AB International Small Cap Z (IRCZX)

Fund Assets	1.31B
Expense Ratio	1.119%
Min. Investment	$5,000
Turnover	57.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	2.40%
Dividend Growth	15.56%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 10, 2025

Previous Close	15.52
YTD Return	11.89%
1-Year Return	17.40%
5-Year Return	45.46%
52-Week Low	13.27
52-Week High	16.15
Beta (5Y)	1.06
Holdings	296
Inception Date	Dec 21, 2015

About IRCZX

AB International Small Cap Portfolio Class Z is a mutual fund focused on generating long-term capital growth by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies situated outside the United States. The fund strategically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of small-cap companies or comparable instruments, including equity-related derivatives. Notably, a minimum of 65% of its assets is dedicated to firms operating in international markets, providing diversification across a range of developed and emerging economies. Managed by AllianceBernstein, this portfolio seeks to tap into the growth potential of global small-cap equities, benchmarking its performance against indices such as the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index and the MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index. The fund offers investors targeted exposure to international small-cap sectors, aiming to capture growth opportunities beyond large-cap and U.S.-centric markets, making it a significant option for those seeking to broaden their equity holdings globally.

• Fund Family: AllianceBernstein
• Category: Foreign Small/Mid Blend
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: IRCZX
• Share Class: Class Z
• Index: MSCI ACWI Ex US Small Cap ND

Performance

IRCZX had a total return of 17.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.47%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FIQIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Intl Small Cap Z	0.83%
FTISX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Intl Small Cap M	1.48%
FIASX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Intl Small Cap A	1.22%
FIXIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Intl Small Cap I	0.98%
FISMX	Fidelity	Fidelity International Small Cap Fund	0.88%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
IRCYX	Advisor Class	1.09%
IRCSX	Scb Class	1.33%

Top 10 Holdings

12.89% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Balfour Beatty plc	BBY	1.82%
Nanya Technology Corporation	2408	1.49%
AB Government Money Market AB	MYMXX	1.47%
Elite Material Co., Ltd.	2383	1.46%
Alpha Bank S.A.	ALPHA	1.33%
Genius Electronic Optical Co.,Ltd.	3406	1.15%
Lundin Mining Corporation	LUN	1.08%
Nexans S.A.	NEX	1.07%
Mercari, Inc.	4385	1.03%
Capital Power Corporation	CPX	0.99%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 10, 2025	$2.1045	Dec 12, 2025
Dec 11, 2024	$0.3161	Dec 13, 2024
Dec 6, 2023	$0.3293	Dec 8, 2023
Dec 7, 2022	$0.1084	Dec 9, 2022
Dec 8, 2021	$0.5033	Dec 10, 2021
Dec 9, 2020	$0.1363	Dec 11, 2020

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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