- ISIN
- US0855678084
- Issuer
- AllianceBernstein
- Inception Date
- Dec 21, 2015
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
STEZX Performance Chart
AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio (STEZX) is up 21.6% since the beginning of the year. STEZX is currently trading at $20 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of STEZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,842.
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Returns By Period
AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio (STEZX) has returned 21.56% so far this year and 43.15% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, STEZX has returned 11.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.34%
- 1M
- 4.47%
- YTD
- 21.56%
- 6M
- 25.13%
- 1Y
- 43.15%
- 3Y*
- 26.23%
- 5Y*
- 13.00%
- 10Y*
- 11.42%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
STEZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 4, 2016, STEZX'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, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -15.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, STEZX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +7.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.12% | 7.22% | -8.66% | 9.77% | 3.89% | 0.67% | 21.56% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.16% | 2.87% | -0.07% | 4.04% | 6.06% | 5.05% | -0.06% | 2.60% | 4.94% | 2.94% | 0.23% | 3.86% | 43.11% |
| 2024 | 1.38% | 6.91% | 3.83% | -2.84% | 4.59% | -0.08% | 1.14% | 1.65% | 0.52% | -3.52% | 0.38% | -1.41% | 12.75% |
| 2023 | 9.99% | -3.03% | 0.45% | 0.80% | -4.05% | 5.33% | 2.62% | -4.33% | -2.13% | -4.45% | 8.55% | 4.42% | 13.56% |
| 2022 | -2.18% | -3.70% | -0.24% | -6.33% | 2.31% | -8.11% | 2.00% | -4.01% | -10.59% | 3.64% | 12.44% | -2.41% | -17.62% |
| 2021 | 1.41% | 1.31% | 1.14% | 2.19% | 2.73% | -0.79% | 0.72% | 2.01% | -2.89% | 3.27% | -4.85% | 3.96% | 10.32% |
Benchmark Metrics
AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 04, 2016.
- This fund participated in 76.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 73.01% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.91%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 73.01%
- Downside Capture
- 76.80%
Expense Ratio
STEZX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
STEZX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of mutual funds on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio (STEZX) 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.
| STEZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.55 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.36 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.72 | 2.71 | +1.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.44 | 12.15 | +3.28 |
Dividends
Dividend History
AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio provided a 10.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.03 | $2.03 | $0.31 | $0.36 | $0.43 | $0.79 | $0.17 | $0.25 | $0.34 | $0.37 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 10.33% | 12.56% | 2.45% | 3.08% | 4.12% | 5.96% | 1.29% | 2.05% | 3.23% | 2.92% | 1.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for AB International Strategic Equities 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 | $2.03 | $2.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.43 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.79 |
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 Strategic Equities 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 Strategic Equities Portfolio was 36.51%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 199 trading sessions.
The current AB International Strategic Equities Portfolio drawdown is 0.10%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -36.51%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 18d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -29.85%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 4mo | 2y 5moSep 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.01%Apr 2025 | 19d | 21d | 1mo 10dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.02%Mar 2026 | 1mo 1d | 18d | 1mo 19dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 correction2024 | -10.29%Aug 2024 | 19d | 1mo 22d | 2mo 11dJul 2024 - Sep 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| STEZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.51% | -56.78% | +20.27% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.02% | -9.10% | -2.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.01% | -18.90% | +4.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.85% | -25.43% | -4.42% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.51% | -33.92% | -2.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.10% | -1.29% | +1.19% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.29% | -10.72% | +3.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.89% | 2.02% | +0.87% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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