- ISIN
- US0855677250
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Dec 29, 2015
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $2,000,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SCRZX Performance Chart
AB Small Cap Core Portfolio (SCRZX) is up 18.3% since the beginning of the year. SCRZX is currently trading at $14 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SCRZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,470.
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Returns By Period
AB Small Cap Core Portfolio (SCRZX) has returned 18.34% so far this year and 33.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SCRZX has returned 10.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
AB Small Cap Core Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.92%
- 1M
- 4.07%
- YTD
- 18.34%
- 6M
- 14.99%
- 1Y
- 33.76%
- 3Y*
- 15.19%
- 5Y*
- 8.01%
- 10Y*
- 10.04%
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%
SCRZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, SCRZX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, SCRZX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -14.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.88% | 0.98% | -4.61% | 11.03% | 3.06% | 2.37% | 18.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.51% | -6.13% | -6.62% | -2.67% | 6.05% | 4.90% | 1.02% | 5.38% | 2.08% | -0.31% | 1.96% | -0.70% | 7.75% |
| 2024 | -2.84% | 4.96% | 3.33% | -7.79% | 5.36% | -1.70% | 9.80% | -1.36% | 1.38% | -2.36% | 9.80% | -9.08% | 7.72% |
| 2023 | 9.17% | -1.12% | -4.21% | -0.51% | -1.61% | 8.37% | 4.86% | -3.34% | -5.26% | -5.97% | 8.99% | 12.01% | 20.91% |
| 2022 | -8.64% | 0.86% | -0.85% | -8.67% | 1.88% | -8.47% | 10.85% | -4.32% | -9.44% | 11.38% | 4.25% | -6.54% | -18.89% |
| 2021 | 2.36% | 8.55% | 2.05% | 3.62% | -0.06% | -0.13% | -1.62% | 2.84% | -1.80% | 4.77% | -3.55% | 4.71% | 23.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB Small Cap Core Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -3.57%, beta of 1.12, and R2 of 0.76 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 117.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund had an annualized alpha of -3.57% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.12 and R2 of 0.76, 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
- -3.57%
- Beta
- 1.12
- R²
- 0.76
- Upside Capture
- 101.73%
- Downside Capture
- 117.02%
Expense Ratio
SCRZX has an expense ratio of 0.87%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SCRZX ranks 56 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 Core Portfolio (SCRZX) 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.
| SCRZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.61 | 2.78 | +0.82 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.35 | 12.44 | -0.09 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB Small Cap Core Portfolio provided a 9.07% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.80 | $1.08 | $0.97 | $0.91 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.82 | $0.75 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 9.07% | 10.74% | 15.00% | 8.51% | 8.47% | 5.95% | 0.51% | 0.47% | 8.63% | 6.37% | 0.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB Small Cap Core 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 | $1.25 | $1.25 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $1.08 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 | $0.97 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.91 |
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 Core 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 Core Portfolio was 44.82%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 174 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -44.82%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 8mo 10d | 2y 2moSep 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -29.24%Sep 2022 | 10mo 21d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.46%Apr 2025 | 4mo 27d | 8mo 6d | 1y 28dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -10.87%Feb 2016 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 18d | 2mo 24dJan 2016 - Mar 2016 |
2024 pullback2024 | -9.71%Aug 2024 | 4d | 1mo 15d | 1mo 19dAug 2024 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SCRZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.82% | -56.78% | +11.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.37% | -9.10% | -0.27% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.46% | -18.90% | -9.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.24% | -25.43% | -3.81% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.82% | -33.92% | -10.90% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.62% | -10.71% | +2.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.73% | 2.03% | +0.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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