UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORMN-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number:811-01716
AB CAP FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10105
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Joseph J. Mantineo
AllianceBernstein L.P.
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10105
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800)221-5672
Date of fiscal year end: July 31, 2019
Date of reporting period: January 31, 2019
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
JAN 01.31.19
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT
RETIREMENT FUNDS
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND |
+ | AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND |
Beginning January 1, 2021, as permitted by new regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, each Fund’s annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website address to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from a Fund electronically at any time by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you are a direct investor, by calling the Fund at (800) 221 5672.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper form free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports; if you invest directly with a Fund, you can call the Fund at (800) 221 5672. Your election to receive reports in paper form will apply to all funds held in your account with your financial intermediary or, if you invest directly, to all AB Mutual Funds you hold.
Investment Products Offered | • Are Not FDIC Insured• May Lose Value• Are Not Bank Guaranteed |
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. For copies of our prospectus or summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, visit us online at www.abfunds.com or contact your AB representative. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
This shareholder report must be preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s prospectus for individuals who are not current shareholders of the Fund.
You may obtain a description of the Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent12-month period ended June 30, without charge. Simply visit AB’s website at www.abfunds.com, or go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “Commission”) website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227 4618.
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s portfolio holdings reports are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s portfolio holdings reports may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC 0330. AB publishes full portfolio holdings for the Fund monthly at www.abfunds.com.
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (ABI) is the distributor of the AB family of mutual funds. ABI is a member of FINRA and is an affiliate of AllianceBernstein L.P., the Adviser of the funds.
The [A/B] logo is a registered service mark of AllianceBernstein and AllianceBernstein® is a registered service mark used by permission of the owner, AllianceBernstein L.P.
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Dear Shareholder,
We are pleased to provide this report for AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Funds (collectively the “Funds”, and individually a “Fund”). Please review the discussion of Fund performance, the market conditions during the reporting period and the Funds’ investment strategies.
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
March 18, 2019
This report provides management’s discussion of the performance for AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Funds for the semi-annual reporting period ended January 31, 2019.
Each Fund’s investment objective is to seek the highest total return (total return includes capital appreciation and income) over time consistent with its asset mix.
NAV RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -0.33% | -1.74% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -0.69% | -2.40% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -0.26% | -1.48% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -0.45% | -2.04% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -0.37% | -1.77% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -0.24% | -1.52% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -0.31% | -1.53% | ||||||
S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index | -0.21% | -0.55% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -0.91% | -2.57% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -1.31% | -3.23% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -0.86% | -2.35% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -1.05% | -2.79% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -1.00% | -2.57% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -0.81% | -2.28% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -0.82% | -2.39% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2010 Index | -0.59% | -0.95% |
1 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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NAV RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -1.43% | -3.38% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -1.80% | -4.11% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -1.23% | -3.07% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -1.56% | -3.64% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -1.38% | -3.37% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -1.38% | -3.19% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -1.27% | -3.18% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2015 Index | -0.95% | -1.36% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -1.92% | -3.89% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -2.34% | -4.66% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -1.73% | -3.61% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -2.12% | -4.22% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -1.94% | -3.94% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -1.85% | -3.72% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -1.74% | -3.58% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2020 Index | -1.32% | -1.81% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -2.50% | -4.48% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -2.92% | -5.23% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -2.40% | -4.21% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -2.64% | -4.74% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -2.54% | -4.55% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -2.42% | -4.26% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -2.33% | -4.19% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2025 Index | -1.96% | -2.59% |
1 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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NAV RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -3.15% | -5.30% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -3.45% | -6.01% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -3.02% | -5.10% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -3.28% | -5.56% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -3.07% | -5.27% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -2.99% | -5.03% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -3.07% | -5.03% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2030 Index | -2.69% | -3.39% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -3.63% | -5.86% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -3.99% | -6.62% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -3.52% | -5.68% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -3.73% | -6.18% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -3.67% | -5.88% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -3.58% | -5.69% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -3.50% | -5.63% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2035 Index | -3.36% | -4.18% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -4.19% | -6.53% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -4.54% | -7.20% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -4.15% | -6.34% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -4.30% | -6.71% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -4.17% | -6.50% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -4.17% | -6.33% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -4.14% | -6.31% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2040 Index | -3.79% | -4.65% |
1 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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NAV RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -4.36% | -6.67% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -4.69% | -7.36% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -4.23% | -6.38% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -4.52% | -6.89% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -4.39% | -6.67% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -4.30% | -6.42% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -4.27% | -6.41% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2045 Index | -4.05% | -4.98% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -4.53% | -6.79% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -4.87% | -7.51% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -4.43% | -6.68% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -4.63% | -7.08% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -4.50% | -6.79% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -4.40% | -6.65% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -4.38% | -6.60% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2050 Index | -4.23% | -5.17% |
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -4.62% | -6.81% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -4.99% | -7.57% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares1 | -4.53% | -6.63% | ||||||
Class R Shares1 | -4.75% | -7.12% | ||||||
Class K Shares1 | -4.61% | -6.90% | ||||||
Class I Shares1 | -4.53% | -6.63% | ||||||
Class Z Shares1 | -4.52% | -6.65% | ||||||
S&P Target Date 2055 Index | -4.27% | -5.24% |
1 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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INVESTMENT RESULTS
The preceding tables show the Funds’ performance compared to their benchmarks, the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) Target Date Index Series, for thesix- and12-month periods ended January 31, 2019.
The benchmarks are as follows: Retirement Allocation Fund, the S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index; Select 2010 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2010 Index; Select 2015 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2015 Index; Select 2020 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2020 Index; Select 2025 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2025 Index; Select 2030 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2030 Index; Select 2035 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2035 Index; Select 2040 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2040 Index; Select 2045 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2045 Index; Select 2050 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2050 Index; and Select 2055 Fund, the S&P Target Date 2055 Index.
For thesix-month period, all share classes of all vintages underperformed their respective benchmarks, before sales charges.
Relative to the respective benchmarks, strategic asset allocation contributed to returns for all vintages. Underweights to both core and short-duration bonds detracted from performance for all vintages, except 2010 and Retirement Allocation. An overweight to defensive equities and underweights tonon-US large-caps and USsmall/mid-caps contributed. Underlying Portfolio selection detracted for all vintages. Notable detractors included AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (fixed-income diversifier), AB High Income Fund (high-yield bonds) and Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund (equity diversifier). Contributors included AB All Market Real Return Portfolio (inflation-sensitive), AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund (defensive equities) and AQR International Defensive Style Fund (defensive equities). Tactical asset allocation, employed through the Adviser’s dynamic asset allocation (“DAA”) process, had no material impact on returns for all vintages. During the period, DAA caused the Funds to be, on average, overweight real assets, core bonds, defensive equities and emerging-market equities, and to be underweight US large-caps and short-duration bonds. Primary detractors from DAA were the overweight positions in real assets and defensive equities, while the underweight to US large-caps and overweight to emerging-market equities offset these losses.
For the12-month period, all share classes of all vintages underperformed their respective benchmarks, before sales charges.
Strategic asset allocation detracted from performance for the 2045, 2050 and 2055 vintages, but contributed for all other vintages. Underweight positions to short-duration and core bonds, as well as an overweight tonon-USsmall-cap equities, detracted from performance. Lower allocations innon-US large-caps and higher allocations to defensive equities, fixed-income diversifiers and inflation-sensitive assets contributed. Underlying
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Portfolio selection detracted for all vintages. Notable detractors included AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund (fixed-income diversifier), as well as Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund (equity diversifier) and AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund (equity diversifier). Notable contributors included MFS Institutional International Equity Fund (equities), AQR International Defensive Style Fund (defensive equities) and AB Discovery Growth Fund (equities). Tactical asset allocation detracted from performance for all vintages. During the period, DAA caused the Funds to be, on average, overweight to core bonds and inflation-sensitive assets, and underweight to US large-caps. The main detractors from DAA were the overweight to inflation-sensitive assets and the underweight to US large-caps.
The Funds did not directly utilize derivatives during either period.
Please note: MFS is a registered service mark of Massachusetts Financial Services Company. None of Boston Partners; AQR Capital Management, LLC or Massachusetts Financial Services Company make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds.
MARKET REVIEW AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Global equities fell during thesix-month period ended January 31, 2019. Strong corporate earnings and economic data sent US equity indices to record highs early in the period. However, performance quickly turned negative amid increased volatility. Investors worried about slowing global growth, especially in China, and rising interest rates driven by the actions of the US Federal Reserve (the “Fed”). Trade conflicts between the US and China exacerbated investor fears. In the US, growth-style stocks outperformed value-style stocks, andlarge-cap stocks outperformed theirsmall-cap peers. While investors remained concerned about slow economic activity in Europe and ongoing Brexit uncertainty, global equities rallied toward the end of the period, as a strong start to earnings season and a more dovish monetary policy in the US boosted investor confidence.
Fixed-income markets generally had positive performance. Despite uncertainty regarding global trade tensions, geopolitics and the health of the global economy, concerns over tighter monetary policy gave way to increased investor interest in riskier assets following more dovish commentary from the Fed in January. Developed-market treasuries, investment-grade securities, global high yield and emerging-market debt sectors rallied. Developed-market treasury yield curves generally either fell across the curve or flattened, with shorter maturities rising while longer maturities moved lower (bond yields move inversely to price). The Fed raised rates twice, the European Central Bank ended its bond-buying program and the Peoples’ Bank of China cut its reserve requirement ratio.
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INVESTMENT POLICIES
In seeking to achieve their investment objective, the Funds focus their investments while seeking to minimize short-term risks on a combination of AB mutual funds and mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) managed by unaffiliated third parties (“Underlying Portfolios”) representing a variety of asset classes and investment styles. Each Fund invests in the Underlying Portfolios in accordance with its current asset mix. In order to implement the Funds’ investment strategies, Morningstar Investment Management LLC (“Morningstar”), the Funds’sub-adviser, selects Underlying Portfolios within each asset class for investment by the Funds from among AB mutual funds and funds offered by other fund complexes that have entered into a participation agreement or similar arrangement with the Funds. The Adviser has directed Morningstar to normally select Underlying Portfolios so that 10% to 50% of each Fund’s net assets is invested in AB mutual funds. ETFs will normally represent a significant portion of the Fund’s investments, and these ETFs are typically passive vehicles intended to track the performance of particular securities indices rather than actively managed funds.
Other than the AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund, each Fund is managed to the specific year of planned retirement included in its name (the “retirement date”). Each Fund’s asset mix becomes more conservative, with an increasing exposure to investments in fixed-income securities and short-term bonds, each year until reaching the year approximately 15 years after the retirement date. At that time, the Fund will no longer be managed to become more conservative each year, although the Adviser may continue to vary the relative weightings of the Fund’s asset classes as described fully in the prospectus. The AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund is managed according to a conservative asset allocation, and the Fund’s portfolio allocation will not necessarily become more conservative over time.
The Funds allocate their investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in the following asset classes: traditional equity securities, defensive equity securities, equity diversifiers, inflation-sensitive instruments, fixed-income diversifiers, core fixed-income securities and short-duration fixed-income securities (including high-yield bonds or “junk bonds”). For these purposes, inflation-sensitive instruments include investments in funds focused on real estate securities, commodities and inflation-indexed securities; fixed-income diversifiers include investments in funds engaged in certain alternative strategies that seek reduced volatility and low correlation with fixed-income markets such as market neutral funds; short-duration fixed-income
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securities include investments in funds focused on minimizing risk of loss by maintaining average maturities of three years or less; defensive equity securities include investments in funds focusing on low volatility equities and other equity strategies emphasizing high-quality cash flows and dividends; and equity diversifiers include investments in funds engaged in certain alternative strategies that seek reduced volatility and limited correlation with equity markets such as equity long/short funds. The Funds may also invest directly in investments within each asset class. Each Underlying Portfolio may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps, in an effort to earn income, to gain or adjust exposure to individual securities or markets, or to protect all or a portion of the Underlying Portfolio’s portfolio from a decline in value.
In making asset allocation decisions, the Adviser uses its proprietary DAA process. DAA comprises a series of analytical and forecasting tools employed by the Adviser to gauge fluctuations in the risk/return profile of various asset classes. DAA will aim to adjust the Funds’ investment exposure in changing market conditions and thereby reduce overall portfolio volatility by seeking to mitigate the effects of market fluctuations, while preserving consistent long-term return potential. For example, the Adviser may seek to reduce a Fund’s risk exposure to one or more asset classes when DAA suggests that market risks relevant to those asset classes are rising but return opportunities are declining. The Adviser expects to pursue this process for the Funds primarily by adjusting Underlying Portfolio investments.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS
Benchmark Disclosure
All indices are unmanaged and do not reflect fees and expenses associated with the active management of a mutual fund portfolio. The S&P Target Date Index Series® (each, an “Index”) reflects exposure to various asset classes included in target date funds driven by a survey of such funds for each particular target date. These asset class exposures include USlarge-cap, USmid-cap, USsmall-cap, international equities, emerging-market equities, US and international real estate investment trusts, core fixed-income, cash equivalents, Treasury inflation-protected securities, high-yield corporate bonds and commodities. Each Index uses the performance of other indices to track each asset class for purposes of Index calculation. The original inception date for the Indices was September 25, 2008, except the S&P Target Date 2050 Index, which was May 31, 2011, and the S&P Target Date 2055 Index, which was May 31, 2012. The performance of the Indices does not reflect the deduction of expenses associated with a fund, such as investment management fees. An investor cannot invest directly in an index and its results are not indicative of the performance for any specific investment, including the Funds.
A Word About Risk
Market Risk: The value of the Funds’ investments will fluctuate as the stock or bond market fluctuates. The value of their investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events that affect large portions of the market. It includes the risk that a particular style of investing may be underperforming the stock market generally.
Allocation Risk: The allocation of investments among the Underlying Portfolios’ different investment styles, such as equity or debt securities, or US ornon-US securities, may have a more significant effect on the Funds’ net asset value (“NAV”) when one of these investments is performing more poorly than the other. There is no assurance that allocation decisions will result in the desired effects. Subjective decisions made by the Adviser and/or Morningstar may cause the Funds to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which they might otherwise have capitalized. The limited universe of Underlying Portfolios and the requirement that a specified percentage of the Funds’ assets be invested in AB mutual funds as noted above may adversely affect the Funds’ performance.
Interest-Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Funds’ investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in fixed-income securities. When interest rates rise, the value of existing investments in fixed-income securities tends to fall and this decrease in value may not be offset by higher income from new investments. Interest-rate risk is generally greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS(continued)
Credit Risk: An issuer or guarantor of a fixed-income security, or the counterparty to a derivatives or other contract, may be unable or unwilling to make timely payments of interest or principal, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The issuer or guarantor may default, causing a loss of the full principal amount of a security and accrued interest. The degree of risk for a particular security may be reflected in its credit rating. There is the possibility that the credit rating of a fixed-income security may be downgraded after purchase, which may adversely affect the value of the security. Investments by Underlying Portfolios in fixed-income securities with lower ratings are subject to a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations.
High-Yield Debt Security Risk: Investments in fixed-income securities with ratings below investment-grade, commonly known as “junk bonds”, tend to have 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 corporate developments, interest-rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of the junk bond market generally and less secondary market liquidity.
Inflation Risk: This is the risk that the value of assets or income from the Funds’ investments in the Underlying Portfolios will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the value of each Underlying Portfolio’s assets can decline as can the value of that Underlying Portfolio’s distributions.
Foreign(Non-US) Risk: Investments innon-US issuers by Underlying Portfolios may involve more risk than investments in US issuers. These securities may fluctuate more widely in price and may be less liquid due to adverse market, economic, political, regulatory or other factors.
Currency Risk: Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may negatively affect the value of the Funds’ investments or reduce their returns.
Capitalization Risk: Investments in small- andmid-capitalization companies by Underlying Portfolios tend to be more volatile than investments in large-capitalization companies. Investments in small-capitalization companies may have additional risks because these companies often have limited product lines, markets or financial resources.
Derivatives Risk: Derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price, and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses, and may be subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS(continued)
Leverage Risk:Borrowing money or other leverage may make an Underlying Portfolio’s investments more volatile because leverage tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of its investments. An Underlying Portfolio may create leverage through the use of certain portfolio management techniques such as reverse repurchase agreements or forward commitments, or by borrowing money.
Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk: As with other investments, investments in other investment companies, including ETFs, are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, shareholders of the Funds bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Funds (including management fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the investment companies.
Management Risk: The Funds are subject to management risk because they are actively managed investment funds. The Adviser and Morningstar will apply their investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Funds, but there is no guarantee that their techniques will produce the intended results.
These risks are fully discussed in the Funds’ prospectus. As with all investments, you may lose money by investing in the Funds.
An Important Note About Historical Performance
The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Funds will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown in this report represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recentmonth-end by visiting www.abfunds.com.
All fees and expenses related to the operation of the Funds have been deducted. NAV returns do not reflect sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, the Funds’ quoted performance would be lower. SEC returns reflect the applicable sales charges for each share class: a 4.25% maximumfront-end sales charge for Class A shares and a 1%1-year contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares. Returns for different share classes will vary due to different expenses associated with each class. Performance assumes reinvestment of distributions and does not account for taxes.
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -1.74% | -5.89% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 2.94% | 1.87% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.40% | -3.35% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 2.15% | 2.15% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -1.48% | -1.48% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.17% | 3.17% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.04% | -2.04% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 2.64% | 2.64% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -1.77% | -1.77% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 2.90% | 2.90% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -1.52% | -1.52% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.15% | 3.15% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -1.53% | -1.53% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.17% | 3.17% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 5.66%, 6.53%, 5.46%, 3.69%, 3.39%, 3.01% and 5.52% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.46%, 1.21%, 0.21%, 0.71%, 0.46%, 0.21% and 0.21% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -7.49% | |||
Since Inception1 | 1.20% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -4.99% | |||
Since Inception1 | 1.49% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -3.23% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.49% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -3.63% | |||
Since Inception1 | 1.99% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -3.36% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.27% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -3.18% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.48% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -3.13% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.51% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.57% | -6.75% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.80% | 2.72% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.23% | -4.17% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 2.99% | 2.99% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.35% | -2.35% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.05% | 4.05% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.79% | -2.79% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.54% | 3.54% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.57% | -2.57% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.74% | 3.74% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.28% | -2.28% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.03% | 4.03% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -2.39% | -2.39% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.03% | 4.03% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 3.44%, 4.21%, 3.29%, 3.02%, 2.73%, 2.26% and 2.22% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.41%, 1.16%, 0.16%, 0.66%, 0.41%, 0.16% and 0.16% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -8.40% | |||
Since Inception1 | 1.87% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -5.85% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.18% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -3.94% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.24% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.54% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.70% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.32% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.93% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.05% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.19% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.06% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.21% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.38% | -7.45% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.23% | 3.15% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.11% | -5.01% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.44% | 3.44% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.07% | -3.07% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.50% | 4.50% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.64% | -3.64% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.96% | 3.96% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.37% | -3.37% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.25% | 4.25% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.19% | -3.19% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.47% | 4.47% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.18% | -3.18% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.48% | 4.48% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.76%, 2.51%, 1.51%, 2.13%, 1.83%, 1.47% and 1.41% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.37%, 1.12%, 0.12%, 0.62%, 0.37%, 0.12% and 0.12% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -9.19% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.16% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -6.79% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.47% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.86% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.54% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -5.37% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.01% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -5.21% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.27% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.94% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.52% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -4.95% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.50% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.89% | -7.99% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.69% | 3.60% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.66% | -5.54% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 3.87% | 3.87% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.61% | -3.61% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.95% | 4.95% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.22% | -4.22% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.40% | 4.40% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.94% | -3.94% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.69% | 4.69% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.72% | -3.72% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.89% | 4.89% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -3.58% | -3.58% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.95% | 4.95% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.38%, 2.13%, 1.13%, 1.79%, 1.48%, 1.04% and 1.06% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.38%, 1.13%, 0.13%, 0.63%, 0.38%, 0.13% and 0.13% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -9.88% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.52% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -7.47% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.81% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -5.49% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.89% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.03% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.35% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -5.85% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.62% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -5.59% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.83% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -5.50% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.88% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.48% | -8.57% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.31% | 4.22% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.23% | -6.10% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 4.55% | 4.55% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.21% | -4.21% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.60% | 5.60% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.74% | -4.74% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.05% | 5.05% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.55% | -4.55% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.32% | 5.32% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.26% | -4.26% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.58% | 5.58% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -4.19% | -4.19% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.61% | 5.61% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.27%, 2.03%, 1.02%, 1.66%, 1.36%, 1.00% and 0.94% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.37%, 1.12%, 0.12%, 0.62%, 0.37%, 0.12% and 0.12% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -10.49% | |||
Since Inception1 | 2.99% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -8.02% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.35% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.25% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.38% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.74% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.84% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.44% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.12% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.26% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.36% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.19% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.38% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.30% | -9.34% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.04% | 4.94% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.01% | -6.87% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.30% | 5.30% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.10% | -5.10% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.33% | 6.33% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.56% | -5.56% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.78% | 5.78% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.27% | -5.27% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.06% | 6.06% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.03% | -5.03% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.33% | 6.33% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.03% | -5.03% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.32% | 6.32% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.28%, 2.04%, 1.03%, 1.69%, 1.39%, 1.06% and 0.97% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.38%, 1.13%, 0.13%, 0.63%, 0.38%, 0.13% and 0.13% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -11.16% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.59% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -8.69% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.96% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.93% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.99% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -7.51% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.42% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -7.21% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.71% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.99% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.96% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -6.99% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.97% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.86% | -9.83% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.59% | 5.48% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.62% | -7.48% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 5.79% | 5.79% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.68% | -5.68% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.85% | 6.85% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.18% | -6.18% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.31% | 6.31% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.88% | -5.88% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.59% | 6.59% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.69% | -5.69% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.83% | 6.83% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -5.63% | -5.63% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.85% | 6.85% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.32%, 2.08%, 1.07%, 1.69%, 1.38%, 0.99% and 0.96% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.38%, 1.13%, 0.13%, 0.63%, 0.38%, 0.13% and 0.13% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -11.69% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.99% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -9.38% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.30% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -7.60% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.36% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.07% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.82% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -7.75% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.12% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -7.55% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.35% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -7.61% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.35% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.53% | -10.50% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.81% | 5.70% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -7.20% | -8.04% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.05% | 6.05% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.34% | -6.34% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.07% | 7.07% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.71% | -6.71% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.58% | 6.58% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.50% | -6.50% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.84% | 6.84% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.33% | -6.33% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.06% | 7.06% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.31% | -6.31% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.09% | 7.09% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.46%, 2.22%, 1.21%, 1.81%, 1.52%, 1.13% and 1.09% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.39%, 1.14%, 0.14%, 0.64%, 0.39%, 0.14% and 0.14% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -12.38% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.11% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -9.97% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.46% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.28% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.49% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.69% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.98% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.48% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.23% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.31% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.46% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.22% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.51% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.67% | -10.63% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.92% | 5.82% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -7.36% | -8.20% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.12% | 6.12% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.38% | -6.38% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.19% | 7.19% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.89% | -6.89% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.64% | 6.64% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.67% | -6.67% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.94% | 6.94% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.42% | -6.42% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.17% | 7.17% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.41% | -6.41% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.18% | 7.18% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.58%, 2.34%, 1.33%, 1.85%, 1.57%, 1.17% and 1.14% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.40%, 1.15%, 0.15%, 0.65%, 0.40%, 0.15% and 0.15% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
(footnotes continued on next page)
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -12.61% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.15% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -10.18% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.48% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.32% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.54% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.86% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.00% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.57% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.30% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.41% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.53% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.42% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.52% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.79% | -10.74% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.95% | 5.84% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -7.51% | -8.37% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.14% | 6.14% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.68% | -6.68% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.19% | 7.19% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -7.08% | -7.08% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.68% | 6.68% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.79% | -6.79% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.93% | 6.93% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.65% | -6.65% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.20% | 7.20% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.60% | -6.60% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.21% | 7.21% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 2.88%, 3.69%, 2.61%, 2.56%, 2.25%, 1.68% and 1.83% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.39%, 1.14%, 0.14%, 0.64%, 0.39%, 0.14 and 0.14% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -12.68% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.15% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -10.45% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.46% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.58% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.54% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -9.07% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.01% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.86% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.25% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.62% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.53% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.69% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.52% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.81% | -10.79% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.79% | 5.68% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | -7.57% | -8.42% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.00% | 6.00% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.63% | -6.63% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.05% | 7.05% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -7.12% | -7.12% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.53% | 6.53% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.90% | -6.90% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 6.78% | 6.78% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.63% | -6.63% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.05% | 7.05% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | -6.65% | -6.65% | ||||||
Since Inception1 | 7.05% | 7.05% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 2.31%, 3.14%, 2.06%, 2.35%, 2.06%, 1.62% and 1.64% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements and inclusive of the Fund’s proportionate share of Underlying Portfolio fees and expenses. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements limit the Fund’s annual operating expense ratios exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, and brokerage commissions and other transaction costs to 0.39%, 1.14%, 0.14%, 0.64%, 0.39%, 0.14% and 0.14% for Class A, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before November 30, 2019 and may be extended by the Adviser for additionalone-year terms. Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 under the expense limitation in effect prior to that date may be reimbursed by the Fund until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fee was waived or the expense was borne, provided that no reimbursement payment will be made that would cause the Fund’s operating expenses to exceed the applicable expense limitations. Absent reimbursements or waivers, performance would have been lower. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
(footnotes continued on next page)
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -12.77% | |||
Since Inception1 | 3.99% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -10.40% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.34% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.72% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.36% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -9.13% | |||
Since Inception1 | 4.86% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.82% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.12% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.63% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.38% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -8.66% | |||
Since Inception1 | 5.39% |
1 | Inception date: 12/15/2014. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Funds. |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution(12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
Actual Expenses
The first line of each table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Each Fund will indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the Underlying Portfolios in which the Fund invests. These expenses are not included in the table below.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The first line of each table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. Each Fund will indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the Underlying Portfolios in which the Fund invests. These expenses are not included in the table below.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions. Therefore, the hypothetical example is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 996.70 | $ | 2.26 | 0.45 | % | $ | 4.18 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.94 | $ | 2.29 | 0.45 | % | $ | 4.23 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 993.10 | $ | 6.03 | 1.20 | % | $ | 7.94 | 1.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.16 | $ | 6.11 | 1.20 | % | $ | 8.03 | 1.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 997.40 | $ | 1.01 | 0.20 | % | $ | 2.92 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.20 | $ | 1.02 | 0.20 | % | $ | 2.96 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 995.50 | $ | 3.52 | 0.70 | % | $ | 5.43 | 1.08 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.68 | $ | 3.57 | 0.70 | % | $ | 5.50 | 1.08 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 996.30 | $ | 2.26 | 0.45 | % | $ | 4.18 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.94 | $ | 2.29 | 0.45 | % | $ | 4.23 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 997.60 | $ | 1.01 | 0.20 | % | $ | 2.92 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.20 | $ | 1.02 | 0.20 | % | $ | 2.96 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 996.90 | $ | 1.01 | 0.20 | % | $ | 2.92 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.20 | $ | 1.02 | 0.20 | % | $ | 2.96 | 0.58 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 990.90 | $ | 2.01 | 0.40 | % | $ | 4.27 | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.19 | $ | 2.04 | 0.40 | % | $ | 4.33 | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 986.90 | $ | 5.76 | 1.15 | % | $ | 8.01 | 1.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.41 | $ | 5.85 | 1.15 | % | $ | 8.13 | 1.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 991.40 | $ | 0.75 | 0.15 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 3.06 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 989.50 | $ | 3.26 | 0.65 | % | $ | 5.52 | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.93 | $ | 3.31 | 0.65 | % | $ | 5.60 | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 990.00 | $ | 2.01 | 0.40 | % | $ | 4.26 | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.19 | $ | 2.04 | 0.40 | % | $ | 4.33 | 0.85 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 991.90 | $ | 0.75 | 0.15 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 3.06 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 991.80 | $ | 0.75 | 0.15 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 3.06 | 0.60 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 985.70 | $ | 1.75 | 0.35 | % | $ | 4.20 | 0.84 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.44 | $ | 1.79 | 0.35 | % | $ | 4.28 | 0.84 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 982.00 | $ | 5.55 | 1.11 | % | $ | 7.99 | 1.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.61 | $ | 5.65 | 1.11 | % | $ | 8.13 | 1.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 987.70 | $ | 0.55 | 0.11 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.65 | $ | 0.56 | 0.11 | % | $ | 3.06 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 984.40 | $ | 3.05 | 0.61 | % | $ | 5.50 | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.13 | $ | 3.11 | 0.61 | % | $ | 5.60 | 1.10 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 986.20 | $ | 1.80 | 0.36 | % | $ | 4.26 | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.39 | $ | 1.84 | 0.36 | % | $ | 4.33 | 0.85 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 986.20 | $ | 0.55 | 0.11 | % | $ | 3.00 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.65 | $ | 0.56 | 0.11 | % | $ | 3.06 | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 987.30 | $ | 0.60 | 0.12 | % | $ | 3.06 | 0.61 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.13 | $ | 0.61 | 0.12 | % | $ | 3.11 | 0.61 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 980.80 | $ | 1.85 | 0.37 | % | $ | 4.19 | 0.84 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.34 | $ | 1.89 | 0.37 | % | $ | 4.28 | 0.84 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 976.60 | $ | 5.58 | 1.12 | % | $ | 7.92 | 1.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.56 | $ | 5.70 | 1.12 | % | $ | 8.08 | 1.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 982.70 | $ | 0.60 | 0.12 | % | $ | 2.95 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.60 | $ | 0.61 | 0.12 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 978.80 | $ | 3.09 | 0.62 | % | $ | 5.44 | 1.09 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.08 | $ | 3.16 | 0.62 | % | $ | 5.55 | 1.09 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 980.60 | $ | 1.85 | 0.37 | % | $ | 4.19 | 0.84 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.34 | $ | 1.89 | 0.37 | % | $ | 4.28 | 0.84 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 981.50 | $ | 0.60 | 0.12 | % | $ | 2.95 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.60 | $ | 0.61 | 0.12 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 982.60 | $ | 0.60 | 0.12 | % | $ | 2.95 | 0.59 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.60 | $ | 0.61 | 0.12 | % | $ | 3.01 | 0.59 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 975.00 | $ | 1.89 | 0.38 | % | $ | 4.13 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.29 | $ | 1.94 | 0.38 | % | $ | 4.23 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 970.80 | $ | 5.61 | 1.13 | % | $ | 7.85 | 1.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.51 | $ | 5.75 | 1.13 | % | $ | 8.03 | 1.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 976.00 | $ | 0.65 | 0.13 | % | $ | 2.89 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.55 | $ | 0.66 | 0.13 | % | $ | 2.96 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 973.60 | $ | 3.08 | 0.62 | % | $ | 5.32 | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,022.08 | $ | 3.16 | 0.62 | % | $ | 5.45 | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 974.60 | $ | 1.89 | 0.38 | % | $ | 4.13 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.29 | $ | 1.94 | 0.38 | % | $ | 4.23 | 0.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 975.80 | $ | 0.65 | 0.13 | % | $ | 2.89 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.55 | $ | 0.66 | 0.13 | % | $ | 2.96 | 0.58 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 976.70 | $ | 0.60 | 0.12 | % | $ | 2.84 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.60 | $ | 0.61 | 0.12 | % | $ | 2.91 | 0.57 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 968.50 | $ | 1.94 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.07 | 0.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.24 | $ | 1.99 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.18 | 0.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 965.50 | $ | 5.65 | 1.14 | % | $ | 7.78 | 1.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.46 | $ | 5.80 | 1.14 | % | $ | 7.98 | 1.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 969.80 | $ | 0.70 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.83 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.50 | $ | 0.71 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.91 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 967.20 | $ | 3.17 | 0.64 | % | $ | 5.31 | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.98 | $ | 3.26 | 0.64 | % | $ | 5.45 | 1.07 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 969.30 | $ | 1.94 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.07 | 0.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.24 | $ | 1.99 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.18 | 0.82 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 970.10 | $ | 0.70 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.83 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.50 | $ | 0.71 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.91 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 969.30 | $ | 0.69 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.83 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.50 | $ | 0.71 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.91 | 0.57 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 963.70 | $ | 1.93 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.01 | 0.81 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.24 | $ | 1.99 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.13 | 0.81 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 960.10 | $ | 5.63 | 1.14 | % | $ | 7.71 | 1.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.46 | $ | 5.80 | 1.14 | % | $ | 7.93 | 1.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 964.80 | $ | 0.69 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.77 | 0.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.50 | $ | 0.71 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.85 | 0.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 962.70 | $ | 3.17 | 0.64 | % | $ | 5.24 | 1.06 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.98 | $ | 3.26 | 0.64 | % | $ | 5.40 | 1.06 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 963.30 | $ | 1.93 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.01 | 0.81 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.24 | $ | 1.99 | 0.39 | % | $ | 4.13 | 0.81 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 964.20 | $ | 0.69 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.77 | 0.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.50 | $ | 0.71 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.85 | 0.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 965.00 | $ | 0.69 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.77 | 0.56 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.50 | $ | 0.71 | 0.14 | % | $ | 2.85 | 0.56 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.10 | $ | 1.97 | 0.40 | % | $ | 3.95 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.19 | $ | 2.04 | 0.40 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 954.60 | $ | 5.67 | 1.15 | % | $ | 7.64 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.41 | $ | 5.85 | 1.15 | % | $ | 7.88 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.50 | $ | 0.74 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.72 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 957.00 | $ | 3.21 | 0.65 | % | $ | 5.18 | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.93 | $ | 3.31 | 0.65 | % | $ | 5.35 | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.30 | $ | 1.97 | 0.40 | % | $ | 3.95 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.19 | $ | 2.04 | 0.40 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.30 | $ | 0.74 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 958.60 | $ | 0.74 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.72 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 956.40 | $ | 2.02 | 0.41 | % | $ | 3.94 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.14 | $ | 2.09 | 0.41 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 953.10 | $ | 5.71 | 1.16 | % | $ | 7.63 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.36 | $ | 5.90 | 1.16 | % | $ | 7.88 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 957.70 | $ | 0.74 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.66 | 0.54 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.45 | $ | 0.77 | 0.15 | % | $ | 2.75 | 0.54 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 954.80 | $ | 3.20 | 0.65 | % | $ | 5.12 | 1.04 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.93 | $ | 3.31 | 0.65 | % | $ | 5.30 | 1.04 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 956.10 | $ | 2.02 | 0.41 | % | $ | 3.94 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.14 | $ | 2.09 | 0.41 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 957.00 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 0.81 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % |
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 954.70 | $ | 2.02 | 0.41 | % | $ | 3.94 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.14 | $ | 2.09 | 0.41 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 951.30 | $ | 5.71 | 1.16 | % | $ | 7.62 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.36 | $ | 5.90 | 1.16 | % | $ | 7.88 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 955.70 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 953.70 | $ | 3.25 | 0.66 | % | $ | 5.17 | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.88 | $ | 3.36 | 0.66 | % | $ | 5.35 | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 955.00 | $ | 2.02 | 0.41 | % | $ | 3.94 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.14 | $ | 2.09 | 0.41 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 956.00 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 956.20 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
(unaudited)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 953.80 | $ | 2.02 | 0.41 | % | $ | 3.94 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.14 | $ | 2.09 | 0.41 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 950.10 | $ | 5.70 | 1.16 | % | $ | 7.62 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.36 | $ | 5.90 | 1.16 | % | $ | 7.88 | 1.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 954.70 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 952.50 | $ | 3.25 | 0.66 | % | $ | 5.17 | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.88 | $ | 3.36 | 0.66 | % | $ | 5.35 | 1.05 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 953.90 | $ | 2.02 | 0.41 | % | $ | 3.94 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,023.14 | $ | 2.09 | 0.41 | % | $ | 4.08 | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 954.70 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 954.80 | $ | 0.79 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.71 | 0.55 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,024.40 | $ | 0.82 | 0.16 | % | $ | 2.80 | 0.55 | % |
* | Expenses are equal to the classes’ annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
** | Assumes 5% annual return before expenses. |
+ | In connection with the Funds’ investments in affiliated/unaffiliated underlying portfolios, the Funds incur no direct expenses, but bears proportionate shares of the fees and expenses (i.e., operating, administrative and investment advisory fees) of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying portfolios. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees from the Funds in an amount equal to the Funds’ pro rata share of certain acquired fund fees and expenses of the affiliated underlying portfolios. The Funds’ total expenses are equal to the classes’ annualized expense ratio plus the Funds’ pro rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying portfolios in which it invests, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $12,509
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $17,066
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $45,021
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $100,158
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $155,365
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $126,309
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $121,650
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $75,553
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $65,525
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $29,157
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($thousand): $33,315
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s portfolio breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments, based on the Adviser’s internal classification. Underlying Portfolios may not invest 100% of their assets in the category to which the Underlying Portfolio is assigned. The percentages may vary over time. |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.7% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.7%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 45,672 | $ | 381,362 | |||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 83,719 | 876,542 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 203,967 | 1,690,890 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 8,628 | 96,804 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 30,965 | 250,509 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 32,967 | 172,746 | ||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 59,618 | 495,426 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 11,396 | 122,398 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 30,248 | 376,287 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 19,296 | 383,408 | ||||||
Baird Short Term Bond Fund | 103,638 | 995,963 | ||||||
BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund – Class K | 66,259 | 752,035 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 16,682 | 251,729 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 44,956 | 246,358 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 2,796 | 759,254 | ||||||
PIMCO Real Return Fund | 57,945 | 622,335 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 12,692 | 632,189 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 2,123 | 126,914 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 6,145 | 245,001 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 3,051 | 127,471 | ||||||
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF | 19,625 | 1,551,552 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 16,442 | 1,316,840 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 12,474,013 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.2% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 20,402 | 20,402 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 99.9% | 12,494,415 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – 0.1% | 14,540 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 12,508,955 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT RETIREMENT ALLOCATION FUND
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.1% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.1%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 63,496 | $ | 530,191 | |||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 142,536 | 1,492,352 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 9,592 | 181,865 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 319,032 | 2,644,773 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 12,056 | 135,272 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 63,265 | 511,812 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 46,580 | 244,079 | ||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 39,727 | 330,133 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 15,189 | 163,131 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 41,874 | 520,914 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 26,556 | 527,665 | ||||||
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund – Class R6 | 35,903 | 327,793 | ||||||
Baird Short Term Bond Fund | 68,293 | 656,299 | ||||||
BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund – Class K | 87,488 | 992,994 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 22,716 | 342,789 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 61,261 | 335,712 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 7,002 | 1,901,393 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 7,294 | 172,651 | ||||||
PIMCO Real Return Fund | 77,230 | 829,446 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 17,595 | 876,407 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 4,356 | 182,311 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 2,984 | 178,383 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 8,411 | 335,347 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 4,239 | 177,105 | ||||||
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF | 8,299 | 656,119 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 20,793 | 1,665,311 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 16,912,247 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.8% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.8% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 128,825 | 128,825 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 99.9% | 17,041,072 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – 0.1% | 24,479 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 17,065,551 | ||||||
|
|
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2010 FUND
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.5% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.5%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 226,049 | $ | 1,887,512 | |||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 374,285 | 3,918,765 | ||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 46,609 | 494,983 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 26,137 | 495,559 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 730,945 | 6,059,537 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 32,850 | 368,580 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 221,995 | 1,795,936 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 122,392 | 641,336 | ||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 105,969 | 880,605 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 41,398 | 444,615 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 147,676 | 1,837,093 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 69,639 | 1,383,732 | ||||||
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund – Class R6 | 144,024 | 1,314,937 | ||||||
BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund – Class K | 228,737 | 2,596,165 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 60,084 | 906,663 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 245,540 | 1,345,559 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 20,074 | 5,451,095 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 38,709 | 916,234 | ||||||
PIMCO Real Return Fund | 242,718 | 2,606,787 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 46,142 | 2,298,333 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 23,125 | 967,765 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 7,810 | 466,933 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 22,108 | 881,446 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 11,620 | 485,484 | ||||||
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF | 11,033 | 872,269 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 43,621 | 3,493,606 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 44,811,529 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.2% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 89,079 | 89,079 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 99.7% | 44,900,608 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – 0.3% | 120,698 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 45,021,306 | ||||||
|
|
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2015 FUND
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 101.7% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 101.7%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 496,745 | $ | 4,147,821 | |||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 670,985 | 7,025,212 | ||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 103,819 | 1,102,554 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 112,663 | 2,136,083 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 1,390,959 | 11,531,051 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 71,894 | 806,647 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 625,555 | 5,060,741 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 471,409 | 2,470,184 | ||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 236,916 | 1,968,775 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 187,715 | 2,016,064 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 387,142 | 4,816,052 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 169,303 | 3,364,058 | ||||||
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund – Class R6 | 222,311 | 2,029,699 | ||||||
BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund – Class K | 354,050 | 4,018,465 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 133,445 | 2,013,679 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 547,978 | 3,002,919 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 54,874 | 14,901,035 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 87,212 | 2,064,306 | ||||||
PIMCO Real Return Fund | 560,545 | 6,020,256 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 113,147 | 5,635,852 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 51,958 | 2,174,424 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 17,790 | 1,063,638 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 61,791 | 2,463,607 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 25,628 | 1,070,738 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 111,203 | 8,906,248 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 101,810,108 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.4% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.4% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 423,981 | 423,981 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 102.1% | 102,234,089 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – (2.1)% | (2,076,227 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 100,157,862 | ||||||
|
|
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2020 FUND
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2025 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.9% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.9%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 562,044 | $ | 4,693,064 | |||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 582,283 | 6,096,506 | ||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 301,096 | 3,197,635 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 167,093 | 3,168,084 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 1,936,132 | 16,050,534 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 242,953 | 2,725,930 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 1,351,740 | 10,935,579 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 1,004,011 | 5,261,020 | ||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 367,987 | 3,057,971 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 277,377 | 2,979,029 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 593,514 | 7,383,321 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 258,195 | 5,130,336 | ||||||
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund – Class R6 | 333,447 | 3,044,370 | ||||||
BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund – Class K | 267,666 | 3,038,005 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 310,281 | 4,682,149 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 851,012 | 4,663,549 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 95,611 | 25,963,167 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 131,248 | 3,106,640 | ||||||
PIMCO Real Return Fund | 425,619 | 4,571,144 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 174,254 | 8,679,592 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 76,912 | 3,218,758 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 52,188 | 3,120,300 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 210,656 | 8,398,855 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 37,857 | 1,581,665 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 129,743 | 10,391,117 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 99.9% | 155,138,320 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – 0.1% | 226,680 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 155,365,000 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 100.0% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 100.0%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 303,441 | $ | 2,533,732 | |||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 119,080 | 1,246,768 | ||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 244,601 | 2,597,663 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 200,121 | 3,794,304 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 1,066,644 | 8,842,481 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 206,109 | 2,312,545 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 1,246,035 | 10,080,422 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 1,293,264 | 6,776,703 | ||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 149,071 | 1,238,778 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 347,097 | 3,727,827 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 557,593 | 6,936,462 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 286,822 | 5,699,151 | ||||||
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund – Class R6 | 135,344 | 1,235,689 | ||||||
BlackRock Total Return Bond Fund – Class K | 109,634 | 1,244,344 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 417,175 | 6,295,168 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 456,999 | 2,504,354 | ||||||
Franklin Growth Fund – Class R6 | 13,225 | 1,297,485 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 84,551 | 22,959,824 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 106,283 | 2,515,722 | ||||||
PIMCO Real Return Fund | 116,139 | 1,247,328 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 126,720 | 6,311,923 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 63,509 | 2,657,849 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 42,895 | 2,564,677 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 222,469 | 8,869,839 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 62,488 | 2,610,749 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 102,884 | 8,239,980 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 126,341,767 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.2% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 281,311 | 281,311 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 100.2% | 126,623,078 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – (0.2)% | (313,683 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 126,309,395 | ||||||
|
|
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2030 FUND
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 100.3% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 100.3%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 291,783 | $ | 2,436,386 | |||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 352,857 | 3,747,345 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 192,441 | 3,648,684 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 893,914 | 7,410,547 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 195,132 | 2,189,386 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 906,587 | 7,334,289 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 1,243,627 | 6,516,607 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 338,880 | 3,639,565 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 540,475 | 6,723,510 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 279,311 | 5,549,908 | ||||||
AQR Style Premia Alternative Fund – Class R6 | 128,600 | 1,174,115 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 401,574 | 6,059,742 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 437,824 | 2,399,277 | ||||||
Franklin Growth Fund – Class R6 | 25,752 | 2,526,484 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 99,041 | 26,894,584 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 207,022 | 4,900,208 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 97,373 | 4,850,149 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 59,775 | 2,501,598 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 41,760 | 2,496,847 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 273,329 | 10,897,627 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 59,385 | 2,481,106 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 69,743 | 5,585,717 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 121,963,681 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.5% |
| |||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 0.5% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 675,102 | 675,102 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 100.8% | 122,638,783 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – (0.8)% | (989,260 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 121,649,523 | ||||||
|
|
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2035 FUND
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.9% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.9%(a) |
| |||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio – Class Z(b) | 90,687 | $ | 757,233 | |||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 224,667 | 2,385,967 | ||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 164,390 | 3,116,834 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 364,169 | 3,018,958 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 120,529 | 1,352,336 | ||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 180,727 | 1,462,078 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 1,001,119 | 5,245,864 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 138,403 | 1,486,453 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 269,589 | 3,353,686 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 94,853 | 1,884,739 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 248,707 | 3,752,985 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 262,453 | 1,438,241 | ||||||
Franklin Growth Fund – Class R6 | 15,765 | 1,546,743 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 64,762 | 17,586,121 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 190,741 | 4,514,830 | ||||||
MFS Value Fund – Class R5 | 27,894 | 1,062,781 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 60,991 | 3,037,962 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 55,997 | 2,343,466 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 37,646 | 2,250,860 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 205,977 | 8,212,303 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 54,938 | 2,295,310 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 42,318 | 3,389,249 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 75,494,999 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.8% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.8% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 606,398 | 606,398 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 100.7% | 76,101,397 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – (0.7)% | (548,020 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 75,553,377 | ||||||
|
|
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2040 FUND
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.8% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.8%(a) |
| |||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 193,996 | $ | 2,060,243 | |||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 140,598 | 2,665,739 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 316,644 | 2,624,980 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 104,763 | 1,175,436 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 870,339 | 4,560,575 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 118,941 | 1,277,424 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 183,438 | 2,281,971 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 48,309 | 959,909 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 214,461 | 3,236,212 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 234,516 | 1,285,149 | ||||||
Franklin Growth Fund – Class R6 | 26,727 | 2,622,139 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 60,349 | 16,387,771 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 192,284 | 4,551,366 | ||||||
MFS Value Fund – Class R5 | 24,260 | 924,305 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 39,390 | 1,962,016 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 48,307 | 2,021,641 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 32,957 | 1,970,505 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 196,655 | 7,840,635 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 63,994 | 2,673,669 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 28,760 | 2,303,388 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 65,385,073 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.2% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 139,324 | 139,324 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 100.0% | 65,524,397 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – 0.0% | 885 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 65,525,282 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2045 FUND
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 100.1% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 100.1%(a) |
| |||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 83,610 | $ | 887,943 | |||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 61,889 | 1,173,412 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 139,105 | 1,153,183 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 45,461 | 510,073 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 391,938 | 2,053,756 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 53,571 | 575,350 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 59,004 | 734,015 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 21,721 | 431,601 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 96,579 | 1,457,370 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 103,356 | 566,391 | ||||||
Franklin Growth Fund – Class R6 | 15,021 | 1,473,751 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 28,180 | 7,652,279 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 98,213 | 2,324,704 | ||||||
MFS Value Fund – Class R5 | 10,927 | 416,304 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 5,909 | 294,327 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 21,164 | 885,702 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 14,616 | 873,896 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 94,528 | 3,768,831 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 28,285 | 1,181,747 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 9,644 | 772,388 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 29,187,023 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.2% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 47,642 | 47,642 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 100.3% | 29,234,665 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – (0.3)% | (77,689 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 29,156,976 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2050 FUND
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 99.5% |
| |||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 99.5%(a) |
| |||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 98,444 | $ | 1,045,481 | |||||
AB Discovery Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 71,354 | 1,352,872 | ||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. – Class Z(b) | 156,940 | 1,301,031 | ||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II – Class I(b) | 52,840 | 592,871 | ||||||
AB Relative Value Fund – Class Z(b) | 442,945 | 2,321,031 | ||||||
AQR Equity Market Neutral Fund – Class R6 | 60,197 | 646,515 | ||||||
AQR International Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 38,984 | 484,961 | ||||||
AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund – Class R6 | 8,555 | 169,994 | ||||||
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund – Class INS | 109,278 | 1,649,004 | ||||||
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio | 117,157 | 642,020 | ||||||
Franklin Growth Fund – Class R6 | 16,952 | 1,663,125 | ||||||
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 33,155 | 9,003,240 | ||||||
MFS Institutional International Equity Fund | 126,250 | 2,988,334 | ||||||
MFS Value Fund – Class R5 | 12,048 | 459,019 | ||||||
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | 6,497 | 323,616 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Stock Fund – Class I | 24,423 | 1,022,092 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price International Funds – International Discovery Fund – Class I | 16,494 | 986,168 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 107,980 | 4,305,163 | ||||||
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 32,039 | 1,338,589 | ||||||
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | 10,884 | 871,699 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investment Companies | 33,166,825 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.5% |
| |||||||
Investment Companies – 0.5% |
| |||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(a)(b)(c) | 153,171 | 153,171 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 100.0% | 33,319,996 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – 0.0% | (5,222 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 33,314,774 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(c) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
AB MULTI-MANAGER SELECT 2055 FUND
Glossary:
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $8,542,177) | $ | 8,509,734 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $4,051,706) | 3,984,681 | |||
Cash | 2,794 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 23,218 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 5,380 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 3,060 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 2,636 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 12,531,503 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 9,193 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 5,347 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 2,606 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,429 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 1,500 | |||
Accrued expenses | 1,473 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 22,548 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 12,508,955 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 125 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 12,692,554 | |||
Accumulated loss | (183,724 | ) | ||
|
| |||
$ | 12,508,955 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 385,760 | 35,748 | $ | 10.79 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 125,886 | 12,005 | $ | 10.49 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 527,480 | 49,165 | $ | 10.73 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 412,740 | 41,768 | $ | 9.88 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 10,741,980 | 1,082,331 | $ | 9.92 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 11,245 | 1,108 | $ | 10.15 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 303,864 | 30,650 | $ | 9.91 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.27 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $10,894,651) | $ | 10,841,770 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $6,348,300) | 6,199,302 | |||
Cash | 1,850 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 23,152 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 9,078 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 4,069 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 3,103 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 17,082,324 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for investments purchased | 8,873 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 3,341 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,429 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 1,058 | |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 230 | |||
Accrued expenses | 842 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 16,773 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 17,065,551 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 171 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 17,187,704 | |||
Accumulated loss | (122,324 | ) | ||
|
| |||
$ | 17,065,551 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 497,800 | 47,249 | $ | 10.54 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 56,359 | 5,343 | $ | 10.55 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 1,381,533 | 132,294 | $ | 10.44 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 357,002 | 35,968 | $ | 9.93 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 14,698,957 | 1,485,747 | $ | 9.89 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 63,685 | 6,455 | $ | 9.87 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 10,215 | 1,035 | $ | 9.87 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.01 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $28,495,289) | $ | 28,268,716 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $17,094,285) | 16,631,892 | |||
Cash | 2,083 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 108,007 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 24,555 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 24,291 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 11,132 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 45,070,676 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for investments purchased | 24,005 | |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 12,690 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 7,904 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,429 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 1,720 | |||
Accrued expenses | 622 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 49,370 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 45,021,306 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 456 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 45,126,460 | |||
Accumulated loss | (105,610 | ) | ||
|
| |||
$ | 45,021,306 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 1,189,017 | 118,101 | $ | 10.07 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 536,316 | 53,576 | $ | 10.01 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 4,373,735 | 429,665 | $ | 10.18 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 285,451 | 29,003 | $ | 9.84 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 34,131,090 | 3,469,399 | $ | 9.84 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 4,398,423 | 447,705 | $ | 9.82 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 107,274 | 10,959 | $ | 9.79 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $10.52 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $65,651,304) | $ | 65,561,040 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $37,943,570) | 36,673,049 | |||
Cash | 4,656 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 56,125 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 28,921 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 28,139 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 18,817 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 102,370,747 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 2,122,189 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 55,042 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 21,814 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 4,253 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,429 | |||
Accrued expenses | 7,158 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 2,212,885 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 100,157,862 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 1,005 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 100,406,237 | |||
Accumulated loss | (249,380 | ) | ||
|
| |||
$ | 100,157,862 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 4,497,509 | 442,869 | $ | 10.16 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 1,216,375 | 120,782 | $ | 10.07 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 4,344,513 | 427,736 | $ | 10.16 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 5,071,818 | 512,197 | $ | 9.90 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 84,167,605 | 8,461,847 | $ | 9.95 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 182,197 | 17,863 | $ | 10.20 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 677,845 | 68,363 | $ | 9.92 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $10.61 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $100,278,327) | $ | 99,951,997 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $57,218,977) | 55,186,323 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 477,968 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 100,451 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 55,761 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 33,166 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 14,396 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 155,820,062 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Due to custodian | 28,004 | |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 273,789 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 98,754 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 32,637 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 6,610 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,429 | |||
Accrued expenses | 12,839 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 455,062 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 155,365,000 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 1,533 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 154,651,783 | |||
Distributable earnings | 711,684 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 155,365,000 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 4,357,233 | 421,074 | $ | 10.35 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 505,131 | 49,042 | $ | 10.30 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 7,441,703 | 719,188 | $ | 10.35 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 7,915,988 | 788,556 | $ | 10.04 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 132,900,676 | 13,127,790 | $ | 10.12 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 1,372,901 | 135,426 | $ | 10.14 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 871,368 | 86,312 | $ | 10.10 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $10.81 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $87,173,046) | $ | 86,918,371 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $41,498,829) | 39,704,707 | |||
Cash | 2,930 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 181,687 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 79,448 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 29,334 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 5,295 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 126,921,772 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 491,016 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 77,272 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 25,769 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 5,189 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,429 | |||
Accrued expenses | 10,702 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 612,377 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 126,309,395 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 1,219 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 126,100,497 | |||
Distributable earnings | 207,679 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 126,309,395 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 7,220,895 | 683,164 | $ | 10.57 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 1,636,170 | 156,445 | $ | 10.46 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 7,505,379 | 709,966 | $ | 10.57 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 3,415,830 | 332,048 | $ | 10.29 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 104,207,694 | 10,081,141 | $ | 10.34 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 2,042,747 | 197,237 | $ | 10.36 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 280,680 | 27,193 | $ | 10.32 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.04 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $88,320,027) | $ | 88,680,437 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $35,535,259) | 33,958,346 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 60,145 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 49,250 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 30,075 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 122,778,253 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities | ||||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 1,026,747 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 58,541 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 25,102 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 5,069 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,431 | |||
Accrued expenses | 10,840 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 1,128,730 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 121,649,523 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets | ||||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 1,155 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 120,784,085 | |||
Distributable earnings | 864,283 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 121,649,523 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 5,551,763 | 515,600 | $ | 10.77 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 1,030,458 | 96,682 | $ | 10.66 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 5,217,604 | 483,499 | $ | 10.79 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 2,947,019 | 282,388 | $ | 10.44 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 105,483,135 | 10,039,124 | $ | 10.51 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 1,320,605 | 124,219 | $ | 10.63 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 98,939 | 9,436 | $ | 10.49 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.25 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $58,093,701) | $ | 58,155,729 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $18,871,522) | 17,945,668 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 49,715 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 26,154 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 16,838 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 76,194,104 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities | ||||
Payable for investments purchased | 366,072 | |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 245,455 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 15,157 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 3,051 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,432 | |||
Accrued expenses | 8,560 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 640,727 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 75,553,377 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets | ||||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 728 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 74,334,920 | |||
Distributable earnings | 1,217,729 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 75,553,377 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 4,284,279 | 403,819 | $ | 10.61 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 855,157 | 81,525 | $ | 10.49 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 3,899,033 | 366,648 | $ | 10.63 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 2,419,304 | 235,196 | $ | 10.29 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 62,201,505 | 6,011,024 | $ | 10.35 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 812,610 | 78,190 | $ | 10.39 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 1,081,489 | 104,774 | $ | 10.32 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.08 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $52,001,745) | $ | 52,298,100 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $14,017,571) | 13,226,297 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 40,306 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 25,431 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 7,361 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 65,597,495 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities | ||||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 41,993 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 12,423 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 6,780 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 2,575 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,432 | |||
Accrued expenses | 6,010 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 72,213 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 65,525,282 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets | ||||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 621 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 64,404,443 | |||
Distributable earnings | 1,120,218 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 65,525,282 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 3,077,508 | 284,483 | $ | 10.82 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 233,769 | 21,633 | $ | 10.81 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 4,359,676 | 400,772 | $ | 10.88 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 557,080 | 53,162 | $ | 10.48 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 56,170,762 | 5,344,937 | $ | 10.51 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 519,139 | 49,014 | $ | 10.59 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 607,348 | 57,977 | $ | 10.48 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.30 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $23,537,458) | $ | 23,408,656 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $6,214,617) | 5,826,009 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 38,654 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 31,186 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 24,202 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 2,938 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 208 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 29,331,853 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 159,010 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 5,523 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 2,951 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,432 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 2,169 | |||
Accrued expenses | 2,792 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 174,877 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 29,156,976 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 272 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 28,871,132 | |||
Distributable earnings | 285,572 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 29,156,976 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 1,314,188 | 116,658 | $ | 11.27 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 74,170 | 6,648 | $ | 11.16 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 2,708,017 | 240,190 | $ | 11.27 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 921,003 | 87,000 | $ | 10.59 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 23,605,583 | 2,219,492 | $ | 10.64 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 359,610 | 33,054 | $ | 10.88 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 174,405 | 16,414 | $ | 10.63 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.77 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||
Assets |
| |||
Investments in Underlying Portfolios, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $26,667,931) | $ | 26,553,539 | ||
Affiliated issuers (cost $7,190,574) | 6,766,457 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 51,597 | |||
Receivable due from Adviser | 24,851 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 3,698 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 33,400,142 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities | ||||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 65,330 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 6,426 | |||
Payable for investments purchased | 3,339 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,431 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 2,053 | |||
Accrued expenses | 5,789 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 85,368 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 33,314,774 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets | ||||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 312 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 33,184,727 | |||
Distributable earnings | 129,735 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 33,314,774 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—11 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 1,594,928 | 143,598 | $ | 11.11 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 111,311 | 10,111 | $ | 11.01 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 1,916,294 | 170,509 | $ | 11.24 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 524,999 | 49,632 | $ | 10.58 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 28,648,527 | 2,694,934 | $ | 10.63 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 244,722 | 22,735 | $ | 10.76 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 273,993 | 25,792 | $ | 10.62 | |||||||
|
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $11.60 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019(unaudited)
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 105,468 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 75,275 | $ | 180,743 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 9,473 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 590 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 622 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 1,018 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 13,217 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 3,440 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 917 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 2,727 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 331 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 9,272 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 7 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 66 | |||||||
Registration fees | 46,903 | |||||||
Custodian | 33,440 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 18,194 | |||||||
Legal | 15,735 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,759 | |||||||
Printing | 2,192 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 3,798 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 174,701 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (146,447 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 28,254 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 152,489 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized loss on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (27,445 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (46,495 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 14,357 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 18,944 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (61,777 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (89,619 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (192,035 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (39,546 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 136,184 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 122,399 | $ | 258,583 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 13,272 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 521 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 365 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 895 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 19,287 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 1,267 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 236 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 4,061 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 465 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 14,356 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 22 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 1 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,535 | |||||||
Custodian | 33,459 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,654 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,759 | |||||||
Printing | 2,354 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 3,812 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 186,445 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (152,472 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 33,973 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 224,610 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 935 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (18,957 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 35,319 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 26,237 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (172,616 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (288,910 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (417,992 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (193,382 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 362,920 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 348,699 | $ | 711,619 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 35,740 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 1,912 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 2,727 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 702 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 47,448 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 575 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 208 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,111 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 365 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 35,948 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 2,059 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 3 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,315 | |||||||
Custodian | 34,180 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,653 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,759 | |||||||
Printing | 3,376 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 3,904 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 262,109 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (184,089 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 78,020 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 633,599 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (6,448 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 102,989 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 154,737 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 74,007 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (606,537 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (1,155,371 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (1,436,623 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (803,024 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 795,953 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 775,906 | $ | 1,571,859 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 76,927 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 6,075 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 6,116 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 8,957 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 110,967 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 1,671 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 447 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,163 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 4,658 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 84,962 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 104 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 53 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,085 | |||||||
Custodian | 35,642 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,738 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,759 | |||||||
Printing | 5,718 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 4,761 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 439,927 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (244,898 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 195,029 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 1,376,830 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized loss on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (21,896 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (134,496 | ) | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 515,571 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 161,039 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (1,653,286 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (2,351,466 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (3,484,534 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (2,107,704 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 1,204,458 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 1,314,017 | $ | 2,518,475 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 117,332 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 6,742 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 3,352 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 11,934 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 172,663 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 1,946 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 279 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 2,011 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 6,206 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 132,192 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 764 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 50 | |||||||
Registration fees | 48,890 | |||||||
Custodian | 37,802 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,659 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,759 | |||||||
Printing | 7,924 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 5,430 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 600,059 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (306,660 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 293,399 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 2,225,076 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 37,340 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 663,140 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 1,158,917 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 401,179 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (3,139,963 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (5,454,711 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (6,334,098 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (4,109,022 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 1,034,682 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 1,054,663 | $ | 2,089,345 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 94,924 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 8,719 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 6,729 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 5,681 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 135,370 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 2,280 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 477 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,810 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 2,954 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 98,101 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 1,170 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 16 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,755 | |||||||
Custodian | 35,979 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,710 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,759 | |||||||
Printing | 7,555 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 4,725 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 498,838 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (251,966 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 246,872 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 1,842,473 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (135,937 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 442,343 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 1,263,931 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 406,982 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (2,987,193 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (5,049,041 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (6,058,915 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (4,216,442 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 1,023,802 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 888,855 | $ | 1,912,657 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 90,984 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 7,122 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 3,992 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 4,552 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 135,230 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 2,516 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 376 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,590 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 2,367 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 97,971 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 632 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 5 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,308 | |||||||
Custodian | 35,906 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,197 | |||||||
Legal | 15,739 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,760 | |||||||
Printing | 8,341 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 4,852 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 488,440 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (250,914 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 237,526 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 1,675,131 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (131,045 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 235,145 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 1,335,011 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 451,084 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (2,799,256 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (5,198,950 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (6,108,011 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (4,432,880 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 668,292 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 461,698 | $ | 1,129,990 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 56,003 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 5,174 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 3,197 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 4,180 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 79,492 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 2,130 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 353 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,578 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 2,173 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 58,653 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 385 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 91 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,251 | |||||||
Custodian | 35,914 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,197 | |||||||
Legal | 15,708 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,762 | |||||||
Printing | 7,194 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 4,294 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 352,729 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (203,617 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 149,112 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 980,878 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (76,516 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 67,164 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 997,336 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 323,312 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (1,932,065 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (3,646,629 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (4,267,398 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (3,286,520 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 598,870 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 349,190 | $ | 948,060 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 49,231 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 4,020 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 1,295 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 1,199 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 72,297 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 2,088 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 189 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,801 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 624 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 50,353 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 288 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 47 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,533 | |||||||
Custodian | 34,510 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,197 | |||||||
Legal | 15,708 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,762 | |||||||
Printing | 6,615 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 4,305 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 321,062 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (190,997 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 130,065 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 817,995 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (116,378 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 104,052 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 873,066 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 294,108 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (1,548,325 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (3,497,259 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (3,890,736 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (3,072,741 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 261,910 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 154,803 | $ | 416,713 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 21,849 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 1,564 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 363 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 1,714 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 30,442 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 1,612 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 111 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 2,899 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 891 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 21,193 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 163 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 11 | |||||||
Registration fees | 46,904 | |||||||
Custodian | 33,374 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,735 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,762 | |||||||
Printing | 5,109 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 3,918 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 216,738 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (159,428 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 57,310 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 359,403 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (58,805 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 74,103 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 387,892 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 135,788 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (679,778 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (1,615,142 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (1,755,942 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (1,396,539 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Income distributions from unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | $ | 301,354 | ||||||
Income distributions from affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 181,799 | $ | 483,153 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 25,388 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class A | 1,884 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class C | 528 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class R | 944 | |||||||
Distribution fee – Class K | 37,382 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class A | 1,817 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class C | 151 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | 1,906 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class R | 491 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class K | 26,799 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class I | 108 | |||||||
Transfer agency – Class Z | 16 | |||||||
Registration fees | 47,347 | |||||||
Custodian | 33,531 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 16,124 | |||||||
Legal | 15,706 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,762 | |||||||
Printing | 7,027 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 3,556 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 233,467 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | (165,729 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 67,738 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment income | 415,415 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (102,464 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 25,071 | |||||||
Net realized gain distributions from: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | 459,275 | |||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | 157,097 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in: | ||||||||
Affiliated Underlying Portfolios | (791,502 | ) | ||||||
Unaffiliated Underlying Portfolios | (1,877,191 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (2,129,714 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (1,714,299 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 152,489 | $ | 242,477 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Portfolios | (73,940 | ) | 366,925 | |||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 33,301 | 37,998 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (151,396 | ) | (352,620 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (39,546 | ) | 294,780 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (13,892 | ) | (3,562 | ) | ||||
Class C | (3,558 | ) | (1,351 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (23,187 | ) | (271 | ) | ||||
Class R | (19,634 | ) | (12,760 | ) | ||||
Class K | (539,149 | ) | (295,707 | ) | ||||
Class I | (616 | ) | (186 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (16,519 | ) | (345 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 21,422 | 3,688,571 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase (decrease) | (634,679 | ) | 3,669,169 | |||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 13,143,634 | 9,474,465 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 12,508,955 | $ | 13,143,634 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 224,610 | $ | 389,345 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Portfolios | (18,022 | ) | 688,614 | |||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 61,556 | 65,835 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (461,526 | ) | (459,754 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (193,382 | ) | 684,040 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (18,944 | ) | (14,333 | ) | ||||
Class C | (1,772 | ) | (3,654 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (71,554 | ) | (28,146 | ) | ||||
Class R | (18,726 | ) | (16,365 | ) | ||||
Class K | (823,756 | ) | (674,206 | ) | ||||
Class I | (3,785 | ) | (2,714 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (659 | ) | (558 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (168,066 | ) | 5,223,037 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase (decrease) | (1,300,644 | ) | 5,167,101 | |||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 18,366,195 | 13,199,094 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 17,065,551 | $ | 18,366,195 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 633,599 | $ | 1,046,614 | ||||
Net realized gain on Underlying Portfolios | 96,541 | 2,611,328 | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 228,744 | 211,730 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (1,761,908 | ) | (1,716,297 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (803,024 | ) | 2,153,375 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (74,508 | ) | (125,419 | ) | ||||
Class C | (30,225 | ) | (31,893 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (277,429 | ) | (4,778 | ) | ||||
Class R | (16,919 | ) | (23,496 | ) | ||||
Class K | (2,243,216 | ) | (2,266,288 | ) | ||||
Class I | (295,355 | ) | (8,965 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (905 | ) | (719 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 4,936,420 | 2,065,626 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase | 1,194,839 | 1,757,443 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 43,826,467 | 42,069,024 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 45,021,306 | $ | 43,826,467 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,376,830 | $ | 2,295,168 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Portfolios | (156,392 | ) | 6,356,038 | |||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 676,610 | 545,318 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (4,004,752 | ) | (3,979,024 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (2,107,704 | ) | 5,217,500 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (320,758 | ) | (242,134 | ) | ||||
Class C | (81,255 | ) | (58,887 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (305,786 | ) | (11,815 | ) | ||||
Class R | (375,807 | ) | (135,215 | ) | ||||
Class K | (6,395,585 | ) | (4,334,581 | ) | ||||
Class I | (13,871 | ) | (1,186 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (50,867 | ) | (631 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 8,384,386 | 7,440,816 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase (decrease) | (1,267,247 | ) | 7,873,867 | |||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 101,425,109 | 93,551,242 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 100,157,862 | $ | 101,425,109 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 2,225,076 | $ | 3,545,507 | ||||
Net realized gain on Underlying Portfolios | 700,480 | 10,109,753 | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 1,560,096 | 1,126,105 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (8,594,674 | ) | (4,849,352 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (4,109,022 | ) | 9,932,013 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (389,255 | ) | (216,429 | ) | ||||
Class C | (42,179 | ) | (24,198 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (592,431 | ) | (42,556 | ) | ||||
Class R | (770,191 | ) | (151,386 | ) | ||||
Class K | (11,038,212 | ) | (5,911,167 | ) | ||||
Class I | (112,663 | ) | (33,735 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (73,963 | ) | (1,842 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 19,822,361 | 16,475,943 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase | 2,694,445 | 20,026,643 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 152,670,555 | 132,643,912 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 155,365,000 | $ | 152,670,555 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,842,473 | $ | 2,680,438 | ||||
Net realized gain on Underlying Portfolios | 306,406 | 7,382,616 | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 1,670,913 | 1,301,133 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (8,036,234 | ) | (2,801,568 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (4,216,442 | ) | 8,562,619 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (447,256 | ) | (334,911 | ) | ||||
Class C | (116,127 | ) | (34,208 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (551,741 | ) | (51,399 | ) | ||||
Class R | (260,958 | ) | (107,753 | ) | ||||
Class K | (8,418,874 | ) | (5,272,452 | ) | ||||
Class I | (157,959 | ) | (87,746 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (13,357 | ) | (1,208 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 15,396,880 | 20,661,038 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase | 1,214,166 | 23,333,980 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 125,095,229 | 101,761,249 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 126,309,395 | $ | 125,095,229 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,675,131 | $ | 2,369,866 | ||||
Net realized gain on Underlying Portfolios | 104,100 | 8,030,619 | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 1,786,095 | 1,172,209 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (7,998,206 | ) | (2,544,407 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (4,432,880 | ) | 9,028,287 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (420,513 | ) | (243,473 | ) | ||||
Class C | (73,973 | ) | (22,037 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (400,034 | ) | (32,252 | ) | ||||
Class R | (250,575 | ) | (95,053 | ) | ||||
Class K | (8,708,695 | ) | (4,969,417 | ) | ||||
Class I | (106,377 | ) | (9,121 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (3,931 | ) | (1,278 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 15,862,963 | 25,029,324 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase | 1,465,985 | 28,684,980 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 120,183,538 | 91,498,558 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 121,649,523 | $ | 120,183,538 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 980,878 | $ | 1,306,558 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Portfolios | (9,352 | ) | 6,741,192 | |||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 1,320,648 | 932,492 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (5,578,694 | ) | (2,402,959 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (3,286,520 | ) | 6,577,283 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (383,451 | ) | (207,464 | ) | ||||
Class C | (75,024 | ) | (19,934 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (361,392 | ) | (24,735 | ) | ||||
Class R | (235,648 | ) | (61,568 | ) | ||||
Class K | (6,062,552 | ) | (3,142,964 | ) | ||||
Class I | (80,254 | ) | (14,558 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (100,593 | ) | (33,615 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 12,101,472 | 6,402,578 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase | 1,516,038 | 9,475,023 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 74,037,339 | 64,562,316 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 75,553,377 | $ | 74,037,339 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 817,995 | $ | 1,058,800 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Portfolios | (12,326 | ) | 5,421,593 | |||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 1,167,174 | 849,847 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (5,045,584 | ) | (1,533,701 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (3,072,741 | ) | 5,796,539 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (284,103 | ) | (144,425 | ) | ||||
Class C | (23,144 | ) | (11,591 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (355,592 | ) | (1,774 | ) | ||||
Class R | (62,438 | ) | (109,129 | ) | ||||
Class K | (5,366,230 | ) | (2,550,896 | ) | ||||
Class I | (49,633 | ) | (10,611 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (47,178 | ) | (20,179 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 9,183,529 | 8,222,531 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase (decrease) | (77,530 | ) | 11,170,465 | |||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 65,602,812 | 54,432,347 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 65,525,282 | $ | 65,602,812 | ||||
|
|
|
|
* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 359,403 | $ | 411,842 | ||||
Net realized gain on Underlying Portfolios | 15,298 | 2,189,488 | ||||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 523,680 | 330,716 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (2,294,920 | ) | (698,321 | ) | ||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (1,396,539 | ) | 2,233,725 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (92,300 | ) | (42,184 | ) | ||||
Class C | (4,739 | ) | (3,114 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (204,348 | ) | (6,016 | ) | ||||
Class R | (73,016 | ) | (31,453 | ) | ||||
Class K | (1,892,865 | ) | (1,194,147 | ) | ||||
Class I | (28,033 | ) | (663 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (9,493 | ) | (774 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 5,648,375 | 4,397,516 | ||||||
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Total increase | 1,947,042 | 5,352,890 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 27,209,934 | 21,857,044 | ||||||
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End of period | $ | 29,156,976 | $ | 27,209,934 | ||||
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* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS(continued)
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 415,415 | $ | 494,577 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on Underlying Portfolios | (77,393 | ) | 2,407,674 | |||||
Net realized gain distributions from Underlying Portfolios | 616,372 | 395,450 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments in Underlying Portfolios | (2,668,693 | ) | (543,859 | ) | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (1,714,299 | ) | 2,753,842 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders* | ||||||||
Class A | (121,957 | ) | (48,753 | ) | ||||
Class C | (7,710 | ) | (3,547 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (138,726 | ) | (23,398 | ) | ||||
Class R | (41,502 | ) | (18,929 | ) | ||||
Class K | (2,466,122 | ) | (1,168,981 | ) | ||||
Class I | (18,942 | ) | (2,901 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (16,714 | ) | (791 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 4,829,575 | 6,113,937 | ||||||
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Total increase | 303,603 | 7,600,479 | ||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 33,011,171 | 25,410,692 | ||||||
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End of period | $ | 33,314,774 | $ | 33,011,171 | ||||
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* | The prior year’s amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year’s presentation. See Note I, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Financial Statements for more information. |
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
NOTE A
Significant Accounting Policies
AB Cap Fund, Inc. (the “Company”), which is a Maryland corporation, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as anopen-end management investment company. The Company operates as a series company currently comprised of 28 portfolios. Each portfolio is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes. This report relates only to the AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund and AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund (the “Funds”), each a diversified portfolio. The Funds have authorized the issuance of Class A, Class B, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I, Class Z, Class T, Class 1 and Class 2 shares. Class B, Class T, Class 1 and Class 2 shares have not been issued. Class A shares are sold with afront-end sales charge of up to 4.25% for purchases not exceeding $1,000,000. With respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more, Class A shares redeemed within one year of purchase may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1%. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions made within the first year after purchase, and 0% after the first year of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares ten years after the end of the calendar month of purchase. Class R and Class K shares are sold without an initial or contingent deferred sales charge. Advisor Class, Class I and Class Z shares are sold without an initial or contingent deferred sales charge and are not subject to ongoing distribution expenses. All eleven classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except that the classes bear different distribution and transfer agency expenses. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its distribution plan. In order to implement the Funds’ investment strategies, Morningstar Investment Management LLC, the Funds’sub-adviser, selects mutual funds and ETFs (“Underlying Portfolios”) for investment by the Funds from among AB mutual funds and funds offered by other fund complexes that have entered into a participation agreement or similar arrangement with the Funds. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Each Fund is an investment company under U.S. GAAP
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and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.
1. Security Valuation
Net asset value per share of the Funds, which may be based on the NAVs of the Underlying Portfolios, is calculated as of the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange, normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. Investments in the Underlying Portfolios are valued at the closing net asset value per share, while exchange traded funds are valued at the closing market price per share.
2. Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with U.S. GAAP regarding fair value measurements, fair value is defined as the price that the Funds would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
• | Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
• | Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
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The following tables summarize the valuation of the Funds’ investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of January 31, 2019:
Investments in Underlying Portfolios: | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 12,474,013 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 12,474,013 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 20,402 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 20,402 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 12,494,415 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 12,494,415 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 16,912,247 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 16,912,247 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 128,825 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 128,825 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 17,041,072 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 17,041,072 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 44,811,529 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 44,811,529 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 89,079 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 89,079 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 44,900,608 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 44,900,608 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 101,810,108 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 101,810,108 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 423,981 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 423,981 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 102,234,089 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 102,234,089 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 155,138,320 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 155,138,320 | ||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 155,138,320 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 155,138,320 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 126,341,767 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 126,341,767 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 281,311 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 281,311 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 126,623,078 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 126,623,078 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 121,963,681 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 121,963,681 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 675,102 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 675,102 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 122,638,783 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 122,638,783 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 75,494,999 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 75,494,999 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 606,398 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 606,398 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 76,101,397 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 76,101,397 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 65,385,073 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 65,385,073 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 139,324 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 139,324 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 65,524,397 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 65,524,397 | ||||||
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Investments in Underlying Portfolios: | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 29,187,023 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 29,187,023 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 47,642 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 47,642 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 29,234,665 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 29,234,665 | ||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 33,166,825 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 33,166,825 | ||||||
Short-Term Investments | 153,171 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 153,171 | ||||||||||
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Total(a) | $ | 33,319,996 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 33,319,996 | ||||||
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(a) | There were no transfers between any levels during the reporting period. |
The Funds recognize all transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy assuming the financial instruments were transferred at the beginning of the reporting period.
The Adviser established a Valuation Committee (the “Committee”) to oversee the pricing and valuation of all securities held in the Funds. The Committee operates under pricing and valuation policies and procedures established by the Adviser and approved by the Board, including pricing policies which set forth the mechanisms and processes to be employed on a daily basis to implement these policies and procedures. In particular, the pricing policies describe how to determine market quotations for securities and other instruments. The Committee’s responsibilities include: 1) fair value and liquidity determinations (and oversight of any third parties to whom any responsibility for fair value and liquidity determinations is delegated), and 2) regular monitoring of the Adviser’s pricing and valuation policies and procedures and modification or enhancement of these policies and procedures (or recommendation of the modification of these policies and procedures) as the Committee believes appropriate.
The Committee is also responsible for monitoring the implementation of the pricing policies by the Adviser’s Pricing Group (the “Pricing Group”) and any third party which performs certain pricing functions in accordance with the pricing policies. The Pricing Group is responsible for the oversight of the third party on aday-to-day basis. The Committee and the Pricing Group perform a series of activities to provide reasonable assurance of the accuracy of prices including: 1) periodic vendor due diligence meetings, review of methodologies, new developments and processes at vendors, 2) daily comparison of security valuation versus prior day for all securities that exceeded established thresholds, and 3) daily review of unpriced, stale, and variance reports with exceptions reviewed by senior management and the Committee.
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In addition, several processes outside of the pricing process are used to monitor valuation issues including: 1) performance and performance attribution reports are monitored for anomalous impacts based upon benchmark performance, and 2) portfolio managers review all portfolios for performance and analytics (which are generated using the Adviser’s prices).
3. Taxes
It is each Fund’s policy to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its investment company taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders. Therefore, no provisions for federal income or excise taxes are required.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements regarding accounting for uncertainties in income taxes, management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years (the current and the prior three tax years) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements.
4. Investment Income and Investment Transactions
Income and capital gain distributions from the Underlying Portfolios, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date. Transactions in shares of the Underlying Portfolios are accounted for on the trade date. Investment gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis.
5. Class Allocations
All income earned and expenses incurred by the Funds are borne on apro-rata basis by each settled class of shares, based on the proportionate interest in each Fund represented by the net assets of such class, except for class specific expenses which are allocated to the respective class. Expenses included in the accompanying statements of operations do not include any expenses of the Underlying Portfolios. Expenses of the Company are charged proportionately to each portfolio or based on other appropriate methods. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the various share classes based on respective net assets.
6. Dividends and Distributions
Dividends and distributions to shareholders, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations and may differ from those determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
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NOTE B
Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, each Fund pays the Adviser an advisory fee at an annual rate of .15% of the Funds’ average daily net assets. The fee is accrued daily and paid monthly. From its advisory fees received from the Funds, the Adviser pays the fees of Morningstar Investment Management LLC, the Funds’sub-adviser. The Adviser has agreed to waive its fees and bear certain expenses to the extent necessary to limit total operating expenses (excluding the fees and expenses of Underlying Portfolios, interest expense, taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and other transaction costs, and expenses associated with securities sold short) on an annual basis (the “Expense Caps”) as follows:
Effective November 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Class A | Class C | Advisor Class | Class R | Class K | Class I | Class Z | |||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | 0.46 | % | 1.21 | % | 0.21 | % | 0.71 | % | 0.46 | % | 0.21 | % | 0.21 | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 Fund | 0.41 | % | 1.16 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.66 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.16 | % | ||||||||||||||
2015 Fund | 0.37 | % | 1.12 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.62 | % | 0.37 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.12 | % | ||||||||||||||
2020 Fund | 0.38 | % | 1.13 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.63 | % | 0.38 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.13 | % | ||||||||||||||
2025 Fund | 0.37 | % | 1.12 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.62 | % | 0.37 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.12 | % | ||||||||||||||
2030 Fund | 0.38 | % | 1.13 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.63 | % | 0.38 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.13 | % | ||||||||||||||
2035 Fund | 0.38 | % | 1.13 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.63 | % | 0.38 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.13 | % | ||||||||||||||
2040 Fund | 0.39 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.64 | % | 0.39 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.14 | % | ||||||||||||||
2045 Fund | 0.40 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.15 | % | ||||||||||||||
2050 Fund | 0.39 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.64 | % | 0.39 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.14 | % | ||||||||||||||
2055 Fund | 0.39 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.64 | % | 0.39 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.14 | % |
December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Class A | Class C | Advisor Class | Class R | Class K | Class I | Class Z | |||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | 0.45 | % | 1.20 | % | 0.20 | % | 0.70 | % | 0.45 | % | 0.20 | % | 0.20 | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 Fund | 0.39 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.64 | % | 0.39 | % | 0.14 | % | 0.14 | % | ||||||||||||||
2015 Fund | 0.35 | % | 1.10 | % | 0.10 | % | 0.60 | % | 0.35 | % | 0.10 | % | 0.10 | % | ||||||||||||||
2020 Fund | 0.37 | % | 1.12 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.62 | % | 0.37 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.12 | % | ||||||||||||||
2025 Fund | 0.38 | % | 1.13 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.63 | % | 0.38 | % | 0.13 | % | 0.13 | % | ||||||||||||||
2030 Fund | 0.40 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.15 | % | ||||||||||||||
2035 Fund | 0.40 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.15 | % | ||||||||||||||
2040 Fund | 0.41 | % | 1.16 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.66 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.16 | % | ||||||||||||||
2045 Fund | 0.41 | % | 1.16 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.66 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.16 | % | 0.16 | % | ||||||||||||||
2050 Fund | 0.42 | % | 1.17 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.67 | % | 0.42 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.17 | % | ||||||||||||||
2055 Fund | 0.42 | % | 1.17 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.67 | % | 0.42 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.17 | % |
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December 1, 2016 to November 30, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Class A | Class C | Advisor Class | Class R | Class K | Class I | Class Z | |||||||||||||||||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | 0.42 | % | 1.17 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.67 | % | 0.42 | % | 0.17 | % | 0.17 | % | ||||||||||||||
2010 Fund | 0.40 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.15 | % | ||||||||||||||
2015 Fund | 0.40 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.15 | % | 0.15 | % | ||||||||||||||
2020 Fund | 0.44 | % | 1.19 | % | 0.19 | % | 0.69 | % | 0.44 | % | 0.19 | % | 0.19 | % | ||||||||||||||
2025 Fund | 0.43 | % | 1.18 | % | 0.18 | % | 0.68 | % | 0.43 | % | 0.18 | % | 0.18 | % | ||||||||||||||
2030 Fund | 0.48 | % | 1.23 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.48 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.23 | % | ||||||||||||||
2035 Fund | 0.48 | % | 1.23 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.48 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.23 | % | ||||||||||||||
2040 Fund | 0.52 | % | 1.27 | % | 0.27 | % | 0.77 | % | 0.52 | % | 0.27 | % | 0.27 | % | ||||||||||||||
2045 Fund | 0.50 | % | 1.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | ||||||||||||||
2050 Fund | 0.50 | % | 1.25 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.75 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.25 | % | 0.25 | % | ||||||||||||||
2055 Fund | 0.51 | % | 1.26 | % | 0.26 | % | 0.76 | % | 0.51 | % | 0.26 | % | 0.26 | % |
The currently effective Expense Caps may not be terminated by the Adviser before November 30, 2019. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, such waivers and reimbursement amounted to:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | |||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 146,415 | 2035 Fund | $ | 250,620 | |||||
2010 Fund | 152,418 | 2040 Fund | 203,427 | |||||||
2015 Fund | 183,955 | 2045 Fund | 190,816 | |||||||
2020 Fund | 244,558 | 2050 Fund | 159,343 | |||||||
2025 Fund | 306,334 | 2055 Fund | 165,621 | |||||||
2030 Fund | 251,671 |
Any fees waived and expenses borne by the Adviser through January 5, 2016 are subject to repayment by the Funds until the end of the third fiscal year after the fiscal period in which the fees were waived or the expenses were borne. For the period ended July 31, 2016, such waivers that were subject to repayment amounted to:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | Fund | Amount | |||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 148,582 | 2035 Fund | $ | 140,240 | |||||
2010 Fund | 149,220 | 2040 Fund | 135,952 | |||||||
2015 Fund | 149,516 | 2045 Fund | 138,850 | |||||||
2020 Fund | 143,920 | 2050 Fund | 144,451 | |||||||
2025 Fund | 145,154 | 2055 Fund | 144,775 | |||||||
2030 Fund | 138,748 |
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In any case, no repayment will be made that would cause the Funds’ total annual operating expenses to exceed the net fee percentages set forth per the Expense Caps in effect at the time of the fee waiver/bearing of expenses or at the time of the potential repayment.
During 2017, AXA S.A. (“AXA”), a French holding company for the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in life, property and casualty and health insurance and asset management, announced its intention to pursue the sale of a minority stake in its subsidiary, AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. (“AXA Equitable”), the holding company for a diversified financial services organization, through an initial public offering (“IPO”). AXA Equitable is the holding company for a diverse group of financial services companies, including AllianceBernstein L.P., the investment adviser to the Funds (“the Adviser”). In March 2018, AXA announced its intention to sell its entire interest in AXA Equitable over time, subject to market conditions and other factors (the “Plan”). During the second quarter of 2018, AXA Equitable completed the IPO, and, in the fourth quarter of 2018, AXA completed a public offering of additional shares of AXA Equitable’s common stock and simultaneously sold shares to AXA Equitable pursuant to a separate agreement with it. As a result of the foregoing sales of AXA Equitable shares, AXA currently owns approximately 59% of the shares of common stock of AXA Equitable. Contemporaneously with the IPO, AXA sold $862.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% mandatorily exchangeable notes (the “MxB Notes”) due May 15, 2021, and exchangeable into up to 43,125,000 shares of common stock (or approximately 7% of the outstanding shares of common stock of AXA Equitable). AXA retains ownership (including voting rights) of such shares of common stock until the MxB Notes are exchanged, which may be on a date that is earlier than the maturity date at AXA’s option upon the occurrence of certain events.
It is anticipated that one or more of the transactions contemplated by the Plan may ultimately result in the indirect transfer of a “controlling block” of voting securities of the Adviser (a “Change of Control Event”) and therefore may be deemed an “assignment” causing a termination of each Funds’ current investment advisory agreement. In order to ensure that the existing investment advisory services could continue uninterrupted, at meetings held in late July through early August 2018, the Boards of Directors/Trustees (each a “Board” and collectively, the “Boards”) approved new investment advisory agreements with the Adviser, in connection with the Plan. The Boards also agreed to call and hold a joint meeting of shareholders on October 11, 2018, for shareholders of each Funds to (1) approve the new investment advisory agreement with the Adviser that would be effective after the first Change of Control Event and (2) approve any future advisory agreement approved by the Board and that has terms not materially different from the current agreement, in the event there are
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subsequent Change of Control Events arising from completion of the Plan that terminate the advisory agreement after the first Change of Control Event. Approval of a future advisory agreement means that shareholders may not have another opportunity to vote on a new agreement with the Adviser even upon a change of control, as long as no single person or group of persons acting together gains “control” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of AXA Equitable.
At the adjourned shareholder meeting reconvened on November 14, 2018, or as further adjourned and reconvened on December 11, 2018, shareholders approved the new and future investment advisory agreements.
The Funds compensate AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, under a Transfer Agency Agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the Funds. ABIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services,sub-accounting services and/or net-working services. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, such compensation retained by ABIS was as follows:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | |||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 8,986 | 2035 Fund | $ | 29,309 | |||||
2010 Fund | 8,985 | 2040 Fund | 17,679 | |||||||
2015 Fund | 10,621 | 2045 Fund | 15,636 | |||||||
2020 Fund | 24,553 | 2050 Fund | 8,805 | |||||||
2025 Fund | 37,477 | 2055 Fund | 9,052 | |||||||
2030 Fund | 29,503 |
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the distributor of the Funds’ shares. The Distributor has advised the Funds that it has retainedfront-end sales charges from the sale of Class A shares and received contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by shareholders of Class A and
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Class C shares for each Fund for the six months ended January 31, 2019 as follows:
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Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 148 | $ | 6 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||
2010 Fund | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||
2015 Fund | 49 | 40 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2020 Fund | 90 | 1 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2025 Fund | 160 | 200 | 51 | |||||||||
2030 Fund | 212 | 306 | 148 | |||||||||
2035 Fund | 116 | 84 | 145 | |||||||||
2040 Fund | 154 | 44 | 34 | |||||||||
2045 Fund | 192 | 312 | 40 | |||||||||
2050 Fund | 57 | 65 | 17 | |||||||||
2055 Fund | 536 | 83 | – 0 | – |
The Funds may invest in AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Government Money Market Portfolio”) which has a contractual annual advisory fee rate of .20% of the portfolio’s average daily net assets and bears its own expenses. Effective August 1, 2018, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive .10% of the advisory fee of Government Money Market Portfolio (resulting in a net advisory fee of .10%) until August 31, 2019. In connection with the investment by the Funds in Government Money Market Portfolio, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee from the Funds in an amount equal to each Funds’ pro rata share of the effective advisory fee of Government Money Market Portfolio, as borne indirectly by the Funds as an acquired fund fee and expense. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, such waivers amounted to:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | Multi-Manager Select Fund | Amount | |||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 32 | 2035 Fund | $ | 294 | |||||
2010 Fund | 54 | 2040 Fund | 190 | |||||||
2015 Fund | 134 | 2045 Fund | 181 | |||||||
2020 Fund | 340 | 2050 Fund | 85 | |||||||
2025 Fund | 326 | 2055 Fund | 108 | |||||||
2030 Fund | 295 |
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A summary of the Funds’ transactions in AB mutual funds for the six months ended January 31, 2019 is as follows:
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Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 64 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 2,044 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 20 | $ | 1 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 662 | 79 | 319 | (1 | ) | (40 | ) | 381 | 7 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 791 | 235 | 143 | (5 | ) | (1 | ) | 877 | 12 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 1,715 | 524 | 562 | (14 | ) | 28 | 1,691 | 29 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 120 | 101 | 118 | (9 | ) | 3 | 97 | 5 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 265 | 32 | 36 | (1 | ) | (9 | ) | 251 | 9 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 265 | 40 | 103 | 4 | (33 | ) | 173 | 6 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. | 527 | 56 | 77 | (1 | ) | (10 | ) | 495 | 6 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 70 | $ | 2,477 | $ | 2,418 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 129 | $ | 1 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 925 | 58 | 393 | 29 | (89 | ) | 530 | 9 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 1,660 | 105 | 256 | (1 | ) | (16 | ) | 1,492 | 24 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 181 | 38 | 3 | (1 | ) | (33 | ) | 182 | 3 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 2,766 | 602 | 742 | (20 | ) | 39 | 2,645 | 45 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 188 | 106 | 150 | (13 | ) | 4 | 135 | 8 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 555 | 42 | 62 | 0 | * | (23 | ) | 512 | 18 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 370 | 60 | 145 | 7 | (48 | ) | 244 | 9 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. | 370 | 15 | 48 | 0 | * | (7 | ) | 330 | 5 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 16,691 | $ | 16,602 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 89 | $ | 3 | $ | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 2,637 | 880 | 1,432 | 74 | (271 | ) | 1,888 | 35 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 3,936 | 1,248 | 1,219 | (26 | ) | (20 | ) | 3,919 | 64 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 437 | 259 | 120 | 5 | (86 | ) | 495 | 9 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 440 | 197 | 49 | (1 | ) | (92 | ) | 495 | 6 | 42 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 5,701 | 3,038 | 2,723 | (64 | ) | 107 | 6,059 | 109 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 446 | 409 | 462 | (26 | ) | 2 | 369 | 22 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 1,760 | 571 | 450 | (6 | ) | (79 | ) | 1,796 | 65 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 877 | 366 | 492 | 38 | (148 | ) | 641 | 24 | 55 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. | 886 | 251 | 236 | – 0 | – | (20 | ) | 881 | 12 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 34 | $ | 19,925 | $ | 19,535 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 424 | $ | 7 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 6,100 | 751 | 2,277 | 173 | (599 | ) | 4,148 | 76 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 7,065 | 1,018 | 990 | (20 | ) | (48 | ) | 7,025 | 108 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 964 | 399 | 80 | (2 | ) | (178 | ) | 1,103 | 20 | 130 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 2,048 | 504 | 29 | (12 | ) | (375 | ) | 2,136 | 28 | 178 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 11,146 | 4,171 | 3,879 | (121 | ) | 214 | 11,531 | 201 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 1,002 | 657 | 802 | (46 | ) | (4 | ) | 807 | 46 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 5,131 | 699 | 552 | (11 | ) | (207 | ) | 5,060 | 173 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 2,912 | 635 | 682 | 18 | (413 | ) | 2,470 | 91 | 208 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. | 2,035 | 167 | 189 | (1 | ) | (43 | ) | 1,969 | 26 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 839 | $ | 30,375 | $ | 31,214 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 7 | $ | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 7,733 | 743 | 3,248 | 140 | (675 | ) | 4,693 | 90 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 6,058 | 786 | 691 | (20 | ) | (37 | ) | 6,096 | 95 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 2,951 | 1,328 | 509 | 131 | (703 | ) | 3,198 | 63 | 415 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 3,017 | 1,037 | 280 | (64 | ) | (542 | ) | 3,168 | 43 | 279 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 15,172 | 6,168 | 5,428 | (194 | ) | 332 | 16,050 | 282 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 3,068 | 1,350 | 1,630 | 2 | (64 | ) | 2,726 | 122 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 10,584 | 1,590 | 771 | 12 | (479 | ) | 10,936 | 370 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 6,291 | 1,177 | 1,334 | 38 | (911 | ) | 5,261 | 203 | 465 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. | 2,986 | 347 | 206 | (8 | ) | (61 | ) | 3,058 | 39 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 305 | $ | 23,538 | $ | 23,562 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 281 | $ | 7 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 5,083 | 628 | 2,840 | (38 | ) | (299 | ) | 2,534 | 48 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Bond Inflation Strategy | 1,210 | 108 | 59 | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | 1,247 | 19 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 2,417 | 1,086 | 430 | 80 | (555 | ) | 2,598 | 51 | 335 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 3,697 | 1,314 | 471 | (17 | ) | (729 | ) | 3,794 | 52 | 338 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 8,665 | 4,618 | 4,518 | (136 | ) | 213 | 8,842 | 160 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 2,462 | 1,123 | 1,212 | (7 | ) | (53 | ) | 2,313 | 100 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 10,053 | 2,030 | 1,565 | (41 | ) | (397 | ) | 10,080 | 344 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 7,716 | 1,626 | 1,460 | 26 | (1,131 | ) | 6,777 | 258 | 591 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Unconstrained Bond Fund, Inc. | 1,219 | 97 | 50 | (1 | ) | (26 | ) | 1,239 | 16 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 897 | $ | 20,597 | $ | 20,819 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 675 | $ | 6 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 4,804 | 428 | 2,480 | (37 | ) | (279 | ) | 2,436 | 45 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 3,435 | 1,547 | 616 | 50 | (669 | ) | 3,747 | 70 | 460 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 3,560 | 1,041 | 269 | (21 | ) | (662 | ) | 3,649 | 50 | 320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 7,124 | 3,613 | 3,391 | (58 | ) | 123 | 7,411 | 131 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 2,377 | 1,050 | 1,182 | (36 | ) | (20 | ) | 2,189 | 96 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 7,087 | 1,358 | 795 | (34 | ) | (282 | ) | 7,334 | 249 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 7,396 | 1,375 | 1,249 | 5 | (1,010 | ) | 6,517 | 242 | 555 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 634 | $ | 11,985 | $ | 12,012 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 607 | $ | 4 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 2,216 | 203 | 1,524 | (86 | ) | (52 | ) | 757 | 14 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 2,144 | 767 | 112 | 30 | (443 | ) | 2,386 | 44 | 290 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 2,905 | 780 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | (568 | ) | 3,117 | �� | 40 | 258 | ||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 2,906 | 2,021 | 1,937 | (34 | ) | 63 | 3,019 | 55 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 1,479 | 571 | 662 | (2 | ) | (34 | ) | 1,352 | 58 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB High Income Fund, Inc. | 1,437 | 212 | 123 | (3 | ) | (61 | ) | 1,462 | 50 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 5,246 | 1,168 | 349 | 18 | (837 | ) | 5,246 | 197 | 449 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 292 | $ | 11,624 | $ | 11,777 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 139 | $ | 4 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 1,298 | 106 | 1,335 | (90 | ) | 21 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 1,874 | 771 | 227 | 9 | (367 | ) | 2,060 | 38 | 252 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 2,585 | 691 | 100 | (3 | ) | (507 | ) | 2,666 | 35 | 228 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 2,595 | 1,732 | 1,727 | (24 | ) | 49 | 2,625 | 49 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 1,322 | 465 | 580 | (1 | ) | (31 | ) | 1,175 | 51 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 4,666 | 879 | 264 | (7 | ) | (713 | ) | 4,561 | 172 | 393 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | (116 | ) | $ | (1,548 | ) | $ | 13,226 | $ | 349 | $ | 873 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 232 | $ | 6,766 | $ | 6,950 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 48 | $ | 2 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 550 | 69 | 588 | (39 | ) | 8 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 768 | 449 | 171 | (8 | ) | (150 | ) | 888 | 16 | 110 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 1,057 | 427 | 87 | 1 | (225 | ) | 1,173 | 16 | 101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 1,015 | 788 | 661 | (10 | ) | 21 | 1,153 | 21 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 547 | 260 | 283 | (2 | ) | (12 | ) | 510 | 23 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 1,914 | 584 | 121 | (1 | ) | (322 | ) | 2,054 | 77 | 177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | (59 | ) | $ | (680 | ) | $ | 5,826 | $ | 155 | $ | 388 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Realized Gain (Loss) (000) | Change in Unrealized Appr./ (Depr.) (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | Realized Gains (000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 284 | $ | 6,152 | $ | 6,283 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 153 | $ | 2 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||
AB All Market Real Return Portfolio | 648 | 76 | 689 | (45 | ) | 10 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Growth Fund, Inc. | 944 | 422 | 126 | (15 | ) | (180 | ) | 1,045 | 20 | 131 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Discovery Value Fund, Inc. | 1,300 | 411 | 85 | (8 | ) | (265 | ) | 1,353 | 19 | 121 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Bond Fund, Inc. | 1,221 | 902 | 834 | (12 | ) | 24 | 1,301 | 24 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | 654 | 279 | 321 | (7 | ) | (12 | ) | 593 | 27 | – 0 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||
AB Relative Value Fund | 2,349 | 573 | 217 | (15 | ) | (369 | ) | 2,321 | 90 | 207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | (102 | ) | $ | (792 | ) | $ | 6,766 | $ | 182 | $ | 459 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Brokerage commissions paid on investment transactions and brokerage commissions paid to Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC and Sanford C. Bernstein Limited, affiliates of the Adviser, for the six months ended January 31, 2019 were as follows:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Total Commissions | Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC | Sanford C. Bernstein Limited | |||||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 416 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | ||||
2010 Fund | 493 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2015 Fund | 2,181 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2020 Fund | 2,035 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2025 Fund | 3,263 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2030 Fund | 4,489 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2035 Fund | 3,032 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2040 Fund | 1,773 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2045 Fund | 1,882 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2050 Fund | 1,091 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | |||||||
2055 Fund | 1,435 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – |
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NOTE C
Distribution Services Agreement
The Funds have adopted a Distribution Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to Rule12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Under the Agreement, the Funds pay distribution and servicing fees to the Distributor at an annual rate of up to .25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares and 1% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares, .50% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares and .25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares. There are no distribution and servicing fees on the Advisor Class, Class I and Class Z shares.
The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. The Agreement provides that the Distributor will use such payments in their entirety for distribution assistance and promotional activities.
Since the commencement of the Funds’ operations, the Distributor has incurred expenses in excess of the distribution costs eligible to be reimbursed by each Fund for Class C, Class R and Class K as follows:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Class C | Class R | Class K | |||||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 565 | $ | 899 | $ | – 0 | – | |||||
2010 Fund | 32 | 2,797 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2015 Fund | 3,733 | 2,324 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2020 Fund | 4,819 | 16,662 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2025 Fund | 4,207 | 21,497 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2030 Fund | 7,920 | 13,410 | 11,980 | |||||||||
2035 Fund | 6,869 | 11,358 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2040 Fund | 5,026 | 8,642 | – 0 | – | ||||||||
2045 Fund | 835 | 12,330 | 1,566 | |||||||||
2050 Fund | – 0 | – | 3,089 | – 0 | – | |||||||
2055 Fund | 454 | 1,658 | 3,832 |
While such costs may be recovered from the Funds in future periods so long as the Agreement is in effect, the rate of the distribution and servicing fees payable under the Agreement may not be increased without a shareholder vote. In accordance with the Agreement, there is no provision for recovery of unreimbursed distribution costs incurred by the Distributor beyond the current fiscal year for Class A shares. The Agreement also provides that the Adviser may use its own resources to finance the distribution of the Funds’ shares.
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NOTE D
Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the six months ended January 31, 2019, were as follows:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Purchases | Sales | ||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 3,103,057 | $ | 3,523,190 | ||||
2010 Fund | 3,559,577 | 4,505,579 | ||||||
2015 Fund | 20,791,214 | 18,089,937 | ||||||
2020 Fund | 29,639,113 | 24,467,601 | ||||||
2025 Fund | 47,641,230 | 36,492,182 | ||||||
2030 Fund | 44,971,897 | 35,738,049 | ||||||
2035 Fund | 41,107,926 | 30,597,789 | ||||||
2040 Fund | 24,774,838 | 17,095,388 | ||||||
2045 Fund | 21,572,851 | 16,422,880 | ||||||
2050 Fund | 11,910,805 | 7,454,325 | ||||||
2055 Fund | 12,331,471 | 9,173,366 |
The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, gross unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation are as follows:
Fund | Gross Unrealized | Net Unrealized Depreciation | ||||||||||
Appreciation | (Depreciation) | |||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 87,339 | $ | (186,807 | ) | $ | (99,468 | ) | ||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | 145,453 | (347,332 | ) | (201,879 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | 411,766 | (1,100,732 | ) | (688,966 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | 1,279,868 | (2,640,653 | ) | (1,360,785 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | 2,149,275 | (4,508,259 | ) | (2,358,984 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | 1,926,687 | (3,975,484 | ) | (2,048,797 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | 2,466,461 | (3,682,964 | ) | (1,216,503 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | 1,321,072 | (2,184,898 | ) | (863,826 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | 1,348,986 | (1,843,905 | ) | (494,919 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | 407,357 | (924,767 | ) | (517,410 | ) | |||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | 455,025 | (993,534 | ) | (538,509 | ) |
1. Currency Transactions
A Fund may invest innon-U.S. Dollar-denominated securities on a currency hedged or unhedged basis through its investments in an Underlying Portfolio. A Fund or an Underlying Portfolio may seek investment opportunities by taking long or short positions in currencies through the use of currency-related derivatives, including forward currency exchange contracts, futures and options on futures, swaps, and other options. A Fund or an Underlying Portfolio may enter into transactions for investment opportunities when it anticipates that a foreign currency will appreciate or depreciate in value but securities denominated in that currency are not held by the Funds or the Underlying Portfolio and do not present attractive investment opportunities. Such transactions may also be used when the Adviser
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or an Underlying Portfolio’s investment adviser believes that it may be more efficient than a direct investment in a foreign currency-denominated security. A Fund or an Underlying Portfolio may also conduct currency exchange contracts on a spot basis (i.e., for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currencies).
NOTE E
Capital Stock
Each class consists of 1,000,000,000 authorized shares. Transactions in capital shares for each class were as follows:
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 10,157 | 20,022 | $ | 112,885 | $ | 221,653 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,329 | 318 | 13,892 | 3,563 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (20,629 | ) | (3,666 | ) | (225,205 | ) | (40,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (9,143 | ) | 16,674 | $ | (98,428 | ) | $ | 184,509 | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 615 | 1,536 | $ | 6,500 | $ | 16,692 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 320 | 104 | 3,252 | 1,133 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1,055 | ) | (6,800 | ) | (11,472 | ) | (74,490 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net decrease | (120 | ) | (5,160 | ) | $ | (1,720 | ) | $ | (56,665 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 48,111 | 4,104 | $ | 534,032 | $ | 46,098 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 2,182 | 15 | 22,673 | 162 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (7,429 | ) | (91 | ) | (79,086 | ) | (1,023 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 42,864 | 4,028 | $ | 477,619 | $ | 45,237 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 1,289 | 42,201 | $ | 13,171 | $ | 446,436 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,999 | 1,187 | 19,130 | 12,438 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (49 | ) | (6,460 | ) | (493 | ) | (67,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 3,239 | 36,928 | $ | 31,808 | $ | 391,010 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 101,538 | 538,261 | $ | 1,041,620 | $ | 5,670,429 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 56,103 | 28,109 | 539,149 | 295,707 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (123,899 | ) | (266,695 | ) | (1,289,729 | ) | (2,790,676 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 33,742 | 299,675 | $ | 291,040 | $ | 3,175,460 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | – 0 | – | 1,946 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 20,540 | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 0 | (a) | 6 | 4 | 68 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (51 | ) | (101,137 | ) | (549 | ) | (1,071,703 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net decrease | (51 | ) | (99,185 | ) | $ | (545 | ) | $ | (1,051,095 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 33 | 95,068 | $ | 333 | $ | 1,000,111 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,661 | 0 | (a) | 15,941 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (67,138 | ) | – 0 | – | (694,626 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (65,444 | ) | 95,068 | $ | (678,352 | ) | $ | 1,000,115 | ||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 11,040 | 4,989 | $ | 112,019 | $ | 56,857 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,211 | 819 | 12,271 | 9,148 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1,839 | ) | (2,818 | ) | (19,864 | ) | (31,720 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 10,412 | 2,990 | $ | 104,426 | $ | 34,285 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | – 0 | – | 592 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 6,571 | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 175 | 330 | 1,771 | 3,654 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (5,682 | ) | (3,051 | ) | (62,418 | ) | (33,386 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net decrease | (5,507 | ) | (2,129 | ) | $ | (60,647 | ) | $ | (23,161 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 62,069 | – 0 | – | $ | 686,208 | $ | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,126 | 2,538 | 71,553 | 28,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (6,998 | ) | (2,915 | ) | (73,493 | ) | (33,323 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 62,197 | (377 | ) | $ | 684,268 | $ | (5,178 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,634 | 4,510 | $ | 16,843 | $ | 48,138 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,961 | 1,541 | 18,723 | 16,363 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (2,852 | ) | (7,371 | ) | (29,994 | ) | (78,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 743 | (1,320 | ) | $ | 5,572 | $ | (13,961 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 75,651 | 737,164 | $ | 780,356 | $ | 7,864,159 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 86,620 | 63,664 | 823,756 | 674,206 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (242,023 | ) | (310,265 | ) | (2,508,263 | ) | (3,318,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (79,752 | ) | 490,563 | $ | (904,151 | ) | $ | 5,220,365 | ||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 582 | 1,583 | $ | 6,034 | $ | 16,749 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 326 | 201 | 3,093 | 2,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (630 | ) | (765 | ) | (6,668 | ) | (8,197 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 278 | 1,019 | $ | 2,459 | $ | 10,681 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1 | 1 | 7 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 1 | 1 | $ | 7 | $ | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 8,533 | 20,862 | $ | 91,152 | $ | 229,197 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,314 | 6,864 | 70,366 | 74,606 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted from Class C | 2,165 | – 0 | – | 23,527 | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (56,034 | ) | (73,553 | ) | (585,457 | ) | (803,121 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net decrease | (38,022 | ) | (45,827 | ) | $ | (400,412 | ) | $ | (499,318 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 118 | 118 | $ | 1,218 | $ | 1,294 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 2,247 | 1,925 | 21,524 | 20,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted to Class A | (2,182 | ) | – 0 | – | (23,527 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1 | ) | (16,202 | ) | (2 | ) | (176,594 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 182 | (14,159 | ) | $ | (787 | ) | $ | (154,450 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 505,990 | 185 | $ | 5,532,832 | $ | 2,079 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 28,439 | 372 | 276,714 | 4,095 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (111,115 | ) | (1,154 | ) | (1,219,908 | ) | (12,696 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 423,314 | (597 | ) | $ | 4,589,638 | $ | (6,522 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,679 | 3,424 | $ | 17,436 | $ | 36,788 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,798 | 2,208 | 16,918 | 23,495 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,023 | ) | (16,082 | ) | (10,946 | ) | (169,564 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 2,454 | (10,450 | ) | $ | 23,408 | $ | (109,281 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 148,914 | 1,223,580 | $ | 1,536,474 | $ | 13,197,414 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 238,640 | 212,797 | 2,243,216 | 2,266,289 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (759,074 | ) | (1,123,782 | ) | (7,716,968 | ) | (12,249,211 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (371,520 | ) | 312,595 | $ | (3,937,278 | ) | $ | 3,214,492 | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 865,812 | 1,133 | $ | 9,238,548 | $ | 12,212 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 31,371 | 772 | 294,574 | 8,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (463,918 | ) | (36,846 | ) | (4,963,558 | ) | (400,890 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 433,265 | (34,941 | ) | $ | 4,569,564 | $ | (380,444 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 9,806 | 108 | $ | 92,226 | $ | 1,143 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 19 | 1 | 176 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (12 | ) | 0 | (a) | (115 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 9,813 | 109 | $ | 92,287 | $ | 1,149 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 62,999 | 76,594 | $ | 652,641 | $ | 858,597 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 30,012 | 19,918 | 290,217 | 222,285 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted from Class C | – 0 | – | 1,296 | – 0 | – | 14,282 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (103,487 | ) | (114,415 | ) | (1,088,774 | ) | (1,296,246 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net decrease | (10,476 | ) | (16,607 | ) | $ | (145,916 | ) | $ | (201,082 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,160 | 10,116 | $ | 12,384 | $ | 114,282 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 8,473 | 5,315 | 81,254 | 58,885 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares converted to Class A | – 0 | – | (1,309 | ) | – 0 | – | (14,282 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (3,481 | ) | (43,088 | ) | (38,222 | ) | (484,397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 6,152 | (28,966 | ) | $ | 55,416 | $ | (325,512 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 401,008 | 3,253 | $ | 4,412,047 | $ | 36,587 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 31,622 | 1,057 | 305,784 | 11,815 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (25,002 | ) | (3,923 | ) | (258,108 | ) | (44,694 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 407,628 | 387 | $ | 4,459,723 | $ | 3,708 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 220,824 | 73,022 | $ | 2,326,077 | $ | 808,303 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 39,852 | 12,382 | 375,807 | 135,215 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (11,090 | ) | (10,803 | ) | (118,554 | ) | (117,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 249,586 | 74,601 | $ | 2,583,330 | $ | 825,540 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 522,845 | 2,363,787 | $ | 5,436,775 | $ | 26,139,717 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 675,352 | 396,214 | 6,395,584 | 4,334,580 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1,077,595 | ) | (1,940,368 | ) | (11,129,791 | ) | (21,334,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 120,602 | 819,633 | $ | 702,568 | $ | 9,139,433 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 57,015 | 2,254 | $ | 640,596 | $ | 24,818 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,333 | 75 | 12,947 | 839 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (44,886 | ) | (197,083 | ) | (506,125 | ) | (2,171,873 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 13,462 | (194,754 | ) | $ | 147,418 | $ | (2,146,216 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 49,520 | 13,223 | $ | 538,663 | $ | 145,225 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 5,297 | 1 | 50,000 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (690 | ) | (26 | ) | (6,816 | ) | (287 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 54,127 | 13,198 | $ | 581,847 | $ | 144,945 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 47,472 | 242,076 | $ | 533,279 | $ | 2,796,814 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 38,436 | 18,647 | 375,907 | 214,064 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted from Class C | 180 | 219 | 2,073 | 2,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (141,243 | ) | (209,213 | ) | (1,502,246 | ) | (2,405,508 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (55,155 | ) | 51,729 | $ | (590,987 | ) | $ | 607,864 | ||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 3,827 | 18,082 | $ | 43,903 | $ | 209,960 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,278 | 2,104 | 41,666 | 24,023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares converted to Class A | (182 | ) | (221 | ) | (2,073 | ) | (2,494 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (21,081 | ) | (14,011 | ) | (223,604 | ) | (160,948 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (13,158 | ) | 5,954 | $ | (140,108 | ) | $ | 70,541 | ||||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 650,013 | 15,547 | $ | 7,353,893 | $ | 181,119 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 59,442 | 2,801 | 581,338 | 32,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (80,848 | ) | (3,650 | ) | (880,163 | ) | (42,568 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 628,607 | 14,698 | $ | 7,055,068 | $ | 170,732 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 639,059 | 79,762 | $ | 6,897,888 | $ | 898,398 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 81,158 | 13,505 | 770,190 | 151,386 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (164,657 | ) | (118,256 | ) | (1,624,051 | ) | (1,335,397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 555,560 | (24,989 | ) | $ | 6,044,027 | $ | (285,613 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 921,025 | 3,492,010 | $ | 10,110,334 | $ | 39,334,653 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,153,418 | 525,905 | 11,038,211 | 5,911,168 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,424,697 | ) | (2,380,104 | ) | (15,204,303 | ) | (26,996,433 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 649,746 | 1,637,811 | $ | 5,944,242 | $ | 18,249,388 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 114,282 | 65,258 | $ | 1,291,527 | $ | 740,292 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 11,652 | 2,943 | 111,627 | 33,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (63,327 | ) | (284,648 | ) | (722,323 | ) | (3,182,315 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 62,607 | (216,447 | ) | $ | 680,831 | $ | (2,408,852 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 69,123 | 6,727 | $ | 758,307 | $ | 76,170 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,650 | 114 | 72,984 | 1,280 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (203 | ) | (497 | ) | (2,003 | ) | (5,567 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 76,570 | 6,344 | $ | 829,288 | $ | 71,883 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 162,577 | 229,711 | $ | 1,693,494 | $ | 2,709,595 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 44,645 | 28,449 | 443,329 | 332,574 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (129,415 | ) | (167,860 | ) | (1,442,247 | ) | (1,984,518 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 77,807 | 90,300 | $ | 694,576 | $ | 1,057,651 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 44,645 | 49,625 | $ | 493,226 | $ | 572,226 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 11,627 | 2,941 | 114,287 | 34,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (3,090 | ) | (32,511 | ) | (35,291 | ) | (385,893 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 53,182 | 20,055 | $ | 572,222 | $ | 220,541 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 596,617 | 4,519 | $ | 6,939,311 | $ | 54,330 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 55,049 | 4,309 | 546,637 | 50,462 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (30,146 | ) | (155 | ) | (353,114 | ) | (1,837 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 621,520 | 8,673 | $ | 7,132,834 | $ | 102,955 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 163,775 | 81,745 | $ | 1,797,799 | $ | 942,367 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 26,986 | 9,427 | 260,957 | 107,751 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (15,818 | ) | (49,019 | ) | (179,439 | ) | (564,059 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 174,943 | 42,153 | $ | 1,879,317 | $ | 486,059 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,126,575 | 2,849,160 | $ | 12,456,356 | $ | 32,916,996 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 867,031 | 460,477 | 8,418,873 | 5,272,451 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,549,867 | ) | (1,466,528 | ) | (16,401,130 | ) | (16,935,087 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 443,739 | 1,843,109 | $ | 4,474,099 | $ | 21,254,360 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 87,115 | 30,585 | $ | 998,584 | $ | 349,952 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 16,133 | 7,583 | 156,975 | 87,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (60,226 | ) | (261,363 | ) | (702,389 | ) | (2,981,019 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 43,022 | (223,195 | ) | $ | 453,170 | $ | (2,544,015 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 17,349 | 7,292 | $ | 179,292 | $ | 84,506 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,281 | 47 | 12,421 | 535 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (102 | ) | (137 | ) | (1,051 | ) | (1,554 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 18,528 | 7,202 | $ | 190,662 | $ | 83,487 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 106,554 | 93,119 | $ | 1,245,976 | $ | 1,122,140 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 41,585 | 20,230 | 418,344 | 242,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted from Class C | 1,359 | 94 | 16,321 | 1,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (81,592 | ) | (62,924 | ) | (932,581 | ) | (761,482 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 67,906 | 50,519 | $ | 748,060 | $ | 604,141 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 37,742 | 13,828 | $ | 423,897 | $ | 165,873 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,427 | 1,719 | 73,972 | 20,469 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted to Class A | (1,373 | ) | (95 | ) | (16,321 | ) | (1,123 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (2,803 | ) | (11,832 | ) | (31,732 | ) | (143,113 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 40,993 | 3,620 | $ | 449,816 | $ | 42,106 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 493,220 | 6,180 | $ | 5,860,571 | $ | 74,894 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 39,686 | 2,685 | 400,033 | 32,251 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (86,580 | ) | (16,982 | ) | (1,015,874 | ) | (206,687 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 446,326 | (8,117 | ) | $ | 5,244,730 | $ | (99,542 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 198,396 | 36,528 | $ | 2,222,172 | $ | 431,909 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 25,700 | 8,138 | 250,573 | 95,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (45,981 | ) | (89,358 | ) | (490,896 | ) | (1,057,006 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 178,115 | (44,692 | ) | $ | 1,981,849 | $ | (530,045 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,205,675 | 2,880,887 | $ | 13,445,026 | $ | 33,926,583 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 887,736 | 424,374 | 8,708,694 | 4,969,416 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,448,195 | ) | (834,194 | ) | (15,942,812 | ) | (9,871,056 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 645,216 | 2,471,067 | $ | 6,210,908 | $ | 29,024,943 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 96,497 | 31,098 | $ | 1,140,598 | $ | 364,563 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 10,606 | 722 | 105,321 | 8,552 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (6,895 | ) | (378,723 | ) | (83,130 | ) | (4,396,224 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 100,208 | (346,903 | ) | $ | 1,162,789 | $ | (4,023,109 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 6,136 | 1,407 | $ | 62,184 | $ | 16,599 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 299 | 51 | 2,931 | 596 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (28 | ) | (535 | ) | (304 | ) | (6,365 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 6,407 | 923 | $ | 64,811 | $ | 10,830 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 68,573 | 98,076 | $ | 768,272 | $ | 1,193,695 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 38,011 | 17,147 | 374,784 | 207,132 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (32,676 | ) | (128,561 | ) | (373,135 | ) | (1,580,160 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 73,908 | (13,338 | ) | $ | 769,921 | $ | (179,333 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 26,509 | 31,813 | $ | 289,032 | $ | 383,043 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,554 | 1,565 | 73,654 | 18,794 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (358 | ) | (19,747 | ) | (4,012 | ) | (238,454 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 33,705 | 13,631 | $ | 358,674 | $ | 163,383 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 318,821 | 3,808 | $ | 3,817,834 | $ | 47,082 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 35,134 | 1,756 | 347,126 | 21,284 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (30,943 | ) | (695 | ) | (350,876 | ) | (8,409 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 323,012 | 4,869 | $ | 3,814,084 | $ | 59,957 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 102,690 | 71,603 | $ | 1,158,567 | $ | 850,724 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 24,649 | 5,226 | 235,647 | 61,566 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,460 | ) | (98,714 | ) | (17,180 | ) | (1,189,277 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 125,879 | (21,885 | ) | $ | 1,377,034 | $ | (276,987 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 521,596 | 1,719,561 | $ | 5,870,291 | $ | 20,394,889 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 630,859 | 266,127 | 6,062,552 | 3,142,963 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (652,515 | ) | (1,143,123 | ) | (7,234,312 | ) | (13,648,971 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 499,940 | 842,565 | $ | 4,698,531 | $ | 9,888,881 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 41,976 | 21,535 | $ | 491,896 | $ | 251,906 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 8,184 | 1,173 | 78,971 | 13,927 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (2,373 | ) | (307,324 | ) | (28,343 | ) | (3,573,346 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 47,787 | (284,616 | ) | $ | 542,524 | $ | (3,307,513 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 38,186 | 1,720 | $ | 443,669 | $ | 20,624 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 10,489 | 2,849 | 100,591 | 33,613 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (308 | ) | (4 | ) | (3,556 | ) | (47 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 48,367 | 4,565 | $ | 540,704 | $ | 54,190 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 55,049 | 66,282 | $ | 655,388 | $ | 821,974 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 27,547 | 11,457 | 276,296 | 140,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (57,048 | ) | (71,674 | ) | (660,344 | ) | (885,113 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 25,548 | 6,065 | $ | 271,340 | $ | 77,434 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,392 | 5,238 | $ | 28,164 | $ | 64,655 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 2,307 | 945 | 23,142 | 11,590 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (4,532 | ) | (7,892 | ) | (48,504 | ) | (98,204 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 167 | (1,709 | ) | $ | 2,802 | $ | (21,959 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 387,509 | 1,282 | $ | 4,673,249 | $ | 16,080 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 35,160 | 93 | 354,414 | 1,157 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (25,946 | ) | (24 | ) | (316,124 | ) | (296 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 396,723 | 1,351 | $ | 4,711,539 | $ | 16,941 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 38,836 | 28,776 | $ | 443,624 | $ | 346,669 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 6,423 | 9,163 | 62,436 | 109,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (20,974 | ) | (196,607 | ) | (227,264 | ) | (2,382,257 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 24,285 | (158,668 | ) | $ | 278,796 | $ | (1,926,459 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 602,428 | 1,551,245 | $ | 6,730,251 | $ | 18,653,506 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 550,948 | 213,286 | 5,366,229 | 2,550,896 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (785,836 | ) | (628,123 | ) | (8,673,827 | ) | (7,634,282 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 367,540 | 1,136,408 | $ | 3,422,653 | $ | 13,570,120 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 19,592 | 22,417 | $ | 236,624 | $ | 268,014 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,925 | 832 | 48,368 | 10,030 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,113 | ) | (325,784 | ) | (13,667 | ) | (3,823,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 23,404 | (302,535 | ) | $ | 271,325 | $ | (3,545,063 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 17,182 | 2,612 | $ | 178,192 | $ | 31,469 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,859 | 1,689 | 47,177 | 20,178 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (27 | ) | (11 | ) | (295 | ) | (130 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 22,014 | 4,290 | $ | 225,074 | $ | 51,517 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 29,933 | 28,262 | $ | 373,882 | $ | 355,048 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 8,841 | 3,374 | 92,213 | 42,183 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (11,623 | ) | (27,517 | ) | (139,624 | ) | (345,274 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 27,151 | 4,119 | $ | 326,471 | $ | 51,957 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 688 | 1,948 | $ | 8,132 | $ | 24,224 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 381 | 212 | 3,947 | 2,618 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (199 | ) | (3,166 | ) | (2,334 | ) | (39,852 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 870 | (1,006 | ) | $ | 9,745 | $ | (13,010 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 248,008 | 9,945 | $ | 3,120,477 | $ | 124,168 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 19,481 | 429 | 203,380 | 5,387 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (47,275 | ) | (23 | ) | (563,223 | ) | (296 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 220,214 | 10,351 | $ | 2,760,634 | $ | 129,259 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 36,324 | 23,072 | $ | 412,617 | $ | 277,992 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 7,435 | 2,641 | 72,866 | 31,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,557 | ) | (28,891 | ) | (26,433 | ) | (348,609 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 41,202 | (3,178 | ) | $ | 459,050 | $ | (39,273 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 364,600 | 742,443 | $ | 4,133,285 | $ | 8,947,024 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 192,169 | 100,433 | 1,892,865 | 1,194,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (398,811 | ) | (292,358 | ) | (4,423,870 | ) | (3,548,390 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 157,958 | 550,518 | $ | 1,602,280 | $ | 6,592,779 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 28,957 | 8,596 | $ | 350,010 | $ | 101,823 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 2,680 | 11 | 26,982 | 130 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,660 | ) | (209,218 | ) | (20,161 | ) | (2,464,839 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 29,977 | (200,611 | ) | $ | 356,831 | $ | (2,362,886 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 11,361 | 3,195 | $ | 125,300 | $ | 38,896 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 864 | 1 | 8,497 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (41 | ) | (18 | ) | (433 | ) | (215 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 12,184 | 3,178 | $ | 133,364 | $ | 38,690 | ||||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 37,839 | 40,070 | $ | 458,512 | $ | 500,062 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 10,874 | 3,507 | 111,783 | 43,478 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (18,075 | ) | (21,905 | ) | (213,513 | ) | (272,685 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase | 30,638 | 21,672 | $ | 356,782 | $ | 270,855 | ||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,130 | 2,816 | $ | 13,105 | $ | 34,573 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 756 | 288 | 7,708 | 3,546 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (33 | ) | (11,118 | ) | (388 | ) | (138,967 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 1,853 | (8,014 | ) | $ | 20,425 | $ | (100,848 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 128,165 | 924 | $ | 1,591,863 | $ | 11,582 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 13,339 | 1,864 | 138,725 | 23,396 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (18,530 | ) | (377 | ) | (228,560 | ) | (4,833 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 122,974 | 2,411 | $ | 1,502,028 | $ | 30,145 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 21,617 | 27,843 | $ | 246,007 | $ | 336,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,134 | 1,542 | 40,518 | 18,352 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (322 | ) | (33,118 | ) | (3,742 | ) | (401,555 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 25,429 | (3,733 | ) | $ | 282,783 | $ | (46,926 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 418,626 | 777,395 | $ | 4,799,065 | $ | 9,300,633 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 250,622 | 97,987 | 2,466,121 | 1,168,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (464,887 | ) | (232,831 | ) | (5,027,908 | ) | (2,814,494 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 204,361 | 642,551 | $ | 2,237,278 | $ | 7,655,119 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 16,589 | 13,074 | $ | 195,982 | $ | 155,133 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,792 | 197 | 17,852 | 2,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (2,666 | ) | (160,863 | ) | (32,336 | ) | (1,882,864 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 15,715 | (147,592 | ) | $ | 181,498 | $ | (1,725,355 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 20,717 | 2,660 | $ | 235,038 | $ | 32,148 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 1,595 | 13 | 15,677 | 159 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (186 | ) | (116 | ) | (1,934 | ) | (1,360 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 22,126 | 2,557 | $ | 248,781 | $ | 30,947 | ||||||||||||||||||
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At January 31, 2019, certain shareholders of the Retirement Allocation Fund, 2010 Fund, 2015 Fund, 2020 Fund, 2025 Fund, 2030 Fund, 2035 Fund, 2040 Fund, 2045 Fund, 2050 Fund and 2055 Fund owned 50%, 33%, 40%, 38%, 50%, 37%, 34%, 40%, 37%, 35% and 29%, respectively, in aggregate of the Funds’ outstanding shares. Significant transactions by such shareholders, if any, may impact the Funds’ performance.
NOTE F
Risks Involved in Investing in the Funds
Allocation Risk—The allocation of investments among the Underlying Portfolios’ different investment styles, such as equity or debt securities, or U.S. ornon-U.S. securities, may have a more significant effect on a Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) when one of these investments is performing more poorly than the other. There is no assurance that allocation decisions will result in the desired effects. Subjective decisions made by the Adviser and/or Morningstar may cause the Funds to incur losses or to miss profit opportunities on which it might otherwise have capitalized. The limited universe of Underlying Portfolios and the requirement that a specified percentage of Fund assets be invested in AB Mutual Funds as noted above may adversely affect Fund performance.
Interest Rate Risk and Credit Risk—Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Funds’ investments in Underlying Portfolios that invest in fixed-income debt securities such as bonds or notes. Increases in interest rates may cause the value of the Funds’ investments to decline. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a debt security, or the counterparty to a derivative contract, will be unable or unwilling to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. The degree of risk for a particular security may be reflected in its credit rating. Credit risk is greater for medium quality and lower-rated securities. Lower-rated debt securities and similar unrated securities (commonly known as “junk bonds”) have speculative elements or are predominantly speculative risks.
High Yield Debt Security Risk—Investments in fixed-income securities with ratings below investment grade, commonly known as “junk bonds”, tend to have 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 corporate developments, interest rate sensitivity, negative perceptions of the junk bond market generally and less secondary market liquidity.
Inflation Risk—This is the risk that the value of assets or income from the Funds’ investments in the Underlying Portfolios will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the value of
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each Underlying Portfolio’s assets can decline as can the value of that Underlying Portfolio’s distributions.
Foreign(Non-U.S.) Risk—Investments innon-U.S. issuers by Underlying Portfolios may involve more risk than investments in U.S. issuers. These securities may fluctuate more widely in price and may be less liquid due to adverse market, economic, political, regulatory or other factors.
Currency Risk—Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may negatively affect the value of the Funds’ investments or reduce its returns.
Capitalization Risk—Investments in small- andmid-capitalization companies by Underlying Portfolios tend to be more volatile than investments in large-capitalization companies. Investments in small-capitalization companies may have additional risks because these companies often have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources.
Derivatives Risk—The Underlying Portfolios may enter into derivative transactions such as forwards, options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price, and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Underlying Portfolios, and subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments. Derivatives may result in significant losses, including losses that are far greater than the value of the derivatives reflected on the statement of assets and liabilities.
Leverage Risk—When an Underlying Portfolio borrows money or otherwise leverages its investments, its performance may be volatile because leverage tends to exaggerate the effect of any increase or decrease in the value of the Underlying Portfolio’s investments. An Underlying Portfolio may create leverage through the use of reverse repurchase arrangements, forward currency exchange contracts, forward commitments, dollar rolls or futures or by borrowing money. The use of other types of derivative instruments by the Underlying Portfolios, such as options and swaps, may also result in a form of leverage. Leverage may result in higher returns to an Underlying Portfolio than if the Underlying Portfolio were not leveraged, but may also adversely affect returns, particularly if the market is declining.
Investment in Other Investment Companies Risk—As with other investments, investments in other investment companies, including ETFs, are subject to market and selection risk. In addition, shareholders of a Fund bear both their proportionate share of expenses in the Funds (including management fees) and, indirectly, the expenses of the investment companies.
Indemnification Risk—In the ordinary course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Funds’
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maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these indemnification provisions and expect the risk of loss thereunder to be remote. Therefore, the Funds have not accrued any liability in connection with these indemnification provisions.
NOTE G
Distributions to Shareholders
The tax character of distributions to be paid for the year ending July 31, 2019 will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended July 31, 2018 and July 31, 2017 were as follows:
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 212,992 | $ | 175,055 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 101,190 | – 0 | – | |||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 314,182 | $ | 175,055 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 428,455 | $ | 292,563 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 311,521 | – 0 | – | |||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 739,976 | $ | 292,563 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 1,138,025 | $ | 960,632 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 1,323,533 | 94,762 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 2,461,558 | $ | 1,055,394 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 2,389,324 | $ | 1,721,344 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 2,395,125 | 207,409 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 4,784,449 | $ | 1,928,753 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 3,611,483 | $ | 2,300,639 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 2,769,830 | 636,348 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 6,381,313 | $ | 2,936,987 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 3,134,156 | $ | 1,618,093 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 2,755,521 | 495,198 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 5,889,677 | $ | 2,113,291 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 2,971,917 | $ | 1,075,640 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 2,400,714 | 448,607 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 5,372,631 | $ | 1,524,247 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 1,624,988 | $ | 762,319 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 1,879,850 | 335,015 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 3,504,838 | $ | 1,097,334 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 1,277,598 | $ | 582,419 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 1,571,007 | 211,057 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 2,848,605 | $ | 793,476 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 465,229 | $ | 245,220 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 813,122 | 66,120 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 1,278,351 | $ | 311,340 | ||||
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AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | 2018 | 2017 | ||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 525,465 | $ | 237,061 | ||||
Long-term capital gains | 741,835 | 88,101 | ||||||
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Total distributions paid | $ | 1,267,300 | $ | 325,162 | ||||
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As of July 31, 2018, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
Multi-Manager Select Fund | Undistributed Ordinary Income | Undistributed Capital Gains | Unrealized Appreciation/ | Total Accumulated Earnings/ (Deficit) | ||||||||||||
Retirement Allocation Fund | $ | 129,185 | $ | 339,428 | $ | 3,764 | $ | 472,377 | ||||||||
2010 Fund | 205,166 | 583,732 | 221,355 | 1,010,253 | ||||||||||||
2015 Fund | 483,450 | 2,156,132 | 996,389 | 3,635,971 | ||||||||||||
2020 Fund | 956,353 | 5,966,161 | 2,479,739 | 9,402,253 | ||||||||||||
2025 Fund | 1,818,780 | 10,010,520 | 6,010,300 | 17,839,600 | ||||||||||||
2030 Fund | 1,311,119 | 7,332,658 | 5,746,616 | 14,390,393 | ||||||||||||
2035 Fund | 1,048,474 | 7,585,463 | 6,627,324 | 15,261,261 | ||||||||||||
2040 Fund | 807,913 | 6,449,389 | 4,545,861 | 11,803,163 | ||||||||||||
2045 Fund | 716,011 | 5,229,815 | 4,435,451 | 10,381,277 | ||||||||||||
2050 Fund | 311,074 | 1,969,565 | 1,706,266 | 3,986,905 | ||||||||||||
2055 Fund | 410,910 | 2,195,097 | 2,049,700 | 4,655,707 |
(a) | The differences between book-basis andtax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and return of capital distributions received from underlying securities. |
For tax purposes, net realized capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred for an indefinite period, and such losses will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of July 31, 2018, the Funds did not have any capital loss carryforwards.
NOTE H
Joint Credit Facility
A number ofopen-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, including the Funds, participate in a $325 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) intended to provide short-term financing, if necessary, subject to certain restrictions in connection with abnormal redemption activity. Commitment fees related to the Facility are paid by the participating funds and are included in miscellaneous expenses in the statement of operations. The Funds did not utilize the Facility during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
NOTE I
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement which removes, modifies and adds disclosures to Topic 820. The amendments in this ASU2018-13 apply to all entities that are required, under existing U.S. GAAP, to make disclosures
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about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
In October 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to certain disclosure requirements included in RegulationS-X that had become “redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded, in light of the other Commission disclosure requirements, GAAP or changes in the information environment.” The compliance date for the amendments to RegulationS-X was November 5, 2018 (for reporting period end dates of September 30, 2018 or after). Management has adopted the amendments which simplified certain disclosure requirements on the financial statements.
NOTE J
Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events for possible recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date the financial statements are issued. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements through this date.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.17 | $ 10.97 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.18 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .13 | .23 | .20 | .23 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.18 | ) | .08 | .33 | .06 | .07 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.05 | ) | .31 | .53 | .29 | .18 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.03 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | (.02 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.33 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.03 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.79 | $ 11.17 | $ 10.97 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.18 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.33 | )% | 2.80 | % | 5.08 | % | 2.82 | % | 1.80 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $386 | $502 | $309 | $442 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .45 | %^ | .44 | % | .42 | % | .41 | % | .39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 3.96 | %^ | 5.19 | % | 6.32 | % | 8.37 | % | 45.18 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.42 | %^ | 2.07 | % | 1.89 | % | 2.28 | % | 1.79 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.88 | $ 10.76 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.13 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .09 | .13 | .14 | .12 | .06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.18 | ) | .10 | .30 | .08 | .07 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.09 | ) | .23 | .44 | .20 | .13 | ||||||||||||||
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Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.49 | $ 10.88 | $ 10.76 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.13 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.69 | )% | 2.11 | % | 4.26 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.30 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $126 | $132 | $186 | $126 | $45 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.20 | %^ | 1.19 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 4.73 | %^ | 6.06 | % | 7.21 | % | 11.03 | % | 43.43 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.68 | %^ | 1.23 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.19 | % | .96 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.29 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.20 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .26 | .24 | .20 | .13 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.21 | ) | .09 | .32 | .10 | .07 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.05 | ) | .35 | .56 | .30 | .20 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.21 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.51 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.73 | $ 11.29 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.20 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.26 | )% | 3.15 | % | 5.34 | % | 2.91 | % | 2.00 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $527 | $71 | $25 | $22 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .20 | %^ | .19 | % | .17 | % | .16 | % | .14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 3.72 | %^ | 4.99 | % | 6.16 | % | 9.14 | % | 44.95 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.89 | %^ | 2.32 | % | 2.22 | % | 1.98 | % | 2.05 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.44 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.16 | $ 10.02 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income(b)(c) | .11 | .21 | .22 | .14 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.17 | ) | .06 | .27 | .09 | .06 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.06 | ) | .27 | .49 | .23 | .16 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.20 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.50 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.88 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.16 | $ 10.02 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.45 | )% | 2.53 | % | 4.88 | % | 2.36 | % | 1.62 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $413 | $402 | $17 | $33 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .70 | %^ | .69 | % | .67 | % | .66 | % | .64 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.92 | %^ | 3.22 | % | 3.59 | % | 5.08 | % | 30.60 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.18 | %^ | 2.01 | % | 2.20 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.56 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.50 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.19 | $ 10.04 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .12 | .22 | .20 | .22 | .09 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.18 | ) | .07 | .31 | .04 | .09 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.06 | ) | .29 | .51 | .26 | .18 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.52 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.92 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.19 | $ 10.04 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.37 | )% | 2.77 | % | 5.15 | % | 2.65 | % | 1.84 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $10,742 | $11,013 | $7,869 | $8,303 | $671 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .45 | %^ | .44 | % | .42 | % | .41 | % | .39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.68 | %^ | 2.92 | % | 3.37 | % | 4.40 | % | 21.09 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.42 | %^ | 2.10 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.26 | % | 1.45 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.75 | $ 10.54 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.05 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .15 | .22 | .27 | .13 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.18 | ) | .17 | .31 | .02 | .06 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.04 | ) | .32 | .53 | .29 | .19 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | – 0 | – | (.22 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.56 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.15 | $ 10.75 | $ 10.54 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.05 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.24 | )% | 3.02 | % | 5.35 | % | 2.98 | % | 1.95 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $11 | $12 | $1,057 | $668 | $959 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .20 | %^ | .17 | % | .17 | % | .15 | % | .14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.37 | %^ | 2.52 | % | 3.06 | % | 7.57 | % | 30.07 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.67 | %^ | 1.25 | % | 2.20 | % | 2.71 | % | 2.06 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.53 | $ 10.53 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.05 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .12 | .19 | .23 | .22 | .13 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.17 | ) | .15 | .31 | .06 | .06 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.05 | ) | .34 | .54 | .28 | .19 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.27 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.30 | ) | (.11 | ) | – 0 | – | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.57 | ) | (.34 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.14 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.91 | $ 10.53 | $ 10.53 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.05 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.31 | )% | 3.20 | % | 5.41 | % | 2.88 | % | 1.95 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $304 | $1,012 | $11 | $10 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .20 | %^ | .18 | % | .17 | % | .16 | % | .14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.22 | %^ | 5.12 | % | 2.95 | % | 7.38 | % | 30.15 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.35 | %^ | 2.65 | % | 2.27 | % | 2.27 | % | 2.07 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 98 | % | 60 | % | 102 | % | 12 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .38 | %^ | .46 | % | .50 | % | .48 | % | .50 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.19 | $ 11.11 | $ 10.47 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .26 | .21 | .24 | .16 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.26 | ) | .22 | .47 | .09 | .10 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.12 | ) | .48 | .68 | .33 | .26 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.19 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.53 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.04 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.03 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.54 | $ 11.19 | $ 11.11 | $ 10.47 | $ 10.23 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.91 | )% | 4.31 | % | 6.56 | % | 3.24 | % | 2.58 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $498 | $412 | $376 | $629 | $16 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .40 | %^ | .39 | % | .40 | % | .40 | % | .38 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.51 | %^ | 2.90 | % | 3.42 | % | 4.07 | % | 46.32 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.49 | %^ | 2.32 | % | 1.95 | % | 2.47 | % | 2.53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.05 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.39 | $ 10.18 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .08 | .17 | .12 | .21 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.24 | ) | .21 | .48 | .03 | .08 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.16 | ) | .38 | .60 | .24 | .20 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | – 0 | – | (.02 | ) | – 0 | – | (.02 | ) | (.02 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.34 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.02 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.55 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.39 | $ 10.18 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.31 | )% | 3.50 | % | 5.81 | % | 2.41 | % | 2.04 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $56 | $120 | $142 | $106 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.15 | %^ | 1.14 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.13 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 3.27 | %^ | 3.67 | % | 4.32 | % | 5.48 | % | 47.09 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.55 | %^ | 1.55 | % | 1.15 | % | 2.10 | % | 1.84 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.14 | $ 11.04 | $ 10.52 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .28 | .24 | .25 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.27 | ) | .23 | .46 | .10 | .09 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.12 | ) | .51 | .70 | .35 | .27 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.03 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.58 | ) | (.41 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.07 | ) | (.03 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.44 | $ 11.14 | $ 11.04 | $ 10.52 | $ 10.24 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.86 | )% | 4.67 | % | 6.81 | % | 3.50 | % | 2.70 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,382 | $781 | $778 | $717 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .14 | % | .15 | % | .15 | % | .13 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.25 | %^ | 2.75 | % | 3.26 | % | 3.56 | % | 46.11 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.83 | %^ | 2.55 | % | 2.28 | % | 2.54 | % | 2.81 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.62 | $ 10.63 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.04 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .12 | .22 | .18 | .21 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.25 | ) | .21 | .45 | .08 | .09 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.13 | ) | .43 | .63 | .29 | .24 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.56 | ) | (.44 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.93 | $ 10.62 | $ 10.63 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.04 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.05 | )% | 4.06 | % | 6.28 | % | 2.99 | % | 2.43 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $357 | $374 | $389 | $622 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .65 | %^ | .64 | % | .65 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.40 | %^ | 2.48 | % | 2.82 | % | 3.59 | % | 30.49 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.29 | %^ | 2.08 | % | 1.80 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.31 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.61 | $ 10.65 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.05 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .13 | .25 | .21 | .23 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.26 | ) | .21 | .44 | .08 | .15 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.13 | ) | .46 | .65 | .31 | .25 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.59 | ) | (.50 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.89 | $ 10.61 | $ 10.65 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.05 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.00 | )% | 4.32 | % | 6.52 | % | 3.16 | % | 2.54 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $14,699 | $16,603 | $11,448 | $13,222 | $597 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .40 | %^ | .39 | % | .40 | % | .40 | % | .38 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.07 | %^ | 2.19 | % | 2.54 | % | 2.84 | % | 23.54 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.52 | %^ | 2.31 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.39 | % | 1.72 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.61 | $ 10.66 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.07 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .27 | .20 | .31 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.26 | ) | .21 | .49 | .02 | .09 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.11 | ) | .48 | .69 | .33 | .27 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.29 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.28 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.63 | ) | (.53 | ) | (.31 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.87 | $ 10.61 | $ 10.66 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.07 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.81 | )% | 4.53 | % | 6.88 | % | 3.38 | % | 2.76 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $64 | $65 | $55 | $14 | $966 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .14 | % | .15 | % | .13 | % | .13 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.71 | %^ | 1.72 | % | 2.34 | % | 10.46 | % | 29.96 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.81 | %^ | 2.52 | % | 1.98 | % | 3.17 | % | 2.82 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.62 | $ 10.68 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.07 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .27 | .24 | .23 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.26 | ) | .21 | .45 | .10 | .09 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.11 | ) | .48 | .69 | .33 | .27 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.30 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.64 | ) | (.54 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.87 | $ 10.62 | $ 10.68 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.07 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (.82 | )% | 4.51 | % | 6.90 | % | 3.38 | % | 2.76 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $10 | $11 | $11 | $11 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .14 | % | .15 | % | .15 | % | .13 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.65 | %^ | 1.68 | % | 2.15 | % | 6.29 | % | 30.01 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.83 | %^ | 2.57 | % | 2.30 | % | 2.39 | % | 2.82 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 20 | % | 85 | % | 49 | % | 116 | % | 15 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .53 | % | .56 | % | .55 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.91 | $ 11.01 | $ 10.46 | $ 10.26 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .27 | .20 | .24 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.33 | ) | .28 | .59 | .09 | .20 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.19 | ) | .55 | .79 | .33 | .30 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.04 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.65 | ) | (.65 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.04 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 10.91 | $ 11.01 | $ 10.46 | $ 10.26 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.43 | )% | 5.02 | % | 7.72 | % | 3.33 | % | 2.99 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,189 | $1,703 | $2,224 | $3,613 | $168 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .35 | %^ | .37 | % | .40 | % | .40 | % | .42 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.03 | %^ | 1.16 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.31 | % | 26.98 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.54 | %^ | 2.43 | % | 1.90 | % | 2.47 | % | 1.50 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.82 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.40 | $ 10.21 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .10 | .18 | .14 | .15 | .06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.32 | ) | .27 | .57 | .11 | .19 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.22 | ) | .45 | .71 | .26 | .25 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.16 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.07 | ) | (.04 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.59 | ) | (.55 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.07 | ) | (.04 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.01 | $ 10.82 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.40 | $ 10.21 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.80 | )% | 4.15 | % | 6.92 | % | 2.63 | % | 2.45 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $536 | $578 | $737 | $717 | $374 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.11 | %^ | 1.12 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.17 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.79 | %^ | 1.91 | % | 1.93 | % | 2.52 | % | 19.67 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.90 | %^ | 1.68 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.55 | % | .90 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.06 | $ 11.16 | $ 10.63 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .30 | .25 | .27 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.34 | ) | .28 | .58 | .11 | .19 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.17 | ) | .58 | .83 | .38 | .31 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.02 | ) | (.04 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.71 | ) | (.68 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.02 | ) | (.04 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.18 | $ 11.06 | $ 11.16 | $ 10.63 | $ 10.27 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.23 | )% | 5.21 | % | 7.98 | % | 3.68 | % | 3.11 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,374 | $70 | $78 | $70 | $61 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .11 | %^ | .12 | % | .15 | % | .16 | % | .17 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .79 | %^ | .91 | % | .94 | % | 1.58 | % | 26.67 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.24 | %^ | 2.67 | % | 2.30 | % | 2.68 | % | 1.82 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.66 | $ 10.77 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.07 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .12 | .24 | .19 | .21 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.31 | ) | .27 | .55 | .10 | .17 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.19 | ) | .51 | .74 | .31 | .28 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.20 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.63 | ) | (.62 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.84 | $ 10.66 | $ 10.77 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.07 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.56 | )% | 4.73 | % | 7.40 | % | 3.10 | % | 2.84 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $286 | $283 | $399 | $375 | $247 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .61 | %^ | .62 | % | .65 | % | .66 | % | .67 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.47 | %^ | 1.53 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.95 | % | 15.95 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.41 | %^ | 2.24 | % | 1.81 | % | 2.15 | % | 1.74 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.68 | $ 10.79 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.09 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .26 | .21 | .24 | .08 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.32 | ) | .28 | .56 | .09 | .22 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.18 | ) | .54 | .77 | .33 | .30 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.23 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.66 | ) | (.65 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.84 | $ 10.68 | $ 10.79 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.09 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.38 | )% | 4.98 | % | 7.68 | % | 3.35 | % | 3.06 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $34,131 | $41,025 | $38,086 | $41,604 | $3,780 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .36 | %^ | .37 | % | .40 | % | .41 | % | .42 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.15 | %^ | 1.23 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.37 | % | 10.55 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.59 | %^ | 2.40 | % | 2.07 | % | 2.48 | % | 1.30 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.71 | $ 10.81 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.10 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .25 | .25 | .30 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.33 | ) | .31 | .55 | .06 | .14 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.18 | ) | .56 | .80 | .36 | .32 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.22 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.71 | ) | (.66 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.22 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.82 | $ 10.71 | $ 10.81 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.10 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.38 | )% | 5.25 | % | 7.96 | % | 3.60 | % | 3.17 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,398 | $155 | $534 | $541 | $969 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .11 | %^ | .12 | % | .15 | % | .16 | % | .17 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .82 | %^ | .87 | % | .89 | % | 1.74 | % | 25.68 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.96 | %^ | 2.28 | % | 2.43 | % | 3.06 | % | 2.91 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.67 | $ 10.81 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.10 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .09 | .29 | .24 | .24 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.26 | ) | .26 | .56 | .11 | .14 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.17 | ) | .55 | .80 | .35 | .32 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.22 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.71 | ) | (.69 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.22 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.79 | $ 10.67 | $ 10.81 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.10 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.27 | )% | 5.14 | % | 8.02 | % | 3.60 | % | 3.17 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $107 | $12 | $11 | $11 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .12 | %^ | .11 | % | .15 | % | .16 | % | .17 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .20 | %^ | .81 | % | .80 | % | 1.47 | % | 25.70 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | .47 | %^ | 2.68 | % | 2.33 | % | 2.49 | % | 2.91 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 39 | % | 93 | % | 38 | % | 83 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .49 | %^ | .57 | % | .59 | % | .60 | % | .59 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.22 | $ 11.15 | $ 10.46 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .27 | .21 | .23 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.41 | ) | .37 | .71 | .09 | .24 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.26 | ) | .64 | .92 | .32 | .36 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.80 | ) | (.57 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.08 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.16 | $ 11.22 | $ 11.15 | $ 10.46 | $ 10.28 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.92 | )% | 5.74 | % | 8.98 | % | 3.19 | % | 3.58 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,498 | $5,086 | $5,239 | $8,339 | $521 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .37 | %^ | .39 | % | .44 | % | .45 | % | .46 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .74 | %^ | .81 | % | .82 | % | 1.00 | % | 9.77 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.69 | %^ | 2.38 | % | 1.94 | % | 2.37 | % | 2.00 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.09 | $ 11.02 | $ 10.36 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .10 | .19 | .13 | .15 | .06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.40 | ) | .36 | .70 | .09 | .24 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.30 | ) | .55 | .83 | .24 | .30 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.17 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.07 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.07 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.07 | $ 11.09 | $ 11.02 | $ 10.36 | $ 10.23 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.34 | )% | 4.97 | % | 8.17 | % | 2.38 | % | 3.04 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,216 | $1,271 | $1,584 | $1,286 | $370 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.12 | %^ | 1.14 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.21 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.49 | %^ | 1.56 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.82 | % | 12.82 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.92 | %^ | 1.66 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.57 | % | .95 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.24 | $ 11.17 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .30 | .25 | .29 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.41 | ) | .37 | .70 | .05 | .20 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.24 | ) | .67 | .95 | .34 | .38 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.29 | ) | (.28 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.84 | ) | (.60 | ) | (.28 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.08 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.16 | $ 11.24 | $ 11.17 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.30 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.73 | )% | 6.02 | % | 9.23 | % | 3.36 | % | 3.80 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,344 | $226 | $220 | $179 | $15 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .12 | %^ | .14 | % | .19 | % | .20 | % | .21 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .49 | %^ | .56 | % | .57 | % | .69 | % | 25.25 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.15 | %^ | 2.67 | % | 2.32 | % | 2.96 | % | 2.74 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 10.97 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.09 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .24 | .19 | .22 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.43 | ) | .36 | .69 | .06 | .22 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
|
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.27 | ) | .60 | .88 | .28 | .34 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.80 | ) | (.55 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.90 | $ 10.97 | $ 10.92 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.09 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.12 | )% | 5.48 | % | 8.78 | % | 2.84 | % | 3.43 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $5,072 | $2,881 | $2,052 | $2,328 | $296 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .62 | %^ | .64 | % | .69 | % | .70 | % | .71 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.18 | %^ | 1.22 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.36 | % | 8.32 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.03 | %^ | 2.20 | % | 1.79 | % | 2.25 | % | 1.93 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.00 | $ 10.94 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.11 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
|
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .27 | .21 | .23 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.39 | ) | .35 | .70 | .07 | .26 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.25 | ) | .62 | .91 | .30 | .36 | ||||||||||||||
|
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
|
| |||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (.80 | ) | (.56 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
|
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.95 | $ 11.00 | $ 10.94 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.11 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.94 | )% | 5.74 | % | 9.07 | % | 3.08 | % | 3.65 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $84,168 | $91,754 | $82,263 | $72,587 | $6,854 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .37 | %^ | .39 | % | .44 | % | .45 | % | .46 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .86 | %^ | .91 | % | .90 | % | 1.04 | % | 5.40 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.66 | %^ | 2.41 | % | 2.02 | % | 2.40 | % | 1.68 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.29 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.12 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .12 | .24 | .28 | .19 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.41 | ) | .53 | .69 | .05 | .18 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.25 | ) | .65 | .93 | .33 | .37 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.29 | ) | – 0 | – | (.22 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.84 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.20 | $ 11.29 | $ 10.96 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.12 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.85 | )% | 5.91 | % | 9.29 | % | 3.34 | % | 3.76 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $182 | $50 | $2,182 | $2,376 | $975 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .12 | %^ | .18 | % | .19 | % | .20 | % | .21 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .55 | %^ | .46 | % | .59 | % | .80 | % | 24.45 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.99 | %^ | 1.03 | % | 2.33 | % | 2.89 | % | 2.98 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.00 | $ 10.95 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.12 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .24 | .24 | .24 | .19 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.40 | ) | .42 | .69 | .09 | .18 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.23 | ) | .66 | .93 | .33 | .37 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.30 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.55 | ) | (.32 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.85 | ) | (.61 | ) | (.28 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.25 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 9.92 | $ 11.00 | $ 10.95 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.12 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (1.74 | )% | 6.05 | % | 9.27 | % | 3.32 | % | 3.76 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $678 | $157 | $11 | $11 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .12 | %^ | .12 | % | .19 | % | .20 | % | .21 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .44 | %^ | .49 | % | .49 | % | .97 | % | 24.49 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.27 | %^ | 2.24 | % | 2.32 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.99 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 84 | % | 46 | % | 81 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .47 | %^ | .57 | % | .61 | % | .62 | % | .62 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.60 | $ 11.32 | $ 10.45 | $ 10.33 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .28 | .19 | .24 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.50 | ) | .51 | .91 | .03 | .33 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.34 | ) | .79 | 1.10 | .27 | .44 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.11 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.91 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.11 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.35 | $ 11.60 | $ 11.32 | $ 10.45 | $ 10.33 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.50 | )% | 6.99 | % | 10.74 | % | 2.65 | % | 4.43 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,357 | $5,525 | $4,804 | $8,857 | $174 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .38 | %^ | .39 | % | .43 | % | .44 | % | .45 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .66 | %^ | .72 | % | .75 | % | .83 | % | 13.53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.82 | %^ | 2.40 | % | 1.77 | % | 2.39 | % | 1.73 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.48 | $ 11.19 | $ 10.38 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .11 | .19 | .15 | .14 | .05 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.49 | ) | .51 | .86 | .06 | .35 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.38 | ) | .70 | 1.01 | .20 | .40 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.14 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.11 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.80 | ) | (.41 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.11 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.30 | $ 11.48 | $ 11.19 | $ 10.38 | $ 10.29 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.92 | )% | 6.26 | % | 9.87 | % | 1.97 | % | 3.99 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $505 | $714 | $629 | $818 | $138 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.13 | %^ | 1.14 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.20 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.42 | %^ | 1.48 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.68 | % | 15.69 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.91 | %^ | 1.68 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.38 | % | .72 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.63 | $ 11.34 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .19 | .31 | .25 | .25 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.52 | ) | .51 | .87 | .05 | .35 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.33 | ) | .82 | 1.12 | .30 | .46 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.29 | ) | (.28 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.11 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.95 | ) | (.53 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.11 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.35 | $ 11.63 | $ 11.34 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.35 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.40 | )% | 7.31 | % | 10.95 | % | 2.97 | % | 4.65 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $7,442 | $1,053 | $861 | $708 | $534 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .13 | %^ | .14 | % | .18 | % | .19 | % | .20 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .47 | % | .52 | % | .79 | % | 13.26 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.43 | %^ | 2.65 | % | 2.32 | % | 2.51 | % | 1.71 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.31 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.14 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .22 | .26 | .19 | .20 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.57 | ) | .48 | .85 | .04 | .31 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.35 | ) | .74 | 1.04 | .24 | .43 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.92 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.04 | $ 11.31 | $ 11.05 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.14 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.64 | )% | 6.76 | % | 10.35 | % | 2.44 | % | 4.28 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $7,916 | $2,636 | $2,852 | $2,802 | $482 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .62 | %^ | .65 | % | .68 | % | .69 | % | .70 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.10 | %^ | 1.11 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.01 | % | 7.14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 4.15 | %^ | 2.32 | % | 1.84 | % | 2.10 | % | 1.98 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.36 | $ 11.09 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.16 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .28 | .21 | .22 | .09 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.49 | ) | .49 | .86 | .05 | .36 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.34 | ) | .77 | 1.07 | .27 | .45 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.90 | ) | (.50 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.12 | $ 11.36 | $ 11.09 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.16 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.54 | )% | 7.01 | % | 10.66 | % | 2.71 | % | 4.50 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $132,901 | $141,801 | $120,243 | $106,535 | $10,497 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .38 | %^ | .40 | % | .43 | % | .44 | % | .45 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .78 | %^ | .81 | % | .81 | % | .92 | % | 5.97 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.77 | %^ | 2.45 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.26 | % | 1.46 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.41 | $ 11.12 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.17 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .26 | .24 | .27 | .19 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.50 | ) | .54 | .86 | .02 | .27 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.33 | ) | .80 | 1.10 | .29 | .46 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.94 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.14 | $ 11.41 | $ 11.12 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.17 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.42 | )% | 7.27 | % | 10.98 | % | 2.96 | % | 4.62 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,373 | $831 | $3,217 | $2,421 | $984 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .13 | %^ | .15 | % | .18 | % | .19 | % | .20 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .46 | %^ | .45 | % | .49 | % | .65 | % | 22.66 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.13 | %^ | 2.21 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.77 | % | 3.04 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.37 | $ 11.11 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.17 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income(b)(c) | .20 | .28 | .27 | .23 | .19 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.52 | ) | .52 | .83 | .06 | .27 | * | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.32 | ) | .80 | 1.10 | .29 | .46 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.29 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.95 | ) | (.54 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.29 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.10 | $ 11.37 | $ 11.11 | $ 10.31 | $ 10.17 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.33 | )% | 7.30 | % | 10.97 | % | 2.95 | % | 4.62 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $871 | $111 | $38 | $11 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .12 | %^ | .14 | % | .18 | % | .19 | % | .20 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .36 | %^ | .39 | % | .41 | % | .78 | % | 22.69 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.89 | %^ | 2.45 | % | 2.53 | % | 2.32 | % | 3.04 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | % | 80 | % | 41 | % | 75 | % | 22 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .45 | %^ | .56 | % | .64 | % | .62 | % | .60 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.86 | $ 11.56 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.39 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .27 | .19 | .21 | .08 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.58 | ) | .64 | 1.11 | .04 | .47 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.43 | ) | .91 | 1.30 | .25 | .55 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.16 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.86 | ) | (.61 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.16 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.57 | $ 11.86 | $ 11.56 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.39 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.15 | )% | 7.99 | % | 12.65 | % | 2.52 | % | 5.49 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $7,221 | $7,179 | $5,956 | $8,554 | $317 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .39 | %^ | .42 | % | .48 | % | .48 | % | .49 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .69 | %^ | .75 | % | .83 | % | .97 | % | 18.85 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.73 | %^ | 2.27 | % | 1.75 | % | 2.14 | % | 1.18 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.74 | $ 11.43 | $ 10.42 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .13 | .16 | .13 | .12 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.59 | ) | .65 | 1.08 | .07 | .38 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.46 | ) | .81 | 1.21 | .19 | .50 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.20 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.15 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.82 | ) | (.50 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.15 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.46 | $ 11.74 | $ 11.43 | $ 10.42 | $ 10.35 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.45 | )% | 7.10 | % | 11.86 | % | 1.86 | % | 5.04 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,636 | $1,212 | $951 | $911 | $20 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.14 | %^ | 1.18 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.44 | %^ | 1.51 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.83 | % | 25.83 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.41 | %^ | 1.41 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.88 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.89 | $ 11.59 | $ 10.55 | $ 10.41 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .20 | .30 | .24 | .25 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | .64 | 1.09 | .04 | .45 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.42 | ) | .94 | 1.33 | .29 | .57 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | (.28 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.16 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.90 | ) | (.64 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.16 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.57 | $ 11.89 | $ 11.59 | $ 10.55 | $ 10.41 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.02 | )% | 8.21 | % | 12.95 | % | 2.82 | % | 5.71 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $7,505 | $1,052 | $924 | $702 | $50 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .14 | %^ | .17 | % | .23 | % | .23 | % | .24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .44 | %^ | .50 | % | .58 | % | .70 | % | 18.70 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.58 | %^ | 2.56 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.54 | % | 1.82 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.58 | $ 11.31 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.20 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .19 | .26 | .20 | .18 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | .60 | 1.04 | .05 | .43 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.43 | ) | .86 | 1.24 | .23 | .53 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.86 | ) | (.59 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.29 | $ 11.58 | $ 11.31 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.20 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.28 | )% | 7.71 | % | 12.29 | % | 2.32 | % | 5.35 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $3,416 | $1,819 | $1,300 | $1,866 | $380 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .64 | %^ | .67 | % | .73 | % | .73 | % | .74 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.13 | %^ | 1.16 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.40 | % | 8.24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.51 | %^ | 2.22 | % | 1.89 | % | 1.89 | % | 1.70 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.61 | $ 11.33 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.21 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .27 | .21 | .20 | .08 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.57 | ) | .62 | 1.06 | .06 | .46 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.41 | ) | .89 | 1.27 | .26 | .54 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.86 | ) | (.61 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.34 | $ 11.61 | $ 11.33 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.21 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.07 | )% | 7.92 | % | 12.61 | % | 2.60 | % | 5.47 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $104,208 | $111,934 | $88,325 | $70,952 | $7,785 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .39 | %^ | .42 | % | .48 | % | .48 | % | .49 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .80 | %^ | .86 | % | .89 | % | 1.06 | % | 7.09 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.88 | %^ | 2.34 | % | 1.94 | % | 2.08 | % | 1.28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.66 | $ 11.36 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .27 | .24 | .24 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.58 | ) | .66 | 1.07 | .03 | .38 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.41 | ) | .93 | 1.31 | .27 | .56 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.27 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.89 | ) | (.63 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.36 | $ 11.66 | $ 11.36 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.23 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (2.99 | )% | 8.27 | % | 12.94 | % | 2.75 | % | 5.69 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $2,043 | $1,798 | $4,288 | $2,682 | $994 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .14 | %^ | .18 | % | .23 | % | .23 | % | .24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .49 | %^ | .53 | % | .57 | % | .80 | % | 22.26 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.13 | %^ | 2.28 | % | 2.26 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.90 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.64 | $ 11.36 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .25 | .23 | .21 | .18 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.59 | ) | .68 | 1.08 | .06 | .38 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.42 | ) | .93 | 1.31 | .27 | .56 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.28 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.62 | ) | (.36 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.90 | ) | (.65 | ) | (.30 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.33 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.32 | $ 11.64 | $ 11.36 | $ 10.35 | $ 10.23 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.07 | )% | 8.29 | % | 12.99 | % | 2.74 | % | 5.69 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $280 | $101 | $17 | $11 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .14 | %^ | .16 | % | .23 | % | .23 | % | .24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .40 | %^ | .44 | % | .48 | % | .95 | % | 22.28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.05 | %^ | 2.19 | % | 2.19 | % | 2.11 | % | 2.88 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 28 | % | 73 | % | 48 | % | 72 | % | 35 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .43 | %^ | .53 | % | .63 | % | .62 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.20 | $ 11.76 | $ 10.47 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .26 | .17 | .18 | .07 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.67 | ) | .80 | 1.31 | .00 | (d) | .56 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.51 | ) | 1.06 | 1.48 | .18 | .63 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.19 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.92 | ) | (.62 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.19 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.77 | $ 12.20 | $ 11.76 | $ 10.47 | $ 10.44 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.63 | )% | 9.07 | % | 14.39 | % | 1.79 | % | 6.34 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $5,552 | $5,463 | $4,670 | $7,259 | $288 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .39 | %^ | .42 | % | .48 | % | .49 | % | .49 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .72 | %^ | .81 | % | .91 | % | 1.13 | % | 14.64 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.71 | %^ | 2.17 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.79 | % | 1.09 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.08 | $ 11.60 | $ 10.38 | $ 10.40 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .12 | .16 | .13 | .08 | .05 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.66 | ) | .79 | 1.25 | .02 | .54 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.54 | ) | .95 | 1.38 | .10 | .59 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.18 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.19 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.88 | ) | (.47 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.19 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.66 | $ 12.08 | $ 11.60 | $ 10.38 | $ 10.40 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.99 | )% | 8.22 | % | 13.53 | % | .98 | % | 5.90 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,030 | $673 | $604 | $959 | $65 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.14 | %^ | 1.18 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.24 | % | 1.24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.48 | %^ | 1.57 | % | 1.68 | % | 2.00 | % | 19.46 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.10 | %^ | 1.36 | % | 1.22 | % | .84 | % | .76 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.25 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.55 | $ 10.45 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .21 | .31 | .23 | .20 | .07 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.71 | ) | .78 | 1.28 | .02 | .57 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.50 | ) | 1.09 | 1.51 | .22 | .64 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.19 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.96 | ) | (.64 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.19 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.79 | $ 12.25 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.55 | $ 10.45 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.52 | )% | 9.37 | % | 14.59 | % | 2.12 | % | 6.46 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $5,218 | $456 | $535 | $450 | $171 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .14 | %^ | .18 | % | .23 | % | .24 | % | .24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .47 | %^ | .56 | % | .67 | % | .99 | % | 21.13 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.60 | %^ | 2.57 | % | 2.07 | % | 2.03 | % | 1.16 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.87 | $ 11.47 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .21 | .25 | .17 | .15 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | .74 | 1.25 | .00 | (d) | .51 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.51 | ) | .99 | 1.42 | .15 | .61 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.36 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.92 | ) | (.59 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.36 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.44 | $ 11.87 | $ 11.47 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.25 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.73 | )% | 8.75 | % | 14.07 | % | 1.49 | % | 6.22 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $2,947 | $1,238 | $1,709 | $1,396 | $216 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .64 | %^ | .68 | % | .73 | % | .74 | % | .74 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.15 | %^ | 1.18 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.46 | % | 9.15 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.89 | %^ | 2.08 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.57 | % | 1.62 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.93 | $ 11.51 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.26 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .26 | .19 | .17 | .07 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.65 | ) | .78 | 1.26 | .01 | .56 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.50 | ) | 1.04 | 1.45 | .18 | .63 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.37 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.92 | ) | (.62 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.37 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.51 | $ 11.93 | $ 11.51 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.26 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.67 | )% | 9.12 | % | 14.34 | % | 1.85 | % | 6.34 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $105,483 | $112,028 | $79,677 | $58,198 | $6,768 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .39 | %^ | .42 | % | .48 | % | .49 | % | .49 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .81 | %^ | .87 | % | .93 | % | 1.17 | % | 6.39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.72 | %^ | 2.20 | % | 1.77 | % | 1.72 | % | 1.16 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.09 | $ 11.54 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .19 | .12 | .23 | .20 | .17 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.69 | ) | .95 | 1.25 | .00 | (d) | .48 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.50 | ) | 1.07 | 1.48 | .20 | .65 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.37 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.96 | ) | (.52 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.37 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.63 | $ 12.09 | $ 11.54 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.28 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.58 | )% | 9.33 | % | 14.64 | % | 2.01 | % | 6.56 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,321 | $290 | $4,280 | $3,084 | $1,001 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .14 | %^ | .21 | % | .23 | % | .24 | % | .24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .51 | %^ | .47 | % | .62 | % | .91 | % | 22.51 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.42 | %^ | .99 | % | 2.14 | % | 2.10 | % | 2.65 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 11.94 | $ 11.53 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.28 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .27 | .22 | .17 | .17 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.64 | ) | .80 | 1.26 | .03 | .48 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.49 | ) | 1.07 | 1.48 | .20 | .65 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | (.29 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.37 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.70 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.96 | ) | (.66 | ) | (.27 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.37 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.49 | $ 11.94 | $ 11.53 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.28 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (3.50 | )% | 9.37 | % | 14.62 | % | 2.00 | % | 6.56 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $99 | $36 | $24 | $11 | $12 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .14 | %^ | .17 | % | .23 | % | .24 | % | .24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .45 | % | .52 | % | 1.16 | % | 22.53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.68 | %^ | 2.28 | % | 2.06 | % | 1.77 | % | 2.64 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 71 | % | 38 | % | 74 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .42 | %^ | .53 | % | .65 | % | .62 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.34 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.40 | $ 10.42 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .23 | .13 | .14 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.75 | ) | .91 | 1.43 | (.01 | )* | .58 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.60 | ) | 1.14 | 1.56 | .13 | .69 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.20 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.27 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.13 | ) | (.60 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.27 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.61 | $ 12.34 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.40 | $ 10.42 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.19 | )% | 9.81 | % | 15.22 | % | 1.28 | % | 6.92 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,284 | $4,072 | $4,051 | $6,816 | $77 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .40 | %^ | .45 | % | .52 | % | .52 | % | .53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .88 | %^ | .97 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.18 | % | 23.89 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.55 | %^ | 1.89 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.45 | % | 1.69 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.21 | $ 11.65 | $ 10.33 | $ 10.39 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .10 | .14 | .10 | .03 | .09 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.74 | ) | .90 | 1.37 | .01 | .56 | ||||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.64 | ) | 1.04 | 1.47 | .04 | .65 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.15 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.07 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.26 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.08 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.26 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.49 | $ 12.21 | $ 11.65 | $ 10.33 | $ 10.39 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.54 | )% | 8.98 | % | 14.43 | % | .44 | % | 6.57 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $855 | $584 | $398 | $844 | $26 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.15 | %^ | 1.19 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.64 | %^ | 1.73 | % | 1.81 | % | 2.03 | % | 30.19 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.71 | %^ | 1.19 | % | .95 | % | .35 | % | 1.35 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.40 | $ 11.85 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.45 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .19 | .25 | .20 | .16 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.79 | ) | .93 | 1.40 | (.02 | )* | .57 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.60 | ) | 1.18 | 1.60 | .14 | .72 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.27 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.17 | ) | (.63 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.27 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.63 | $ 12.40 | $ 11.85 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.45 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.15 | )% | 10.10 | % | 15.54 | % | 1.40 | % | 7.24 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $3,899 | $541 | $459 | $268 | $15 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .19 | % | .27 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .63 | %^ | .72 | % | .81 | % | .89 | % | 29.08 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.24 | %^ | 2.08 | % | 1.80 | % | 1.58 | % | 2.33 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.02 | $ 11.49 | $ 10.18 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .18 | .22 | .14 | .13 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.78 | ) | .87 | 1.36 | (.04 | )* | .57 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.60 | ) | 1.09 | 1.50 | .09 | .68 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.20 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.13 | ) | (.56 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.29 | $ 12.02 | $ 11.49 | $ 10.18 | $ 10.24 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.30 | )% | 9.62 | % | 14.92 | % | .92 | % | 6.91 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $2,419 | $1,314 | $1,508 | $1,224 | $36 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .65 | %^ | .70 | % | .77 | % | .77 | % | .78 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.29 | %^ | 1.32 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.45 | % | 14.63 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.24 | %^ | 1.85 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.71 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.06 | $ 11.55 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .22 | .17 | .13 | .06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.74 | ) | .90 | 1.37 | (.01 | )* | .63 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.59 | ) | 1.12 | 1.54 | .12 | .69 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.19 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.12 | ) | (.61 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.35 | $ 12.06 | $ 11.55 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.25 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.17 | )% | 9.77 | % | 15.30 | % | 1.23 | % | 7.03 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $62,202 | $66,476 | $53,902 | $46,834 | $8,623 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .40 | %^ | .44 | % | .52 | % | .52 | % | .53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .96 | %^ | 1.03 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.30 | % | 5.69 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.58 | %^ | 1.88 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.03 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.15 | $ 11.57 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .19 | .12 | .19 | .19 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.79 | ) | 1.03 | 1.37 | (.05 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.60 | ) | 1.15 | 1.56 | .14 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.23 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.16 | ) | (.57 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.39 | $ 12.15 | $ 11.57 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.27 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.17 | )% | 10.08 | % | 15.52 | % | 1.40 | % | 7.25 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $813 | $369 | $3,644 | $2,140 | $1,008 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .23 | % | .27 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .65 | %^ | .63 | % | .73 | % | 1.11 | % | 18.71 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.31 | %^ | .98 | % | 1.75 | % | 2.00 | % | 2.44 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.08 | $ 11.57 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .25 | .19 | .14 | .04 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | .91 | 1.38 | .00 | (d) | .67 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.59 | ) | 1.16 | 1.57 | .14 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.93 | ) | (.40 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.00 | )(d) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.17 | ) | (.65 | ) | (.25 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.32 | $ 12.08 | $ 11.57 | $ 10.25 | $ 10.27 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.14 | )% | 10.14 | % | 15.59 | % | 1.38 | % | 7.25 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,081 | $681 | $600 | $519 | $522 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .19 | % | .27 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .54 | %^ | .60 | % | .64 | % | 1.29 | % | 16.54 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.09 | %^ | 2.10 | % | 1.79 | % | 1.46 | % | .68 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 23 | % | 85 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .40 | %^ | .53 | % | .66 | % | .63 | % | .64 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.56 | $ 11.92 | $ 10.43 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .21 | .13 | .15 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.79 | ) | 1.00 | 1.49 | (.08 | )* | .60 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.64 | ) | 1.21 | 1.62 | .07 | .72 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.20 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.07 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.10 | ) | (.57 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.82 | $ 12.56 | $ 11.92 | $ 10.43 | $ 10.51 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.36 | )% | 10.29 | % | 15.71 | % | .76 | % | 7.21 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $3,077 | $3,253 | $3,016 | $5,107 | $111 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .44 | % | .50 | % | .52 | % | .54 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .95 | %^ | 1.10 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.50 | % | 28.43 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.46 | %^ | 1.73 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.48 | % | 1.96 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.49 | $ 11.87 | $ 10.43 | $ 10.47 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .11 | .12 | .09 | .04 | .01 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.77 | ) | .98 | 1.45 | (.05 | )* | .66 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.66 | ) | 1.10 | 1.54 | (.01 | ) | .67 | |||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.12 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.04 | ) | (.02 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.02 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.20 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.81 | $ 12.49 | $ 11.87 | $ 10.43 | $ 10.47 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.69 | )% | 9.35 | % | 14.91 | % | (.05 | )% | 6.76 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $234 | $268 | $275 | $289 | $84 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.16 | %^ | 1.19 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.29 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.72 | %^ | 1.86 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.74 | % | 27.00 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.81 | %^ | 1.00 | % | .81 | % | .45 | % | .14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | ��% | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.66 | $ 12.01 | $ 10.54 | $ 10.53 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .19 | .24 | .18 | .18 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.82 | ) | 1.01 | 1.49 | (.09 | )* | .59 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.63 | ) | 1.25 | 1.67 | .09 | .74 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.07 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.15 | ) | (.60 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.88 | $ 12.66 | $ 12.01 | $ 10.54 | $ 10.53 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.23 | )% | 10.57 | % | 16.09 | % | .86 | % | 7.43 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $4,360 | $51 | $32 | $53 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .15 | %^ | .19 | % | .25 | % | .27 | % | .29 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .70 | %^ | .85 | % | 1.02 | % | 1.39 | % | 29.40 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.26 | %^ | 1.94 | % | 1.63 | % | 1.81 | % | 2.35 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.17 | $ 11.59 | $ 10.20 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .22 | .14 | .13 | .10 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.80 | ) | .93 | 1.41 | (.09 | )* | .60 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.63 | ) | 1.15 | 1.55 | .04 | .70 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.16 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.06 | ) | (.57 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.48 | $ 12.17 | $ 11.59 | $ 10.20 | $ 10.32 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.52 | )% | 10.00 | % | 15.44 | % | .41 | % | 7.10 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $557 | $351 | $2,174 | $1,836 | $63 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .65 | %^ | .70 | % | .75 | % | .77 | % | .79 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.34 | %^ | 1.37 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.60 | % | 15.63 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.09 | %^ | 1.79 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.24 | $ 11.65 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.34 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .21 | .16 | .13 | .06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | .97 | 1.44 | (.07 | )* | .66 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.62 | ) | 1.18 | 1.60 | .06 | .72 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.21 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.11 | ) | (.59 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.51 | $ 12.24 | $ 11.65 | $ 10.24 | $ 10.34 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.39 | )% | 10.24 | % | 15.88 | % | .62 | % | 7.32 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $56,171 | $60,923 | $44,736 | $34,012 | $6,077 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .44 | % | .50 | % | .52 | % | .54 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .99 | %^ | 1.09 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.57 | % | 7.63 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.45 | %^ | 1.76 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.32 | % | .93 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.36 | $ 11.67 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.34 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .10 | .18 | .17 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.79 | ) | 1.12 | 1.44 | (.08 | )* | .57 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.62 | ) | 1.22 | 1.62 | .09 | .72 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.25 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.15 | ) | (.53 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.59 | $ 12.36 | $ 11.67 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.34 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.30 | )% | 10.55 | % | 16.08 | % | .97 | % | 7.34 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $519 | $317 | $3,830 | $2,319 | $1,009 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .22 | % | .25 | % | .27 | % | .29 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .69 | %^ | .68 | % | .84 | % | 1.41 | % | 23.10 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.85 | %^ | .76 | % | 1.66 | % | 1.79 | % | 2.36 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.25 | $ 11.66 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.34 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .24 | .19 | .14 | .06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.77 | ) | .98 | 1.43 | (.05 | )* | .66 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.61 | ) | 1.22 | 1.62 | .09 | .72 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.26 | ) | (.24 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.90 | ) | (.39 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (1.16 | ) | (.63 | ) | (.23 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.38 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.48 | $ 12.25 | $ 11.66 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.34 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.27 | )% | 10.60 | % | 16.05 | % | .96 | % | 7.34 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $607 | $440 | $369 | $316 | $346 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .19 | % | .25 | % | .27 | % | .29 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .59 | %^ | .66 | % | .76 | % | 1.78 | % | 16.19 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.72 | %^ | 1.99 | % | 1.74 | % | 1.41 | % | .96 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 25 | % | 77 | % | 39 | % | 67 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .66 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.80 | $ 12.13 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .21 | .14 | .11 | .09 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.80 | ) | 1.02 | 1.55 | (.03 | )* | .61 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.65 | ) | 1.23 | 1.69 | .08 | .70 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.16 | ) | (.08 | ) | – 0 | – | (.07 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.88 | ) | (.56 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.08 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.27 | $ 12.80 | $ 12.13 | $ 10.49 | $ 10.49 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.53 | )% | 10.25 | % | 16.19 | % | .80 | % | 7.06 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,314 | $1,145 | $1,035 | $1,206 | $66 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .44 | % | .51 | % | .52 | % | .53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.58 | %^ | 2.39 | % | 3.04 | % | 4.64 | % | 36.42 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.47 | %^ | 1.65 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.37 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate
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| 26
| %
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| 79
| %
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| 46
| %
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| 69
| %
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| 16
| %
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‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.61 | $ 11.98 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .10 | .12 | .07 | .03 | .09 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.77 | ) | .99 | 1.52 | (.02 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.67 | ) | 1.11 | 1.59 | .01 | .65 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.06 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (.78 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.16 | $ 12.61 | $ 11.98 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.44 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.87 | )% | 9.38 | % | 15.30 | % | .07 | % | 6.51 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $74 | $73 | $81 | $50 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.16 | %^ | 1.20 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.37 | %^ | 3.20 | % | 3.89 | % | 5.86 | % | 41.11 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.68 | %^ | .97 | % | .66 | % | .27 | % | 1.39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 26 | % | 79 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.86 | $ 12.21 | $ 10.60 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .18 | .23 | .18 | .14 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.82 | ) | 1.04 | 1.55 | (.03 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.64 | ) | 1.27 | 1.73 | .11 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.23 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.07 | ) | – 0 | – | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.95 | ) | (.62 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.01 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.27 | $ 12.86 | $ 12.21 | $ 10.60 | $ 10.50 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.43 | )% | 10.50 | % | 16.51 | % | 1.02 | % | 7.18 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $2,708 | $257 | $118 | $66 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .19 | % | .25 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.32 | %^ | 2.12 | % | 2.80 | % | 4.28 | % | 40.13 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.92 | %^ | 1.84 | % | 1.58 | % | 1.44 | % | 2.38 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate
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| 46
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‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.13 | $ 11.64 | $ 10.21 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .18 | .13 | .06 | .13 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.79 | ) | .97 | 1.47 | .00 | (d) | .55 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.63 | ) | 1.15 | 1.60 | .06 | .68 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.19 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.91 | ) | (.66 | ) | (.17 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.59 | $ 12.13 | $ 11.64 | $ 10.21 | $ 10.29 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.63 | )% | 9.99 | % | 15.84 | % | .60 | % | 6.85 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $921 | $555 | $570 | $406 | $22 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .66 | %^ | .70 | % | .75 | % | .77 | % | .78 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.84 | %^ | 2.07 | % | 2.26 | % | 2.75 | % | 25.29 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.90 | %^ | 1.52 | % | 1.22 | % | .57 | % | 2.03 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 26 | % | 79 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.17 | $ 11.68 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .21 | .16 | .12 | .07 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | .97 | 1.47 | (.04 | )* | .62 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.62 | ) | 1.18 | 1.63 | .08 | .69 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.19 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.91 | ) | (.69 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.64 | $ 12.17 | $ 11.68 | $ 10.23 | $ 10.30 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.50 | )% | 10.27 | % | 16.15 | % | .80 | % | 6.97 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $23,606 | $25,090 | $17,652 | $14,486 | $1,613 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .44 | % | .50 | % | .52 | % | .53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.49 | %^ | 1.76 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.99 | % | 16.29 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.40 | %^ | 1.75 | % | 1.50 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.09 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 26 | % | 79 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.46 | $ 11.73 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .18 | .00 | (d) | .18 | .17 | .15 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.81 | ) | 1.21 | 1.49 | (.07 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.63 | ) | 1.21 | 1.67 | .10 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.23 | ) | – 0 | – | (.16 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.95 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.88 | $ 12.46 | $ 11.73 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.32 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.40 | )% | 10.46 | % | 16.51 | % | 1.05 | % | 7.19 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $360 | $38 | $2,389 | $1,421 | $1,007 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .22 | % | .25 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.20 | %^ | 1.19 | % | 1.66 | % | 3.58 | % | 27.24 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.21 | %^ | .03 | % | 1.64 | % | 1.76 | % | 2.39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 26 | % | 79 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.20 | $ 11.72 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .21 | .19 | .13 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.77 | ) | 1.01 | 1.47 | (.03 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.61 | ) | 1.22 | 1.66 | .10 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.24 | ) | (.26 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.72 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.05 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.96 | ) | (.74 | ) | (.21 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.63 | $ 12.20 | $ 11.72 | $ 10.27 | $ 10.32 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.38 | )% | 10.53 | % | 16.47 | % | 1.04 | % | 7.19 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $174 | $52 | $12 | $11 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .18 | % | .25 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.11 | %^ | 1.34 | % | 1.58 | % | 4.05 | % | 27.28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.83 | %^ | 1.72 | % | 1.74 | % | 1.36 | % | 2.38 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 26 | % | 79 | % | 46 | % | 69 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .65 | % | .63 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.71 | $ 11.99 | $ 10.39 | $ 10.48 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .15 | .21 | .14 | .12 | .11 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.81 | ) | 1.02 | 1.52 | (.09 | )* | .58 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.66 | ) | 1.23 | 1.66 | .03 | .69 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.18 | ) | (.14 | ) | – 0 | – | (.11 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (.94 | ) | (.51 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.11 | $ 12.71 | $ 11.99 | $ 10.39 | $ 10.48 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.62 | )% | 10.37 | % | 16.08 | % | .35 | % | 6.96 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,595 | $1,435 | $1,094 | $931 | $25 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .45 | % | .51 | % | .52 | % | .53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.45 | %^ | 1.82 | % | 2.73 | % | 4.64 | % | 22.61 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.52 | %^ | 1.72 | % | 1.24 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.73 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 27 | % | 73 | % | 40 | % | 71 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.55 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.44 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .10 | .09 | .05 | .08 | .09 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.79 | ) | 1.03 | 1.51 | (.13 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.69 | ) | 1.12 | 1.56 | (.05 | ) | .65 | |||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.09 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | (.08 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (.85 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.09 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.01 | $ 12.55 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.30 | $ 10.44 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.99 | )% | 9.54 | % | 15.25 | % | (.45 | )% | 6.51 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $111 | $103 | $192 | $71 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.16 | %^ | 1.21 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 2.24 | %^ | 2.65 | % | 3.52 | % | 6.16 | % | 24.47 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 1.67 | %^ | .74 | % | .48 | % | .81 | % | 1.39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 27 | % | 73 | % | 40 | % | 71 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
| |||||||||||||||||||
portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.88 | $ 12.12 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.50 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .25 | .19 | .14 | .04 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.83 | ) | 1.03 | 1.52 | (.09 | )* | .67 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.66 | ) | 1.28 | 1.71 | .05 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.22 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.04 | ) | (.03 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||
Total dividends and distributions | (.98 | ) | (.52 | ) | (.10 | ) | (.04 | ) | (.21 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 11.24 | $ 12.88 | $ 12.12 | $ 10.51 | $ 10.50 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.53 | )% | 10.66 | % | 16.40 | % | .52 | % | 7.18 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $1,916 | $612 | $547 | $466 | $347 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .20 | % | .26 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.20 | %^ | 1.57 | % | 2.51 | % | 5.66 | % | 22.48 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.81 | %^ | 1.97 | % | 1.72 | % | 1.37 | % | .69 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 27 | % | 73 | % | 40 | % | 71 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.18 | $ 11.58 | $ 10.17 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .16 | .21 | .07 | .07 | .12 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.81 | ) | .94 | 1.52 | (.07 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.65 | ) | 1.15 | 1.59 | .00 | .68 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.19 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.95 | ) | (.55 | ) | (.18 | ) | (.12 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.58 | $ 12.18 | $ 11.58 | $ 10.17 | $ 10.29 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.75 | )% | 10.09 | % | 15.82 | % | .09 | % | 6.85 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $525 | $295 | $323 | $66 | $15 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .66 | %^ | .70 | % | .76 | % | .77 | % | .78 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.73 | %^ | 1.86 | % | 2.12 | % | 3.68 | % | 22.02 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.82 | %^ | 1.74 | % | .68 | % | .69 | % | 1.86 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 27 | % | 73 | % | 40 | % | 71 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.22 | $ 11.60 | $ 10.18 | $ 10.29 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .14 | .21 | .15 | .12 | .07 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.78 | ) | .98 | 1.46 | (.08 | )* | .61 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.64 | ) | 1.19 | 1.61 | .04 | .68 | ||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.19 | ) | (.20 | ) | (.13 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.95 | ) | (.57 | ) | (.19 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.63 | $ 12.22 | $ 11.60 | $ 10.18 | $ 10.29 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.61 | )% | 10.36 | % | 16.06 | % | .42 | % | 6.86 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $28,649 | $30,434 | $21,441 | $14,694 | $1,300 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .41 | %^ | .45 | % | .51 | % | .52 | % | .53 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.38 | %^ | 1.57 | % | 1.93 | % | 3.08 | % | 16.63 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 2.42 | %^ | 1.73 | % | 1.44 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.14 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 27 | % | 73 | % | 40 | % | 71 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 12.39 | $ 11.65 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .18 | .06 | .18 | .17 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (.82 | ) | 1.16 | 1.47 | (.12 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.64 | ) | 1.22 | 1.65 | .05 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.23 | ) | (.11 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.99 | ) | (.48 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.76 | $ 12.39 | $ 11.65 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.32 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.53 | )% | 10.54 | % | 16.43 | % | .57 | % | 7.19 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $245 | $87 | $1,801 | $878 | $1,007 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .24 | % | .26 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | 1.09 | %^ | 1.12 | % | 1.61 | % | 4.58 | % | 21.99 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.09 | %^ | .49 | % | 1.63 | % | 1.80 | % | 2.39 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 27 | % | 73 | % | 40 | % | 71 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | December 15, July 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, | $ 12.25 | $ 11.64 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.32 | $ 10.00 | |||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(b)(c) | .17 | .22 | .18 | .13 | .15 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (1.04 | ) | 1.00 | 1.46 | (.08 | )* | .56 | |||||||||||||
Contributions from Affiliates | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (d) | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (.87 | ) | 1.22 | 1.64 | .05 | .71 | ||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | – 0 | – | (.24 | ) | (.16 | ) | (.14 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (.76 | ) | (.37 | ) | (.06 | ) | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (.76 | ) | (.61 | ) | (.22 | ) | (.15 | ) | (.39 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 10.62 | $ 12.25 | $ 11.64 | $ 10.22 | $ 10.32 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(e) | (4.52 | )% | 10.61 | % | 16.38 | % | .56 | % | 7.19 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | $274 | $45 | $13 | $13 | $11 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .16 | %^ | .18 | % | .26 | % | .27 | % | .28 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(f)‡ | .99 | %^ | 1.15 | % | 1.55 | % | 4.27 | % | 21.98 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income(c) | 3.06 | %^ | 1.82 | % | 1.69 | % | 1.36 | % | 2.38 | %^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate
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| 27
| %
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| 73
| %
|
| 40
| %
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| 71
| %
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| 16
| %
| |||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | .39 | %^ | .52 | % | .68 | % | .64 | % | .61 | %^ |
See footnote summary on page 244.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
(a) | Commencement of operations. |
(b) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(c) | Net of fees and expenses waived/reimbursed by the Adviser. |
(d) | Amount is less than $.005. |
(e) | Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Initial sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges are not reflected in the calculation of total investment return. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total investment return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
(f) | The expense ratios do not include expenses incurred by the Fund through its Underlying Portfolios. |
* | Due to timing of sales and repurchase of capital shares, the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share is not in accordance with the Funds’ change in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions for the period. |
^ | Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
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RESULTS OF STOCKHOLDER MEETING
(unaudited)
A Special Meeting of Stockholders of AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Funds (the “Funds”) was held on October 11, 2018, adjourned until November 14, 2018 and further adjourned until December 11, 2019 for certain Funds as noted below. The date approved, a description of each proposal and the number of shares voted at the Meeting are as follows (the proposal numbers shown below correspond to the proposal number in the Funds’ proxy statement):
1. | To approve and vote upon the election of Directors for the Fund, each such Director to serve for a term of indefinite duration and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies. |
November 14, 2018:
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund
Director: | Voted For: | Authority Withheld: | ||||||
Michael J. Downey | 177,670,106 | 1,341,274 | ||||||
William H. Foulk, Jr.* | 177,513,147 | 1,498,234 | ||||||
Nancy P. Jacklin | 177,735,792 | 1,275,589 | ||||||
Robert M. Keith | 177,684,440 | 1,326,940 | ||||||
Carol C. McMullen | 177,776,007 | 1,235,373 | ||||||
Gary L. Moody | 177,685,142 | 1,326,239 | ||||||
Marshall C. Turner, Jr. | 177,657,263 | 1,354,118 | ||||||
Earl D. Weiner | 177,655,684 | 1,355,696 |
December 11, 2018:
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund
Director: | Voted For: | Authority Withheld: | ||||||
Michael J. Downey | 215,536,553 | 1,474,295 | ||||||
William H. Foulk, Jr.* | 215,369,140 | 1,641,708 | ||||||
Nancy P. Jacklin | 215,599,334 | 1,411,513 | ||||||
Robert M. Keith | 215.547,510 | 1,463,337 | ||||||
Carol C. McMullen | 215,652,168 | 1,358,679 | ||||||
Gary L. Moody | 215,553,805 | 1,457,043 | ||||||
Marshall C. Turner, Jr. | 215,527,252 | 1,483,596 | ||||||
Earl D. Weiner | 215,530,515 | 1,480,332 |
* | Mr. Foulk retired on December 31, 2018. |
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RESULTS OF STOCKHOLDER MEETING(continued)
(unaudited)
2. | To vote upon the approval of new advisory agreements for the Fund with AllianceBernstein L.P. |
November 14, 2018:
Fund | Voted For | Voted Against | Abstained | Broker-Non Votes | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund | 1,765,441 | 20,336 | 189,416 | 337,675 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation | 636,189 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 21,268 |
December 11, 2018:
Fund | Voted For | Voted Against | Abstained | Broker-Non Votes | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund | 1.193,129 | 8,271 | 5,266 | 66.286 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund | 5,582.271 | 1,527 | 96,035 | 83,767 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund | 9,157,889 | 3,276 | 118,401 | 436,551 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund | 6,997,224 | 39,288 | 77,951 | 479,526 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund | 7,181,047 | 3,424 | 17,174 | 247,086 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund | 4,048,630 | 4,807 | 56,677 | 215,182 | ||||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund | 3,669,596 | – 0 | – | 23,383 | 192,448 | |||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund | 1,454,722 | – 0 | – | 24,317 | 29,605 | |||||||||||
AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund | 1.850,493 | 1,404 | 1,352 | 95,742 |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marshall C. Turner, Jr.(1), Chairman
Michael J. Downey(1)
Nancy P. Jacklin(1)
Robert M. Keith,President and Chief Executive Officer
Carol C. McMullen(1)
Garry L. Moody(1)
Earl D. Weiner(1)
OFFICERS
Daniel J. Loewy(2), Vice President
Christopher H. Nikolich(2), Vice President
Joseph J. Mantineo,Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Michael B. Reyes,Senior Analyst
Emilie D. Wrapp,Secretary
Phyllis J. Clarke,Controller
Vincent S. Noto,Chief Compliance Officer
Custodian and Accounting Agent State Street Bank and Trust Company
Principal Underwriter AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc.
Transfer Agent AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP
Legal Counsel Seward & Kissel LLP |
1 | Member of the Audit Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Independent Directors Committee. |
2 | Messrs. Loewy and Nikolich are the investment professionals at the Adviser with the most significant responsibility for the Adviser’s role in the day-to-day management of the Funds’ portfolios, which role includes monitoring the Funds’ sub-adviser and allocating Fund assets among asset classes. |
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Information Regarding the Review and Approval of the Proposed New Advisory Agreement and Interim Advisory Agreement in Respect of Each Fund in the Context of Potential Assignments
As described in more detail in the Proxy Statement for the AB Funds dated August 20, 2018, the Boards of the AB Funds, at a meeting held onJuly 31-August 2, 2018, approved new advisory agreements with the Adviser (the “Proposed Agreements”) for the AB Funds, including AB Cap Fund, Inc. in respect of each of AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund, AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund and AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), in connection with the planned disposition by AXA S.A. of its remaining shares of AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. (the indirect holder of a majority of the partnership interests in the Adviser and the indirect parent of AllianceBernstein Corporation, the general partner of the Adviser) in one or more transactions and the related potential for one or more “assignments” (within the meaning of section 2(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act) of the advisory agreements for the AB Funds, including the Fund’s Advisory Agreement, resulting in the automatic termination of such advisory agreements.
At the same meeting, the AB Boards also considered and approved interim advisory agreements with the Adviser (the “Interim Advisory Agreements”) for the AB Funds, including the Funds, to be effective only in the event that stockholder approval of a Proposed Agreement had not been obtained as of the date of one or more transactions resulting in an “assignment” of the Adviser’s advisory agreements, resulting in the automatic termination of such advisory agreements.
The shareholders of each Fund subsequently approved the Proposed Agreements at an annual meeting of shareholders called for the purpose of electing Directors and voting on the Proposed Agreements.
A discussion regarding the basis for the Boards’ approvals at the meeting held onJuly 31-August 2, 2018 is set forth below.
At a meeting of the AB Boards held on July31-August 2, 2018, the Adviser presented its recommendation that the Boards consider and approve the Proposed Agreements. Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act provides that, after an initial period, a Fund’s Current Agreement and currentsub-advisory agreement, as applicable, will remain in effect only if the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, annually reviews and approves them. Each of the Current Agreements had been approved by a Board within theone-year period prior to approval of its related Proposed Agreement, except that the Current Agreements for certain FlexFee
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funds were approved in February 2017. In connection with their approval of the Proposed Agreements, the Boards considered their conclusions in connection with their most recent approvals of the Current Agreements, in particular in cases where the last approval of a Current Agreement was relatively recent, including the Boards’ general satisfaction with the nature and quality of services being provided and, as applicable, in the case of certain Funds, actions taken or to be taken in an effort to improve investment performance or reduce expense ratios. The Directors also reviewed updated information provided by the Adviser in respect of each Fund. Also in connection with their approval of the Proposed Agreements, the Boards considered a representation made to them at that time by the Adviser that there were no additional developments not already disclosed to the Boards since their most recent approvals of the Current Agreements that would be a material consideration to the Boards in connection with their consideration of the Proposed Agreements, except for matters disclosed to the Boards by the Adviser. The Directors considered the fact that each Proposed Agreement would have corresponding terms and conditions identical to those of the corresponding Current Agreement with the exception of the effective date and initial term under the Proposed Agreement.
The Directors considered their knowledge of the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to each Fund gained from their experience as directors or trustees of registered investment companies advised by the Adviser, their overall confidence in the Adviser’s integrity and competence they have gained from that experience, the Adviser’s initiative in identifying and raising potential issues with the Directors and its responsiveness, frankness and attention to concerns raised by the Directors in the past, including the Adviser’s willingness to consider and implement organizational and operational changes designed to improve investment results and the services provided to the Funds. The Directors noted that they have four regular meetings each year, at each of which they review extensive materials and information from the Adviser, including information on the investment performance of each Fund.
The Directors also considered all factors they believed relevant, including the specific matters discussed below. During the course of their deliberations, the Directors evaluated, among other things, the reasonableness of the management fees of the Funds they oversee. The Directors did not identify any particular information that wasall-important or controlling, and different Directors may have attributed different weights to the various factors. The Directors determined that the selection of the Adviser to manage the Funds, and the overall arrangements between the Funds and the Adviser, as provided in the Proposed Agreements, including the management fees, were fair and reasonable in light of the services performed under the Current Agreements and to be performed under the Proposed Agreements, expenses incurred and to be incurred and such other matters as the Directors considered relevant in the exercise of their
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business judgment. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Directors’ determinations included the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided
The Directors considered the scope and quality of services to be provided by the Adviser under the Proposed Agreements, including the quality of the investment research capabilities of the Adviser and the other resources it has dedicated to performing services for the Funds. They also considered the information that had been provided to them by the Adviser concerning the anticipated implementation of the Plan and the Adviser’s representation that it did not anticipate that such implementation would affect the management or structure of the Adviser, have a material adverse effect on the Adviser, or adversely affect the quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Directors noted that the Adviser from time to time reviews each Fund’s investment strategies and from time to time proposes changes intended to improve the Fund’s relative or absolute performance for the Directors’ consideration. They also noted the professional experience and qualifications of each Fund’s portfolio management team and other senior personnel of the Adviser. The Directors also considered that certain Proposed Agreements, similar to the corresponding Current Agreements, provide that the Funds will reimburse the Adviser for the cost to it of providing certain clerical, accounting, administrative and other services to the Funds by employees of the Adviser or its affiliates. Requests for these reimbursements are made on a quarterly basis and subject to approval by the Directors. The Directors noted that the Adviser did not request any reimbursements from certain Funds in the Fund’s latest fiscal year reviewed. The Directors noted that the methodology to be used to determine the reimbursement amounts had been reviewed by an independent consultant retained by the Funds’ former Senior Officer/Independent Compliance Officer. The quality of administrative and other services, including the Adviser’s role in coordinating the activities of the Funds’ other service providers, also was considered. The Directors of each Fund concluded that, overall, they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Funds under the Proposed Agreement for the Fund.
Costs of Services to be Provided and Profitability
The Directors reviewed a schedule of the revenues and expenses and related notes indicating the profitability of each Fund to the Adviser for calendar years 2016 and 2017, as applicable, that had been prepared with an expense allocation methodology arrived at in consultation with an independent consultant retained by the Funds’ former Senior Officer/Independent Compliance Officer. The Directors noted the assumptions and methods of allocation used by the Adviser in preparing fund-specific profitability data and understood that there are a number of potentially acceptable allocation methodologies for information of this type. The Directors noted that the profitability information reflected all revenues and
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expenses of the Adviser’s relationship with a Fund, including those relating to its subsidiaries that provide transfer agency, distribution and brokerage services to the Fund, as applicable. The Directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of the profitability of the Proposed Agreements with the profitability of fund advisory contracts for unaffiliated funds because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is affected by numerous factors. The Directors focused on the profitability of the Adviser’s relationship with each Fund before taxes and distribution expenses, as applicable. The Directors noted that certain Funds were not profitable to the Adviser in one or more periods reviewed. The Directors concluded that the Adviser’s level of profitability from its relationship with the other Funds was not unreasonable. The Directors were unable to consider historical information about the profitability of certain Funds that had recently commenced operations and for which historical profitability information was not available. The Adviser agreed to provide the Directors with profitability information in connection with future proposed continuances of the Proposed Agreements.
Fall-Out Benefits
The Directors considered the other benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, including, but not limited to, as applicable, benefits relating to soft dollar arrangements (whereby investment advisers receive brokerage and research services from brokers that execute agency transactions for their clients) in the case of certain Funds;12b-1 fees and sales charges received by the principal underwriter (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser) in respect of certain classes of the shares of most of the Funds; brokerage commissions paid by certain Funds to brokers affiliated with the Adviser; and transfer agency fees paid by most of the Funds to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser. The Directors recognized that the Adviser’s profitability would be somewhat lower, and that a Fund’s unprofitability to the Adviser would be exacerbated, without these benefits. The Directors understood that the Adviser also might derive reputational and other benefits from its association with the Funds.
Investment Results
In addition to the information reviewed by the Directors in connection with the Board meeting at which the Proposed Agreements were approved, the Directors receive detailed performance information for the Funds at each regular Board meeting during the year.
The Boards’ consideration of each Proposed Agreement was informed by their most recent approval of the related Current Agreement, and, in the case of certain Funds, their discussion with the Adviser of the reasons for those Funds’ underperformance in certain periods. The Directors also reviewed updated performance information and, in some cases, discussed with the Adviser the reasons for changes in performance or continued
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underperformance. On the basis of this review, the Directors concluded that each Fund’s investment performance was acceptable.
Management Fees and Other Expenses
The Directors considered the management fee rate payable by each Fund to the Adviser and information prepared by an independent service provider (the “15(c) provider”) concerning management fee rates payable by other funds in the same category as the Fund. The Directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of management fees because there are variations in the services that are included in the fees paid by other funds. The Directors compared each Fund’s contractual management fee rate with a peer group median, and where applicable, took into account the impact on the management fee rate of the administrative expense reimbursement paid to the Adviser in the latest fiscal year. In the case of the ACS Funds, the Directors noted that the management fee rate is zero but also were cognizant that the Adviser is indirectly compensated by the wrap fee program sponsors that use the ACS Funds as an investment vehicle for their clients.
The Directors also considered the Adviser’s fee schedule for other clients pursuing a similar investment style to each Fund. For this purpose, they reviewed the relevant advisory fee information from the Adviser’s Form ADV and in a report from the Funds’ Senior Analyst and noted the differences between a Fund’s fee schedule, on the one hand, and the Adviser’s institutional fee schedule and the schedule of fees charged by the Adviser to any offshore funds and for services to anysub-advised funds pursuing a similar investment strategy as the Fund, on the other, as applicable. The Directors noted that the Adviser may, in some cases, agree to fee rates with large institutional clients that are lower than those reviewed by the Directors and that they had previously discussed with the Adviser its policies in respect of such arrangements. The Adviser also informed the Directors that, in the case of certain Funds, there were no institutional products managed by the Adviser that have a substantially similar investment style. The Directors also discussed these matters with their independent fee consultant.
The Adviser reviewed with the Directors the significantly greater scope of the services it provides to each Fund relative to institutional, offshore fund andsub-advised fund clients, as applicable. In this regard, the Adviser noted, among other things, that, compared to institutional and offshore orsub-advisory accounts, each Fund, as applicable, (i) demands considerably more portfolio management, research and trading resources due to significantly higher daily cash flows (in the case ofopen-end Funds); (ii) has more tax and regulatory restrictions and compliance obligations; (iii) must prepare and file or distribute regulatory and other communications about fund operations; and (iv) must provide shareholder servicing to retail investors. The Adviser also reviewed the greater legal risks presented by
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the large and changing population of Fund shareholders who may assert claims against the Adviser in individual or class actions, and the greater entrepreneurial risk in offering new fund products, which require substantial investment to launch, may not succeed, and generally must be priced to compete with larger, more established funds resulting in lack of profitability to the Adviser until a new fund achieves scale. In light of the substantial differences in services rendered by the Adviser to institutional, offshore fund andsub-advised fund clients as compared to the Funds, and the different risk profile, the Directors considered these fee comparisons inapt and did not place significant weight on them in their deliberations.
The Directors noted that many of the Funds may invest in shares of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act as these may be varied as a result of exemptive orders issued by the SEC. The Directors also noted that ETFs pay advisory fees pursuant to their advisory contracts. The Directors concluded, based on the Adviser’s explanation of how it uses ETFs when they are the most cost-effective way to obtain desired exposures, in some cases pending purchases of underlying securities, that each Fund’s management fee would be for services that would be in addition to, rather than duplicative of, the services provided under the advisory contracts of the ETFs.
With respect to each Fund’s management fee, the Directors considered the total expense ratio of the Fund in comparison to a peer group and peer universe selected by the 15(c) service provider. The Directors also considered the Adviser’s expense caps for certain Funds. The Directors view expense ratio information as relevant to their evaluation of the Adviser’s services because the Adviser is responsible for coordinating services provided to a Fund by others.
The Boards’ consideration of each Proposed Agreement was informed by their most recent approval of the related Current Agreement, and, in the case of certain Funds, their discussion with the Adviser of the reasons for those Funds’ expense ratios in certain periods. The Directors also reviewed updated expense ratio information and, in some cases, discussed with the Adviser the reasons for the expense ratios of certain Funds. On the basis of this review, the Directors concluded that each Fund’s expense ratio was acceptable.
The Directors did not consider comparative expense information for the ACS Funds because those Funds do not bear ordinary expenses.
Economies of Scale
The Directors noted that the management fee schedules for certain Funds do not contain breakpoints and that they had discussed their strong preference for breakpoints in advisory contracts with the Adviser. The Directors took into consideration prior presentations by an independent consultant on economies of scale in the mutual fund industry and for the
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Funds, and by the Adviser concerning certain of its views on economies of scale. The Directors also had requested and received from the Adviser certain updates on economies of scale in advance of the Board meeting. The Directors believe that economies of scale may be realized (if at all) by the Adviser across a variety of products and services, and not only in respect of a single fund. The Directors noted that there is no established methodology for setting breakpoints that give effect to the fund-specific services provided by a fund’s adviser and to the economies of scale that an adviser may realize in its overall mutual fund business or those components of it which directly or indirectly affect a fund’s operations. The Directors observed that in the mutual fund industry as a whole, as well as among funds similar to each Fund, there is no uniformity or pattern in the fees and asset levels at which breakpoints (if any) apply. The Directors also noted that the advisory agreements for many funds do not have breakpoints at all. The Directors informed the Adviser that they would monitor the asset levels of the Funds without breakpoints and their profitability to the Adviser and anticipated revisiting the question of breakpoints in the future if circumstances warrant doing so.
The Directors did not consider the extent to which fee levels in the Advisory Agreement for the ACS Funds reflect economies of scale because that Advisory Agreement does not provide for any compensation to be paid to the Adviser by the ACS Funds and the expense ratio of each of those Funds is zero.
Interim Advisory Agreements
In approving the Interim Advisory Agreements, the Boards, with the assistance of independent counsel, considered similar factors to those considered in approving the Proposed Agreements. The Interim Advisory Agreements approved by the Boards are identical to the Proposed Agreements, as well as the Current Agreements, in all material respects except for their proposed effective and termination dates and provisions intended to comply with the requirements of the relevant SEC rule, such as provisions requiring escrow of advisory fees. Under the Interim Advisory Agreements, the Adviser would continue to manage a Fund pursuant to an Interim Advisory Agreement until a new advisory agreement was approved by stockholders or until the end of the150-day period, whichever would occur earlier. All fees earned by the Adviser under an Interim Advisory Agreement would be held in escrow pending shareholder approval of the Proposed Agreement. Upon approval of a new advisory agreement by stockholders, the escrowed management fees would be paid to the Adviser, and the Interim Advisory Agreement would terminate.
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Information Regarding the Review and Approval of the Current Advisory Agreement andSub-Advisory Agreement in Respect of Each Fund
The disinterested directors (the “directors”) of AB Cap Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously approved (i) the continuance of the Company’s Advisory Agreement with the Adviser in respect of each of the portfolios listed below (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) and (ii) the continuance of theSub-Advisory Agreement as proposed to be amended (the “AmendedSub-Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Advisory Agreement, the “Advisory Contracts”) between the Adviser and Morningstar Investment Management LLC (the“Sub-Adviser”) in respect of each Fund at a meeting held onJuly 31-August 2, 2018 (the “Meeting”).
• | AB Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund |
• | AB Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund |
Prior to approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement, the directors had requested from the Adviser, and received and evaluated, extensive materials. They reviewed the proposed continuance of the Advisory Agreement with the Adviser and with experienced counsel who are independent of the Adviser, who advised on the relevant legal standards. The directors also reviewed additional materials, including materials from an outside consultant, who acted as their independent fee consultant, and comparative analytical data prepared by the Senior Analyst for the Fund. The directors also discussed the proposed continuance in private sessions with counsel.
The directors considered their knowledge of the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Fund gained from their experience as directors or trustees of most of the registered investment companies advised by the Adviser, their overall confidence in the Adviser’s integrity and competence they have gained from that experience, the Adviser’s initiative in identifying and raising potential issues with the directors and its responsiveness, frankness and attention to concerns raised by the directors in the past, including the Adviser’s willingness to consider and implement organizational and operational changes designed to improve investment
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results and the services provided to the AB Funds. The directors noted that they have four regular meetings each year, at each of which they review extensive materials and information from the Adviser, including information on the investment performance of the Funds and the underlying funds in which the Funds invest. The directors also receive an annual presentation from theSub-Adviser addressing theSub-Adviser’s services to the Funds.
The directors also considered all factors they believed relevant, including the specific matters discussed below. During the course of their deliberations, the directors evaluated, among other things, the reasonableness of the advisory fee. The directors did not identify any particular information that wasall-important or controlling, and different directors may have attributed different weights to the various factors. The directors determined that the selection of the Adviser to manage each Fund, and the overall arrangements (i) between each Fund and the Adviser, as provided in the Advisory Agreement, including the advisory fee and (ii) between the Adviser and theSub-Adviser, as provided in the AmendedSub-Advisory Agreement, including thesub-advisory fee payable by the Adviser to theSub-Adviser, were fair and reasonable in light of the services performed, expenses incurred and such other matters as the directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the directors’ determinations included the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided
The directors considered the scope and quality of services provided by the Adviser under the Advisory Agreement, including the quality of the investment research capabilities of the Adviser and the other resources it has dedicated to performing services for the Funds. The directors considered both the investment advisory services and the othernon-advisory services outlined with specificity in the Advisory Agreement that are provided to the Funds by the Adviser. The directors also noted that the Adviser from time to time reviews each Fund’s investment strategies and from time to time proposes changes intended to improve the Fund’s relative or absolute performance for the directors’ consideration. They also noted the professional experience and qualifications of the Adviser’s personnel who oversee theSub-Adviser, other members of the investment team and other senior personnel of the Adviser. The directors noted that the Advisory Agreement, unlike the advisory agreements for most of the other AB Funds, does not provide for reimbursement to the Adviser of the Adviser’s costs of providing administrative and accounting services for the Funds. These services are covered by the advisory fee.
The directors noted that each Fund invests in a mix of mutual funds advised by the Adviser (“AB Funds”) and mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by third parties unaffiliated with the Adviser (“External Funds” and, together with the AB Funds, “Underlying Funds”) consistent with its target
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asset mix. The Adviser is responsible for the allocation of Fund assets among asset classes. TheSub-Adviser selects the Underlying Funds within each asset class for investment by the Funds in light of the Adviser’s specified asset allocation. The quality of administrative and other services, including the Adviser’s role in coordinating the activities of each Fund’s other service providers, also was considered. The directors concluded that, overall, they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided to each of the Funds under the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The directors reviewed a schedule of the revenues and expenses and related notes indicating the profitability of each Fund to the Adviser for calendar years 2016 and 2017 that had been prepared with an expense allocation methodology arrived at in consultation with an independent consultant retained by the Fund’s former Senior Officer/Independent Compliance Officer. The directors noted the assumptions and methods of allocation used by the Adviser in preparing fund-specific profitability data and understood that there are a number of potentially acceptable allocation methodologies for information of this type. The directors noted that the profitability information reflected all revenues and expenses of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds, including those relating to its subsidiaries that provide transfer agency, distribution and brokerage services to the Funds. The directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of the profitability of the Advisory Agreement with the profitability of fund advisory contracts for unaffiliated funds because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is affected by numerous factors. The directors focused on the profitability of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds before taxes and distribution expenses. The directors noted that the Funds were not profitable to the Adviser in the periods reviewed.
Fall-Out Benefits
The directors considered the other benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds and the underlying funds advised by the Adviser in which the Funds invest, including, but not limited to, benefits relating to soft dollar arrangements (whereby investment advisers receive brokerage and research services from brokers that execute agency transactions for their clients);12b-1 fees and sales charges received by the Funds’ principal underwriter (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser) in respect of certain classes of the Funds’ shares; brokerage commissions paid by the Funds to brokers affiliated with the Adviser; and transfer agency fees paid by the Funds to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser. The directors recognized that each Fund’s unprofitability to the Adviser would be exacerbated without these benefits. The directors understood that the Adviser also might derive reputational and other benefits from its association with the Funds.
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Investment Results
In addition to the information reviewed by the directors in connection with the Meeting, the directors receive detailed performance information for each Fund at each regular Board meeting during the year.
At the Meeting, the directors reviewed performance information prepared by an independent service provider (the “15(c) service provider”), showing the performance of the Class A Shares of each Fund against a group of similar funds (“peer group”) and a larger group of similar funds (“peer universe”), each selected by the 15(c) service provider, and information prepared by the Adviser showing performance of the Class A Shares against a broad-based securities market index, in each case for the1- and3-year periods ended May 31, 2018 and (in the case of comparisons with the broad-based securities market index) for the period from inception. Based on their review, the directors concluded that each Fund’s investment performance was acceptable.
Advisory Fee and Other Expenses
The directors considered the advisory fee rate payable by each Fund to the Adviser and information prepared by the 15(c) service provider concerning advisory fee rates payable by other funds in the same category as such Fund. The directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of advisory fees because there are variations in the services that are included in the fees paid by other funds. The directors compared each Fund’s contractual advisory fee rate with a peer group median.
The directors also considered the Adviser’s fee schedule for other clients pursuing a similar investment style. For this purpose, they reviewed the relevant advisory fee information from the Adviser’s Form ADV and in a report from the Funds’ Senior Analyst and noted the differences between each Fund’s fee schedule, on the one hand, and the Adviser’s institutional fee schedule, on the other. The directors noted that the Adviser may, in some cases, agree to fee rates with large institutional clients that are lower than those reviewed by the directors and that they had previously discussed with the Adviser its policies in respect of such arrangements. The directors also discussed these matters with their independent fee consultant.
The Adviser reviewed with the directors the significantly greater scope of the services it provides to each Fund relative to institutional clients. In this regard, the Adviser noted, among other things, that, compared to institutional accounts, each Fund (i) demands considerably more portfolio management, research and trading resources due to significantly higher daily cash flows; (ii) has more tax and regulatory restrictions and compliance obligations; (iii) must prepare and file or distribute regulatory and other communications about fund operations; and (iv) must provide shareholder servicing to retail investors. The Adviser also reviewed the greater legal risks presented by the large and changing population of Fund shareholders who may assert claims against the Adviser in individual or class
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actions, and the greater entrepreneurial risk in offering new fund products, which require substantial investment to launch, may not succeed, and generally must be priced to compete with larger, more established funds resulting in lack of profitability to the Adviser until a new fund achieves scale. In light of the substantial differences in services rendered by the Adviser to institutional clients as compared to the Funds, the directors considered these fee comparisons inapt and did not place significant weight on them in their deliberations.
The directors noted that each Fund invests in External Funds pursuant to a Fund of Funds Order from the SEC. The directors concluded that the advisory fee for each Fund is paid for services provided that are in addition to, rather than duplicative of, the services provided under the advisory contracts of the External Funds.
The directors also considered the total expense ratio of the Class A shares of each Fund in comparison to a peer group and a peer universe selected by the 15(c) service provider. The Class A expense ratio of each Fund was based on the Fund’s latest fiscal year and the information included the pro forma expense ratio to reflect a reduction in each Fund’s expense ratio effective November 30, 2017 in connection with changes to the Fund’s investment policies. The directors considered the effects of any fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements as a result of the Adviser’s expense caps. The directors noted that it was likely that the expense ratios of some of the other funds in each Fund’s category were lowered by waivers or reimbursements by those funds’ investment advisers, which in some cases might be voluntary or temporary. The directors view expense ratio information as relevant to their evaluation of the Adviser’s services because the Adviser is responsible for coordinating services provided to the Funds by others. Based on their review, the directors concluded that each Fund’s pro forma expense ratio was acceptable.
Approval of AmendedSub-Advisory Agreement
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided and Performance
In determining to approve the AmendedSub-Advisory Agreement, the directors relied to a significant extent on the due diligence review performed by the Adviser to develop a recommendation to the directors for theSub-Adviser to continue to serve assub-adviser for each of the Funds. The directors also reviewed extensive materials concerning theSub-Adviser. The directors’ review of theSub-Adviser and the nature and quality of the services provided by it covered, among other things: (i) the Sub-Adviser’s operations and principal business activities, services provided by theSub-Adviser and senior and professional personnel who perform services for the Funds, (ii) investment advisory services provided by theSub-Adviser to the Funds, and (iii) theSub-Adviser’s compliance structure and program.
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Cost of Services Provided and Profitability
The directors considered the amount and competitiveness of thesub-advisory fee payable to theSub-Adviser, noting that such fee had been negotiated by the Adviser (which is not affiliated with theSub-Adviser) and that thesub-advisory fee was payable by the Adviser out of the advisory fee paid to the Adviser by the Funds. They also considered profitability information that the Adviser obtained from theSub-Adviser.
Economies of Scale
The directors noted that the advisory fee schedule for the Funds does not contain breakpoints and that they had discussed their strong preference for breakpoints in advisory contracts with the Adviser. The directors noted that thesub-advisory fee schedule for the Funds contains a breakpoint that reduces the fee rate on assets above a specified level. Thesub-advisory fee schedule also provides for an annual minimum fee. The directors recognized that, because theSub-Adviser’s fee schedule includes a breakpoint which the Adviser’s fee schedule does not, the Adviser would retain a larger fee on a percentage basis as the Funds grow. The directors took into consideration prior presentations by an independent consultant on economies of scale in the mutual fund industry and for the AB Funds, and by the Adviser concerning certain of its views on economies of scale. The directors also had requested and received from the Adviser certain updates on economies of scale in advance of the Meeting. The directors believe that economies of scale may be realized (if at all) by the Adviser and theSub-Adviser across a variety of products and services, and not only in respect of a single fund. The directors noted that there is no established methodology for setting breakpoints that give effect to the fund-specific services provided by a fund’s adviser orsub-adviser and to the economies of scale that an adviser orsub-adviser may realize in its overall mutual fund or asset management business or those components of it which directly or indirectly affect a fund’s operations. The directors observed that in the mutual fund industry as a whole, as well as among funds similar to the Funds, there is no uniformity or pattern in the fees and asset levels at which breakpoints (if any) apply. The directors also noted that the advisory agreements for many funds do not have breakpoints at all. The directors informed the Adviser that they would monitor each Fund’s assets (which were well below the level at which they would anticipate adding an initial breakpoint) and its profitability (currently unprofitable) to the Adviser and anticipated revisiting the question of breakpoints in the advisory fee schedule in the future if circumstances warranted doing so.
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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. For copies of our prospectus or summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, visit us online at www.abfunds.com or contact your AB representative. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
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This shareholder report must be preceded or accompanied by the Fund’s prospectus for individuals who are not current shareholders of the Fund.
You may obtain a description of the Fund’s proxy voting policies and procedures, and information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent12-month period ended June 30, without charge. Simply visit AB’s website at www.abfunds.com, or go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “Commission”) website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227 4618.
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year. The Fund’s portfolio holdings reports are available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s portfolio holdings reports may also be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC 0330. AB publishes full portfolio holdings for the Fund monthly at www.abfunds.com.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT | ![]() |
Dear Shareholder,
We are pleased to provide this report for AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Fund”). Please review the discussion of Fund performance, the market conditions during the reporting period and the Fund’s investment strategy.
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Thank you for your investment in the AB Mutual Funds.
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Robert M. Keith
President and Chief Executive Officer, AB Mutual Funds
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
March 15, 2019
This report provides management’s discussion of fund performance for AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio for the semi-annual reporting period ended January 31, 2019.
The Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
NAV RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
6 Months | 12 Months | |||||||
AB SMALL CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO1 | ||||||||
Class A Shares | -4.05% | 6.13% | ||||||
Class B Shares2 | -4.46% | 5.26% | ||||||
Class C Shares | -4.41% | 5.34% | ||||||
Advisor Class Shares3 | -3.92% | 6.40% | ||||||
Class R Shares3 | -4.23% | 5.69% | ||||||
Class K Shares3 | -4.03% | 6.16% | ||||||
Class I Shares3 | -3.92% | 6.38% | ||||||
Class Z Shares3 | -3.87% | 6.47% | ||||||
Russell 2000 Growth Index | -9.34% | -2.63% |
1 | Includes the impact of proceeds received and credited to the Fund resulting from class-action settlements, which enhanced the performance of all share classes of the Fund for thesix- and12-month periods ended January 31, 2019, by 0.01% and 0.04%, respectively. |
2 | Effective January 31, 2009, Class B shares are no longer available for purchase to new investors. Please see Note A for more information. |
3 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Fund. |
INVESTMENT RESULTS
The table above shows the Fund’s performance compared to its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index, for thesix- and12-month periods ended January 31, 2019.
All share classes of the Fund outperformed the benchmark for both periods, before sales charges. Strong fundamental execution, against a backdrop that rewarded fundamental outperformers, drove much of the outperformance. For both periods, security selection was the primary driver of outperformance versus the benchmark, with the strongest contributions coming from favorable picks in the health care, technology and consumer-discretionary sectors. Sector allocation was modestly positive for both periods, as the drag from being underweight real estate was more
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than offset by an overweight to the strong-performing technology sector. Stock selection in the materials, financials and communication-services sectors detracted for thesix-month period; stock selection in industrials, financials and materials detracted for the12-month period.
The Fund did not utilize derivatives during either period.
MARKET REVIEW AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY
US equities fell during thesix-month period ended January 31, 2019. Strong corporate earnings and economic data sent US equity indices to record highs early in the period. However, performance quickly turned negative amid increased volatility later in the reporting period. Investors worried about slowing global growth, especially in China, and rising interest rates driven by the actions of the US Federal Reserve. Trade conflicts between the US and China exacerbated investor fears. Growth-style stocks modestly outperformed value-style stocks, andsmall-cap stocks underperformed theirlarge-cap peers.
The Fund continues to be built from the bottom up, with an emphasis on companies that can deliver fundamental outperformance. The Fund remains overweight secular growth companies that have unique drivers or company-specific initiatives to support their future earnings growth, regardless of the macro backdrop. At the end of the reporting period, information technology and consumer discretionary reflected the Fund’s largest overweights, with communication services and real estate as the largest underweights, relative to the benchmark.
INVESTMENT POLICIES
The Fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equity securities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall US market. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of smaller companies. For these purposes, “smaller companies” are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total US equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). Because the Fund’s definition of smaller companies is dynamic, the limits on market capitalization will change with the markets.
The Fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation. It invests in well-known and established companies and in new and less-seasoned companies. The Fund’s investment policies emphasize investments in companies that are demonstrating improving financial results and a favorable earnings outlook. The Fund may invest in foreign securities.
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The Fund may periodically invest in the securities of companies that are expected to appreciate due to a development particularly or uniquely applicable to that company regardless of general business conditions or movements of the market as a whole.
The Fund invests primarily in equity securities but may also invest in other types of securities, such as preferred stocks. The Fund may, at times, invest in shares of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) in lieu of making direct investments in securities. ETFs may provide more efficient and economical exposure to the types of companies and geographic locations in which the Fund seeks to invest than direct investments. The Fund may also invest up to 20% of its total assets in rights or warrants.
The Fund may enter into derivatives transactions, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps. The Fund may use options strategies involving the purchase and/or writing of various combinations of call and/or put options, including on individual securities and stock indices, futures contracts (including futures contracts on individual securities and stock indices) or shares of ETFs. These transactions may be used, for example, in an effort to earn extra income, to adjust exposure to individual securities or markets, or to protect all or a portion of the Fund’s portfolio from a decline in value, sometimes within certain ranges.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS
Benchmark Disclosure
The Russell 2000® Growth Index is unmanaged and does not reflect fees and expenses associated with the active management of a mutual fund portfolio. The Russell 2000 Growth Index represents the performance ofsmall-cap growth companies within the US. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and its results are not indicative of the performance for any specific investment, including the Fund.
A Word About Risk
Market Risk: The value of the Fund’s assets will fluctuate as the stock or bond market fluctuates. The value of its investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events that affect large portions of the market. It includes the risk that a particular style of investing, such as growth, may underperform the market generally.
Sector Risk: The Fund may have more risk because of concentrated investments in a particular market sector, such as the technology or health care services sector. Market or economic factors affecting that sector could have a major effect on the value of the Fund’s investments.
Capitalization Risk: Investments in small- andmid-capitalization companies may be more volatile than investments in large-capitalization companies. Investments in small-capitalization companies may have additional risks because these companies have limited product lines, markets or financial resources.
Foreign(Non-US) Risk: Investments in securities ofnon-US issuers may involve more risk than those of US issuers. These securities may fluctuate more widely in price and may be less liquid due to adverse market, economic, political, regulatory or other factors.
Derivatives Risk: Derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price, and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Fund, and may be subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments.
Management Risk: The Fund is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed investment fund. The Adviser will apply its investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions for the Fund, but there is no guarantee that its techniques will produce the intended results.
These risks are fully discussed in the Fund’s prospectus. As with all investments, you may lose money by investing in the Fund.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS(continued)
An Important Note About Historical Performance
The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance shown in this report represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recentmonth-end by visiting www.abfunds.com.
All fees and expenses related to the operation of the Fund have been deducted. Net asset value (“NAV”) returns do not reflect sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, the Fund’s quoted performance would be lower. SEC returns reflect the applicable sales charges for each share class: a 4.25% maximumfront-end sales charge for Class A shares; the applicable contingent deferred sales charge for Class B shares (4% year 1, 3% year 2, 2% year 3, 1% year 4) and a 1%1-year contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares. Returns for the different share classes will vary due to different expenses associated with each class. Performance assumes reinvestment of distributions and does not account for taxes.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF JANUARY 31, 2019(unaudited)
NAV Returns | SEC Returns (reflects applicable | |||||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | 6.13% | 1.62% | ||||||
5 Years | 9.06% | 8.12% | ||||||
10 Years | 18.59% | 18.07% | ||||||
CLASS B SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | 5.26% | 2.08% | ||||||
5 Years | 8.17% | 8.17% | ||||||
10 Years1 | 17.81% | 17.81% | ||||||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||||||
1 Year | 5.34% | 4.54% | ||||||
5 Years | 8.24% | 8.24% | ||||||
10 Years | 17.69% | 17.69% | ||||||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | 6.40% | 6.40% | ||||||
5 Years | 9.33% | 9.33% | ||||||
10 Years | 18.89% | 18.89% | ||||||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | 5.69% | 5.69% | ||||||
5 Years | 8.68% | 8.68% | ||||||
10 Years | 18.27% | 18.27% | ||||||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | 6.16% | 6.16% | ||||||
5 Years | 9.07% | 9.07% | ||||||
10 Years | 18.67% | 18.67% | ||||||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | 6.38% | 6.38% | ||||||
5 Years | 9.38% | 9.38% | ||||||
10 Years | 19.03% | 19.03% | ||||||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||||||
1 Year | 6.47% | 6.47% | ||||||
Since Inception3 | 11.08% | 11.08% |
The Fund’s current prospectus fee table shows the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.15%, 1.95%, 1.90%, 0.90%, 1.55%, 1.11%, 0.91% and 0.82% for Class A, Class B, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I and Class Z shares, respectively. The Financial Highlights section of this report sets forth expense ratio data for the current reporting period; the expense ratios shown above may differ from the expense ratios in the Financial Highlights section since they are based on different time periods.
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
1 | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
2 | These share classes are offered at NAV to eligible investors and their SEC returns are the same as their NAV returns. Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Fund. |
3 | Inception date: 6/30/2015. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE(continued)
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDARQUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2018(unaudited)
SEC Returns (reflects applicable | ||||
CLASS A SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -5.12% | |||
5 Years | 5.70% | |||
10 Years | 16.13% | |||
CLASS B SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -4.67% | |||
5 Years | 5.76% | |||
10 Years1 | 15.87% | |||
CLASS C SHARES | ||||
1 Year | -2.39% | |||
5 Years | 5.82% | |||
10 Years | 15.76% | |||
ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -0.66% | |||
5 Years | 6.89% | |||
10 Years | 16.94% | |||
CLASS R SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -1.32% | |||
5 Years | 6.26% | |||
10 Years | 16.33% | |||
CLASS K SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -0.87% | |||
5 Years | 6.63% | |||
10 Years | 16.72% | |||
CLASS I SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -0.68% | |||
5 Years | 6.93% | |||
10 Years | 17.07% | |||
CLASS Z SHARES2 | ||||
1 Year | -0.60% | |||
Since Inception3 | 7.46% |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class B shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
2 | Please note that these share classes are for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certainfee-based programs sponsored and maintained by certain broker-dealers and financial intermediaries, institutional pension plans and/or investment advisory clients of, and certain other persons associated with, the Adviser and its affiliates or the Fund. |
3 | Inception date: 6/30/2015. |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.
Actual Expenses
The table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds by comparing this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions. Therefore, the hypothetical example is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 959.50 | $ | 5.58 | 1.13 | % | $ | 5.63 | 1.14 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.51 | $ | 5.75 | 1.13 | % | $ | 5.80 | 1.14 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE(continued)
Beginning Account Value August 1, 2018 | Ending Account Value January 31, 2019 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Total Expenses Paid During Period+ | Total Annualized Expense Ratio+ | |||||||||||||||||||
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 955.40 | $ | 9.56 | 1.94 | % | $ | 9.61 | 1.95 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,015.43 | $ | 9.86 | 1.94 | % | $ | 9.91 | 1.95 | % | ||||||||||||
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 955.90 | $ | 9.32 | 1.89 | % | $ | 9.32 | 1.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,015.68 | $ | 9.60 | 1.89 | % | $ | 9.60 | 1.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 960.80 | $ | 4.40 | 0.89 | % | $ | 4.40 | 0.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,020.72 | $ | 4.53 | 0.89 | % | $ | 4.53 | 0.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 957.70 | $ | 7.50 | 1.52 | % | $ | 7.50 | 1.52 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,017.54 | $ | 7.73 | 1.52 | % | $ | 7.73 | 1.52 | % | ||||||||||||
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 959.70 | $ | 5.38 | 1.09 | % | $ | 5.38 | 1.09 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,019.71 | $ | 5.55 | 1.09 | % | $ | 5.55 | 1.09 | % | ||||||||||||
Class I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 960.80 | $ | 4.35 | 0.88 | % | $ | 4.40 | 0.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,020.77 | $ | 4.48 | 0.88 | % | $ | 4.53 | 0.89 | % | ||||||||||||
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000 | $ | 961.30 | $ | 4.00 | 0.81 | % | $ | 4.00 | 0.81 | % | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000 | $ | 1,021.12 | $ | 4.13 | 0.81 | % | $ | 4.13 | 0.81 | % |
* | Expenses are equal to the classes’ annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
** | Assumes 5% annual return before expenses. |
+ | In connection with the Fund’s investments in affiliated/unaffiliated underlying portfolios, the Fund incurs no direct expenses, but bears proportionate shares of the fees and expenses (i.e., operating, administrative and investment advisory fees) of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying portfolios. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees from the Fund in an amount equal to the Fund’s pro rata share of certain acquired fund fees and expenses of the affiliated underlying portfolios. The Fund’s total expenses are equal to the classes’ annualized expense ratio plus the Fund’s pro rata share of the weighted average expense ratio of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying portfolios in which it invests, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
PORTFOLIO STATISTICS
Net Assets ($mil): $1,675.3
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS2
Company | U.S. $ Value | Percent of Net Assets | ||||||
Five Below, Inc. | $ | 34,515,968 | 2.0 | % | ||||
Planet Fitness, Inc. | 32,503,662 | 1.9 | ||||||
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 32,069,110 | 1.9 | ||||||
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | 30,081,755 | 1.8 | ||||||
Etsy, Inc. | 29,543,899 | 1.8 | ||||||
Teladoc Health, Inc. | 28,941,103 | 1.7 | ||||||
LHC Group, Inc. | 28,058,627 | 1.7 | ||||||
Rapid7, Inc. | 26,517,594 | 1.6 | ||||||
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | 26,321,793 | 1.6 | ||||||
Vocera Communications, Inc. | 26,227,381 | 1.6 | ||||||
$ | 294,780,892 | 17.6 | % |
1 | All data are as of January 31, 2019. The Fund’s sector breakdown is expressed as a percentage of total investments (excluding security lending collateral) and may vary over time. |
2 | Long-term investments. |
Please note: The sector classifications presented herein are based on the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) which was developed by Morgan Stanley Capital International and Standard & Poor’s. The components are divided into sector, industry group, and industrysub-indices as classified by the GICS for each of the market capitalization indices in the broad market. These sector classifications are broadly defined. The “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report reflects more specific industry information and is consistent with the investment restrictions discussed in the Fund’s prospectus.
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
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COMMON STOCKS – 95.6% | ||||||||
Health Care – 24.0% | ||||||||
Biotechnology – 10.5% | ||||||||
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | 466,453 | $ | 4,198,077 | |||||
Aimmune Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 359,176 | 8,447,819 | ||||||
Allakos, Inc.(a)(b) | 120,702 | 4,822,045 | ||||||
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | 227,143 | 6,889,247 | ||||||
Ascendis Pharma A/S (Sponsored ADR)(b) | 130,780 | 9,345,539 | ||||||
BeiGene Ltd. (Sponsored ADR)(a)(b) | 67,639 | 8,757,898 | ||||||
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.(b) | 263,190 | 10,024,907 | ||||||
Blueprint Medicines Corp.(b) | 165,579 | 11,936,590 | ||||||
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 258,534 | 6,946,809 | ||||||
Exact Sciences Corp.(b) | 285,415 | 25,710,183 | ||||||
Loxo Oncology, Inc.(b) | 82,750 | 19,413,150 | ||||||
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 56,170 | 6,502,239 | ||||||
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(b) | 146,560 | 12,929,523 | ||||||
NuCana PLC (ADR)(a)(b) | 250,901 | 3,251,677 | ||||||
Rubius Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | 437,669 | 5,991,689 | ||||||
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 50,563 | 7,209,778 | ||||||
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 65,670 | 9,174,756 | ||||||
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.(b) | 185,359 | 9,141,906 | ||||||
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 260,925 | 5,369,836 | ||||||
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies – 4.5% | ||||||||
Insulet Corp.(b) | 26,790 | 2,175,080 | ||||||
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.(b) | 353,903 | 30,081,755 | ||||||
Penumbra, Inc.(b) | 126,803 | 18,451,105 | ||||||
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.(a)(b) | 376,107 | 25,041,204 | ||||||
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Health Care Providers & Services – 2.1% | ||||||||
Guardant Health, Inc.(b) | 154,693 | 6,240,316 | ||||||
LHC Group, Inc.(b) | 265,380 | 28,058,627 | ||||||
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Health Care Technology – 3.3% | ||||||||
Teladoc Health, Inc.(b) | 450,796 | 28,941,103 | ||||||
Vocera Communications, Inc.(b) | 642,513 | 26,227,381 | ||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services – 1.4% | ||||||||
ICON PLC(b) | 166,084 | 23,231,830 | ||||||
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Pharmaceuticals – 2.2% | ||||||||
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | 204,328 | 9,607,502 | ||||||
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | 188,568 | 1,155,922 | ||||||
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC (Sponsored ADR)(b) | 54,720 | 7,811,280 | ||||||
Intersect ENT, Inc.(b) | 479,970 | 14,240,710 | ||||||
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | 277,748 | 4,796,708 | ||||||
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
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Information Technology – 22.1% | ||||||||
Communications Equipment – 1.0% | ||||||||
Ciena Corp.(b) | 437,644 | $ | 16,669,860 | |||||
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 2.3% | ||||||||
Littelfuse, Inc. | 88,790 | 15,602,179 | ||||||
Novanta, Inc.(b) | 325,620 | 22,689,202 | ||||||
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 3.5% | ||||||||
Cree, Inc.(b) | 334,260 | 16,856,732 | ||||||
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 103,419 | 13,088,708 | ||||||
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(b) | 245,412 | 18,774,018 | ||||||
Universal Display Corp.(a) | 94,830 | 9,846,199 | ||||||
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58,565,657 | ||||||||
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Software – 14.3% | ||||||||
2U, Inc.(b) | 153,039 | 8,700,267 | ||||||
Altair Engineering, Inc. – Class A(b) | 647,100 | 20,953,098 | ||||||
Aspen Technology, Inc.(b) | 203,420 | 19,656,475 | ||||||
Blackline, Inc.(b) | 341,079 | 16,228,539 | ||||||
Five9, Inc.(b) | 311,010 | 15,901,941 | ||||||
Guidewire Software, Inc.(b) | 148,065 | 12,834,274 | ||||||
HubSpot, Inc.(b) | 164,296 | 26,009,700 | ||||||
New Relic, Inc.(b) | 240,084 | 24,404,538 | ||||||
Rapid7, Inc.(b) | 659,970 | 26,517,594 | ||||||
RingCentral, Inc. – Class A(b) | 200,815 | 18,563,339 | ||||||
SailPoint Technologies Holding, Inc.(b) | 881,536 | 25,167,853 | ||||||
Trade Desk, Inc. (The) – Class A(b) | 173,554 | 24,762,685 | ||||||
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239,700,303 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.0% | ||||||||
Pure Storage, Inc. – Class A(b) | 916,780 | 16,419,530 | ||||||
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| |||||||
369,646,731 | ||||||||
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Consumer Discretionary – 18.3% | ||||||||
Distributors – 1.3% | ||||||||
Pool Corp. | 142,678 | 21,388,859 | ||||||
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Diversified Consumer Services – 3.8% | ||||||||
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(b) | 209,535 | 24,262,058 | ||||||
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b) | 195,045 | 18,127,482 | ||||||
Strategic Education, Inc. | 196,410 | 21,487,254 | ||||||
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63,876,794 | ||||||||
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 4.5% | ||||||||
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.(b) | 752,679 | 22,836,281 | ||||||
Planet Fitness, Inc.(b) | 561,182 | 32,503,662 | ||||||
Wingstop, Inc. | 315,774 | 20,730,563 | ||||||
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76,070,506 | ||||||||
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail – 3.7% | ||||||||
Etsy, Inc.(b) | 540,602 | $ | 29,543,899 | |||||
GrubHub, Inc.(b) | 219,100 | 17,615,640 | ||||||
Wayfair, Inc. – Class A(b) | 140,458 | 15,374,533 | ||||||
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| |||||||
62,534,072 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Multiline Retail – 1.6% | ||||||||
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(b) | 336,725 | 26,321,793 | ||||||
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Specialty Retail – 3.4% | ||||||||
Five Below, Inc.(b) | 278,962 | 34,515,968 | ||||||
Sleep Number Corp.(b) | 607,366 | 21,865,176 | ||||||
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| |||||||
56,381,144 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
306,573,168 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Industrials – 16.7% | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense – 2.3% | ||||||||
Hexcel Corp. | 277,109 | 18,763,050 | ||||||
Mercury Systems, Inc.(b) | 340,474 | 19,961,991 | ||||||
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| |||||||
38,725,041 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Building Products – 1.0% | ||||||||
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | 238,480 | 16,226,179 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies – 1.4% | ||||||||
Cimpress NV(b) | 34,509 | 2,870,114 | ||||||
Tetra Tech, Inc. | 357,228 | 19,715,413 | ||||||
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22,585,527 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Construction & Engineering – 0.7% | ||||||||
Dycom Industries, Inc.(b) | 215,114 | 12,487,368 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Industrial Conglomerates – 0.5% | ||||||||
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 77,782 | 8,379,455 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Machinery – 6.5% | ||||||||
Chart Industries, Inc.(b) | 116,970 | 8,737,659 | ||||||
Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc.(b) | 807,435 | 19,919,421 | ||||||
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(b) | 782,439 | 11,666,166 | ||||||
IDEX Corp. | 129,026 | 17,787,524 | ||||||
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 143,243 | 12,381,925 | ||||||
Nordson Corp. | 146,830 | 19,035,041 | ||||||
RBC Bearings, Inc.(b) | 142,368 | 19,848,947 | ||||||
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| |||||||
109,376,683 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Road & Rail – 2.3% | ||||||||
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 582,650 | 18,499,137 | ||||||
Saia, Inc.(b) | 325,300 | 19,508,241 | ||||||
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38,007,378 | ||||||||
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors – 2.0% | ||||||||
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | 723,108 | $ | 19,357,601 | |||||
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(b) | 269,991 | 14,390,520 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
33,748,121 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
279,535,752 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Financials – 7.3% | ||||||||
Banks – 2.9% | ||||||||
Cadence BanCorp | 763,420 | 14,314,125 | ||||||
Western Alliance Bancorp(b) | 417,233 | 18,475,077 | ||||||
Wintrust Financial Corp. | 232,490 | 16,539,339 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
49,328,541 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Capital Markets – 3.1% | ||||||||
Hamilton Lane, Inc. – Class A | 507,455 | 18,405,393 | ||||||
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | 422,027 | 18,670,474 | ||||||
Stifel Financial Corp. | 315,147 | 15,086,087 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
52,161,954 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance – 1.3% | ||||||||
Trupanion, Inc.(a)(b) | 802,612 | 21,309,349 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
122,799,844 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Staples – 2.5% | ||||||||
Food & Staples Retailing – 1.1% | ||||||||
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)(b) | 595,633 | 19,131,732 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Products – 1.4% | ||||||||
Freshpet, Inc.(b) | 655,118 | 23,564,594 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
42,696,326 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Materials – 2.5% | ||||||||
Chemicals – 2.5% | ||||||||
Ingevity Corp.(b) | 273,656 | 25,742,820 | ||||||
PolyOne Corp. | 506,225 | 16,386,503 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
42,129,323 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Energy – 2.2% | ||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services – 0.6% | ||||||||
Oil States International, Inc.(b) | 570,888 | 9,830,691 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 1.6% | ||||||||
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp.(b) | 1,026,430 | 12,358,217 | ||||||
Matador Resources Co.(b) | 756,017 | 14,742,332 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
27,100,549 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
36,931,240 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks | 1,602,436,575 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES – 1.9% | ||||||||
Funds and Investment Trusts – 1.9% | ||||||||
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF(a)(c) | 171,090 | 32,069,110 | ||||||
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS(continued)
Company | Shares | U.S. $ Value | ||||||
| ||||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS – 0.1% | ||||||||
Consumer Discretionary – 0.1% | ||||||||
Household Durables – 0.1% | ||||||||
Honest Co., Inc. (The) – Series D | 29,639 | $ | 742,675 | |||||
Honest Co., Inc. (The) – Series E | 7,460 | 124,279 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks | 866,954 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 2.9% | ||||||||
Investment Companies – 2.9% | ||||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(c)(g)(h) | 47,753,119 | 47,753,119 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments Before Security Lending Collateral for Securities Loaned – 100.5% | 1,683,125,758 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
INVESTMENTS OF CASH COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED – 4.9% | ||||||||
Investment Companies – 4.9% | ||||||||
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 2.35%(c)(g)(h) | 82,205,873 | 82,205,873 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments – 105.4% | 1,765,331,631 | |||||||
Other assets less liabilities – (5.4)% | (89,982,140 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets – 100.0% | $ | 1,675,349,491 | ||||||
|
|
(a) | Represents entire or partial securities out on loan. See Note E for securities lending information. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, shareholder reports for AB funds can be obtained by calling AB at (800)227-4618. |
(d) | Security in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value. |
(e) | Illiquid security. |
(f) | Fair valued by the Adviser. |
(g) | Affiliated investments. |
(h) | The rate shown represents the7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Assets | ||||
Investments in securities, at value | ||||
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $1,284,513,118) | $ | 1,635,372,639 | (a) | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $129,958,992 – including investment of cash collateral for securities loaned of $82,205,873) | 129,958,992 | |||
Receivable for investment securities sold | 4,149,950 | |||
Receivable for capital stock sold | 3,080,699 | |||
Unaffiliated dividends receivable | 90,155 | |||
Affiliated dividends receivable | 88,851 | |||
Other assets | 75,317 | |||
|
| |||
Total assets | 1,772,816,603 | |||
|
| |||
Liabilities |
| |||
Payable for collateral received on securities loaned | 82,205,873 | |||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 11,480,990 | |||
Payable for capital stock redeemed | 2,520,001 | |||
Advisory fee payable | 997,959 | |||
Distribution fee payable | 151,046 | |||
Transfer Agent fee payable | 31,531 | |||
Administrative fee payable | 26,741 | |||
Directors’ fees payable | 2,283 | |||
Accrued expenses | 50,688 | |||
|
| |||
Total liabilities | 97,467,112 | |||
|
| |||
Net Assets | $ | 1,675,349,491 | ||
|
| |||
Composition of Net Assets |
| |||
Capital stock, at par | $ | 3,280 | ||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 1,289,529,851 | |||
Distributable earnings | 385,816,360 | |||
|
| |||
$ | 1,675,349,491 | |||
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share—27 billion shares of capital stock authorized, $.0001 par value
Class | Net Assets | Outstanding | Value | |||||||||
| ||||||||||||
A | $ | 530,843,554 | 10,893,510 | $ | 48.73 | * | ||||||
| ||||||||||||
B | $ | 1,038,288 | 36,762 | $ | 28.24 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
C | $ | 29,116,115 | 1,011,428 | $ | 28.79 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Advisor | $ | 424,251,108 | 7,871,577 | $ | 53.90 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
R | $ | 29,395,573 | 627,437 | $ | 46.85 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
K | $ | 40,878,011 | 815,055 | $ | 50.15 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
I | $ | 417,940,353 | 7,794,347 | $ | 53.62 | |||||||
| ||||||||||||
Z | $ | 201,886,489 | 3,750,006 | $ | 53.84 | |||||||
|
(a) | Includes securities on loan with a value of $81,531,561 (see Note E). |
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $50.89 which reflects a sales charge of 4.25%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019(unaudited)
Investment Income | ||||||||
Dividends | ||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 3,454,502 | ||||||
Affiliated issuers | 1,000,423 | $ | 4,454,925 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fee (see Note B) | 6,364,356 | |||||||
Distribution fee—Class A | 700,058 | |||||||
Distribution fee—Class B | 5,572 | |||||||
Distribution fee—Class C | 152,343 | |||||||
Distribution fee—Class R | 79,248 | |||||||
Distribution fee—Class K | 52,080 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class A | 276,649 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class B | 873 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class C | 15,278 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Advisor Class | 208,589 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class R | 36,597 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class K | 10,416 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class I | 210,108 | |||||||
Transfer agency—Class Z | 17,871 | |||||||
Custodian | 102,749 | |||||||
Registration fees | 71,280 | |||||||
Printing | 44,733 | |||||||
Administrative | 36,051 | |||||||
Audit and tax | 25,474 | |||||||
Legal | 21,376 | |||||||
Directors’ fees | 12,610 | |||||||
Miscellaneous | 25,683 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total expenses | 8,469,994 | |||||||
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Notes B & E) | (30,365 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net expenses | 8,439,629 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net investment loss | (3,984,704 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | ||||||||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | 114,623,656 | |||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | (184,833,228 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net loss on investment transactions | (70,209,572 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations | $ | (74,194,276 | ) | |||||
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | ||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (3,984,704 | ) | $ | (10,052,448 | ) | ||
Net realized gain on investment transactions | 114,623,656 | 241,786,656 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments | (184,833,228 | ) | 195,974,184 | |||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | (74,194,276 | ) | 427,708,392 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders |
| |||||||
Class A | (80,062,549 | ) | (43,997,774 | ) | ||||
Class B | (239,237 | ) | (162,693 | ) | ||||
Class C | (6,641,292 | ) | (3,319,298 | ) | ||||
Advisor Class | (54,902,018 | ) | (27,307,196 | ) | ||||
Class R | (4,640,905 | ) | (3,088,203 | ) | ||||
Class K | (5,758,560 | ) | (3,274,123 | ) | ||||
Class I | (56,142,427 | ) | (28,475,966 | ) | ||||
Class Z | (26,247,240 | ) | (9,532,554 | ) | ||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||
Net increase | 275,184,023 | 105,553,611 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
Total increase (decrease) | (33,644,481 | ) | 414,104,196 | |||||
Net Assets | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 1,708,993,972 | 1,294,889,776 | ||||||
|
|
|
| |||||
End of period | $ | 1,675,349,491 | $ | 1,708,993,972 | ||||
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
January 31, 2019(unaudited)
NOTE A
Significant Accounting Policies
AB Cap Fund, Inc. (the “Company”), which is a Maryland corporation, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as anopen-end management investment company. The Company operates as a series company currently comprised of 28 portfolios. Each portfolio is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes. This report relates only to the AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Fund”), a diversified portfolio. The Fund has authorized the issuance of Class A, Class B, Class C, Advisor Class, Class R, Class K, Class I, Class Z and Class T shares. Class T shares have not been issued. Class A shares are sold with afront-end sales charge of up to 4.25% for purchases not exceeding $1,000,000. With respect to purchases of $1,000,000 or more, Class A shares redeemed within one year of purchase may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1%. Class B shares are currently sold with a contingent deferred sales charge which declines from 4% to 0% depending on the period of time the shares are held. Effective January 31, 2009, sales of Class B shares of the Fund to new investors were suspended. Class B shares will only be issued (i) upon the exchange of Class B shares from another AB mutual fund, (ii) for purposes of dividend reinvestment, (iii) through the Fund’s Automatic Investment Program (the “Program”) for accounts that established the Program prior to January 31, 2009, and (iv) for purchases of additional shares by Class B shareholders as of January 31, 2009. The ability to establish a new Program for accounts containing Class B shares was suspended as of January 31, 2009. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of 1% on redemptions made within the first year after purchase, and 0% after the first year of purchase. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares ten years after the end of the calendar month of purchase. Class R and Class K shares are sold without an initial or contingent deferred sales charge. Advisor Class, Class I and Class Z shares are sold without an initial or contingent deferred sales charge and are not subject to ongoing distribution expenses. All nine classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights, except that the classes bear different distribution and transfer agency expenses. Each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its distribution plan. Effective February 1, 2013, the Fund was closed to new investors, subject to certain exceptions. Effective June 1, 2016, with the exception of Class B shares, the Fund reopened to new investors. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
amounts of income and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Fund is an investment company under U.S. GAAP and follows the accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund.
1. Security Valuation
Portfolio securities are valued at their current market value determined on the basis of market quotations or, if market quotations are not readily available or are deemed unreliable, at “fair value” as determined in accordance with procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
In general, the market values of securities which are readily available and deemed reliable are determined as follows: securities listed on a national securities exchange (other than securities listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”)) or on a foreign securities exchange are valued at the last sale price at the close of the exchange or foreign securities exchange. If there has been no sale on such day, the securities are valued at the last traded price from the previous day. Securities listed on more than one exchange are valued by reference to the principal exchange on which the securities are traded; securities listed only on NASDAQ are valued in accordance with the NASDAQ Official Closing Price; listed or over the counter (“OTC”) market put or call options are valued at the mid level between the current bid and ask prices. If either a current bid or current ask price is unavailable, AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Adviser”) will have discretion to determine the best valuation (e.g., last trade price in the case of listed options); open futures are valued using the closing settlement price or, in the absence of such a price, the most recent quoted bid price. If there are no quotations available for the day of valuation, the last available closing settlement price is used; U.S. Government securities and any other debt instruments having 60 days or less remaining until maturity are generally valued at market by an independent pricing vendor, if a market price is available. If a market price is not available, the securities are valued at amortized cost. This methodology is commonly used for short term securities that have an original maturity of 60 days or less, as well as short term securities that had an original term to maturity that exceeded 60 days. In instances when amortized cost is utilized, the Valuation Committee (the “Committee”) must reasonably conclude that the utilization of amortized cost is approximately the same as the fair value of the security. Such factors the Committee will consider include, but are not limited to, an impairment of the creditworthiness of the issuer or material changes in interest rates. Fixed-income securities, including mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, may be valued on the basis of prices provided by a pricing service or at a price obtained from one or more of the major
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
broker-dealers. In cases where broker-dealer quotes are obtained, the Adviser may establish procedures whereby changes in market yields or spreads are used to adjust, on a daily basis, a recently obtained quoted price on a security. Swaps and other derivatives are valued daily, primarily using independent pricing services, independent pricing models using market inputs, as well as third party broker-dealers or counterparties. Open end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value per share, while exchange traded funds are valued at the closing market price per share.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available (including restricted securities) or are deemed unreliable are valued at fair value as deemed appropriate by the Adviser. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents. In addition, the Fund may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded innon-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before the Fund values its securities at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim and may materially affect the value of those securities. To account for this, the Fund generally values many of its foreign equity securities using fair value prices based on third party vendor modeling tools to the extent available.
2. Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with U.S. GAAP regarding fair value measurements, fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability (including those valued based on their market values as described in Note A.1 above). Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Fund. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances. Each investment is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
• | Level 1—quoted prices in active markets for identical investments |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(continued)
• | Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) |
• | Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
Where readily available market prices or relevant bid prices are not available for certain equity investments, such investments may be valued based on similar publicly traded investments, movements in relevant indices since last available prices or based upon underlying company fundamentals and comparable company data (such as multiples to earnings or other multiples to equity). Where an investment is valued using an observable input, such as another publicly traded security, the investment will be classified as Level 2. If management determines that an adjustment is appropriate based on restrictions on resale, illiquidity or uncertainty, and such adjustment is a significant component of the valuation, the investment will be classified as Level 3. An investment will also be classified as Level 3 where management uses company fundamentals and other significant inputs to determine the valuation.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Fund’s investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of January 31, 2019:
Investments in | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
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Common Stocks(a) | $ | 1,602,436,575 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 1,602,436,575 | ||||||
Investment Companies | 32,069,110 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 32,069,110 | ||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 866,954 | 866,954 | ||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | 47,753,119 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 47,753,119 | ||||||||||
Investments of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned in Affiliated Money Market Fund | 82,205,873 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | 82,205,873 | ||||||||||
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Total Investments in Securities | 1,764,464,677 | – 0 | – | 866,954 | 1,765,331,631 | |||||||||||
Other Financial Instruments(b) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||
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Total(c) | $ | 1,764,464,677 | $ | – 0 | – | $ | 866,954 | $ | 1,765,331,631 | |||||||
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(a) | See Portfolio of Investments for sector classifications. |
(b) | Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, such as futures, forwards and swaps, which are valued at the unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on the instrument. Other financial instruments may also include swaps with upfront premiums, options written and swaptions written which are valued at market value. |
(c) | There were no transfers between any levels during the reporting period. |
The Fund recognizes all transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy assuming the financial instruments were transferred at the beginning of the reporting period. |
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The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value.
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Balance as of 7/31/18 | $ | 955,616 | $ | 955,616 | ||||
Accrued discounts/(premiums) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||
Realized gain (loss) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||
Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation | (88,662 | ) | (88,662 | ) | ||||
Purchases | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||
Sales | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||
Transfers in to Level 3 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||
Transfers out of Level 3 | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||
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Balance as of 1/31/19 | $ | 866,954 | $ | 866,954 | ||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments held as of 1/31/19(a) | $ | (88,662 | ) | $ | (88,662 | ) | ||
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(a) | The unrealized appreciation/depreciation is included in net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and other financial instruments in the accompanying statement of operations. |
The Adviser established the Committee to oversee the pricing and valuation of all securities held in the Fund. The Committee operates under pricing and valuation policies and procedures established by the Adviser and approved by the Board, including pricing policies which set forth the mechanisms and processes to be employed on a daily basis to implement these policies and procedures. In particular, the pricing policies describe how to determine market quotations for securities and other instruments. The Committee’s responsibilities include: 1) fair value and liquidity determinations (and oversight of any third parties to whom any responsibility for fair value and liquidity determinations is delegated), and 2) regular monitoring of the Adviser’s pricing and valuation policies and procedures and modification or enhancement of these policies and procedures (or recommendation of the modification of these policies and procedures) as the Committee believes appropriate.
The Committee is also responsible for monitoring the implementation of the pricing policies by the Adviser’s Pricing Group (the “Pricing Group”) and any third party which performs certain pricing functions in accordance with the pricing policies. The Pricing Group is responsible for the oversight of the third party on aday-to-day basis. The Committee and the Pricing Group perform a series of activities to provide reasonable assurance of the accuracy of prices including: 1) periodic vendor due diligence meetings, review of methodologies, new developments and processes at vendors, 2) daily comparison of security valuation versus prior day for all securities that exceeded established thresholds, and 3) daily review of unpriced, stale, and variance reports with exceptions reviewed by senior management and the Committee.
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In addition, several processes outside of the pricing process are used to monitor valuation issues including: 1) performance and performance attribution reports are monitored for anomalous impacts based upon benchmark performance, and 2) portfolio managers review all portfolios for performance and analytics (which are generated using the Adviser’s prices).
3. Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under forward currency exchange contracts are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the quoted bid and ask prices of such currencies against the U.S. dollar. Purchases and sales of portfolio securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange prevailing when such securities were acquired or sold. Income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at rates of exchange prevailing when accrued.
Net realized gain or loss on foreign currency transactions represents foreign exchange gains and losses from sales and maturities of foreign fixed income investments, holding of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on foreign investment transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized currency gains and losses from valuing foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates are reflected as a component of net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.
4. Taxes
It is the Fund’s policy to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its investment company taxable income and net realized gains, if any, to shareholders. Therefore, no provisions for federal income or excise taxes are required. The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on income and/or capital gains earned or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation/depreciation as such income and/or gains are earned.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements regarding accounting for uncertainties in income taxes, management has analyzed the Fund’s tax positions taken or expected to be taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years (the current and the prior three tax years) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Fund’s financial statements.
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5. Investment Income and Investment Transactions
Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date or as soon as the Fund is informed of the dividend. Interest income is accrued daily. Investment transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Investment gains or losses are determined on the identified cost basis. The Fund amortizes premiums and accretes discounts as adjustments to interest income.
6. Class Allocations
All income earned and expenses incurred by the Fund are borne on apro-rata basis by each outstanding class of shares, based on the proportionate interest in the Fund represented by the net assets of such class, except for class specific expenses which are allocated to the respective class. Expenses of the Company are charged proportionately to each portfolio or based on other appropriate methods. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the various share classes based on respective net assets.
7. Dividends and Distributions
Dividends and distributions to shareholders, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gains distributions are determined in accordance with federal tax regulations and may differ from those determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
NOTE B
Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates
Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the Fund pays the Adviser an advisory fee at an annual rate of .75% of the first $2.5 billion, .65% of the excess over $2.5 billion up to $5 billion and .60% of the excess over $5 billion as a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The fee is accrued daily and paid monthly.
During 2017, AXA S.A. (“AXA”), a French holding company for the AXA Group, a worldwide leader in life, property and casualty and health insurance and asset management, announced its intention to pursue the sale of a minority stake in its subsidiary, AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. (“AXA Equitable”), the holding company for a diversified financial services organization, through an initial public offering (“IPO”). AXA Equitable is the holding company for a diverse group of financial services companies, including AllianceBernstein L.P., the investment adviser to the Funds (“the Adviser”). In March 2018, AXA announced its intention to sell its entire interest in AXA Equitable over time, subject to market conditions and other factors (the “Plan”). During the second quarter of 2018, AXA Equitable
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completed the IPO, and, in the fourth quarter of 2018, AXA completed a public offering of additional shares of AXA Equitable’s common stock and simultaneously sold shares to AXA Equitable pursuant to a separate agreement with it. As a result of the foregoing sales of AXA Equitable shares, AXA currently owns approximately 59% of the shares of common stock of AXA Equitable. Contemporaneously with the IPO, AXA sold $862.5 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.25% mandatorily exchangeable notes (the “MxB Notes”) due May 15, 2021, and exchangeable into up to 43,125,000 shares of common stock (or approximately 7% of the outstanding shares of common stock of AXA Equitable). AXA retains ownership (including voting rights) of such shares of common stock until the MxB Notes are exchanged, which may be on a date that is earlier than the maturity date at AXA’s option upon the occurrence of certain events.
It is anticipated that one or more of the transactions contemplated by the Plan may ultimately result in the indirect transfer of a “controlling block” of voting securities of the Adviser (a “Change of Control Event”) and therefore may be deemed an “assignment” causing a termination of each Fund’s current investment advisory agreement. In order to ensure that the existing investment advisory services could continue uninterrupted, at meetings held in late July through early August 2018, the Boards of Directors/Trustees (each a “Board” and collectively, the “Boards”) approved new investment advisory agreements with the Adviser, in connection with the Plan. The Boards also agreed to call and hold a joint meeting of shareholders on October 11, 2018, for shareholders of each Fund to (1) approve the new investment advisory agreement with the Adviser that would be effective after the first Change of Control Event and (2) approve any future advisory agreement approved by the Board and that has terms not materially different from the current agreement, in the event there are subsequent Change of Control Events arising from completion of the Plan that terminate the advisory agreement after the first Change of Control Event. Approval of a future advisory agreement means that shareholders may not have another opportunity to vote on a new agreement with the Adviser even upon a change of control, as long as no single person or group of persons acting together gains “control” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of AXA Equitable.
The shareholder meeting for the Fund was adjourned until March 12, 2019.
Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, the Fund may reimburse the Adviser for certain legal and accounting services provided to the Fund by the Adviser. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, the reimbursement for such services amounted to $36,051.
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The Fund compensates AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. (“ABIS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, under a Transfer Agency Agreement for providing personnel and facilities to perform transfer agency services for the Fund. ABIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services,sub-accounting services and/or networking services. Such compensation retained by ABIS amounted to $266,652 for the six months ended January 31, 2019.
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the distributor of the Fund’s shares. The Distributor has advised the Fund that it has retainedfront-end sales charges of $10,254 from the sale of Class A shares and received $1,598, $203 and $2,374 in contingent deferred sales charges imposed upon redemptions by shareholders of Class A, Class B and Class C shares, respectively, for the six months ended January 31, 2019.
The Fund may invest in AB Government Money Market Portfolio (the “Government Money Market Portfolio”) which has a contractual annual advisory fee rate of .20% of the portfolio’s average daily net assets and bears its own expenses. Effective August 1, 2018, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive .10% of the advisory fee of Government Money Market Portfolio (resulting in a net advisory fee of .10%) until August 31, 2019. In connection with the investment by the Fund in Government Money Market Portfolio, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee from the Fund in an amount equal to the Fund’s pro rata share of the effective advisory fee of Government Money Market Portfolio, as borne indirectly by the Fund as an acquired fund fee and expense. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, such waiver amounted to $20,559.
A summary of the Fund’s transactions in AB mutual funds for the six months ended January 31, 2019 is as follows:
Fund | Market Value 7/31/18 (000) | Purchases at Cost (000) | Sales Proceeds (000) | Market Value 1/31/19 (000) | Dividend Income (000) | |||||||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio | $ | 33,071 | $ | 311,515 | $ | 296,833 | $ | 47,753 | $ | 430 | ||||||||||
Government Money Market Portfolio* | 68,574 | 429,143 | 415,511 | 82,206 | 570 | |||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 129,959 | $ | 1,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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* | Investments of cash collateral for securities lending transactions (see Note E). |
Brokerage commissions paid on investment transactions for the six months ended January 31, 2019 amounted to $387,672, of which $0 and
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$0, respectively, was paid to Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC and Sanford C. Bernstein Limited, affiliates of the Adviser.
NOTE C
Distribution Services Agreement
The Fund has adopted a Distribution Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to Rule12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Under the Agreement, the Fund pays distribution and servicing fees to the Distributor at an annual rate of up to .30% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares, 1% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to both Class B and Class C shares, .50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares and .25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares. There are no distribution and servicing fees on the Advisor Class, Class I and Class Z shares. Effective October 31, 2014, payments under the Agreement in respect of Class A shares are limited to an annual rate of .25% of Class A shares’ average daily net assets. The fees are accrued daily and paid monthly. The Agreement provides that the Distributor will use such payments in their entirety for distribution assistance and promotional activities. Since the commencement of the Fund’s operations, the Distributor has incurred expenses in excess of the distribution costs reimbursed by the Fund in the amounts of $20,212,311, $2,808,130, $703,951 and $750,526 for Class B, Class C, Class R and Class K shares, respectively. While such costs may be recovered from the Fund in future periods so long as the Agreement is in effect, the rate of the distribution and servicing fees payable under the Agreement may not be increased without a shareholder vote. In accordance with the Agreement, there is no provision for recovery of unreimbursed distribution costs incurred by the Distributor beyond the current fiscal year for Class A shares. The Agreement also provides that the Adviser may use its own resources to finance the distribution of the Fund’s shares.
NOTE D
Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the six months ended January 31, 2019 were as follows:
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
Investment securities (excluding | $ | 645,533,904 | $ | 603,190,802 | ||||
U.S. government securities...................... | – 0 | – | – 0 | – |
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The cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, gross unrealized appreciation and unrealized depreciation are as follows:
Gross unrealized appreciation | $ | 415,853,516 | ||
Gross unrealized depreciation | (64,993,995 | ) | ||
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Net unrealized appreciation | $ | 350,859,521 | ||
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1. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Fund may use derivatives in an effort to earn income and enhance returns, to replace more traditional direct investments, to obtain exposure to otherwise inaccessible markets (collectively, “investment purposes”), or to hedge or adjust the risk profile of its portfolio.
The Fund did not engage in derivatives transactions for the six months ended January 31, 2019.
2. Currency Transactions
The Fund may invest innon-U.S. Dollar-denominated securities on a currency hedged or unhedged basis. The Fund may seek investment opportunities by taking long or short positions in currencies through the use of currency-related derivatives, including forward currency exchange contracts, futures and options on futures, swaps, and other options. The Fund may enter into transactions for investment opportunities when it anticipates that a foreign currency will appreciate or depreciate in value but securities denominated in that currency are not held by the Fund and do not present attractive investment opportunities. Such transactions may also be used when the Adviser believes that it may be more efficient than a direct investment in a foreign currency-denominated security. The Fund may also conduct currency exchange contracts on a spot basis (i.e., for cash at the spot rate prevailing in the currency exchange market for buying or selling currencies).
NOTE E
Securities Lending
The Fund may enter into securities lending transactions. Under the Fund’s securities lending program, all loans of securities will be collateralized continually by cash collateral and/or non-cash collateral. Non-cash collateral will include only securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities. If a loan is collateralized by cash, the Fund will be compensated for the loan from a portion of the net return from the income earned on cash collateral after a rebate is paid to the borrower (in some cases, this rebate may be a “negative rebate” or fee paid by the borrower to the Fund in connection with the loan), and payments are made for fees of the securities lending agent and for certain other administrative
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expenses. If the Fund receives non-cash collateral, the Fund will receive a fee from the borrower generally equal to a negotiated percentage of the market value of the loaned securities. The Fund will have the right to call a loan and obtain the securities loaned at any time on notice to the borrower within the normal and customary settlement time for the securities. While the securities are on loan, the borrower is obligated to pay the Fund amounts equal to any income or other distributions from the securities. The Fund will not be able to exercise voting rights with respect to any securities during the existence of a loan, but will have the right to regain ownership of loaned securities in order to exercise voting or other ownership rights. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the Fund in the case of default of any securities borrower. Collateral received and securities loaned are marked to market daily to ensure that the securities loaned are secured by collateral. The lending agent currently invests the cash collateral received in Government Money Market Portfolio, an eligible money market vehicle, in accordance with the investment restrictions of the Fund, and as approved by the Board. The collateral received on securities loaned is recorded as an asset as well as a corresponding liability in the statement of assets and liabilities. When the Fund lends securities, its investment performance will continue to reflect changes in the value of the securities loaned. At January 31, 2019, the Fund had securities on loan with a value of $81,531,561 and had received cash collateral which has been invested into Government Money Market Portfolio of $82,205,873. The cash collateral will be adjusted on the next business day to maintain the required collateral amount. The Fund earned net securities lending income of $569,913 from Government Money Market Portfolio, inclusive of a rebate expense paid to the borrower, for the six months ended January 31, 2019; this amount is reflected in the statement of operations. In connection with the cash collateral investment by the Fund in the Government Money Market Portfolio, the Adviser has agreed to waive a portion of the Fund’s share of the advisory fees of Government Money Market Portfolio, as borne indirectly by the Fund as an acquired fund fee and expense. For the six months ended January 31, 2019, such waiver amounted to $9,806. A principal risk of lending portfolio securities is that the borrower may fail to return the loaned securities upon termination of the loan and that the collateral will not be sufficient to replace the loaned securities.
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NOTE F
Capital Stock
Each class consists of 3,000,000,000 authorized shares. Transactions in capital shares for each class were as follows:
Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended 2018 | Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 721,913 | 1,177,537 | $ | 40,304,520 | $ | 65,046,883 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,670,051 | 820,760 | 75,569,788 | 41,686,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted from Class B | 2,483 | 7,459 | 145,927 | 399,974 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted from Class C | 15,376 | 12,425 | 922,801 | 668,629 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1,194,467 | ) | (1,784,722 | ) | (65,065,495 | ) | (97,246,566 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 1,215,356 | 233,459 | $ | 51,877,541 | $ | 10,555,331 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 1,080 | 2,318 | $ | 39,575 | $ | 84,700 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 8,922 | 4,766 | 234,298 | 157,769 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted to Class A | (3,894 | ) | (11,262 | ) | (145,927 | ) | (399,974 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1,067 | ) | (2,407 | ) | (41,130 | ) | (87,807 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 5,041 | (6,585 | ) | $ | 86,816 | $ | (245,312 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 155,972 | 121,985 | $ | 5,358,063 | $ | 4,677,010 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 230,940 | 91,086 | 6,179,959 | 3,056,845 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares converted to Class A | (23,569 | ) | (18,441 | ) | (922,801 | ) | (668,629 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (144,294 | ) | (204,569 | ) | (4,714,368 | ) | (7,504,715 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 219,049 | (9,939 | ) | $ | 5,900,853 | $ | (439,489 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 2,897,918 | 2,167,943 | $ | 163,665,500 | $ | 133,640,038 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 790,993 | 339,940 | 39,573,378 | 18,761,274 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (2,139,973 | ) | (2,010,864 | ) | (121,757,114 | ) | (121,692,020 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 1,548,938 | 497,019 | $ | 81,481,764 | $ | 30,709,292 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 95,968 | 165,581 | $ | 5,181,605 | $ | 8,888,842 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 106,614 | 62,565 | 4,640,888 | 3,088,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (141,239 | ) | (366,299 | ) | (7,394,831 | ) | (19,286,667 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 61,343 | (138,153 | ) | $ | 2,427,662 | $ | (7,309,632 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 143,172 | 181,568 | $ | 8,164,689 | $ | 10,425,149 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 123,653 | 62,891 | 5,758,541 | 3,270,986 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (135,384 | ) | (362,890 | ) | (7,889,609 | ) | (19,921,808 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 131,441 | (118,431 | ) | $ | 6,033,621 | $ | (6,225,673 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 1,213,983 | 2,298,970 | $ | 74,310,063 | $ | 138,417,238 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,127,928 | 518,198 | 56,136,998 | 28,474,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (1,419,102 | ) | (1,985,264 | ) | (87,423,364 | ) | (116,941,797 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 922,809 | 831,904 | $ | 43,023,697 | $ | 49,950,440 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 1,179,910 | 658,040 | $ | 75,373,257 | $ | 39,253,166 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | 525,227 | 173,020 | 26,245,580 | 9,531,633 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Shares redeemed | (297,551 | ) | (339,361 | ) | (17,266,768 | ) | (20,226,145 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | 1,407,586 | 491,699 | $ | 84,352,069 | $ | 28,558,654 | ||||||||||||||||||
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NOTE G
Risks Involved in Investing in the Fund
Sector Risk—The Fund may have more risk because of concentrated investments in a particular market sector, such as the technology or health care sector. Market or economic factors affecting that sector could have a major effect on the value of the Fund’s investments.
Capitalization Risk—Investments in small- andmid-capitalization companies may be more volatile than investments in large-capitalization companies. Investments in small-capitalization companies may have additional risks because these companies have limited product lines, markets or financial resources.
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Foreign (Non-U.S.) Risk—Investments in securities ofnon-U.S. issuers may involve more risk than those of U.S. issuers. These securities may fluctuate more widely in price and may be less liquid due to adverse market, economic, political, regulatory or other factors.
Derivatives Risk—The Fund may enter into derivative transactions such as forwards, options, futures and swaps. Derivatives may be illiquid, difficult to price, and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Fund, and subject to counterparty risk to a greater degree than more traditional investments. Derivatives may result in significant losses, including losses that are far greater than the value of the derivatives reflected on the statement of assets and liabilities.
Indemnification Risk—In the ordinary course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Fund has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these indemnification provisions and expects the risk of loss thereunder to be remote. Therefore, the Fund has not accrued any liability in connection with these indemnification provisions.
NOTE H
Joint Credit Facility
A number ofopen-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, including the Fund, participate in a $325 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) intended to provide short-term financing, if necessary, subject to certain restrictions in connection with abnormal redemption activity. Commitment fees related to the Facility are paid by the participating funds and are included in miscellaneous expenses in the statement of operations. The Fund did not utilize the Facility during the six months ended January 31, 2019.
NOTE I
Distributions to Shareholders
The tax character of distributions to be paid for the year ending July 31, 2019 will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended July 31, 2018 and July 31, 2017 were as follows:
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 12,920,367 | $ | – 0 | – | |||
Net long-term capital gains | 106,237,440 | 23,615,306 | ||||||
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Total taxable distributions | $ | 119,157,807 | $ | 23,615,306 |
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As of July 31, 2018, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 27,407,825 | ||
Undistributed capital gains | 153,172,750 | |||
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | 514,064,289 | (a) | ||
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Total accumulated earnings/(deficit) | $ | 694,644,864 | ||
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(a) | The differences between book-basis andtax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the tax treatment of passive foreign investment companies (PFICs). |
For tax purposes, net realized capital losses may be carried over to offset future capital gains, if any. Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses for an indefinite period, and such losses will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of July 31, 2018, the Fund did not have any capital loss carryforwards.
NOTE J
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement which removes, modifies and adds disclosures to Topic 820. The amendments in this ASU2018-13 apply to all entities that are required, under existing U.S. GAAP, to make disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements. The amendments in this ASU2018-13 are effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
In October 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to certain disclosure requirements included in RegulationS-X that had become “redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded, in light of the other Commission disclosure requirements, GAAP or changes in the information environment.” The compliance date for the amendments to RegulationS-X was November 5, 2018 (for reporting period end dates of September 30, 2018 or after). Management has adopted the amendments which simplified certain disclosure requirements on the financial statements.
NOTE K
Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated subsequent events for possible recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date the financial statements are issued. Management has determined that there are no material events that would require disclosure in the Fund’s financial statements through this date.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Class A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 60.30 | $ 49.25 | $ 41.28 | $ 48.82 | $ 48.62 | $ 47.08 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.17 | )(b) | (.44 | )(b) | (.38 | )(b)† | (.32 | )(b) | (.33 | ) | (.47 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2.92 | ) | 16.28 | 9.32 | (3.52 | ) | 6.07 | 5.28 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (3.09 | ) | 15.84 | 8.94 | (3.84 | ) | 5.74 | 4.81 | ||||||||||||||||
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Less: Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 48.73 | $ 60.30 | $ 49.25 | $ 41.28 | $ 48.82 | $ 48.62 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (4.05 | )% | 33.99 | % | 22.05 | %†+ | (7.77 | )%+ | 13.24 | % | 10.21 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $530,844 | $583,619 | $465,188 | $293,237 | $378,062 | $475,832 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.13 | %^ | 1.13 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.27 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.14 | %^ | 1.14 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.28 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.27 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (.61 | )%(b)^ | (.80 | )%(b) | (.85 | )%(b)† | (.80 | )%(b) | (.70 | )% | (.93 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Class B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 39.10 | $ 33.67 | $ 28.74 | $ 35.48 | $ 37.14 | $ 36.93 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.25 | )(b) | (.58 | )(b) | (.47 | )(b)† | (.46 | )(b) | (.53 | ) | (.67 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2.13 | ) | 10.80 | 6.37 | (2.58 | ) | 4.41 | 4.15 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (2.38 | ) | 10.22 | 5.90 | (3.04 | ) | 3.88 | 3.48 | ||||||||||||||||
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Less: Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 28.24 | $ 39.10 | $ 33.67 | $ 28.74 | $ 35.48 | $ 37.14 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (4.46 | )% | 32.94 | % | 21.07 | %†+ | (8.48 | )%+ | 12.22 | % | 9.37 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $1,038 | $1,240 | $1,290 | $1,672 | $2,652 | $3,774 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.94 | %^ | 1.93 | % | 1.97 | % | 2.08 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.04 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.95 | %^ | 1.95 | % | 1.98 | % | 2.08 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.04 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (1.42 | )%(b)^ | (1.60 | )%(b) | (1.53 | )%(b)† | (1.60 | )%(b) | (1.49 | )% | (1.72 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Class C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 39.66 | $ 34.08 | $ 29.06 | $ 35.82 | $ 37.41 | $ 37.17 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.24 | )(b) | (.57 | )(b) | (.45 | )(b)† | (.45 | )(b) | (.52 | ) | (.65 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2.15 | ) | 10.94 | 6.44 | (2.61 | ) | 4.47 | 4.16 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (2.39 | ) | 10.37 | 5.99 | (3.06 | ) | 3.95 | 3.51 | ||||||||||||||||
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Less: Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 28.79 | $ 39.66 | $ 34.08 | $ 29.06 | $ 35.82 | $ 37.41 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (4.41 | )% | 32.99 | % | 21.15 | %†+ | (8.46 | )%+ | 12.33 | % | 9.39 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $29,116 | $31,424 | $27,343 | $39,132 | $59,262 | $67,619 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.89 | %^ | 1.88 | % | 1.93 | % | 2.02 | % | 1.95 | % | 2.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.89 | %^ | 1.89 | % | 1.95 | % | 2.03 | % | 1.95 | % | 2.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (1.36 | )%(b)^ | (1.55 | )%(b) | (1.46 | )%(b)† | (1.54 | )%(b) | (1.45 | )% | (1.66 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Advisor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 65.62 | $ 53.10 | $ 44.33 | $ 52.00 | $ 51.31 | $ 49.39 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.11 | )(b) | (.33 | )(b) | (.25 | )(b)† | (.23 | )(b) | (.22 | ) | (.35 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (3.12 | ) | 17.64 | 9.99 | (3.74 | ) | 6.45 | 5.54 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (3.23 | ) | 17.31 | 9.74 | (3.97 | ) | 6.23 | 5.19 | ||||||||||||||||
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Less: Dividends and Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (8.49 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 53.90 | $ 65.62 | $ 53.10 | $ 44.33 | $ 52.00 | $ 51.31 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (3.92 | )% | 34.30 | % | 22.34 | %†+ | (7.53 | )%+ | 13.51 | % | 10.51 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $424,251 | $414,913 | $309,330 | $269,857 | $491,170 | $426,149 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | .89 | %^ | .88 | % | .93 | % | 1.01 | % | .94 | % | 1.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | .89 | %^ | .89 | % | .94 | % | 1.02 | % | .94 | % | 1.00 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (.36 | )%(b)^ | (.55 | )%(b) | (.52 | )%(b)† | (.54 | )%(b) | (.44 | )% | (.65 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Class R | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 58.45 | $ 48.05 | $ 40.44 | $ 48.03 | $ 48.09 | $ 46.71 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.27 | )(b) | (.64 | )(b) | (.47 | )(b)† | (.43 | )(b) | (.49 | ) | (.59 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2.85 | ) | 15.83 | 9.05 | (3.46 | ) | 5.97 | 5.24 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (3.12 | ) | 15.19 | 8.58 | (3.89 | ) | 5.48 | 4.65 | ||||||||||||||||
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Less: Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 46.85 | $ 58.45 | $ 48.05 | $ 40.44 | $ 48.03 | $ 48.09 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (4.23 | )% | 33.45 | % | 21.61 | %†+ | (8.01 | )%+ | 12.81 | % | 9.94 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $29,396 | $33,088 | $33,842 | $40,284 | $54,094 | $53,267 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.52 | %^ | 1.53 | % | 1.51 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.54 | % | 1.52 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.52 | %^ | 1.55 | % | 1.53 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.54 | % | 1.52 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (.99 | )%(b)^ | (1.20 | )%(b) | (1.08 | )%(b)† | (1.08 | )%(b) | (1.04 | )% | (1.18 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Class K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 61.77 | $ 50.33 | $ 42.18 | $ 49.77 | $ 49.48 | $ 47.83 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.16 | )(b) | (.42 | )(b) | (.30 | )(b)† | (.31 | )(b) | (.35 | ) | (.44 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (2.98 | ) | 16.65 | 9.42 | (3.58 | ) | 6.18 | 5.36 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (3.14 | ) | 16.23 | 9.12 | (3.89 | ) | 5.83 | 4.92 | ||||||||||||||||
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Less: Distributions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 50.15 | $ 61.77 | $ 50.33 | $ 42.18 | $ 49.77 | $ 49.48 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (4.03 | )% | 34.04 | % | 22.00 | %†+ | (7.71 | )%+ | 13.16 | % | 10.30 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $40,878 | $42,228 | $40,370 | $69,770 | $87,627 | $82,244 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.09 | %^ | 1.09 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | 1.09 | %^ | 1.11 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.19 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (.56 | )%(b)^ | (.76 | )%(b) | (.67 | )%(b)† | (.76 | )%(b) | (.73 | )% | (.85 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 65.33 | $ 52.89 | $ 44.15 | $ 51.75 | $ 51.07 | $ 49.13 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income From Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(a) | (.11 | )(b) | (.34 | )(b) | (.24 | )(b)† | (.19 | )(b) | (.20 | ) | (.30 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (3.11 | ) | 17.57 | 9.95 | (3.71 | ) | 6.42 | 5.51 | ||||||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (3.22 | ) | 17.23 | 9.71 | (3.90 | ) | 6.22 | 5.21 | ||||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.01 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (8.49 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | (5.54 | ) | (3.27 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 53.62 | $ 65.33 | $ 52.89 | $ 44.15 | $ 51.75 | $ 51.07 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (3.92 | )% | 34.29 | % | 22.36 | %†+ | (7.42 | )%+ | 13.57 | % | 10.61 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $417,940 | $448,949 | $319,437 | $301,866 | $462,296 | $436,828 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | .88 | %^ | .89 | % | .91 | % | .92 | % | .91 | % | .91 | % | ||||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | .89 | %^ | .91 | % | .93 | % | .92 | % | .91 | % | .91 | % | ||||||||||||
Net investment loss | (.36 | )%(b)^ | (.57 | )%(b) | (.51 | )%(b)† | (.45 | )%(b) | (.41 | )% | (.57 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | 80 | % | ||||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
Class Z | ||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended January 31, 2019 (unaudited) | Year Ended July 31, | June 30, July 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 65.54 | $ 53.00 | $ 44.20 | $ 51.75 | $ 52.05 | |||||||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss)(a) | (.09 | )(b) | (.28 | )(b) | (.23 | )(b)† | (.16 | )(b) | (.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | (3.11 | ) | 17.61 | 10.00 | (3.69 | ) | (.25 | )** | ||||||||||||
Capital contributions | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | .00 | (c) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | (3.20 | ) | 17.33 | 9.77 | (3.85 | ) | (.30 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (.02 | ) | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gain on investment transactions | (8.48 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Total dividends and distributions | (8.50 | ) | (4.79 | ) | (.97 | ) | (3.70 | ) | – 0 | – | ||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ 53.84 | $ 65.54 | $ 53.00 | $ 44.20 | $ 51.75 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Return | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total investment return based on net asset value(d)* | (3.87 | )% | 34.42 | % | 22.47 | %†+ | (7.32 | )%+ | (.58 | )% | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | $201,886 | $153,533 | $98,090 | $93,108 | $10 | |||||||||||||||
Ratio to average net assets of: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | .81 | %^ | .80 | % | .82 | % | .85 | % | .71 | %^ | ||||||||||
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(e)‡ | .81 | %^ | .81 | % | .83 | % | .85 | % | .71 | %^ | ||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | (.29 | )%(b)^ | (.48 | )%(b) | (.49 | )%(b)† | (.40 | )%(b) | (1.06 | )%^ | ||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 36 | % | 65 | % | 66 | % | 70 | % | 61 | % | ||||||||||
‡ Expense ratios exclude the estimated acquired fund fees of the affiliated/unaffiliated underlying |
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portfolios | 0 | %^ | .01 | % | .01 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
See footnote summary on page 45.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Capital Stock Outstanding Throughout Each Period
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Net of expenses waived/reimbursed by the Adviser. |
(c) | Amount is less than $.005. |
(d) | Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Initial sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges are not reflected in the calculation of total investment return. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Total investment return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
(e) | In connection with the Fund’s investments in affiliated underlying portfolios, the Fund incurs no direct expenses, but bears proportionate shares of the fees and expenses (i.e., operating, administrative and investment advisory fees) of the affiliated underlying portfolios. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its fees from the Fund in an amount equal to the Fund’s pro rata share of certain acquired fund fees and expenses, and for the years ended July 31, 2018 and July 31, 2017, such waiver amounted to .01% and .02%, respectively. |
(f) | Commencement of distributions. |
† | For the year ended July 31, 2017, the amount includes a refund for overbilling of prior years’ custody out of pocket fees as follows: |
Net Investment Income Per Share | Net Investment Income Ratio | Total Return | ||
$.004 | .01% | .01% |
* | Includes the impact of proceeds received and credited to the Fund resulting from class action settlements, which enhanced the Fund’s performance for the six months ended January 31, 2019 and years ended July 31, 2018, July 31, 2017, July 31, 2016 and July 31, 2014 by .01%, .03%, .03%, .02% and .01%, respectively. |
Includes the impact of proceeds recorded and credited to the Fund resulting from regulatory settlement, which enhanced the Fund’s performance for the year ended July 31, 2016 by .01%. |
+ | The net asset value and total return include adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for financial reporting purposes. As such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions may differ from financial statements. |
** | Due to timing of sales and repurchase of capital shares, the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share is not in accordance with the Fund’s change in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions for the period. |
^ | Annualized. |
See notes to financial statements.
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RESULTS OF STOCKHOLDER MEETING
(unaudited)
A Special Meeting of Stockholders of the AB Cap Fund, Inc. (the “Company”)—AB Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) was held on October 11, 2018 and adjourned until December 11, 2018. At the December 11, 2018 meeting, stockholders approved the election of Directors for the Company (Proposal 1). The number of shares voted is set forth below.
The meeting was adjourned until March 12, 2019 with respect to the proposal to approve new investment advisory agreements for the Fund (Proposal 2).
1. | To approve and vote upon the election of Directors for the Company, each such Director to serve for a term of indefinite duration and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualifies. |
Director: | Voted For: | Authority Withheld: | ||||||
Michael J. Downey | 215,536,553 | 1,474,295 | ||||||
William H. Foulk, Jr.* | 215,369,140 | 1,641,708 | ||||||
Nancy P. Jacklin | 215,599,334 | 1,411,513 | ||||||
Robert M. Keith | 215,547,510 | 1,463,337 | ||||||
Carol C. McMullen | 215,652,168 | 1,358,679 | ||||||
Gary L. Moody | 215,553,805 | 1,457,043 | ||||||
Marshall C. Turner, Jr. | 215,527,252 | 1,483,596 | ||||||
Earl D. Weiner | 215,530,515 | 1,480,332 |
* | Mr. Foulk retired on December 31, 2018 |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Marshall C. Turner, Jr.(1),Chairman
Michael J. Downey(1)
Nancy P. Jacklin(1)
Robert M. Keith,President and Chief Executive Officer
Carol C. McMullen(1)
Garry L. Moody(1)
Earl D. Weiner(1)
OFFICERS
Bruce K. Aronow(2),Senior Vice President
Samantha S. Lau(2),Vice President
Wen-Tse Tseng(2),Vice President
Emilie D. Wrapp,Secretary
Michael B. Reyes,Senior Analyst
Joseph J. Mantineo,Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Phyllis J. Clarke,Controller
Vincent S. Noto,Chief Compliance Officer
Custodian and Accounting Agent | Transfer Agent | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company State Street Corporation CCB/5 1 Iron Street Boston, MA 02210
Principal Underwriter AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. 1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105
Legal Counsel Seward & Kissel LLP One Battery Park Plaza New York, NY 10004 | AllianceBernstein Investor P.O. Box 786003 San Antonio, TX 78278-6003 Toll-Free (800) 221-5672
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP 5 Times Square New York, NY 10036 |
1 | Member of the Audit Committee, the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Independent Directors Committee. |
2 | The day-to-day management of, and investment decisions for, the Fund’s portfolio are made by the Adviser’s Small Cap Growth Investment Team. Mr. Aronow, Ms. Lau and Mr. Tseng are the investment professionals with the most significant responsibility for theday-to-day management of the Fund’s Portfolio. |
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Information Regarding the Review and Approval of the Fund’s Proposed New Advisory Agreement and Interim Advisory Agreement in the Context of Potential Assignments
As described in more detail in the Proxy Statement for the AB Funds dated August 20, 2018 (the “August 2018 Proxy Statement”), the Boards of the AB Funds, at a meeting held onJuly 31-August 2, 2018, approved new advisory agreements with the Adviser (the “Proposed Agreements”) for the AB Funds, including AB Cap Fund, Inc. in respect of AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Fund”), in connection with the planned disposition by AXA S.A. of its remaining shares of AXA Equitable Holdings, Inc. (the indirect holder of a majority of the partnership interests in the Adviser and the indirect parent of AllianceBernstein Corporation, the general partner of the Adviser) in one or more transactions and the related potential for one or more “assignments” (within the meaning of section 2(a)(4) of the Investment Company Act) of the advisory agreements for the AB Funds, including the Fund’s Advisory Agreement, resulting in the automatic termination of such advisory agreements.
At the same meeting, the AB Boards also considered and approved interim advisory agreements with the Adviser (the “Interim Advisory Agreements”) for the AB Funds, including the Fund, to be effective only in the event that stockholder approval of a Proposed Agreement had not been obtained as of the date of one or more transactions resulting in an “assignment” of the Adviser’s advisory agreements, resulting in the automatic termination of such advisory agreements.
As indicated in a supplement dated January 7, 2019 to the August 2018 Proxy Statement, as updated by a letter dated March 18, 2019, the annual meeting of shareholders with respect to the Fund has been adjourned until April 24, 2019 for the purpose of voting on the Proposed Agreements.
A discussion regarding the basis for the Boards’ approvals at the meeting held onJuly 31-August 2, 2018 is set forth below.
At a meeting of the AB Boards held on July31-August 2, 2018, the Adviser presented its recommendation that the Boards consider and approve the Proposed Agreements. Section 15(c) of the 1940 Act provides that, after an initial period, a Fund’s Current Agreement and currentsub-advisory agreement, as applicable, will remain in effect only if the Board, including a majority of the Independent Directors, annually reviews and approves them. Each of the Current Agreements had been approved by a Board within theone-year period prior to approval of its related Proposed Agreement, except that the Current Agreements for certain FlexFee funds were approved in February 2017. In connection with their approval of the Proposed Agreements, the Boards considered their conclusions in connection with their most recent approvals of the Current Agreements, in particular in cases where the last approval of a Current Agreement was relatively recent, including the Boards’ general satisfaction with the nature
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and quality of services being provided and, as applicable, in the case of certain Funds, actions taken or to be taken in an effort to improve investment performance or reduce expense ratios. The Directors also reviewed updated information provided by the Adviser in respect of each Fund. Also in connection with their approval of the Proposed Agreements, the Boards considered a representation made to them at that time by the Adviser that there were no additional developments not already disclosed to the Boards since their most recent approvals of the Current Agreements that would be a material consideration to the Boards in connection with their consideration of the Proposed Agreements, except for matters disclosed to the Boards by the Adviser. The Directors considered the fact that each Proposed Agreement would have corresponding terms and conditions identical to those of the corresponding Current Agreement with the exception of the effective date and initial term under the Proposed Agreement.
The Directors considered their knowledge of the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to each Fund gained from their experience as directors or trustees of registered investment companies advised by the Adviser, their overall confidence in the Adviser’s integrity and competence they have gained from that experience, the Adviser’s initiative in identifying and raising potential issues with the Directors and its responsiveness, frankness and attention to concerns raised by the Directors in the past, including the Adviser’s willingness to consider and implement organizational and operational changes designed to improve investment results and the services provided to the Funds. The Directors noted that they have four regular meetings each year, at each of which they review extensive materials and information from the Adviser, including information on the investment performance of each Fund.
The Directors also considered all factors they believed relevant, including the specific matters discussed below. During the course of their deliberations, the Directors evaluated, among other things, the reasonableness of the management fees of the Funds they oversee. The Directors did not identify any particular information that wasall-important or controlling, and different Directors may have attributed different weights to the various factors. The Directors determined that the selection of the Adviser to manage the Funds, and the overall arrangements between the Funds and the Adviser, as provided in the Proposed Agreements, including the management fees, were fair and reasonable in light of the services performed under the Current Agreements and to be performed under the Proposed Agreements, expenses incurred and to be incurred and such other matters as the Directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Directors’ determinations included the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided
The Directors considered the scope and quality of services to be provided by the Adviser under the Proposed Agreements, including the quality of
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the investment research capabilities of the Adviser and the other resources it has dedicated to performing services for the Funds. They also considered the information that had been provided to them by the Adviser concerning the anticipated implementation of the Plan and the Adviser’s representation that it did not anticipate that such implementation would affect the management or structure of the Adviser, have a material adverse effect on the Adviser, or adversely affect the quality of the services provided to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates. The Directors noted that the Adviser from time to time reviews each Fund’s investment strategies and from time to time proposes changes intended to improve the Fund’s relative or absolute performance for the Directors’ consideration. They also noted the professional experience and qualifications of each Fund’s portfolio management team and other senior personnel of the Adviser. The Directors also considered that certain Proposed Agreements, similar to the corresponding Current Agreements, provide that the Funds will reimburse the Adviser for the cost to it of providing certain clerical, accounting, administrative and other services to the Funds by employees of the Adviser or its affiliates. Requests for these reimbursements are made on a quarterly basis and subject to approval by the Directors. The Directors noted that the Adviser did not request any reimbursements from certain Funds in the Fund’s latest fiscal year reviewed. The Directors noted that the methodology to be used to determine the reimbursement amounts had been reviewed by an independent consultant retained by the Funds’ former Senior Officer/Independent Compliance Officer. The quality of administrative and other services, including the Adviser’s role in coordinating the activities of the Funds’ other service providers, also was considered. The Directors of each Fund concluded that, overall, they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services to be provided to the Funds under the Proposed Agreement for the Fund.
Costs of Services to be Provided and Profitability
The Directors reviewed a schedule of the revenues and expenses and related notes indicating the profitability of each Fund to the Adviser for calendar years 2016 and 2017, as applicable, that had been prepared with an expense allocation methodology arrived at in consultation with an independent consultant retained by the Funds’ former Senior Officer/Independent Compliance Officer. The Directors noted the assumptions and methods of allocation used by the Adviser in preparing fund-specific profitability data and understood that there are a number of potentially acceptable allocation methodologies for information of this type. The Directors noted that the profitability information reflected all revenues and expenses of the Adviser’s relationship with a Fund, including those relating to its subsidiaries that provide transfer agency, distribution and brokerage services to the Fund, as applicable. The Directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of the profitability of the Proposed Agreements with the profitability of fund advisory contracts for unaffiliated funds because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is
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affected by numerous factors. The Directors focused on the profitability of the Adviser’s relationship with each Fund before taxes and distribution expenses, as applicable. The Directors noted that certain Funds were not profitable to the Adviser in one or more periods reviewed. The Directors concluded that the Adviser’s level of profitability from its relationship with the other Funds was not unreasonable. The Directors were unable to consider historical information about the profitability of certain Funds that had recently commenced operations and for which historical profitability information was not available. The Adviser agreed to provide the Directors with profitability information in connection with future proposed continuances of the Proposed Agreements.
Fall-Out Benefits
The Directors considered the other benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, including, but not limited to, as applicable, benefits relating to soft dollar arrangements (whereby investment advisers receive brokerage and research services from brokers that execute agency transactions for their clients) in the case of certain Funds;12b-1 fees and sales charges received by the principal underwriter (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser) in respect of certain classes of the shares of most of the Funds; brokerage commissions paid by certain Funds to brokers affiliated with the Adviser; and transfer agency fees paid by most of the Funds to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser. The Directors recognized that the Adviser’s profitability would be somewhat lower, and that a Fund’s unprofitability to the Adviser would be exacerbated, without these benefits. The Directors understood that the Adviser also might derive reputational and other benefits from its association with the Funds.
Investment Results
In addition to the information reviewed by the Directors in connection with the Board meeting at which the Proposed Agreements were approved, the Directors receive detailed performance information for the Funds at each regular Board meeting during the year.
The Boards’ consideration of each Proposed Agreement was informed by their most recent approval of the related Current Agreement, and, in the case of certain Funds, their discussion with the Adviser of the reasons for those Funds’ underperformance in certain periods. The Directors also reviewed updated performance information and, in some cases, discussed with the Adviser the reasons for changes in performance or continued underperformance. On the basis of this review, the Directors concluded that each Fund’s investment performance was acceptable.
Management Fees and Other Expenses
The Directors considered the management fee rate payable by each Fund to the Adviser and information prepared by an independent service
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provider (the ‘‘15(c) provider’’) concerning management fee rates payable by other funds in the same category as the Fund. The Directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of management fees because there are variations in the services that are included in the fees paid by other funds. The Directors compared each Fund’s contractual management fee rate with a peer group median, and where applicable, took into account the impact on the management fee rate of the administrative expense reimbursement paid to the Adviser in the latest fiscal year. In the case of the ACS Funds, the Directors noted that the management fee rate is zero but also were cognizant that the Adviser is indirectly compensated by the wrap fee program sponsors that use the ACS Funds as an investment vehicle for their clients.
The Directors also considered the Adviser’s fee schedule for other clients pursuing a similar investment style to each Fund. For this purpose, they reviewed the relevant advisory fee information from the Adviser’s Form ADV and in a report from the Funds’ Senior Analyst and noted the differences between a Fund’s fee schedule, on the one hand, and the Adviser’s institutional fee schedule and the schedule of fees charged by the Adviser to any offshore funds and for services to anysub-advised funds pursuing a similar investment strategy as the Fund, on the other, as applicable. The Directors noted that the Adviser may, in some cases, agree to fee rates with large institutional clients that are lower than those reviewed by the Directors and that they had previously discussed with the Adviser its policies in respect of such arrangements. The Adviser also informed the Directors that, in the case of certain Funds, there were no institutional products managed by the Adviser that have a substantially similar investment style. The Directors also discussed these matters with their independent fee consultant.
The Adviser reviewed with the Directors the significantly greater scope of the services it provides to each Fund relative to institutional, offshore fund andsub-advised fund clients, as applicable. In this regard, the Adviser noted, among other things, that, compared to institutional and offshore orsub-advisory accounts, each Fund, as applicable, (i) demands considerably more portfolio management, research and trading resources due to significantly higher daily cash flows (in the case ofopen-end Funds); (ii) has more tax and regulatory restrictions and compliance obligations; (iii) must prepare and file or distribute regulatory and other communications about fund operations; and (iv) must provide shareholder servicing to retail investors. The Adviser also reviewed the greater legal risks presented by the large and changing population of Fund shareholders who may assert claims against the Adviser in individual or class actions, and the greater entrepreneurial risk in offering new fund products, which require substantial investment to launch, may not succeed, and generally must be priced to compete with larger, more established funds resulting in lack of profitability to the Adviser until a new fund achieves scale. In light of the
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substantial differences in services rendered by the Adviser to institutional, offshore fund andsub-advised fund clients as compared to the Funds, and the different risk profile, the Directors considered these fee comparisons inapt and did not place significant weight on them in their deliberations.
The Directors noted that many of the Funds may invest in shares of exchange-traded funds (‘‘ETFs’’), subject to the restrictions and limitations of the 1940 Act as these may be varied as a result of exemptive orders issued by the SEC. The Directors also noted that ETFs pay advisory fees pursuant to their advisory contracts. The Directors concluded, based on the Adviser’s explanation of how it uses ETFs when they are the most cost-effective way to obtain desired exposures, in some cases pending purchases of underlying securities, that each Fund’s management fee would be for services that would be in addition to, rather than duplicative of, the services provided under the advisory contracts of the ETFs.
With respect to each Fund’s management fee, the Directors considered the total expense ratio of the Fund in comparison to a peer group and peer universe selected by the 15(c) service provider. The Directors also considered the Adviser’s expense caps for certain Funds. The Directors view expense ratio information as relevant to their evaluation of the Adviser’s services because the Adviser is responsible for coordinating services provided to a Fund by others.
The Boards’ consideration of each Proposed Agreement was informed by their most recent approval of the related Current Agreement, and, in the case of certain Funds, their discussion with the Adviser of the reasons for those Funds’ expense ratios in certain periods. The Directors also reviewed updated expense ratio information and, in some cases, discussed with the Adviser the reasons for the expense ratios of certain Funds. On the basis of this review, the Directors concluded that each Fund’s expense ratio was acceptable.
The Directors did not consider comparative expense information for the ACS Funds because those Funds do not bear ordinary expenses.
Economies of Scale
The Directors noted that the management fee schedules for certain Funds do not contain breakpoints and that they had discussed their strong preference for breakpoints in advisory contracts with the Adviser. The Directors took into consideration prior presentations by an independent consultant on economies of scale in the mutual fund industry and for the Funds, and by the Adviser concerning certain of its views on economies of scale. The Directors also had requested and received from the Adviser certain updates on economies of scale in advance of the Board meeting. The Directors believe that economies of scale may be realized (if at all) by the Adviser across a variety of products and services, and not only in respect of a single fund. The Directors noted that there is no established
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methodology for setting breakpoints that give effect to the fund-specific services provided by a fund’s adviser and to the economies of scale that an adviser may realize in its overall mutual fund business or those components of it which directly or indirectly affect a fund’s operations. The Directors observed that in the mutual fund industry as a whole, as well as among funds similar to each Fund, there is no uniformity or pattern in the fees and asset levels at which breakpoints (if any) apply. The Directors also noted that the advisory agreements for many funds do not have breakpoints at all. The Directors informed the Adviser that they would monitor the asset levels of the Funds without breakpoints and their profitability to the Adviser and anticipated revisiting the question of breakpoints in the future if circumstances warrant doing so.
The Directors did not consider the extent to which fee levels in the Advisory Agreement for the ACS Funds reflect economies of scale because that Advisory Agreement does not provide for any compensation to be paid to the Adviser by the ACS Funds and the expense ratio of each of those Funds is zero.
Interim Advisory Agreements
In approving the Interim Advisory Agreements, the Boards, with the assistance of independent counsel, considered similar factors to those considered in approving the Proposed Agreements. The Interim Advisory Agreements approved by the Boards are identical to the Proposed Agreements, as well as the Current Agreements, in all material respects except for their proposed effective and termination dates and provisions intended to comply with the requirements of the relevant SEC rule, such as provisions requiring escrow of advisory fees. Under the Interim Advisory Agreements, the Adviser would continue to manage a Fund pursuant to an Interim Advisory Agreement until a new advisory agreement was approved by stockholders or until the end of the150-day period, whichever would occur earlier. All fees earned by the Adviser under an Interim Advisory Agreement would be held in escrow pending shareholder approval of the Proposed Agreement. Upon approval of a new advisory agreement by stockholders, the escrowed management fees would be paid to the Adviser, and the Interim Advisory Agreement would terminate.
Information Regarding the Review and Approval of the Fund’s Current Advisory Agreement
The disinterested directors (the “directors”) of AB Cap Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously approved the continuance of the Company’s Advisory Agreement with the Adviser in respect of AB Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the “Fund”) at a meeting held on May1-3, 2018 (the “Meeting”).
Prior to approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement, the directors had requested from the Adviser, and received and evaluated, extensive materials. They reviewed the proposed continuance of the
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Advisory Agreement with the Adviser and with experienced counsel who are independent of the Adviser, who advised on the relevant legal standards. The directors also reviewed additional materials, including materials from an outside consultant, who acted as their independent fee consultant, and comparative analytical data prepared by the Senior Analyst for the Fund. The directors also discussed the proposed continuance in private sessions with counsel.
The directors considered their knowledge of the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Fund gained from their experience as directors or trustees of most of the registered investment companies advised by the Adviser, their overall confidence in the Adviser’s integrity and competence they have gained from that experience, the Adviser’s initiative in identifying and raising potential issues with the directors and its responsiveness, frankness and attention to concerns raised by the directors in the past, including the Adviser’s willingness to consider and implement organizational and operational changes designed to improve investment results and the services provided to the AB Funds. The directors noted that they have four regular meetings each year, at each of which they review extensive materials and information from the Adviser, including information on the investment performance of the Fund.
The directors also considered all factors they believed relevant, including the specific matters discussed below. During the course of their deliberations, the directors evaluated, among other things, the reasonableness of the advisory fee. The directors did not identify any particular information that wasall-important or controlling, and different directors may have attributed different weights to the various factors. The directors determined that the selection of the Adviser to manage the Fund and the overall arrangements between the Fund and the Adviser, as provided in the Advisory Agreement, including the advisory fee, were fair and reasonable in light of the services performed, expenses incurred and such other matters as the directors considered relevant in the exercise of their business judgment. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the directors’ determinations included the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided
The directors considered the scope and quality of services provided by the Adviser under the Advisory Agreement, including the quality of the investment research capabilities of the Adviser and the other resources it has dedicated to performing services for the Fund. The directors noted that the Adviser from time to time reviews the Fund’s investment strategies and from time to time proposes changes intended to improve the Fund’s relative or absolute performance for the directors’ consideration. They also noted the professional experience and qualifications of the Fund’s portfolio management team and other senior personnel of the Adviser. The directors also considered that the Advisory Agreement provides that the Fund
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will reimburse the Adviser for the cost to it of providing certain clerical, accounting, administrative and other services to the Fund by employees of the Adviser or its affiliates. Requests for these reimbursements are made on a quarterly basis and subject to approval by the directors. Reimbursements, to the extent requested and paid, result in a higher rate of total compensation from the Fund to the Adviser than the fee rate stated in the Advisory Agreement. The directors noted that the methodology used to determine the reimbursement amounts had been reviewed by an independent consultant retained by the Company’s former Independent Compliance Officer. The quality of administrative and other services, including the Adviser’s role in coordinating the activities of the Fund’s other service providers, also was considered. The directors concluded that, overall, they were satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Fund under the Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability
The directors reviewed a schedule of the revenues and expenses and related notes indicating the profitability of the Fund to the Adviser for calendar years 2016 and 2017 that had been prepared with an expense allocation methodology arrived at in consultation with an independent consultant retained by the Company’s former Independent Compliance Officer. The directors noted the assumptions and methods of allocation used by the Adviser in preparing fund-specific profitability data and understood that there are a number of potentially acceptable allocation methodologies for information of this type. The directors noted that the profitability information reflected all revenues and expenses of the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund, including those relating to its subsidiaries that provide transfer agency, distribution and brokerage services to the Fund. The directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of the profitability of the Advisory Agreement with the profitability of advisory contracts for unaffiliated funds because comparative information is not generally publicly available and is affected by numerous factors. The directors focused on the profitability of the Adviser’s relationship with the Fund before taxes and distribution expenses. The directors concluded that the Adviser’s level of profitability from its relationship with the Fund was not unreasonable.
Fall-Out Benefits
The directors considered the other benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Fund, including, but not limited to, benefits relating to soft dollar arrangements (whereby investment advisers receive brokerage and research services from brokers that execute agency transactions for their clients);12b-1 fees and sales charges received by the Fund’s principal underwriter (which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser) in respect of certain classes of the Fund’s shares; brokerage commissions paid by the Fund to brokers affiliated with the Adviser; and transfer agency fees paid by the Fund to a wholly owned subsidiary of the
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Adviser. The directors recognized that the Adviser’s profitability would be somewhat lower without these benefits. The directors understood that the Adviser also might derive reputational and other benefits from its association with the Fund.
Investment Results
In addition to the information reviewed by the directors in connection with the Meeting, the directors receive detailed performance information for the Fund at each regular Board meeting during the year.
At the Meeting, the directors reviewed performance information prepared by an analytical service that is not affiliated with the Adviser (the “15(c) service provider”), showing the performance of the Class A Shares of the Fund against a group of similar funds (“peer group”) and a larger group of similar funds (“peer universe”), each selected by the 15(c) service provider, and information prepared by the Adviser showing performance of the Class A Shares against a broad-based securities market index, in each case for the1-,3-,5- and10-year periods ended February 28, 2018. Based on their review, the directors concluded that the Fund’s investment performance was acceptable.
Advisory Fees and Other Expenses
The directors considered the advisory fee rate payable by the Fund to the Adviser and information prepared by the 15(c) service provider concerning advisory fee rates payable by other funds in the same category as the Fund. The directors recognized that it is difficult to make comparisons of advisory fees because there are variations in the services that are included in the fees paid by other funds. The directors compared the Fund’s contractual effective advisory fee rate with a peer group median and took into account the impact on the advisory fee rate of the administrative expense reimbursement paid to the Adviser in the latest fiscal year.
The directors also considered the Adviser’s fee schedule for other clients pursuing a similar investment style. For this purpose, they reviewed the relevant advisory fee information from the Adviser’s Form ADV and the materials from the Fund’s Senior Analyst and noted the differences between the Fund’s fee schedule, on the one hand, and the Adviser’s institutional fee schedule and the schedule of fees charged by the Adviser to any offshore funds and anysub-advised funds, on the other. The directors noted that the Adviser may, in some cases, agree to fee rates with large institutional clients that are lower than those reviewed by the directors and that they had previously discussed with the Adviser its policies in respect of such arrangements. The directors also compared the advisory fee rate for the Fund with that for another AB Fund with a similar investment style.
The Adviser reviewed with the directors the significantly greater scope of the services it provides to the Fund relative to institutional, offshore fund
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andsub-advised fund clients. In this regard, the Adviser noted, among other things, that, compared to institutional and offshore accounts, the Fund (i) demands considerably more portfolio management, research and trading resources due to significantly higher daily cash flows; (ii) has more tax and regulatory restrictions; (iii) must prepare and distribute regulatory and other communications about fund operations; and (iv) must provide shareholder servicing to retail investors. The Adviser also reviewed the greater legal risks presented by the large and changing population of Fund shareholders who may assert claims against the Adviser in individual or class actions, and the greater entrepreneurial risk in offering new fund products, which require substantial investment to launch, may not succeed, and generally must be priced to compete with larger, more established funds resulting in lack of profitability to the Adviser until a new fund achieves scale. In light of the substantial differences in services rendered by the Adviser to institutional, offshore fund andsub-advised fund clients as compared to funds such as the Fund, and the different risk profile, the directors considered these fee comparisons inapt and did not place significant weight on them in their deliberations.
The directors noted that the Fund invests in shares of exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), subject to the restrictions and limitations of the Investment Company Act of 1940 as these may be varied as a result of exemptive orders issued by the SEC. The directors also noted that ETFs pay advisory fees pursuant to their advisory contracts, and that the Adviser had provided, and they had reviewed, information about the expense ratios of the relevant ETFs. The directors concluded, based on the Adviser’s explanation of how it uses ETFs when they are the most cost-effective way to obtain desired exposures for a fund or to temporarily “equitize” cash inflows pending purchases of underlying securities, that the advisory fee for the Fund is paid for services that are in addition to, rather than duplicative of, the services provided under the advisory contracts of the ETFs.
The directors also considered the total expense ratio of the Class A shares of the Fund in comparison to a peer group and a peer universe selected by the 15(c) service provider. The Class A expense ratio of the Fund was based on the Fund’s latest fiscal year. The directors noted that it was likely that the expense ratios of some of the other funds in the Fund’s category were lowered by waivers or reimbursements by those funds’ investment advisers, which in some cases might be voluntary or temporary. The directors view expense ratio information as relevant to their evaluation of the Adviser’s services because the Adviser is responsible for coordinating services provided to the Fund by others. Based on their review, the directors concluded that the Fund’s expense ratio was acceptable.
Economies of Scale
The directors noted that the advisory fee schedule for the Fund contains breakpoints that reduce the fee rates on assets above specified levels. The
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directors took into consideration prior presentations by an independent consultant on economies of scale in the mutual fund industry and for the AB Funds, and by the Adviser concerning certain of its views on economies of scale. The directors also had requested and received from the Adviser certain updates on economies of scale in advance of the Meeting. The directors believe that economies of scale may be realized (if at all) by the Adviser across a variety of products and services, and not only in respect of a single fund. The directors noted that there is no established methodology for setting breakpoints that give effect to the fund-specific services provided by a fund’s adviser and to the economies of scale that an adviser may realize in its overall mutual fund business or those components of it which directly or indirectly affect a fund’s operations. The directors observed that in the mutual fund industry as a whole, as well as among funds similar to the Fund, there is no uniformity or pattern in the fees and asset levels at which breakpoints (if any) apply. The directors also noted that the advisory agreements for many funds do not have breakpoints at all. Having taken these factors into account, the directors concluded that the Fund’s shareholders would benefit from a sharing of economies of scale in the event the Fund’s net assets exceed a breakpoint in the future.
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This page is not part of the Shareholder Report or the Financial Statements.
AB FAMILY OF FUNDS
US EQUITY
US CORE
Core Opportunities Fund
FlexFee™ US Thematic Portfolio
Select US Equity Portfolio
US GROWTH
Concentrated Growth Fund
Discovery Growth Fund
FlexFee™ Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Growth Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
US VALUE
Discovery Value Fund
Equity Income Fund
Relative Value Fund
Small Cap Value Portfolio
Value Fund
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL EQUITY
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL CORE
FlexFee™ International Strategic Core Portfolio
Global Core Equity Portfolio
International Portfolio
International Strategic Core Portfolio
Sustainable Global Thematic Fund
Tax-Managed International Portfolio
Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Wealth Appreciation Strategy
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL GROWTH
Concentrated International Growth Portfolio
FlexFee™ Emerging Markets Growth Portfolio
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL EQUITY(continued)
Sustainable International Thematic Fund
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL VALUE
All China Equity Portfolio
International Value Fund
FIXED INCOME
MUNICIPAL
High Income Municipal Portfolio
Intermediate California Municipal Portfolio
Intermediate Diversified Municipal Portfolio
Intermediate New York Municipal Portfolio
Municipal Bond Inflation Strategy
Tax-Aware Fixed Income Portfolio
National Portfolio
Arizona Portfolio
California Portfolio
Massachusetts Portfolio
Minnesota Portfolio
New Jersey Portfolio
New York Portfolio
Ohio Portfolio
Pennsylvania Portfolio
Virginia Portfolio
TAXABLE
Bond Inflation Strategy
FlexFee™ High Yield Portfolio
FlexFee™ International Bond Portfolio
Global Bond Fund
High Income Fund
Income Fund
Intermediate Bond Portfolio
Limited Duration High Income Portfolio
Short Duration Portfolio
ALTERNATIVES
All Market Real Return Portfolio
Global Real Estate Investment Fund
Select US Long/Short Portfolio
Unconstrained Bond Fund
MULTI-ASSET
All Market Income Portfolio
All Market Total Return Portfolio
Conservative Wealth Strategy
Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Portfolio
Global Risk Allocation Fund
Tax-Managed All Market Income Portfolio
TARGET-DATE
Multi-Manager Select Retirement Allocation Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2010 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2015 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2020 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2025 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2030 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2035 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2040 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2045 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2050 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2055 Fund
Multi-Manager Select 2060 Fund
CLOSED-END FUNDS
Alliance California Municipal Income Fund
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund
We also offer Government Money Market Portfolio, which serves as the money market fund exchange vehicle for the AB mutual funds. You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The Fund may impose a fee upon sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the Fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the Fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. For copies of our prospectus or summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, visit us online at www.abfunds.com or contact your AB representative. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
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AB SMALL CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO
1345 Avenue of the Americas
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SCG-0152-0119
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable when filing a semi-annual report to shareholders.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable when filing a semi-annual report to shareholders.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable when filing a semi-annual report to shareholders.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
Please see Schedule of Investments contained in the Report to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this FormN-CSR.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FORCLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OFCLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BYCLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Fund’s Board of Directors since the Fund last provided disclosure in response to this item.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective at the reasonable assurance level based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are attached to this FormN-CSR:
EXHIBIT NO. | DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT | |
12 (b) (1) | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
12 (b) (2) | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
12 (c) | Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of theSarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant): AB Cap Fund, Inc.
By: | /s/ Robert M. Keith | |
Robert M. Keith | ||
President | ||
Date: | March 29, 2019 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Robert M. Keith | |
Robert M. Keith | ||
President | ||
Date: | March 29, 2019 | |
By: | /s/ Joseph J. Mantineo | |
Joseph J. Mantineo | ||
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: | March 29, 2019 |