8.02% | 11.07% | -3.51% | -9.67% | 6.70% | 2.74% | -6.07% | -39.09% |
| 2021 | 4.63% | 3.05% | -4.45% | 4.56% | -5.03% | 5.56% | -0.96% | 3.46% | -2.83% | 6.25% | -4.18% | 0.28% | 9.76% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.64%, beta of 1.08, and R2 of 0.70 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1990.
- This fund captured 127.36% of S&P 500 Index gains and 122.89% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.08 and R2 of 0.70, 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
- 0.64%
- Beta
- 1.08
- R²
- 0.70
- Upside Capture
- 127.36%
- Downside Capture
- 122.89%
Expense Ratio
QUASX has a high expense ratio of 1.11%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
QUASX ranks 41 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 Small Cap Growth Portfolio (QUASX) 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.
| QUASX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.15 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.32 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 2.46 | +0.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.78 | 10.92 | -1.14 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.77 | $7.33 | $9.72 | $8.48 | $4.79 | $0.97 | $3.70 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 9.07% | 9.86% | 18.20% | 19.70% | 9.29% | 2.32% | 9.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Small Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.77 | $6.77 |
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 Small Cap Growth 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 Small Cap Growth Portfolio was 60.97%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 524 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -60.97%Nov 2008 | 1y 1mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 2moOct 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -58.70%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 3y 6mo | 5y 7moSep 2000 - Apr 2006 |
Bear market2022 | -47.37%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 4y 7d | 4y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -43.78%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 1y 4mo | 1y 10moApr 1998 - Mar 2000 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.17%Mar 2020 | 27d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 13dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
Drawdown Indicators
| QUASX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.97% | -56.78% | -4.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.02% | -9.10% | -5.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.68% | -18.90% | -12.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -47.37% | -25.43% | -21.94% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -47.37% | -33.92% | -13.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -3.21% | +3.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.73% | -10.71% | -5.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.09% | 2.04% | +2.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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