Invest for Tax-Advantaged Income
Overview
A high-income fund that seeks to maximize risk-adjusted after-tax returns with the “smart” part of the credit curve by focusing on more-liquid midgrade munis to provide greater flexibility to maneuver during unpredictable markets.
About this Fund
- By targeting the “smart” part of the credit curve, the portfolio has the opportunity to leverage in-depth fundamental research to help drive incremental returns
- Portfolio focuses on more-liquid, midgrade municipal bonds, which provides greater flexibility to maneuver during unpredictable markets
- Leverages the strength of AB's award-winning, fixed-income platform
Investment Approach
- Invests primarily in high-yielding municipal securities with a focus on the more-liquid, midgrade market
Meet the Team
We’ve spent years developing this proprietary technology that allows us to be more nimble.
Matthew Norton—Chief Investment Officer-Municipal Bonds
Additional Information
Risks To Consider
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Below Investment Grade Securities Risk: Investments in fixed-income securities with lower ratings (a/k/a junk bonds) are subject to a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations. These securities may be subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific municipal or corporate developments and negative performance of the junk bond market generally and may be more difficult to trade than other types of securities.
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Credit Risk: A bond's credit rating reflects the issuer's ability to make timely payments of interest or principal - the lower the rating, the higher the risk of default. If the issuer's financial strength deteriorates, the issuer's rating may be lowered and the bond's value may decline.
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Derivatives Risk: Derivatives may be more sensitive to changes in market conditions and may amplify risks.
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Inflation Risk: Prices for goods and services tend to rise over time, which may erode the purchasing power of investments.
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Interest Rate Risk: As interest rates rise, bond prices fall and vice versa, long-term securities tend to rise and fall more than short-term securities.
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Leverage Risk: Trying to enhance investment returns by borrowing money or using other leverage tools magnify both gains and losses, resulting in greater volatility.
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Local Economy Risk: This portfolio may contain municipal securities issued by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as well as other local governments whose current economic conditions could exacerbate the risks associated with investing in these securities.
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Market Risk: The market values of the portfolio’s holdings rise and fall from day to day, so investments may lose value.
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Municipal Market Risk: Economic conditions, political or legislative changes, public health crises, uncertainties related to the tax status of municipal securities, or the rights of investors in these securities may negatively impact the yield or value of a municipal security.
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund/Portfolio carefully before investing. For copies of our prospectus or summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, visit our Literature Center or contact your AB representative. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
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Investment Products Offered:
Are Not FDIC Insured | May Lose Value | Are Not Bank Guaranteed
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