AB International Small Cap Z (IRCZX)
| Fund Assets | 1.28B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.10% |
| Min. Investment | $5,000 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.10 |
| Dividend Yield | 13.47% |
| Dividend Growth | 565.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 15.29 |
| YTD Return | 12.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.09% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.73% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.27 |
| 52-Week High | 15.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.06 |
| Holdings | 286 |
| 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.
Performance
IRCZX had a total return of 21.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.73%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
14.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| AB Government Money Market Portfolio | MYMXX | 3.21% |
| Elite Material Co., Ltd. | 2383 | 2.07% |
| Balfour Beatty plc | BBY | 1.68% |
| Nexans S.A. | NEX | 1.21% |
| Lundin Mining Corporation | LUN | 1.20% |
| Alpha Bank S.A. | ALPHA | 1.15% |
| Capital Power Corporation | CPX | 1.10% |
| Acter Group Corporation Limited | 5536 | 0.98% |
| Nanya Technology Corporation | 2408 | 0.98% |
| Mercari, Inc. | 4385 | 0.95% |
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 |