UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-07618
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II, 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)
Stephen M. Woetzel
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: May 31, 2024
Date of reporting period: November 30, 2023
ITEM 1. | REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
NOV 11.30.23

SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II
+ | | AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO |
+ | | AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO |
+ | | AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO |

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FROM THE PRESIDENT | |  |
Dear Shareholder,
We’re pleased to provide this report for the AB Municipal Income Fund II: AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio (each a “Portfolio,” and collectively, the “Portfolios”). Please review the discussion of Portfolio performance, the market conditions during the reporting period and the Portfolios’ investment strategies.
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
January 23, 2024
This report provides management’s discussion of fund performance for the AB Municipal Income Fund II: AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio for the semi-annual reporting period ended November 30, 2023.
The investment objective of the Portfolios is to earn the highest level of current income, exempt from both federal income tax and state taxation of the respective state, that is available without assuming what the Adviser considers to be undue risk.
NAV RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 1.08% | | | | 2.06% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 0.71% | | | | 1.40% | |
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Advisor Class Shares1 | | | 1.31% | | | | 2.42% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
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AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 1.47% | | | | 2.86% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 1.10% | | | | 2.10% | |
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Advisor Class Shares1 | | | 1.50% | | | | 3.12% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
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AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 0.77% | | | | 1.74% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 0.39% | | | | 0.97% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
1 | Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
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NAV RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 1.25% | | | | 3.47% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 0.98% | | | | 2.69% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
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AB OHIO PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 1.26% | | | | 2.65% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 0.88% | | | | 1.89% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
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AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 0.71% | | | | 2.16% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 0.33% | | | | 1.39% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
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AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO | | | | | | | | |
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Class A Shares | | | 1.11% | | | | 2.56% | |
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Class C Shares | | | 0.74% | | | | 1.70% | |
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Advisor Class Shares1 | | | 1.24% | | | | 2.72% | |
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Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index | | | 2.29% | | | | 4.28% | |
1 | Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
INVESTMENT RESULTS
The preceding tables show performance for each Portfolio compared with its benchmark, the Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index, for the six- and 12-month periods ended November 30, 2023.
During both periods, all share classes of the Portfolios underperformed the benchmark, before sales charges. An overweight to municipal credit contributed, relative to the benchmark, for all Portfolios.
Arizona Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Municipal credit and security selection detracted from performance. Specifically, security selection within miscellaneous revenue and health care detracted, while selection within water and sewer and prepay energy contributed.
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For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Municipal credit detracted from performance as did security selection. More specifically, security selection within miscellaneous revenue and senior living detracted, while selection within special tax and prepay energy contributed.
Massachusetts Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Municipal credit and security selection detracted from overall performance. More specifically, security selection in miscellaneous revenue and senior living detracted, while selection within the private higher education and asset-backed sectors contributed.
For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark, as security selection detracted from performance. Security selection in health care and senior living detracted, while selection within the asset backed and public higher education sectors contributed.
Minnesota Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Security selection and allocation to municipal credit detracted, while yield-curve positioning contributed. Security selection in health care and local general obligation detracted while selection in water and sewer contributed.
For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Security selection and allocation to municipal credit detracted, while yield-curve positioning contributed. Security selection in health care and electric utility detracted, while selections in water and sewer and airport/ports contributed.
New Jersey Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Yield-curve positioning, municipal credit and security selection all detracted. Security selection in miscellaneous revenue and utility detracted, while selection in state lease and health care contributed.
For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Yield-curve positioning and municipal credit detracted from overall performance. Security selection in miscellaneous revenue and utility detracted, while selection in state lease and tobacco contributed.
Ohio Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Both municipal credit and security selection detracted, while yield-curve positioning contributed. Security selection in health care and utility detracted, while selection in electric utility and miscellaneous revenue contributed.
For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Both municipal credit and security selection detracted, while yield-curve positioning contributed. Security selection in health care and private higher education detracted, while selection in the multi-family housing and special tax sectors contributed.
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Pennsylvania Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Both municipal credit and security selection detracted. Security selection in public primary/secondary education and senior living detracted, while selection in health care and public higher education contributed.
For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Both municipal credit and security selection detracted. Security selection in health care and senior living detracted, while selection in the prefunded and state general obligation sectors contributed.
Virginia Portfolio: For the six-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Underperformance was a result of allocation to municipal credit and security selection. Security selection within senior living and ports detracted, while selection within the private higher education and prefunded sectors contributed.
For the 12-month period, the Portfolio underperformed the benchmark. Underperformance was a result of allocation to municipal credit and security selection. Security selection within state lease and ports detracted, while selection within the special tax and prefunded sectors contributed.
All Portfolios used derivatives in the form of interest rate swaps and Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) swaps for hedging purposes. CPI swaps had no material impact during either period and were not held by the Ohio Portfolio during the six-month period. Also, during the six-month period, interest rate swaps had no material impact on all Portfolios except Minnesota and Virginia, which detracted from performance. During the 12-month period, interest rate swaps added to performance for all Portfolios.
MARKET REVIEW AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY
For the six-month period ending November 30, 2023, the yield on a 10-Year AAA municipal bond rose modestly to 2.63% from 2.59% and the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury rose to 4.34% from 3.61%. After-tax spreads compressed across the curve, indicating municipals became more expensive relative to Treasuries. During this period, the market endured early performance headwinds, in which robust economic indicators, particularly a strong jobs print in September, led to concerns of the Fed elongating their tightening cycle. This roiled markets, giving back all the gains earned up to that point in the year. However, the market strongly rebounded with impressive November rally, which was the highest monthly performance for the municipal market since the early 1980s.
The Portfolios’ Senior Investment Management Team continues to focus on real after-tax return by investing in municipal bonds that generate income exempt from federal income taxes.
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The Portfolios may purchase municipal securities that are insured under policies issued by certain insurance companies. In the past, insured municipal securities typically received a higher credit rating, which meant that the issuer of the securities paid a lower interest rate. As a result of declines in the credit quality and associated downgrades of most bond insurers, insurance has less value than it did in the past. The market now values insured municipal securities primarily based on the credit quality of the issuer of the security, with little value given to the insurance feature. In purchasing such insured securities, the Adviser evaluates the risk and return of municipal securities through its own research. If an insurance company’s rating is downgraded or the company becomes insolvent, the prices of municipal securities insured by the insurance company may decline.
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Portfolio | | Insured Bonds1 | | | Pre-refunded/ ETM2/Insured Bonds1 | |
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Arizona | | | 8.64% | | | | 0.00% | |
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Massachusetts | | | 1.65% | | | | 0.00% | |
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Minnesota | | | 0.00% | | | | 0.00% | |
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New Jersey | | | 17.24% | | | | 0.00% | |
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Ohio | | | 2.70% | | | | 0.00% | |
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Pennsylvania | | | 12.38% | | | | 0.31% | |
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Virginia | | | 1.71% | | | | 0.00% | |
1 | Breakdowns expressed as a percentage of investments in municipal bonds. |
INVESTMENT POLICIES
Each of the Portfolios pursues its objective by investing principally in high-yielding, predominantly investment-grade municipal securities. Each of the Portfolios invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities that pay interest that is exempt from federal income tax. These securities may pay interest that is subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain taxpayers. Each of the Portfolios pursues its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in municipal securities issued by the named state or municipal securities with interest that is otherwise exempt from the named state’s income tax.
The Portfolios may also invest in forward commitments; zero-coupon municipal securities and variable-, floating- and inverse-floating-rate municipal securities; and derivatives, such as options, futures contracts, forwards and swaps.
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS
Benchmark Disclosure
The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index is unmanaged and does not reflect fees and expenses associated with the active management of a mutual fund portfolio. The Bloomberg Municipal Bond Index represents the performance of the long-term tax-exempt bond market consisting of investment-grade bonds. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and its results are not indicative of the performance for any specific investment, including the Portfolios.
A Word About Risk
Market Risk: The value of the Portfolios’ assets will fluctuate as the bond market fluctuates. The value of the Portfolios’ investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events, including public health crises (including the occurrence of a contagious disease or illness) and regional and global conflicts, that affect large portions of the market.
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 in fixed-income securities with lower ratings tend to have a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations.
Municipal Market Risk: This is the risk that special factors may adversely affect the value of municipal securities and have a significant effect on the yield or value of the Portfolios’ investments in municipal securities. These factors include economic conditions, political or legislative changes, public health crises, uncertainties related to the tax status of municipal securities, and the rights of investors in these securities. To the extent that the Portfolios invest more of their assets in a particular state’s municipal securities, the Portfolios may be vulnerable to events adversely affecting that state, including economic, political and regulatory occurrences, court decisions, terrorism public health crises (including the occurrence of a contagious disease or illness) and catastrophic natural disasters, such as hurricanes, fires, flooding or earthquakes. For example, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly stressed the financial resources of many issuers of municipal securities, which could impair any such issuer’s ability to meet its financial obligations when due and adversely impact the value of its securities held by the Portfolios. As the full effects of the
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS (continued)
COVID-19 pandemic on state and local economies and on issuers of municipal securities are still uncertain, the financial difficulties of issuers of municipal securities may worsen, adversely affecting the performance of the Portfolios. The Portfolios’ investments in certain municipal securities with principal and interest payments that are made from the revenues of a specific project or facility, and not general tax revenues, may have increased risks. Factors affecting the project or facility, such as local business or economic conditions, could have a significant effect on the project’s ability to make payments of principal and interest on these securities.
In addition, changes in tax rates or the treatment of income from certain types of municipal securities, among other things, could negatively affect the municipal securities markets.
The Portfolios invest from time to time in the municipal securities of Puerto Rico or other US territories and their governmental agencies and municipalities, which are exempt from federal, state, and, where applicable, local income taxes. These municipal securities may have more risks than those of other US issuers of municipal securities. Puerto Rico continues to face a very challenging economic and fiscal environment, worsened by the spread of COVID-19 and the adverse effect that related governmental and public responses have had on Puerto Rico’s economy. If the general economic situation in Puerto Rico continues to persist or worsens, the volatility and credit quality of Puerto Rican municipal securities could continue to be adversely affected, and the market for such securities may deteriorate further.
Tax Risk: There is no guarantee that the income on the Portfolios’ municipal securities will be exempt from regular federal, and if applicable, state income taxes. From time to time, the US government and the US Congress consider changes in federal tax law that could limit or eliminate the federal tax exemption for municipal bond income, which would in effect reduce the income received by shareholders from the Portfolios by increasing taxes on that income. In such event, the Portfolios’ net asset value (“NAV”) could also decline as yields on municipal bonds, which are typically lower than those on taxable bonds, would be expected to increase to approximately the yield of comparable taxable bonds. Actions or anticipated actions affecting the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds could also result in significant shareholder redemptions of Portfolio shares as investors anticipate adverse effects on the Portfolios or seek higher yields to offset the potential loss of the tax deduction. As a result, the Portfolios would be required to maintain higher levels of cash to meet the redemptions, which would negatively affect the Portfolios’ yield.
Interest-Rate Risk: Changes in interest rates will affect the value of investments in fixed-income securities. When interest rates rise, the value
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS (continued)
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. The Portfolios may be subject to a greater risk of rising interest rates than would normally be the case due to the end of the recent period of historically low rates and the effect of potential central bank monetary policy, and government fiscal policy, initiatives and resulting market reactions to those initiatives.
Duration Risk: Duration is a measure that relates the expected price volatility of a fixed-income security to changes in interest rates. The duration of a fixed-income security may be shorter than or equal to full maturity of a fixed-income security. Fixed-income securities with longer durations have more risk and will decrease in price as interest rates rise.
Inflation Risk: This is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the value of the Portfolios’ assets can decline as can the value of the Portfolios’ distributions. This risk is significantly greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities.
Illiquid Investments Risk: Illiquid investments risk exists when certain investments are or become difficult to purchase or sell. Difficulty in selling such investments may result in sales at disadvantageous prices affecting the value of your investment in the Portfolios. Causes of illiquid investments risk may include low trading volumes, large positions and heavy redemptions of Portfolio shares. Illiquid investments risk may be higher in a rising interest-rate environment, when the value and liquidity of fixed-income securities generally decline. Municipal securities may have more illiquid investments risk than other fixed-income securities because they trade less frequently and the market for municipal securities is generally smaller than many other markets.
Derivatives Risk: Derivatives may be difficult to price or unwind and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Portfolios. A short position in a derivative instrument involves the risk of a theoretically unlimited increase in the value of the underlying instrument, which could cause the Portfolios to suffer a (potentially unlimited) loss. Derivatives, especially over-the-counter derivatives, are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable or unwilling to honor its contractual obligations to the Portfolios.
Management Risk: The Portfolios are subject to management risk because they are actively managed investment funds. The Adviser will apply its investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment
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DISCLOSURES AND RISKS (continued)
decisions, but there is no guarantee that its techniques will produce the intended results. Some of these techniques may incorporate, or rely upon, quantitative models, but there is no guarantee that these models will generate accurate forecasts, reduce risk or otherwise perform as expected.
These risks are fully discussed in the Portfolios’ prospectus. As with all investments, you may lose money by investing in the Portfolios.
An Important Note About Historical Performance
The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Portfolios 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 recent month-end by visiting www.abfunds.com.
All fees and expenses related to the operation of the Portfolios have been deducted. NAV returns do not reflect sales charges; if sales charges were reflected, the Portfolios’ quoted performance would be lower. SEC returns reflect the applicable sales charges for each share class: a 3.00% maximum front-end sales charge for Class A shares 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
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 3.05% | | | | 4.91% | |
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1 Year | | | 2.06% | | | | -0.96% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 1.25% | | | | 0.64% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years | | | 2.37% | | | | 2.06% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.40% | | | | 3.87% | |
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1 Year | | | 1.40% | | | | 0.40% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 0.51% | | | | 0.51% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years3 | | | 1.62% | | | | 1.62% | | | | | | | | | |
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ADVISOR CLASS SHARES4 | | | | 3.38% | | | | 5.45% | |
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1 Year | | | 2.42% | | | | 2.42% | | | | | | | | | |
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Since Inception5 | | | -1.27% | | | | -1.27% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.99%, 1.74% and 0.74% for Class A, Class C and Advisor Class shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.78%, 1.53% and 0.53% for Class A, Class C and Advisor Class shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
4 | This share class is offered at NAV to eligible investors and the SEC returns are the same as the NAV returns. Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
5 | Inception date: 3/25/2021. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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5 Years | | | 0.96% | |
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10 Years | | | 2.35% | |
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1 Year | | | 3.25% | |
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10 Years1 | | | 1.91% | |
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1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
2 | Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
3 | Inception date: 3/25/2021. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 3.43% | | | | 5.55% | |
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1 Year | | | 2.86% | | | | -0.24% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 1.52% | | | | 0.89% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years | | | 2.23% | | | | 1.92% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.81% | | | | 4.55% | |
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1 Year | | | 2.10% | | | | 1.10% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 0.76% | | | | 0.76% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years3 | | | 1.48% | | | | 1.48% | | | | | | | | | |
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ADVISOR CLASS SHARES4 | | | | | | | | 3.78% | | | | 6.12% | |
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1 Year | | | 3.12% | | | | 3.12% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 1.77% | | | | 1.77% | | | | | | | | | |
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Since Inception5 | | | 1.24% | | | | 1.24% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.87%, 1.62% and 0.62% for Class A, Class C and Advisor Class shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.77%, 1.52% and 0.52% for Class A, Class C and Advisor Class shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
4 | This share class is offered at NAV to eligible investors and the SEC returns are the same as the NAV returns. Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
5 | Inception date: 7/25/2016. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB MASSACHUSETTS PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 2.29% | |
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5 Years | | | 1.21% | |
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10 Years | | | 2.19% | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 3.60% | |
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5 Years | | | 1.06% | |
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10 Years1 | | | 1.73% | |
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ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 5.75% | |
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5 Years | | | 2.07% | |
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Since Inception3 | | | 1.55% | |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
2 | Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
3 | Inception date: 7/25/2016. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields1 | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields2 | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.49% | | | | 4.25% | |
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1 Year | | | 1.74% | | | | -1.30% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 1.23% | | | | 0.61% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years | | | 2.04% | | | | 1.74% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 1.84% | | | | 3.14% | |
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1 Year | | | 0.97% | | | | -0.02% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 0.47% | | | | 0.47% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years3 | | | 1.28% | | | | 1.28% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.27% and 2.02% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.85% and 1.60% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 1.09% | |
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5 Years | | | 0.89% | |
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10 Years | | | 2.00% | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 2.42% | |
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5 Years | | | 0.74% | |
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10 Years1 | | | 1.55% | |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields1 | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields2 | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 3.06% | | | | 5.27% | |
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1 Year | | | 3.47% | | | | 0.35% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 2.02% | | | | 1.41% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years | | | 2.71% | | | | 2.40% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.42% | | | | 4.17% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 2.69% | | | | 1.69% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 1.28% | | | | 1.28% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years3 | | | 1.96% | | | | 1.96% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.15% and 1.89% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.82% and 1.57% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB NEW JERSEY PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 3.14% | |
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5 Years | | | 1.74% | |
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10 Years | | | 2.70% | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 4.68% | |
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5 Years | | | 1.62% | |
| |
10 Years1 | | | 2.24% | |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB OHIO PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields1 | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields2 | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 3.02% | | | | 4.84% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 2.65% | | | | -0.39% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 1.48% | | | | 0.87% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years | | | 2.26% | | | | 1.95% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.38% | | | | 3.81% | |
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1 Year | | | 1.89% | | | | 0.89% | | | | | | | | | |
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5 Years | | | 0.72% | | | | 0.72% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years3 | | | 1.50% | | | | 1.50% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.15% and 1.90% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.80% and 1.55% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB OHIO PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 2.44% | |
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5 Years | | | 1.22% | |
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10 Years | | | 2.30% | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | |
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1 Year | | | 3.80% | |
| |
5 Years | | | 1.10% | |
| |
10 Years1 | | | 1.86% | |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields1 | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields2 | |
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CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 3.19% | | | | 5.06% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 2.16% | | | | -0.94% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
5 Years | | | 1.43% | | | | 0.82% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
10 Years | | | 2.39% | | | | 2.08% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.54% | | | | 4.03% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 1.39% | | | | 0.40% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
5 Years | | | 0.67% | | | | 0.67% | | | | | | | | | |
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10 Years3 | | | 1.63% | | | | 1.63% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 1.18% and 1.93% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.85% and 1.60% for Class A and Class C shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB PENNSYLVANIA PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | |
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| | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| |
CLASS A SHARES | | | | |
| |
1 Year | | | 1.25% | |
| |
5 Years | | | 1.11% | |
| |
10 Years | | | 2.34% | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | |
| |
1 Year | | | 2.64% | |
| |
5 Years | | | 0.95% | |
| |
10 Years1 | | | 1.89% | |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE
AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | NAV Returns | | | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | | | SEC Yields1 | | | Taxable Equivalent Yields2 | |
| | | | |
CLASS A SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 3.06% | | | | 4.99% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 2.56% | | | | -0.53% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
5 Years | | | 1.49% | | | | 0.88% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
10 Years | | | 2.42% | | | | 2.11% | | | | | | | | | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | | | | | | | | 2.43% | | | | 3.97% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 1.70% | | | | 0.71% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
5 Years | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.73% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
10 Years3 | | | 1.67% | | | | 1.67% | | | | | | | | | |
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ADVISOR CLASS SHARES4 | | | | | | | | 3.40% | | | | 5.55% | |
| | | | |
1 Year | | | 2.72% | | | | 2.72% | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
5 Years | | | 1.74% | | | | 1.74% | | | | | | | | | |
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Since Inception5 | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.36% | | | | | | | | | |
The Portfolio’s current prospectus fee table shows the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios as 0.86%, 1.61% and 0.61% for Class A, Class C and Advisor Class shares, respectively, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements reduced the Portfolio’s total annual operating expense ratios to 0.80%, 1.55% and 0.55% for Class A, Class C and Advisor Class shares, respectively. These waivers/reimbursements may not be terminated before September 30, 2023, and may be extended by the Adviser for additional one-year terms. 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.
1 | SEC yields are calculated based on SEC guidelines for the 30-day period ended November 30, 2023. |
2 | Taxable equivalent yields are based on SEC yields and a 35% marginal federal income tax rate and maximum state taxes where applicable. |
3 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
4 | This share class is offered at NAV to eligible investors and the SEC returns are the same as the NAV returns. Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
5 | Inception date: 7/25/2016. |
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HISTORICAL PERFORMANCE (continued)
AB VIRGINIA PORTFOLIO
SEC AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
AS OF THE MOST RECENT CALENDAR QUARTER-END
DECEMBER 31, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | SEC Returns (reflects applicable sales charges) | |
| |
CLASS A SHARES | | | | |
| |
1 Year | | | 2.27% | |
| |
5 Years | | | 1.23% | |
| |
10 Years | | | 2.43% | |
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CLASS C SHARES | | | | |
| |
1 Year | | | 3.68% | |
| |
5 Years | | | 1.10% | |
| |
10 Years1 | | | 1.99% | |
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ADVISOR CLASS SHARES2 | | | | |
| |
1 Year | | | 5.72% | |
| |
5 Years | | | 2.09% | |
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Since Inception3 | | | 1.72% | |
1 | Assumes conversion of Class C shares into Class A shares after eight years. |
2 | Please note that this share class is for investors purchasing shares through accounts established under certain fee-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 Portfolios. |
3 | Inception date: 7/25/2016. |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE
(unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Portfolio, 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 Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio 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 the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, 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 in the first line 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 second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’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 Portfolio 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 second line of the table 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 Arizona Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,010.80 | | | $ | 3.92 | | | | 0.78 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,021.10 | | | $ | 3.94 | | | | 0.78 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,007.10 | | | $ | 7.68 | | | | 1.53 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.35 | | | $ | 7.72 | | | | 1.53 | % |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,013.10 | | | $ | 2.67 | | | | 0.53 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,022.35 | | | $ | 2.68 | | | | 0.53 | % |
AB Massachusetts Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,014.70 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | | 0.77 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,021.15 | | | $ | 3.89 | | | | 0.77 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,011.00 | | | $ | 7.64 | | | | 1.52 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.40 | | | $ | 7.67 | | | | 1.52 | % |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,015.00 | | | $ | 2.62 | | | | 0.52 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,022.40 | | | $ | 2.63 | | | | 0.52 | % |
AB Minnesota Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,007.70 | | | $ | 4.32 | | | | 0.86 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.70 | | | $ | 4.34 | | | | 0.86 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,003.90 | | | $ | 8.07 | | | | 1.61 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,016.95 | | | $ | 8.12 | | | | 1.61 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE (continued)
(unaudited)
AB New Jersey Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,012.50 | | | $ | 4.13 | | | | 0.82 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.90 | | | $ | 4.14 | | | | 0.82 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,009.80 | | | $ | 7.89 | | | | 1.57 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.15 | | | $ | 7.92 | | | | 1.57 | % |
AB Ohio Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,012.60 | | | $ | 4.03 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,021.00 | | | $ | 4.04 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,008.80 | | | $ | 7.78 | | | | 1.55 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.82 | | | | 1.55 | % |
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,007.10 | | | $ | 4.27 | | | | 0.85 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,020.75 | | | $ | 4.29 | | | | 0.85 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,003.30 | | | $ | 8.01 | | | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.00 | | | $ | 8.07 | | | | 1.60 | % |
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE (continued)
(unaudited)
AB Virginia Portfolio
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| | Beginning Account Value June 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value November 30, 2023 | | | Expenses Paid During Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio* | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,011.10 | | | $ | 4.02 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,021.00 | | | $ | 4.04 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,007.40 | | | $ | 7.78 | | | | 1.55 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,017.25 | | | $ | 7.82 | | | | 1.55 | % |
Advisor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,012.40 | | | $ | 2.77 | | | | 0.55 | % |
Hypothetical** | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,022.25 | | | $ | 2.78 | | | | 0.55 | % |
* | Expenses are equal to the classes’ annualized expense ratios, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/366 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
** | Assumes 5% annual return before expenses. |
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BOND RATING SUMMARY1
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)


1 | The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdown is expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is the highest (best) and D is the lowest (worst). If applicable, the Pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. Government securities and therefore are deemed high-quality investment grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (N/A) includes non-creditworthy investments, such as, equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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BOND RATING SUMMARY1 (continued)
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)


1 | The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdown is expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is the highest (best) and D is the lowest (worst). If applicable, the Pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. Government securities and therefore are deemed high-quality investment grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (N/A) includes non-creditworthy investments, such as, equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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BOND RATING SUMMARY1 (continued)
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)


1 | The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdown is expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is the highest (best) and D is the lowest (worst). If applicable, the Pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. Government securities and therefore are deemed high-quality investment grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (N/A) includes non-creditworthy investments, such as, equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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BOND RATING SUMMARY1 (continued)
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)

1 | The Portfolio’s quality rating breakdown is expressed as a percentage of the Portfolio’s total investments in municipal securities and may vary over time. The Portfolio also enters into derivative transactions, which may be used for hedging or investment purposes (see “Portfolio of Investments” section of the report for additional details). The quality ratings are determined by using the S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), Moody’s Investors Services, Inc. (“Moody’s”) and Fitch Ratings, Ltd. (“Fitch”). The Portfolio considers the credit ratings issued by S&P, Moody’s and Fitch and uses the highest rating issued by the agencies. These ratings are a measure of the quality and safety of a bond or portfolio, based on the issuer’s financial condition. AAA is the highest (best) and D is the lowest (worst). If applicable, the Pre-refunded category includes bonds which are secured by U.S. Government securities and therefore are deemed high-quality investment grade by the Adviser. If applicable, Not Applicable (N/A) includes non-creditworthy investments, such as, equities, currency contracts, futures and options. If applicable, the Not Rated category includes bonds that are not rated by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The Adviser evaluates the creditworthiness of non-rated securities based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, cash flows, enterprise value and economic environment. |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 96.4% | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 96.4% | |
Arizona – 83.8% | |
Arizona Game & Fish Department & Commission (Arizona Game & Fish Department & Commission State Lease) Series 2006 5.00%, 07/01/2026 | | $ | 635 | | | $ | 635,796 | |
Arizona Health Facilities Authority (HonorHealth) Series 2014-A 5.00%, 12/01/2034 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,028,615 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Benjamin Franklin Charter School Obligated Group) Series 2023 5.50%, 07/01/2058(a) | | | 500 | | | | 465,073 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Series 2020 4.00%, 11/01/2045 | | | 1,000 | | | | 908,230 | |
4.00%, 11/01/2050 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,749,227 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Heritage Academy Laveen & Gateway Obligated Group) Series 2021 5.00%, 07/01/2051(a) | | | 250 | | | | 210,162 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (KIPP Nashville Obligated Group) Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2057 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,487,872 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools) Series 2021-B 4.00%, 07/01/2051 | | | 1,000 | | | | 840,499 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Legacy Cares, Inc.) Series 2020 7.75%, 07/01/2050(b)(c)(d) | | | 300 | | | | 18,000 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (North Carolina Central University Project) BAM Series 2019 5.00%, 06/01/2058 | | | 2,300 | | | | 2,354,469 | |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Phoenix Children’s Hospital Obligated Group) Series 2020 5.00%, 02/01/2037 | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 1,624,863 | |
Series 2021 4.00%, 02/01/2038 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,487,007 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Pinecrest Academy of Nevada) Series 2020-A 4.00%, 07/15/2050(a) | | | 600 | | | | 464,523 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Provident Group – EMU Properties LLC) Series 2018 5.00%, 05/01/2043(b)(c) | | | 1,000 | | | | 550,000 | |
5.00%, 05/01/2048(b)(c) | | | 1,100 | | | | 605,000 | |
Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority BAM Series 2022 5.00%, 07/01/2031 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,214,091 | |
Arizona State University Series 2014 5.00%, 08/01/2033 | | | 2,050 | | | | 2,063,168 | |
Chandler Industrial Development Authority (Intel Corp.) Series 2022 5.00%, 09/01/2042 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,064,534 | |
City of Buckeye AZ Excise Tax Revenue Series 2015 5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 3,450 | | | | 3,536,918 | |
City of Glendale AZ (City of Glendale AZ COP) Series 2021 2.222%, 07/01/2030 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,679,749 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. (City of Phoenix AZ Water System Revenue) Series 2021-A 5.00%, 07/01/2045 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,617,689 | |
City of Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp. (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) Series 2017-A 5.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 750 | | | | 785,524 | |
Series 2019 5.00%, 07/01/2049 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,620,748 | |
Series 2019-B 4.00%, 07/01/2038 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,158,477 | |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
City of Tempe AZ (City of Tempe AZ COP) Series 2021 1.951%, 07/01/2031 | | $ | 1,250 | | | $ | 987,986 | |
Gilbert Water Resource Municipal Property Corp. (Town of Gilbert AZ Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue) Series 2022 4.00%, 07/15/2042 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,039,168 | |
Glendale Industrial Development Authority (Beatitudes Campus Obligated Group (The)) Series 2017 5.00%, 11/15/2036 | | | 1,000 | | | | 880,389 | |
Glendale Industrial Development Authority (Royal Oaks Life Care Community) Series 2016 5.00%, 05/15/2039 | | | 1,000 | | | | 891,834 | |
Glendale Municipal Property Corp. (Glendale Municipal Property Corp. Excise Tax) Series 2012-C 5.00%, 07/01/2038 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,502,044 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix Arizona (The) (AZ GFF Tiyan LLC Lease) Series 2014 5.00%, 02/01/2029 | | | 250 | | | | 243,470 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the City of Phoenix Arizona (The) (Downtown Phoenix Student Housing LLC) Series 2018-A 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,007,274 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2042 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,227,699 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima (The) (La Posada at Park Centre, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2022 7.00%, 11/15/2057(a) | | | 335 | | | | 338,079 | |
Industrial Development Authority of the County of Pima (The) (TMC HealthCare Obligated Group) Series 2021 5.00%, 04/01/2034 | | | 1,590 | | | | 1,718,809 | |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
La Paz County Industrial Development Authority (Harmony Public Schools) Series 2016 5.00%, 02/15/2036(a) | | $ | 1,200 | | | $ | 1,208,918 | |
Series 2021 4.00%, 02/15/2051 | | | 580 | | | | 451,033 | |
4.00%, 02/15/2041 | | | 205 | | | | 175,767 | |
4.00%, 02/15/2046 | | | 345 | | | | 279,317 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Arizona Autism Charter Schools Obligated Group) Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2061(a) | | | 990 | | | | 679,405 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Banner Health Obligated Group) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 01/01/2035 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,082,673 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Benjamin Franklin Charter School Ltd.) Series 2018-A 6.00%, 07/01/2052(a) | | | 830 | | | | 832,581 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Commercial Metals Co.) Series 2022 4.00%, 10/15/2047(a) | | | 500 | | | | 418,483 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (GreatHearts Arizona Obligated Group) Series 2017-A 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | | 750 | | | | 768,121 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Legacy Traditional School Obligated Group) Series 2019 5.00%, 07/01/2049(a) | | | 500 | | | | 453,784 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Reid Traditional Schools Obligated Group) Series 2016 5.00%, 07/01/2047 | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,676,226 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Reid Traditional Schools Painted Rock Academy) Series 2016 5.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 750 | | | | 758,921 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Valley Christian Schools) Series 2023 6.25%, 07/01/2053(a) | | | 250 | | | | 243,097 | |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
McAllister Academic Village LLC (Arizona State University) Series 2016 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | $ | 2,500 | | | $ | 2,570,190 | |
Northern Arizona University BAM Series 2015 5.00%, 06/01/2034 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,019,069 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (Citigroup, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,651,708 | |
5.25%, 12/01/2023 | | | 650 | | | | 650,000 | |
Student & Academic Services LLC (Northern Arizona University) BAM Series 2014 5.00%, 06/01/2044 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,203,038 | |
Tempe Industrial Development Authority (Friendship Village of Tempe) Series 2019 5.00%, 12/01/2054 | | | 815 | | | | 668,576 | |
Tempe Industrial Development Authority (Mirabella at ASU, Inc.) Series 2017-A 6.125%, 10/01/2047(a) | | | 400 | | | | 227,989 | |
University of Arizona (The) Series 2014 5.00%, 08/01/2033 | | | 1,765 | | | | 1,777,711 | |
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| | | | | | | 70,803,593 | |
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American Samoa – 0.3% | |
American Samoa Economic Development Authority (Territory of American Samoa) Series 2018 7.125%, 09/01/2038(a) | | | 225 | | | | 243,815 | |
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Delaware – 0.6% | |
Delaware State Economic Development Authority (Newark Charter School, Inc.) Series 2016 5.00%, 09/01/2036 | | | 520 | | | | 531,181 | |
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Georgia – 0.2% | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Series 2019 5.00%, 01/01/2056 | | | 200 | | | | 201,714 | |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
Guam – 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority Series 2021-A 3.839%, 10/01/2036 | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 77,268 | |
Series 2023 5.25%, 10/01/2031 | | | 150 | | | | 152,399 | |
Guam Department of Education (Guam Department of Education COP) Series 2020 5.00%, 02/01/2040 | | | 310 | | | | 303,098 | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority Series 2016 5.00%, 01/01/2046 | | | 775 | | | | 779,345 | |
Guam Power Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 170 | | | | 174,675 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2040 | | | 705 | | | | 715,365 | |
Series 2022-A 5.00%, 10/01/2044 | | | 200 | | | | 203,473 | |
Territory of Guam Series 2019 5.00%, 11/15/2031 | | | 75 | | | | 76,715 | |
Territory of Guam (Territory of Guam Business Privilege Tax) Series 2021-F 4.00%, 01/01/2042 | | | 1,000 | | | | 906,065 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,388,403 | |
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Illinois – 0.4% | |
Chicago Board of Education Series 2018-A 5.00%, 12/01/2031 | | | 335 | | | | 341,777 | |
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Indiana – 0.2% | |
Indiana Finance Authority (Brightmark Plastics Renewal Indiana LLC) Series 2019 7.00%, 03/01/2039(d) | | | 140 | | | | 102,105 | |
Indiana Finance Authority (Ohio Valley Electric Corp.) Series 2020-A 3.00%, 11/01/2030 | | | 100 | | | | 92,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 194,881 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
Kentucky – 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Owensboro Health, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2017-A 5.25%, 06/01/2041 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,001,541 | |
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Louisiana – 0.7% | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Auth (St. James Place of Baton Rouge) Series 2015-A 6.25%, 11/15/2045 | | | 500 | | | | 464,565 | |
Parish of St. James LA (NuStar Logistics LP) Series 2020-2 6.35%, 07/01/2040(a) | | | 100 | | | | 107,520 | |
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| | | | | | | 572,085 | |
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Michigan – 0.1% | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2018 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | | 50 | | | | 51,373 | |
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North Carolina – 0.8% | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.) Series 2015 4.70%, 07/01/2037 | | | 300 | | | | 244,023 | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Pennybyrn at Maryfield) Series 2015 5.00%, 10/01/2035 | | | 500 | | | | 472,615 | |
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| | | | | | | 716,638 | |
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Puerto Rico – 3.2% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Series 2021-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2024 | | | 0 | * | | | 461 | |
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2033 | | | 144 | | | | 87,491 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 103 | | | | 96,037 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 3 | | | | 2,384 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2046 | | | 103 | | | | 85,625 | |
5.625%, 07/01/2027 | | | 303 | | | | 316,576 | |
Series 2022-C 0.00%, 11/01/2043 | | | 18 | | | | 9,304 | |
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
AB ARIZONA PORTFOLIO
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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HTA TRRB Custodial Trust Series 2022 5.25%, 07/01/2034 | | $ | 130 | | | $ | 126,725 | |
5.25%, 07/01/2036 | | | 130 | | | | 130,514 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Series 2020-A 5.00%, 07/01/2030(a) | | | 250 | | | | 252,781 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2035(a) | | | 250 | | | | 251,380 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority AGM Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2031 | | | 100 | | | | 99,073 | |
NATL Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2032 | | | 150 | | | | 148,323 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2062 | | | 130 | | | | 128,375 | |
Series 2022-B Zero Coupon, 07/01/2032 | | | 100 | | | | 64,743 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (AES Puerto Rico LP) Series 2000 6.625%, 06/01/2026(b)(c) | | | 310 | | | | 217,000 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue Series 2018-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2029 | | | 130 | | | | 102,662 | |
Series 2019-A 4.329%, 07/01/2040 | | | 105 | | | | 99,388 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2058 | | | 480 | | | | 465,398 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,684,240 | |
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Tennessee – 0.2% | |
Bristol Industrial Development Board (Bristol Industrial Development Board Sales Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2035(a) | | | 165 | | | | 146,878 | |
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Texas – 0.3% | |
Mission Economic Development Corp. (Natgasoline LLC) Series 2018 4.625%, 10/01/2031(a) | | | 290 | | | | 281,184 | |
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Washington – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Kalispel Tribe of Indians Series 2018-B 5.25%, 01/01/2038(a) | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 230,938 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Obligated Group) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 01/01/2055(a) | | | 100 | | | | 72,544 | |
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| | | | | | | 303,482 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $87,476,962) | | | | | | | 81,462,785 | |
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES – 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS – 1.1% | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority Series 2019-2, Class A 3.625%, 05/20/2033 (cost $1,072,508) | | | 1,001 | | | | 922,323 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.7% | |
Investment Companies – 0.7% | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(e)(f)(g) (cost $601,743) | | | 601,743 | | | | 601,743 | |
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Total Investments – 98.2% (cost $89,151,213) | | | | | | | 82,986,851 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.8% | | | | | | | 1,519,223 | |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 84,506,074 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 5,700 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | | 1 Day SOFR | | | | 2.445% | | | Annual | | $ | (420,435 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (420,435 | ) |
USD | | | 2,100 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | | 1 Day SOFR | | | | 3.369% | | | Annual | | | (93,271 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (93,271 | ) |
USD | | | 1,080 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | | 1 Day SOFR | | | | 3.500% | | | Annual | | | (38,257 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (38,257 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (551,963 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (551,963 | ) |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 1,675 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | 1.125% | | SIFMA* | | Quarterly | | $ | 173,740 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 173,740 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
* | Principal amount less than 500. |
(a) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $7,129,134 or 8.4% of net assets. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 0.14% of net assets as of November 30, 2023, are considered illiquid and restricted. Additional information regarding such securities follows: |
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144A/Restricted & Illiquid Securities | | Acquisition Date | | | Cost | | | Market Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority (Legacy Cares, Inc.) Series 2020 7.75%, 07/01/2050 | | | 06/09/2022 | | | $ | 336,463 | | | $ | 18,000 | | | | 0.02 | % |
Indiana Finance Authority (Brightmark Plastics Renewal Indiana LLC) Series 2019 7.00%, 03/01/2039 | | | 03/29/2019 | | | | 144,577 | | | | 102,105 | | | | 0.12 | % |
(e) | Affiliated investments. |
(f) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
(g) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
As of November 30, 2023, the Portfolio’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 8.6% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal
BAM – Build American Mutual
CMBS – Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
COP – Certificate of Participation
NATL – National Interstate Corporation
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
See notes to financial statements.
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November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 91.5% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 91.1% | |
Massachusetts – 80.2% | |
City of Boston MA Series 2023 5.00%, 11/01/2041 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,131,719 | |
City of Quincy MA Series 2022-A 5.00%, 06/01/2047 | | | 3,060 | | | | 3,537,397 | |
City of Worcester MA AGM Series 2022 3.00%, 02/01/2046 | | | 2,600 | | | | 2,036,094 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Series 2015-A 5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,266,475 | |
Series 2018-A 5.00%, 01/01/2042 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,237,511 | |
Series 2022-B 3.00%, 02/01/2045 | | | 4,965 | | | | 4,006,206 | |
Series 2022-C 5.00%, 10/01/2052 | | | 2,005 | | | | 2,151,857 | |
Series 2023 5.00%, 05/01/2053 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,152,494 | |
Series 2023-B 5.00%, 05/01/2041 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,219,865 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Transportation Fund Revenue Series 2022 5.00%, 06/01/2050 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,128,634 | |
Series 2022-B 5.00%, 06/01/2052 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,208,453 | |
Series 2023 5.00%, 06/01/2053 | | | 1,405 | | | | 1,510,658 | |
Series 2023-B 5.00%, 06/01/2051 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,232,202 | |
Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank BAM Series 2014 5.00%, 05/01/2031 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,012,161 | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Assessment Revenue Series 2022-A 4.00%, 07/01/2039 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,035,415 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2040 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013,412 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Sales Tax Revenue Series 2017-A 5.00%, 07/01/2040 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 2,083,212 | |
Series 2020 5.00%, 07/01/2050 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,102,900 | |
Series 2023-A 5.25%, 07/01/2053 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,502,049 | |
Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (The) (Massachusetts Clean Water State Revolving Fund) Series 2023-2 5.00%, 02/01/2040 | | | 600 | | | | 674,235 | |
5.00%, 02/01/2042 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,167,078 | |
5.00%, 02/01/2044 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,656,886 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Atrius Health Obligated Group) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 06/01/2039 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,557,128 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Baystate Medical Obligated Group) Series 2014-N 5.00%, 07/01/2044 | | | 7,000 | | | | 7,017,594 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Beth Israel Lahey Health Obligated Group) Series 2018-J 5.00%, 07/01/2053 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,076,735 | |
Series 2023-M 5.00%, 07/01/2034(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,266,582 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Boston Medical Center Corp. Obligated Group) Series 2015-D 5.00%, 07/01/2044 | | | 3,755 | | | | 3,772,575 | |
Series 2023 5.25%, 07/01/2048 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,096,658 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Brandeis University) Series 2019-S 5.00%, 10/01/2035 | | | 1,795 | | | | 1,956,949 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2039 | | | 1,780 | | | | 1,896,040 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Children’s Hospital Corp. Obligated Group (The)) Series 2014-P 5.00%, 10/01/2034 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,055 | | | | 1,071,330 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Emerson College) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 01/01/2034 | | $ | 700 | | | $ | 719,488 | |
5.00%, 01/01/2035 | | | 735 | | | | 754,419 | |
5.00%, 01/01/2036 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,023,753 | |
5.25%, 01/01/2042 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013,202 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Emmanuel College/MA) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 10/01/2031 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,058,779 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2034 | | | 2,100 | | | | 2,152,567 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Series 2021 4.00%, 11/01/2046 | | | 1,000 | | | | 903,129 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Lasell University) Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2030 | | | 350 | | | | 337,228 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2031 | | | 365 | | | | 349,536 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2040 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,699,719 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2050 | | | 1,000 | | | | 768,277 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Lesley University) Series 2016 5.00%, 07/01/2039 | | | 2,055 | | | | 2,068,910 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Mass General Brigham Inc.) Series 2015-O 4.00%, 07/01/2045 | | | 5,855 | | | | 5,571,550 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (MCPHS University) Series 2013-F 4.00%, 07/01/2032 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,139 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Merrimack College) Series 2017 5.00%, 07/01/2047 | | | 3,200 | | | | 3,198,835 | |
Series 2022 5.00%, 07/01/2052 | | | 1,000 | | | | 985,634 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (NewBridge on the Charles, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2017 4.00%, 10/01/2024(b) | | | 250 | | | | 248,447 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (NewBridge on the Charles, Inc.) Series 2017 5.00%, 10/01/2047(b) | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 1,789,882 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Northeastern University) Series 2022 5.00%, 10/01/2041 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,646,963 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2042 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,458,996 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (President & Fellows of Harvard College) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 07/15/2036 | | | 700 | | | | 845,262 | |
5.00%, 07/15/2040 | | | 2,400 | | | | 2,842,248 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Salem Community Corp. Obligated Group) Series 2022 5.125%, 01/01/2040 | | | 1,020 | | | | 909,369 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Simmons University) Series 2018-L 5.00%, 10/01/2035 | | | 2,455 | | | | 2,527,878 | |
Series 2020-M 4.00%, 10/01/2050 | | | 1,000 | | | | 813,970 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (South Shore Hospital, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2016-I 4.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,881,918 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2041 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,506,422 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Southcoast Health System Obligated Group) Series 2021-G 5.00%, 07/01/2050 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,518,052 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Springfield College) Series 2021 4.00%, 06/01/2056 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,364,667 | |
Series 2021-B 4.00%, 06/01/2050 | | | 1,000 | | | | 812,920 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Suffolk University) Series 2017 5.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,291,808 | |
Series 2020-A 4.00%, 07/01/2045 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,219,191 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2046 | | $ | 1,270 | | | $ | 1,095,477 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2051 | | | 1,000 | | | | 832,725 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Trustees of Boston College) Series 2017-T 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,055,714 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Trustees of The Deerfield Academy/The) Series 2023 5.00%, 10/01/2032 | | | 1,300 | | | | 1,531,860 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2033 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,194,389 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Tufts Medicine Obligated Group) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 07/01/2038 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,674 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2044 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,933,586 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Series 2016 5.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,535,790 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution State Lease) Series 2018 5.00%, 06/01/2048 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,097,193 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Trustees of Boston College) Series 2008 5.50%, 06/01/2035 | | | 1,710 | | | | 2,071,556 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority Series 2019-A 5.00%, 07/01/2032 | | | 4,685 | | | | 5,030,687 | |
Series 2019-C 5.00%, 07/01/2049 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,022,717 | |
Series 2021-E 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,407,385 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2051 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,026,504 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority (Bosfuel Corp.) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,143,792 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Massachusetts School Building Authority Series 2015-B 5.00%, 01/15/2030 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | $ | 1,770 | | | $ | 1,807,446 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority (Massachusetts School Building Authority Sales Tax) Series 2009 5.715%, 08/15/2039 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,080,089 | |
Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Metropolitan Highway System Revenue (Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Metropolitan Highway System Rev State Lease) Series 2019-C 5.00%, 01/01/2034 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,092,631 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority Series 2016-C 5.00%, 08/01/2033 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 5,500 | | | | 5,818,961 | |
Town of Nantucket MA Series 2023 5.00%, 06/28/2024 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,008,177 | |
Town of Weymouth MA Series 2021 2.00%, 09/15/2045 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,254,257 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority Series 2014-1 5.00%, 11/01/2044 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,031,651 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority (University of Massachusetts) Series 2017 5.00%, 11/01/2034 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,690,291 | |
Series 2020 3.013%, 11/01/2043 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,450,381 | |
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| | | | | | | 190,275,595 | |
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American Samoa – 0.2% | |
American Samoa Economic Development Authority (Territory of American Samoa) Series 2018 7.125%, 09/01/2038(b) | | | 395 | | | | 428,031 | |
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Arizona – 0.3% | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (Citigroup, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 660 | | | | 700,051 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Connecticut – 0.4% | |
State of Connecticut Series 2015-F 5.00%, 11/15/2032 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,030,739 | |
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Florida – 1.3% | |
County of Miami-Dade FL Aviation Revenue Series 2014 5.00%, 10/01/2027 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,014,335 | |
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority (Federation CCRC Operations Corp. Obligated Group) Series 2022 4.25%, 06/01/2056 | | | 100 | | | | 73,865 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,088,200 | |
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Guam – 2.7% | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority Series 2021-A 4.46%, 10/01/2043 | | | 535 | | | | 385,796 | |
Series 2023 5.25%, 10/01/2036 | | | 100 | | | | 99,235 | |
5.375%, 10/01/2043 | | | 200 | | | | 192,435 | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority Series 2017 5.00%, 07/01/2040 | | | 1,525 | | | | 1,545,605 | |
Guam Power Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 350 | | | | 359,626 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2040 | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,440,877 | |
Territory of Guam Series 2019 5.00%, 11/15/2031 | | | 190 | | | | 194,345 | |
Territory of Guam (Territory of Guam Business Privilege Tax) Series 2021-F 4.00%, 01/01/2042 | | | 2,255 | | | | 2,043,176 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,261,095 | |
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Illinois – 0.8% | |
Chicago Board of Education Series 2018-A 5.00%, 12/01/2031 | | | 650 | | | | 663,150 | |
Illinois Finance Authority Series 2015 5.00%, 05/15/2037 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,077,979 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Village of Bolingbrook IL Sales Tax Revenue (Village of Bolingbrook IL) Series 2005 6.25%, 01/01/2024 | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 113,863 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,854,992 | |
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Indiana – 0.1% | |
Indiana Finance Authority (Brightmark Plastics Renewal Indiana LLC) Series 2019 7.00%, 03/01/2039(c) | | | 260 | | | | 189,623 | |
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Michigan – 0.0% | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2018 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | | 90 | | | | 92,471 | |
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New Jersey – 0.5% | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey Transportation Fed Hwy Grant) Series 2016 5.00%, 06/15/2029 | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,219,592 | |
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North Carolina – 0.6% | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.) Series 2015 4.70%, 07/01/2037 | | | 540 | | | | 439,241 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority Series 2017 5.00%, 01/01/2032 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,037,638 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,476,879 | |
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Pennsylvania – 0.5% | |
City of Philadelphia PA Series 2017-A 5.00%, 08/01/2033 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,062,671 | |
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Puerto Rico – 2.3% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Series 2021-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2024 | | | 63 | | | | 61,867 | |
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2033 | | | 205 | | | | 124,784 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 100 | | | | 93,329 | |
5.375%, 07/01/2025 | | | 200 | | | | 203,447 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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5.625%, 07/01/2027 | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 313,234 | |
5.625%, 07/01/2029 | | | 120 | | | | 126,829 | |
HTA TRRB Custodial Trust Series 2022 5.25%, 07/01/2034 | | | 260 | | | | 253,450 | |
5.25%, 07/01/2036 | | | 230 | | | | 230,909 | |
5.25%, 07/01/2041 | | | 100 | | | | 97,619 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Series 2020-A 5.00%, 07/01/2030(b) | | | 610 | | | | 616,787 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2035(b) | | | 500 | | | | 502,760 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority AGM Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2031 | | | 240 | | | | 237,775 | |
NATL Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2032 | | | 300 | | | | 296,647 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2062 | | | 295 | | | | 291,312 | |
Series 2022-B Zero Coupon, 07/01/2032 | | | 220 | | | | 142,434 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (AES Puerto Rico LP) Series 2000 6.625%, 06/01/2026(d)(e) | | | 575 | | | | 402,500 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue Series 2018-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2029 | | | 238 | | | | 187,951 | |
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2046 | | | 1,000 | | | | 293,843 | |
Series 2019-A 4.329%, 07/01/2040 | | | 180 | | | | 170,378 | |
4.55%, 07/01/2040 | | | 22 | | | | 21,377 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2058 | | | 815 | | | | 790,208 | |
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Tennessee – 0.1% | |
Bristol Industrial Development Board (Bristol Industrial Development Board Sales Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2035(b) | | | 310 | | | | 275,954 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Texas – 0.7% | |
Mission Economic Development Corp. (Natgasoline LLC) Series 2018 4.625%, 10/01/2031(b) | | $ | 540 | | | $ | 523,584 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority (North Texas Tollway System) Series 2015-A 5.00%, 01/01/2034 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013,656 | |
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Wisconsin – 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority (Celanese US Holdings LLC) Series 2016-B 5.00%, 12/01/2025 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,007,147 | |
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Total Long-Term Municipal Bonds (cost $225,048,546) | | | | | | | 215,959,720 | |
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Short-Term Municipal Notes – 0.4% | |
Massachusetts – 0.4% | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority (Mass General Brigham Inc) Series 2011 3.20%, 07/01/2040(f) (cost $1,000,000) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $226,048,546) | | | | | | | 216,959,720 | |
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ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES – 0.6% | |
Other ABS - Fixed Rate – 0.6% | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Series 2022-B 4.11%, 07/15/2031 (cost $1,506,768) | | | 1,507 | | | | 1,468,288 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 8.7% | |
U.S. Treasury Bills – 4.6% | |
U.S. Treasury Bill Zero Coupon, 02/01/2024 (cost $10,825,279) | | | 10,925 | | | | 10,825,938 | |
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Company | | Shares | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Investment Companies – 4.1% | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(g)(h)(i) (cost $9,729,157) | | | 9,729,157 | | | $ | 9,729,157 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $20,554,436) | | | | | | | 20,555,095 | |
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Total Investments – 100.8% (cost $248,109,750) | | | | | | | 238,983,103 | |
Other assets less liabilities – (0.8)% | | | | | | | (1,787,766 | ) |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 237,195,337 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INFLATION (CPI) SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 1,325 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | | 2.565% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | $ | 127,047 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 127,047 | |
USD | | | 663 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | | 2.613% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 62,285 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 62,285 | |
USD | | | 662 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | | 2.585% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 62,935 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 62,935 | |
USD | | | 510 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | | 4.028% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 17,807 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 17,807 | |
USD | | | 2,270 | | | | 01/15/2026 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.765% | | | Maturity | | | (68,359 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (68,359 | ) |
USD | | | 2,060 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.466% | | | Maturity | | | (69,186 | ) | | | (1,753 | ) | | | (67,433 | ) |
USD | | | 2,050 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.320% | | | Maturity | | | (87,481 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (87,481 | ) |
USD | | | 1,660 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.323% | | | Maturity | | | (70,529 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (70,529 | ) |
USD | | | 5,260 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | | 1.230% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 928,456 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 928,456 | |
USD | | | 3,970 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | | 0.735% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 843,293 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 843,293 | |
USD | | | 3,900 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.390% | | | Maturity | | | (74,978 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (74,978 | ) |
USD | | | 2,420 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.735% | | | Maturity | | | 23,104 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 23,104 | |
USD | | | 1,250 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.331% | | | Maturity | | | (30,098 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (30,098 | ) |
USD | | | 870 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | | 1.572% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 144,330 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 144,330 | |
USD | | | 870 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | | 1.587% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 143,149 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 143,149 | |
USD | | | 1,300 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | | 2.782% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 82,348 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 82,348 | |
USD | | | 1,130 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | | 2.680% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 82,682 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 82,682 | |
USD | | | 1,000 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | | 2.989% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 43,184 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 43,184 | |
USD | | | 1,000 | | | | 01/15/2032 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.064% | | | Maturity | | | (30,890 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (30,890 | ) |
USD | | | 950 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | | CPI# | | | | 2.909% | | | Maturity | | | (41,656 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (41,656 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,087,443 | | | $ | (1,753 | ) | | $ | 2,089,196 | |
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# | Variable interest rate based on the rate of inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 5,600 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.615% | | Annual | | $ | 203,989 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 203,989 | |
USD | | | 9,700 | | | | 11/01/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.492% | | Annual | | | 294,548 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 294,548 | |
USD | | | 4,500 | | | | 11/01/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.204% | | Annual | | | 59,108 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 59,108 | |
USD | | | 4,300 | | | | 11/01/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.518% | | Annual | | | 137,349 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 137,349 | |
USD | | | 5,100 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | 3.101% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 383,692 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 383,692 | |
USD | | | 4,500 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | 3.250% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 286,902 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 286,902 | |
USD | | | 3,900 | | | | 08/15/2033 | | | 3.962% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,365,588 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 1,365,588 | |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | Rate Type | | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 3,025 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | | 1.125 | % | | | SIFMA | * | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 313,770 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 313,770 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
(b) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $4,385,445 or 1.8% of net assets. |
(c) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 0.08% of net assets as of November 30, 2023, are considered illiquid and restricted. Additional information regarding such securities follows: |
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144A/Restricted & Illiquid Securities | | Acquisition Date | | | Cost | | | Market Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Indiana Finance Authority (Brightmark Plastics Renewal Indiana LLC) Series 2019 7.00%, 03/01/2039 | |
| 03/29/2019 -01/31/2023 | | | $ | 268,488 | | | $ | 189,623 | | | | 0.08 | % |
(d) | Non-income producing security. |
(f) | Variable Rate Demand Notes are instruments whose interest rates change on a specific date (such as coupon date or interest payment date) or whose interest rates vary with changes in a designated base rate (such as the prime interest rate). This instrument is payable on demand and is secured by letters of credit or other credit support agreements from major banks. |
(g) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(h) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
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(i) | Affiliated investments. |
As of November 30, 2023, the Portfolio’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 1.7% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal
BAM – Build American Mutual
CCRC – Congregate Care Retirement Center
ETM – Escrowed to Maturity
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
See notes to financial statements.
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November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
Minnesota – 97.6% | | | | | | | | |
Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 COP) Series 2014-A 5.00%, 02/01/2034 | | $ | 1,695 | | | $ | 1,698,814 | |
City of Apple Valley MN (PHS Apple Valley Senior Housing, Inc.) Series 2021 4.00%, 09/01/2051 | | | 270 | | | | 212,048 | |
City of Center City MN (Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation) Series 2014 5.00%, 11/01/2029 | | | 300 | | | | 301,282 | |
5.00%, 11/01/2044 | | | 500 | | | | 496,133 | |
Series 2019 4.00%, 11/01/2041 | | | 850 | | | | 738,319 | |
City of Duluth MN Series 2016-A 5.00%, 02/01/2034 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,031,669 | |
City of Fridley MN (Roers Fridley Apartments Owner II LLC) Series 2023-A 5.75%, 06/01/2041(a) | | | 200 | | | | 186,434 | |
City of Maple Grove MN (Maple Grove Hospital Corp.) Series 2017 5.00%, 05/01/2031 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,033,361 | |
City of Minneapolis MN (Allina Health Obligated Group) Series 2023-A 5.00%, 11/15/2052 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,069,844 | |
City of Minneapolis MN (Fairview Health Services Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 5.00%, 11/15/2036 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,063,424 | |
City of Minneapolis MN (Hennepin Schools) Series 2021-A 4.00%, 07/01/2056 | | | 300 | | | | 207,474 | |
City of Ramsey MN (Pact Charter School) Series 2022-A 5.00%, 06/01/2032 | | | 200 | | | | 197,821 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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City of St. Paul MN (City of St. Paul MN Sales Tax) Series 2014-G 5.00%, 11/01/2030 | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 1,521,061 | |
City of St. Paul MN Water Revenue Series 2023-A 4.00%, 12/01/2045 | | | 1,000 | | | | 998,017 | |
City of Wayzata MN (Wayzata Bay Senior Housing, Inc.) Series 2019 5.00%, 08/01/2049 | | | 395 | | | | 370,564 | |
City of Woodbury MN (Woodbury Leadership Academy) Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2056 | | | 215 | | | | 144,939 | |
Cloquet Independent School District No. 94 Series 2015-B 5.00%, 02/01/2031 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,223,493 | |
Duluth Economic Development Authority (Benedictine Health System Obligated Group) Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 400 | | | | 323,305 | |
Duluth Economic Development Authority (Essentia Health Obligated Group) Series 2018 4.25%, 02/15/2043 | | | 500 | | | | 482,701 | |
Series 2018-A 5.00%, 02/15/2048 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,007,146 | |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul Minnesota (Amherst H Wilder Foundation/MN) Series 2020 5.00%, 12/01/2036 | | | 1,575 | | | | 1,532,465 | |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul Minnesota (HealthPartners Obligated Group) Series 2015-A 5.00%, 07/01/2032 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013,600 | |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul Minnesota (Hmong College Prep Academy) Series 2020 5.00%, 09/01/2040 | | | 110 | | | | 101,865 | |
Housing & Redevelopment Authority of The City of St. Paul Minnesota (Minnesota Math & Science Academy) Series 2021 4.00%, 06/01/2041(a) | | | 100 | | | | 73,593 | |
4.00%, 06/01/2051(a) | | | 125 | | | | 81,380 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Hutchinson Utilities Commission Series 2012-A 5.00%, 12/01/2025 | | $ | 420 | | | $ | 420,571 | |
Minneapolis Special School District No. 1 Series 2016 5.00%, 02/01/2031 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,062,609 | |
Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission Series 2019-B 5.00%, 01/01/2035 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,133,370 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (College of St. Scholastica, Inc.) Series 2019 4.00%, 12/01/2040 | | | 1,000 | | | | 881,715 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (Hamline University) Series 2017-B 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 500 | | | | 506,634 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (St. Catherine University) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-A 5.00%, 10/01/2045 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,102,562 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (St. Olaf College) Series 2021 3.00%, 10/01/2041 | | | 1,000 | | | | 812,782 | |
Series 2015-8 5.00%, 12/01/2032 | | | 750 | | | | 771,815 | |
Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority (University of St. Thomas/Minneapolis) Series 2017-A 4.00%, 10/01/2034 | | | 800 | | | | 810,557 | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (Minnesota Housing Finance Agency State Lease) Series 2019-A 4.00%, 08/01/2031 | | | 50 | | | | 51,141 | |
Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Series 2014 5.00%, 10/01/2032 | | | 750 | | | | 759,808 | |
New Prague Independent School District No. 721 Series 2015-A 4.00%, 02/01/2032 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,002,871 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Independent School District No. 622 Series 2019-A 3.00%, 02/01/2038 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 870,463 | |
3.00%, 02/01/2039 | | | 1,000 | | | | 855,612 | |
Northern Municipal Power Agency Series 2017 5.00%, 01/01/2033 | | | 235 | | | | 245,817 | |
5.00%, 01/01/2034 | | | 215 | | | | 224,512 | |
5.00%, 01/01/2041 | | | 700 | | | | 715,171 | |
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Series 2017-A 5.00%, 01/01/2047 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,038,839 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $34,208,438) | | | | | | | 32,377,601 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(b)(c)(d) (cost $326,962) | | | 326,962 | | | | 326,962 | |
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Total Investments – 98.6% (cost $34,535,400) | | | | | | | 32,704,563 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.4% | | | | | | | 462,533 | |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 33,167,096 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INFLATION (CPI) SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 365 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.565% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | $ | 34,998 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 34,998 | |
USD | | | 183 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.585% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 17,397 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 17,397 | |
USD | | | 182 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.613% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 17,098 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 17,098 | |
USD | | | 120 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 4.028% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 4,190 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 4,190 | |
USD | | | 680 | | | | 01/15/2026 | | | CPI# | | 3.765% | | Maturity | | | (20,478 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (20,478 | ) |
USD | | | 570 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | CPI# | | 3.466% | | Maturity | | | (19,143 | ) | | | (484 | ) | | | (18,659 | ) |
USD | | | 500 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | CPI# | | 3.320% | | Maturity | | | (21,337 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (21,337 | ) |
USD | | | 420 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | CPI# | | 3.323% | | Maturity | | | (17,845 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (17,845 | ) |
USD | | | 1,410 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | 1.230% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 248,883 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 248,883 | |
USD | | | 1,070 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | 0.735% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 227,286 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 227,286 | |
USD | | | 1,050 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | CPI# | | 3.390% | | Maturity | | | (20,186 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (20,186 | ) |
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| | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 620 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | CPI# | | 3.735% | | Maturity | | $ | 5,919 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 5,919 | |
USD | | | 330 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | CPI# | | 3.331% | | Maturity | | | (7,946 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (7,946 | ) |
USD | | | 255 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | 1.572% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 42,303 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 42,303 | |
USD | | | 255 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | 1.587% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 41,958 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 41,958 | |
USD | | | 300 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | 2.680% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 21,951 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 21,951 | |
USD | | | 300 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | 2.782% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 19,003 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 19,003 | |
USD | | | 250 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | 2.989% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 10,796 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 10,796 | |
USD | | | 260 | | | | 01/15/2032 | | | CPI# | | 3.064% | | Maturity | | | (8,031 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (8,031 | ) |
USD | | | 260 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | CPI# | | 2.909% | | Maturity | | | (11,400 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (11,400 | ) |
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| | $ | 565,416 | | | $ | (484 | ) | | $ | 565,900 | |
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# | Variable interest rate based on the rate of inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). |
CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 3,400 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.943% | | Annual | | $ | (58,279 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (58,279 | ) |
USD | | | 500 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.941% | | Annual | | | (8,618 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (8,618 | ) |
USD | | | 1,900 | | | | 04/20/2028 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.439% | | Annual | | | (66,603 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (66,603 | ) |
USD | | | 740 | | | | 04/20/2028 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.519% | | Annual | | | (23,576 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (23,576 | ) |
USD | | | 1,100 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.486% | | Annual | | | (40,760 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (40,760 | ) |
USD | | | 1,000 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.075% | | Annual | | | (62,848 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (62,848 | ) |
USD | | | 800 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.369% | | Annual | | | (35,532 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (35,532 | ) |
USD | | | 530 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.500% | | Annual | | | (18,775 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (18,775 | ) |
USD | | | 600 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.016% | | Annual | | | (1,031 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (1,031 | ) |
USD | | | 200 | | | | 11/01/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.280% | | Annual | | | 3,546 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 3,546 | |
USD | | | 730 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | 3.149% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 52,226 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 52,226 | |
USD | | | 600 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | 3.081% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 46,040 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 46,040 | |
USD | | | 550 | | | | 03/31/2033 | | | 3.171% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 40,924 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 40,924 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (173,286 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (173,286 | ) |
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AB MINNESOTA PORTFOLIO
INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | Rate Type | | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 835 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | | 1.125 | % | | | SIFMA | * | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 86,611 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 86,611 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $341,407 or 1.0% of net assets. |
(b) | Affiliated investments. |
(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, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
(d) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
Glossary:
COP – Certificate of Participation
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
See notes to financial statements.
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November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
New Jersey – 89.8% | | | | | | | | |
Camden County Improvement Authority (The) (KIPP Cooper Norcross Obligated Group) Series 2022 6.00%, 06/15/2052 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,070,520 | |
Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Inc. Series 2014 5.25%, 11/01/2044 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,002,622 | |
City of Jersey City NJ Series 2017-A 5.00%, 11/01/2031 | | | 500 | | | | 533,392 | |
Essex County Improvement Authority (Friends of TEAM Academy Charter School Obligated Group) Series 2021 4.00%, 06/15/2051 | | | 500 | | | | 426,908 | |
Hudson County Improvement Authority (County of Hudson NJ) Series 2016 5.00%, 05/01/2036 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,455,657 | |
Jersey City Board of Education AGM Series 2023 4.125%, 08/15/2042 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017,639 | |
Morris-Union Jointure Commission (Morris-Union Jointure Commission COP) AGM Series 2013 5.00%, 08/01/2026 | | | 2,320 | | | | 2,323,358 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Bancroft Neurohealth Obligated Group) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 06/01/2041 | | | 1,000 | | | | 879,767 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Lutheran Social Ministries at Crane’s Mill, Inc.) Series 2018 5.00%, 01/01/2049 | | | 500 | | | | 405,680 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Middlesex Water Co.) Series 2019 4.00%, 08/01/2059 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,706,779 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (New Jersey Economic Development Authority State Lease) Series 2023 5.298%, 03/01/2032 | | | 1,050 | | | | 1,037,377 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
NATL Series 1997-A 7.425%, 02/15/2029 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,064,505 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (New Jersey-American Water Co., Inc.) Series 2023 3.75%, 11/01/2034 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,488,676 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJ Metromall Urban Renewal, Inc.) Series 2002 6.50%, 04/01/2028 | | | 747 | | | | 738,308 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (North Star Academy Charter School of Newark, Inc.) Series 2017 5.00%, 07/15/2032 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,035,667 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NYNJ Link Borrower LLC) Series 2013 5.00%, 01/01/2028 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,488 | |
5.125%, 01/01/2034 | | | 500 | | | | 500,075 | |
5.50%, 01/01/2027 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,832 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Port Newark Container Terminal LLC) Series 2017 5.00%, 10/01/2047 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,448,686 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (Seeing Eye, Inc. (The)) Series 2017 5.00%, 06/01/2032 | | | 1,765 | | | | 1,849,502 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (State of New Jersey) Series 2024-S 5.25%, 06/15/2039(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,076,821 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (United Airlines, Inc.) Series 2012 5.25%, 09/15/2029 | | | 1,165 | | | | 1,165,388 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (Kean University) AGM Series 2015-H 5.00%, 07/01/2034 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,584,280 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (Stevens Institute of Technology) Series 2017 5.00%, 07/01/2047 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,769,761 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (AHS Hospital Corp.) Series 2016 4.00%, 07/01/2041 | | $ | 2,000 | | | $ | 1,954,570 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (Inspira Health Obligated Group) Series 2017-A 5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 1,835 | | | | 1,910,610 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (RWJ Barnabas Health Obligated Group) Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2051 | | | 1,000 | | | | 950,888 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority (Valley Health System Obligated Group/NJ) Series 2019 4.00%, 07/01/2039 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,441,438 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey Transportation Fed Hwy Grant) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016 | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 06/15/2029 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,824,176 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority State Lease) Series 2015-A 5.25%, 06/15/2041 | | | 1,250 | | | | 1,271,421 | |
Series 2018-A 5.00%, 12/15/2035 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,873,275 | |
Series 2023-A 5.00%, 06/15/2039 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,108,631 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Series 2019-A 5.00%, 01/01/2048 | | | 680 | | | | 711,075 | |
Passaic County Improvement Authority (The) (Paterson Arts & Science Charter School) Series 2023 5.50%, 07/01/2058 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,012,300 | |
Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (The) NATL Series 2005-A Zero Coupon, 09/01/2035 | | | 3,445 | | | | 2,226,203 | |
South Jersey Transportation Authority Series 2022 4.625%, 11/01/2047 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,005,232 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
BAM Series 2022 5.25%, 11/01/2052 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,053,323 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./NJ Series 2018-B 5.00%, 06/01/2046 | | | 2,495 | | | | 2,500,952 | |
Union County Utilities Authority (County of Union NJ Lease) Series 2011-A 5.25%, 12/01/2031 | | | 2,900 | | | | 2,903,437 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 54,330,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
American Samoa – 0.3% | |
American Samoa Economic Development Authority (Territory of American Samoa) Series 2018 7.125%, 09/01/2038(b) | | | 145 | | | | 157,125 | |
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Arizona – 0.2% | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Benjamin Franklin Charter School Ltd.) Series 2018-A 6.00%, 07/01/2052(b) | | | 100 | | | | 100,311 | |
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Delaware – 1.6% | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority Series 2019 4.00%, 01/01/2044 | | | 1,000 | | | | 966,626 | |
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|
Florida – 0.1% | |
Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority (Federation CCRC Operations Corp. Obligated Group) Series 2020 5.00%, 06/01/2055 | | | 100 | | | | 84,685 | |
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Guam – 3.3% | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority Series 2021-A 3.839%, 10/01/2036 | | | 100 | | | | 77,268 | |
Guam Power Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 150 | | | | 154,125 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2040 | | | 655 | | | | 664,630 | |
Territory of Guam (Guam Section 30 Income Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2046 | | | 720 | | | | 681,017 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
Territory of Guam (Territory of Guam Business Privilege Tax) Series 2021-F 4.00%, 01/01/2042 | | $ | 440 | | | $ | 398,668 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,975,708 | |
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Illinois – 0.5% | |
Chicago Board of Education Series 2018-A 5.00%, 12/01/2031 | | | 305 | | | | 311,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Michigan – 0.1% | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2018 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | | 50 | | | | 51,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Nevada – 0.1% | |
City of Reno NV (County of Washoe NV Sales Tax Revenue) Series 2018-C Zero Coupon, 07/01/2058(b) | | | 500 | | | | 61,944 | |
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North Dakota – 0.1% | |
County of Grand Forks ND (Red River Biorefinery LLC) Series 2021 6.625%, 12/15/2031(c)(d)(e) | | | 110 | | | | 22,000 | |
7.00%, 12/15/2043(c)(d)(e) | | | 110 | | | | 22,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 44,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ohio – 0.2% | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority Series 2020-B 5.00%, 06/01/2055 | | | 165 | | | | 145,569 | |
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Puerto Rico – 2.6% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Series 2021-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2033 | | | 100 | | | | 60,870 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 100 | | | | 93,329 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2046 | | | 100 | | | | 82,999 | |
HTA TRRB Custodial Trust Series 2022 5.25%, 07/01/2036 | | | 145 | | | | 145,573 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-A | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/2030(b) | | | 250 | | | | 252,781 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority AGM Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2031 | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 153,563 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2062 | | | 150 | | | | 148,125 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (AES Puerto Rico LP) Series 2000 6.625%, 06/01/2026(c)(d) | | | 270 | | | | 189,000 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue Series 2018-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2029 | | | 104 | | | | 82,130 | |
Series 2019-A 4.329%, 07/01/2040 | | | 70 | | | | 66,259 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2058 | | | 305 | | | | 295,722 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,570,351 | |
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Tennessee – 0.3% | |
Bristol Industrial Development Board (Bristol Industrial Development Board Sales Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2035(b) | | | 145 | | | | 129,075 | |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board (Trousdale Foundation Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 6.25%, 04/01/2049(c)(d)(e) | | | 260 | | | | 75,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 204,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Texas – 0.4% | |
Mission Economic Development Corp. (Natgasoline LLC) Series 2018 4.625%, 10/01/2031(b) | | | 245 | | | | 237,552 | |
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Washington – 0.3% | |
Kalispel Tribe of Indians Series 2018-B 5.25%, 01/01/2038(b) | | | 210 | | | | 215,542 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $61,431,675) | | | | | | | 60,456,650 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
CORPORATES - NON-INVESTMENT GRADE – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Industrial – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Cincinnati Sr Care/Dayton/Florida/Nashville/Sebring/Trousdale/Waynesboro HC Series 2023 12.00%, 12/31/2023(e)(f)(g) | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 10,000 | |
Red River Biorefinery LLC Series 23A 15.00%, 12/31/2023(e)(f)(g) | | | 15 | | | | 15,000 | |
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Total Corporates – Non-Investment Grade (cost $25,000) | | | | | | | 25,000 | |
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| | Shares | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.2% | |
Investment Companies – 0.2% | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(h)(i)(j) (cost $134,379) | | | 134,379 | | | | 134,379 | |
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Total Investments – 100.2% (cost $61,591,054) | | | | | | | 60,616,029 | |
Other assets less liabilities – (0.2)% | | | | | | | (94,418 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 60,521,611 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INFLATION (CPI) SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 465 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.565% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | $ | 44,586 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 44,586 | |
USD | | | 233 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.585% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 22,151 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 22,151 | |
USD | | | 232 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.613% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 21,795 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 21,795 | |
USD | | | 870 | | | | 01/15/2026 | | | CPI# | | 3.611% | | Maturity | | | (33,246 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (33,246 | ) |
USD | | | 800 | | | | 01/15/2026 | | | CPI# | | 3.766% | | Maturity | | | (24,049 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (24,049 | ) |
USD | | | 2,070 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | 1.230% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 365,381 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 365,381 | |
USD | | | 1,640 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | 0.735% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 348,363 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 348,363 | |
USD | | | 3,470 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | CPI# | | 3.406% | | Maturity | | | (62,132 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (62,132 | ) |
USD | | | 530 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | CPI# | | 3.735% | | Maturity | | | 5,060 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 5,060 | |
USD | | | 240 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | CPI# | | 3.408% | | Maturity | | | (4,258 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (4,258 | ) |
USD | | | 225 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | 1.572% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 37,327 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 37,327 | |
USD | | | 225 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | 1.587% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 37,021 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 37,021 | |
USD | | | 450 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | 2.782% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 28,505 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 28,505 | |
USD | | | 370 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | 2.680% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 27,073 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 27,073 | |
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| | $ | 813,577 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 813,577 | |
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# | Variable interest rate based on the rate of inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 1,700 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.837% | | Annual | | $ | (23,915 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (23,915 | ) |
USD | | | 1,400 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.369% | | Annual | | | (62,181 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (62,181 | ) |
USD | | | 1,300 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.806% | | Annual | | | (19,773 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (19,773 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (105,869 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (105,869 | ) |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 1,235 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | | 1.125 | % | | | SIFMA | * | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 128,101 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 128,101 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
(b) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $1,154,330 or 1.9% of net assets. |
(d) | Non-income producing security. |
(e) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 0.24% of net assets as of November 30, 2023, are considered illiquid and restricted. Additional information regarding such securities follows: |
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144A/Restricted & Illiquid Securities | | Acquisition Date | | | Cost | | | Market Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Cincinnati Sr Care/Dayton/Florida/Nashville/Sebring/Trousdale/Waynesboro HC Series 2023 12.00%, 12/31/2023 | | | 08/24/2023 | | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,000 | | | | 0.02 | % |
County of Grand Forks ND (Red River Biorefinery LLC) Series 2021 6.625%, 12/15/2031 | | | 05/21/2021 | | | | 110,000 | | | | 22,000 | | | | 0.04 | % |
County of Grand Forks ND (Red River Biorefinery LLC) Series 2021 7.00%, 12/15/2043 | | | 05/21/2021 | | | | 110,000 | | | | 22,000 | | | | 0.04 | % |
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144A/Restricted & Illiquid Securities | | Acquisition Date | | | Cost | | | Market Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Facilities Board (Trousdale Foundation Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 6.25%, 04/01/2049 | | | 08/29/2018 | | | $ | 258,237 | | | $ | 75,400 | | | | 0.12 | % |
Red River Biorefinery LLC Series 23A 15.00%, 12/31/2023 | | | 05/31/2023 | | | | 15,000 | | | | 15,000 | | | | 0.02 | % |
(f) | Security in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value. |
(g) | Fair valued by the Adviser. |
(h) | Affiliated investments. |
(i) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
(j) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
As of November 30, 2023, the Portfolio’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 17.2% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal
BAM – Build American Mutual
CCRC – Congregate Care Retirement Center
COP – Certificate of Participation
NATL – National Interstate Corporation
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
See notes to financial statements.
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November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 98.9% | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 98.9% | |
Ohio – 88.8% | |
Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District (Summa Health System Obligated Group) Series 2020 4.00%, 11/15/2035 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 979,371 | |
American Municipal Power, Inc. (American Municipal Power Combined Hydroelectric Revenue) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 02/15/2034 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,033,757 | |
American Municipal Power, Inc. (American Municipal Power Prairie State Energy Campus Revenue) Series 2019 4.00%, 02/15/2039 | | | 1,000 | | | | 983,235 | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority Series 2020-B 5.00%, 06/01/2055 | | | 1,110 | | | | 979,282 | |
City of Chillicothe OH (Adena Health System Obligated Group) Series 2017 4.00%, 12/01/2042 | | | 505 | | | | 460,796 | |
5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 1,700 | | | | 1,742,334 | |
City of Cleveland OH Series 2012 5.00%, 12/01/2028 | | | 25 | | | | 25,032 | |
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Public Power AGM Series 2018 5.00%, 11/15/2035 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,178,122 | |
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority Flats East Bank TIF District) Series 2021 4.00%, 12/01/2055(a) | | | 480 | | | | 380,631 | |
County of Allen OH Hospital Facilities Revenue (Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc.) Series 2017-A 5.00%, 08/01/2042 | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,693,136 | |
County of Cuyahoga OH (MetroHealth System (The)) Series 2017 5.00%, 02/15/2037 | | | 1,400 | | | | 1,416,851 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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County of Darke OH (Wayne Hospital Co. Obligated Group) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 09/01/2049 | | $ | 190 | | | $ | 168,782 | |
County of Franklin OH (Agler Green LP) Series 2002-A 5.65%, 05/20/2032 | | | 680 | | | | 681,104 | |
5.80%, 05/20/2044 | | | 1,150 | | | | 1,151,193 | |
County of Franklin OH (First Community Village Obligated Group) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019 | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, 07/01/2049 | | | 150 | | | | 119,759 | |
County of Hamilton OH Series 2023 5.00%, 06/01/2042(b) | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,013,170 | |
County of Hardin OH (Ohio Northern University) Series 2020 5.25%, 05/01/2040 | | | 500 | | | | 453,402 | |
County of Marion OH (United Church Homes, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2019 5.00%, 12/01/2039 | | | 200 | | | | 161,872 | |
County of Montgomery OH (Trousdale Foundation Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 6.25%, 04/01/2049(c)(d)(e) | | | 450 | | | | 130,500 | |
County of Washington OH (Marietta Area Health Care, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2022 6.625%, 12/01/2042 | | | 220 | | | | 226,037 | |
Jefferson County Port Authority/OH (JSW Steel USA Ohio, Inc.) Series 2021 3.50%, 12/01/2051(a) | | | 550 | | | | 370,209 | |
JobsOhio Beverage System Series 2023 4.433%, 01/01/2033 | | | 1,000 | | | | 973,346 | |
Miami University/Oxford OH Series 2021-A 5.00%, 09/01/2028 | | | 800 | | | | 875,213 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (American Electric Power Co., Inc.) Series 2019 2.10%, 10/01/2028 | | | 1,000 | | | | 971,661 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (Duke Energy Corp.) Series 2022 4.25%, 11/01/2039 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 1,003,535 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (Ohio Valley Electric Corp.) Series 2019 3.25%, 09/01/2029 | | | 640 | | | | 612,002 | |
Series 2021 1.50%, 02/01/2026 | | | 1,000 | | | | 920,213 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (Ashtabula County Medical Center Obligated Group) Series 2022 5.25%, 01/01/2047 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,010,289 | |
5.25%, 01/01/2052 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,004,808 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (Case Western Reserve University) Series 2016 4.00%, 12/01/2033 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,026,265 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (John Carroll University) Series 2022 4.00%, 10/01/2042 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,784,340 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (Kenyon College) Series 2017 5.00%, 07/01/2034 | | | 320 | | | | 336,807 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2042 | | | 2,045 | | | | 2,097,464 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission (University of Dayton) Series 2022 5.00%, 02/01/2044 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,100,708 | |
Ohio State University (The) Series 2023 5.25%, 12/01/2046 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,215,072 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Series 2022 5.00%, 02/15/2039 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,230,489 | |
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority (St. Xavier High School, Inc./OH) Series 2020 4.00%, 04/01/2040 | | | 415 | | | | 385,900 | |
State of Ohio (Premier Health Partners Obligated Group) Series 2020 4.00%, 11/15/2040 | | | 1,310 | | | | 1,162,138 | |
4.00%, 11/15/2041 | | | 725 | | | | 631,866 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority (ParkUToledo, Inc.) Series 2021 4.00%, 01/01/2046 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 799,750 | |
University of Akron (The) Series 2014-A 5.00%, 01/01/2032 | | | 2,080 | | | | 2,081,415 | |
University of Toledo Series 2023-B 4.617% (SOFR + 0.90%), 06/01/2036(e)(f) | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,951,890 | |
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| | | | | | | 42,523,746 | |
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American Samoa – 0.3% | |
American Samoa Economic Development Authority (Territory of American Samoa) Series 2018 7.125%, 09/01/2038(a) | | | 140 | | | | 151,707 | |
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Arizona – 0.2% | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Benjamin Franklin Charter School Ltd.) Series 2018-A 6.00%, 07/01/2052(a) | | | 100 | | | | 100,311 | |
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California – 0.5% | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority (Poseidon Resources Channelside LP) Series 2012 5.00%, 07/01/2037(a) | | | 220 | | | | 220,039 | |
State of California | | | | | | | | |
Series 2004 | | | | | | | | |
5.25%, 04/01/2029 | | | 5 | | | | 5,008 | |
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| | | | | | | 225,047 | |
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Connecticut – 0.9% | |
Connecticut State Health & Educational Facilities Authority (University of New Haven, Inc.) Series 2018-K1 5.00%, 07/01/2037 | | | 415 | | | | 415,771 | |
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Guam – 3.1% | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority Series 2021-A 3.839%, 10/01/2036 | | | 100 | | | | 77,268 | |
Series 2023 5.25%, 10/01/2031 | | | 100 | | | | 101,600 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Guam Government Waterworks Authority Series 2016 5.00%, 01/01/2046 | | $ | 615 | | | $ | 618,448 | |
Guam Power Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 150 | | | | 154,125 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2038 | | | 540 | | | | 549,852 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,501,293 | |
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Indiana – 0.2% | |
Indiana Finance Authority (Brightmark Plastics Renewal Indiana LLC) Series 2019 7.00%, 03/01/2039(e) | | | 105 | | | | 76,578 | |
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Kansas – 0.5% | |
Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government (Wyandotte County-Kansas City Unified Government Sales Tax) Series 2018 4.50%, 06/01/2040 | | | 240 | | | | 220,004 | |
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Michigan – 0.1% | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2018 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | | 50 | | | | 51,373 | |
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North Carolina – 0.7% | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Pennybyrn at Maryfield) Series 2015 5.00%, 10/01/2035 | | | 375 | | | | 354,462 | |
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Puerto Rico – 2.5% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Series 2021-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2024 | | | 38 | | | | 37,120 | |
5.625%, 07/01/2029 | | | 60 | | | | 63,414 | |
HTA TRRB Custodial Trust Series 2022 5.25%, 07/01/2034 | | | 120 | | | | 116,977 | |
5.25%, 07/01/2036 | | | 120 | | | | 120,475 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Series 2020-A 5.00%, 07/01/2030(a) | | | 250 | | | | 252,781 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority AGM Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2031 | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 99,073 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2062 | | | 100 | | | | 98,750 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (AES Puerto Rico LP) Series 2000 6.625%, 06/01/2026(c)(d) | | | 230 | | | | 161,000 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue Series 2018-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2029 | | | 100 | | | | 78,971 | |
Series 2019-A 4.329%, 07/01/2040 | | | 70 | | | | 66,259 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2058 | | | 100 | | | | 96,958 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,191,778 | |
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Tennessee – 0.2% | |
Bristol Industrial Development Board (Bristol Industrial Development Board Sales Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2035(a) | | | 125 | | | | 111,272 | |
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Texas – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
City of Houston TX Airport System Revenue (United Airlines, Inc.) Series 2018 5.00%, 07/15/2028 | | | 215 | | | | 214,498 | |
Mission Economic Development Corp. (Natgasoline LLC) Series 2018 4.625%, 10/01/2031(a) | | | 215 | | | | 208,464 | |
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| | | | | | | 422,962 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $50,464,725) | | | | | | | 47,346,304 | |
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CORPORATES - NON-INVESTMENT GRADE – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Industrial – 0.0% | |
Other Industrial – 0.0% | |
Cincinnati Sr Care/Dayton/Florida/Nashville/Sebring/Trousdale/Waynesboro HC Series 2023 12.00%, 12/31/2023(e)(g)(h) (cost $10,000) | | | 10 | | | | 10,000 | |
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Company | | Shares | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 1.7% | |
Investment Companies – 1.7% | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(i)(j)(k) (cost $818,786) | | | 818,786 | | | $ | 818,786 | |
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Total Investments – 100.6% (cost $51,293,511) | | | | | | | 48,175,090 | |
Other assets less liabilities – (0.6)% | | | | | | | (285,075 | ) |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 47,890,015 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 1,900 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | | 4.217% | | | Annual | | $ | (12,315 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (12,315 | ) |
USD | | | 1,400 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | | 4.113% | | | Annual | | | (14,549 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (14,549 | ) |
USD | | | 1,000 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | | 3.596% | | | Annual | | | (29,827 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (29,827 | ) |
USD | | | 900 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | | 3.706% | | | Annual | | | (19,495 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (19,495 | ) |
USD | | | 1,200 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | | 4.016% | | | Annual | | | (2,061 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (2,061 | ) |
USD | | | 900 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | | 3.897% | | | Annual | | | (7,362 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (7,362 | ) |
USD | | | 300 | | | | 03/31/2033 | | | | 3.152% | | |
| 1 Day SOFR | | | Annual | | | 22,954 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 22,954 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (62,655 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (62,655 | ) |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 1,175 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | 1.125% | | SIFMA* | | Quarterly | | $ | 121,878 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 121,878 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $1,795,414 or 3.7% of net assets. |
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(b) | When-Issued or delayed delivery security. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(e) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities, which represent 4.53% of net assets as of November 30, 2023, are considered illiquid and restricted. Additional information regarding such securities follows: |
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144A/Restricted & Illiquid Securities | | Acquisition Date | | | Cost | | | Market Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Cincinnati Sr Care/Dayton/Florida/Nashville/Sebring/Trousdale/Waynesboro HC Series 2023 12.00%, 12/31/2023 | | | 08/24/2023 | | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 10,000 | | | | 0.02 | % |
County of Montgomery OH (Trousdale Foundation Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 6.25%, 04/01/2049 | | | 08/29/2018 | | | | 446,949 | | | | 130,500 | | | | 0.27 | % |
Indiana Finance Authority (Brightmark Plastics Renewal Indiana LLC) Series 2019 7.00%, 03/01/2039 | | | 03/29/2019 | | | | 108,428 | | | | 76,578 | | | | 0.16 | % |
University of Toledo Series 2023-B 4.617%, 06/01/2036 | | | 06/30/2023 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,951,890 | | | | 4.08 | % |
(f) | Floating Rate Security. Stated interest/floor/ceiling rate was in effect at November 30, 2023. |
(g) | Security in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value. |
(h) | Fair valued by the Adviser. |
(i) | Affiliated investments. |
(j) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
(k) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. |
As of November 30, 2023, the Portfolio’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 2.7% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
See notes to financial statements.
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November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 97.4% | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 97.4% | |
Pennsylvania – 89.6% | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority (Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | $ | 1,600 | | | $ | 1,674,135 | |
Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Center City Investment Corp. Revenue) Series 2022 5.25%, 05/01/2042(a) | | | 495 | | | | 487,361 | |
Berks County Industrial Development Authority (Highlands at Wyomissing (The)) Series 2018 5.00%, 05/15/2043 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 500 | | | | 521,433 | |
Berks County Municipal Authority (The) (Tower Health Obligated Group) Series 2020-B 5.00%, 02/01/2040 | | | 750 | | | | 453,477 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority (Grand View Hospital/Sellersville PA Obligated Group) Series 2021 5.00%, 07/01/2027 | | | 420 | | | | 410,141 | |
Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority AGM Series 2015-A 5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 780 | | | | 792,120 | |
Centre County Hospital Authority (Mount Nittany Medical Center Obligated Group) Series 2018-A 5.00%, 11/15/2042 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017,561 | |
Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority (Wilson College) Series 2018 5.75%, 10/01/2043 | | | 650 | | | | 594,683 | |
Chester County Industrial Development Authority (Collegium Charter School) Series 2022 6.00%, 10/15/2052(a) | | | 200 | | | | 195,162 | |
Chester County Industrial Development Authority (Woodlands at Greystone Neighborhood Improvement District) Series 2018 5.00%, 03/01/2038(a) | | | 315 | | | | 304,063 | |
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City of Erie Higher Education Building Authority (Gannon University) Series 2021 4.00%, 05/01/2036 | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 277,780 | |
4.00%, 05/01/2041 | | | 250 | | | | 213,822 | |
City of Philadelphia PA Water & Wastewater Revenue Series 2018-A 5.00%, 10/01/2048 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,036,552 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority (Commonwealth Financing Authority State Lease) Series 2018 5.00%, 06/01/2031 | | | 2,500 | | | | 2,665,913 | |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania COP) Series 2018-A 5.00%, 07/01/2034 | | | 450 | | | | 480,439 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 750 | | | | 797,703 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,057,035 | |
Crawford County Hospital Authority (Meadville Medical Center Obligated Group) Series 2016-A 6.00%, 06/01/2046 | | | 635 | | | | 641,789 | |
Delaware County Authority (Elwyn Obligated Group) Series 2017 5.00%, 06/01/2032 | | | 1,625 | | | | 1,545,055 | |
Hospitals & Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia (The) (Temple University Health System Obligated Group) Series 2017 5.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 660 | | | | 674,567 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority (HumanGood Pennsylvania Obligated Group) Series 2017 5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 1,100 | | | | 1,038,594 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education and Health Authority (Thomas Jefferson University Obligated Group) Series 2022 5.00%, 05/01/2052 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,017,302 | |
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Moon Industrial Development Authority (Baptist Homes Society) Series 2015 5.75%, 07/01/2035 | | $ | 765 | | | $ | 611,872 | |
Northeastern Pennsylvania Hospital and Education Authority (Wilkes University) Series 2016-B 5.25%, 03/01/2037 | | | 520 | | | | 523,590 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) Series 2022 6.00%, 06/30/2061 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,096,652 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Covanta Holding Corp.) Series 2019 3.25%, 08/01/2039(a) | | | 270 | | | | 190,255 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (PA Bridges Finco LP) Series 2015 5.00%, 06/30/2042 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,001,830 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (UPMC Obligated Group) Series 2020-A1 4.00%, 04/15/2040 | | | 670 | | | | 649,431 | |
Series 2022-C 4.30% (MUNIPSA + 0.70%), 11/15/2047(b) | | | 1,000 | | | | 987,551 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority (University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group (The)) Series 2017 4.00%, 08/15/2042 | | | 1,000 | | | | 982,599 | |
Pennsylvania State University (The) Series 2020-A 4.00%, 09/01/2050 | | | 500 | | | | 478,234 | |
Series 2020-D 2.79%, 09/01/2043 | | | 1,000 | | | | 719,041 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise Tax Revenue Series 2018-B 5.00%, 12/01/2038 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,052,041 | |
5.00%, 12/01/2043 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,033,177 | |
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Registration Fee Revenue Series 2023 4.45% (MUNIPSA + 0.85%), 07/15/2041(b) | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 997,202 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc.) Series 2015-A 6.375%, 06/01/2040 | | | 400 | | | | 387,525 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (MaST Community Charter School II) Series 2020 5.00%, 08/01/2030 | | | 375 | | | | 383,254 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (MaST Community Charter School III) Series 2021 5.00%, 08/01/2030 | | | 220 | | | | 224,217 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (Philadelphia Electrical & Technology Charter High School) Series 2021 4.00%, 06/01/2056 | | | 500 | | | | 357,195 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School) Series 2020 5.00%, 06/15/2040(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 954,503 | |
5.00%, 06/15/2050(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 899,785 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (St Joseph’s University) Series 2022 5.50%, 11/01/2060 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,100,675 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (Tacony Academy Charter School) Series 2023 5.50%, 06/15/2043(a) | | | 500 | | | | 485,434 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (Temple University-of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education) Series 2016-2 5.00%, 04/01/2029 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,020,156 | |
Philadelphia Energy Authority (The) (City of Philadelphia PA Lease) Series 2023 5.00%, 11/01/2040 | | | 1,200 | | | | 1,295,528 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority AGM Series 2023-C 4.524% (SOFR + 0.80%), 09/01/2040(a)(b) | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,948,521 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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School District of Philadelphia (The) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 09/01/2044 | | $ | 750 | | | $ | 778,896 | |
Series 2023-A 5.25%, 09/01/2043 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,083,642 | |
Scranton School District/PA BAM Series 2017-E 5.00%, 12/01/2033 | | | 500 | | | | 531,478 | |
5.00%, 12/01/2034 | | | 800 | | | | 849,584 | |
5.00%, 12/01/2035 | | | 500 | | | | 529,144 | |
State Public School Building Authority (Harrisburg School District) AGM Series 2016 5.00%, 12/01/2029 | | | 865 | | | | 911,457 | |
State Public School Building Authority (Pre-refunded – US Treasuries) AGM Series 2016 5.00%, 12/01/2029 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 135 | | | | 143,283 | |
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| | | | | | | 43,104,439 | |
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American Samoa – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
American Samoa Economic Development Authority (Territory of American Samoa) Series 2018 7.125%, 09/01/2038(a) | | | 135 | | | | 146,289 | |
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Arizona – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Benjamin Franklin Charter School Ltd.) Series 2018-A 6.00%, 07/01/2052(a) | | | 100 | | | | 100,311 | |
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Guam – 2.7% | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority Series 2021-A 3.839%, 10/01/2036 | | | 100 | | | | 77,268 | |
Series 2023 5.25%, 10/01/2031 | | | 100 | | | | 101,600 | |
Guam Education Financing Foundation (Guam Education Financing Foundation COP) Series 2016-B 5.00%, 10/01/2026(a) | | | 250 | | | | 248,076 | |
Guam Power Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 120 | | | | 123,300 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2040 | | | 525 | | | | 532,718 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Territory of Guam Series 2019 5.00%, 11/15/2031 | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 76,715 | |
Territory of Guam (Guam Section 30 Income Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2046 | | | 150 | | | | 141,878 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,301,555 | |
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Kentucky – 0.6% | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (Owensboro Health, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2017-A 5.00%, 06/01/2041 | | | 315 | | | | 311,346 | |
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Michigan – 0.1% | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2018 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | | 35 | | | | 35,961 | |
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New Jersey – 0.8% | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./NJ Series 2018-B 5.00%, 06/01/2046 | | | 395 | | | | 395,942 | |
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New York – 0.4% | |
Build NYC Resource Corp. (Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Inc.) Series 2016 5.50%, 09/01/2045(a) | | | 180 | | | | 172,501 | |
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Puerto Rico – 2.5% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Series 2021-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2033 | | | 100 | | | | 60,870 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2033 | | | 100 | | | | 93,329 | |
5.625%, 07/01/2029 | | | 60 | | | | 63,414 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2037(a) | | | 250 | | | | 249,981 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority AGM Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2031 | | | 100 | | | | 99,073 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2062 | | | 50 | | | | 49,375 | |
Series 2022-B Zero Coupon, 07/01/2032 | | | 100 | | | | 64,743 | |
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Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (AES Puerto Rico LP) Series 2000 6.625%, 06/01/2026(c)(d) | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 157,500 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue Series 2018-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2029 | | | 100 | | | | 78,971 | |
Series 2019-A 4.329%, 07/01/2040 | | | 65 | | | | 61,526 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2058 | | | 250 | | | | 242,395 | |
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Tennessee – 0.2% | |
Bristol Industrial Development Board (Bristol Industrial Development Board Sales Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2035(a) | | | 120 | | | | 106,821 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $48,514,612) | | | | | | | 46,896,342 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(e)(f)(g) (cost $317,770) | | | 317,770 | | | | 317,770 | |
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Total Investments – 98.1% (cost $48,832,382) | | | | | | | 47,214,112 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.9% | | | | | | | 906,495 | |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 48,120,607 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 2,500 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.892% | | Annual | | $ | (47,670 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (47,670 | ) |
USD | | | 2,300 | | | | 04/20/2028 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.394% | | Annual | | | (86,058 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (86,058 | ) |
USD | | | 1,700 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.075% | | Annual | | | (106,842 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (106,842 | ) |
USD | | | 1,190 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.500% | | Annual | | | (42,154 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (42,154 | ) |
USD | | | 900 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.897% | | Annual | | | (7,362 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (7,362 | ) |
USD | | | 700 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.016% | | Annual | | | (1,202 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (1,202 | ) |
USD | | | 800 | | | | 11/01/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.190% | | Annual | | | 9,796 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 9,796 | |
USD | | | 1,100 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | 3.229% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 71,931 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 71,931 | |
USD | | | 550 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | 3.221% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 36,304 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 36,304 | |
USD | | | 1,200 | | | | 03/31/2033 | | | 3.206% | | 1 Day SOFR | | Annual | | | 85,295 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 85,295 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (87,962 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (87,962 | ) |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 1,140 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | | 1.125 | % | | | SIFMA | * | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 118,247 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 118,247 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $6,489,063 or 13.5% of net assets. |
(b) | Floating Rate Security. Stated interest/floor/ceiling rate was in effect at November 30, 2023. |
(c) | Non-income producing security. |
(e) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. | |
(f) | Affiliated investments. |
(g) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
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As of November 30, 2023, the Portfolio’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 12.4% and 0.3%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal
BAM – Build American Mutual
COP – Certificate of Participation
ETM – Escrowed to Maturity
MUNIPSA – SIFMA Municipal Swap Index
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
UPMC – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
See notes to financial statements.
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November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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MUNICIPAL OBLIGATIONS – 98.0% | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds – 93.9% | |
Virginia – 68.0% | |
Align Affordable Housing Bond Fund LP (Park Landing LP) Series 2022-2 5.66%, 08/01/2052 | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 923,923 | |
Arlington County Industrial Development Authority (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington Health System/VA) Series 2020 4.00%, 07/01/2045 | | | 4,000 | | | | 3,768,902 | |
Cherry Hill Community Development Authority (Potomac Shores Project) Series 2015 5.40%, 03/01/2045(a) | | | 585 | | | | 585,782 | |
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District Series 2016 5.00%, 07/01/2046 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,013,778 | |
City of Richmond VA Public Utility Revenue Series 2016 5.00%, 01/15/2030 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,166,613 | |
5.00%, 01/15/2034 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,208,266 | |
Culpeper County Economic Development Authority (County of Culpeper VA Lease) Series 2014 4.00%, 06/01/2029 | | | 2,955 | | | | 2,966,830 | |
Dulles Town Center Community Development Authority Series 2012 4.25%, 03/01/2026 | | | 1,000 | | | | 974,310 | |
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Series 2016 4.00%, 04/01/2035 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 415 | | | | 425,095 | |
Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority (Inova Health System Obligated Group) Series 2014-A 5.00%, 05/15/2044 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,005,375 | |
Series 2018-A 4.00%, 05/15/2048 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,401,125 | |
Series 2022 4.00%, 05/15/2042 | | | 2,000 | | | | 1,954,249 | |
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Fairfax County Water Authority Series 2021 4.00%, 04/01/2040 | | $ | 2,570 | | | $ | 2,617,435 | |
4.00%, 04/01/2043 | | | 1,875 | | | | 1,886,410 | |
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority Series 2015 5.00%, 06/15/2030 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,082,751 | |
5.00%, 06/15/2031 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,055,168 | |
Halifax County Industrial Development Authority (Virginia Electric and Power Co.) Series 2022 1.65%, 12/01/2041 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,957,413 | |
Hampton Roads Sanitation District Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2033 | | | 3,550 | | | | 3,842,183 | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission Series 2018-A 5.00%, 07/01/2035 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,360,220 | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission (Pre-refunded – US Govt Agencies) Series 2021-A 5.00%, 07/01/2026 (Pre-refunded/ETM) | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,237,501 | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority (LifeSpire of Virginia Obligated Group) Series 2017-C 5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 765 | | | | 761,950 | |
Henrico County Economic Development Authority (Westminster-Canterbury Corp. Obligated Group) Series 2022 5.00%, 10/01/2047 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,007,571 | |
James City County Economic Development Authority (Williamsburg Landing, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2021-A 4.00%, 12/01/2050 | | | 1,575 | | | | 1,134,979 | |
Lexington Industrial Development Authority (Kendal at Lexington) Series 2016 4.00%, 01/01/2031 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,447,884 | |
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Lynchburg Economic Development Authority (Centra Health Obligated Group) Series 2017-A 5.00%, 01/01/2047 | | $ | 1,750 | | | $ | 1,764,687 | |
Norfolk Airport Authority/VA Series 2019 5.00%, 07/01/2043 | | | 2,870 | | | | 2,973,586 | |
Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority (American Tobacco Holdings LLC) Series 2017 5.55%, 01/01/2037(a) | | | 970 | | | | 900,893 | |
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (City of Roanoke VA Lease) Series 2015 5.00%, 10/15/2035 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,800,310 | |
Roanoke Economic Development Authority (Carilion Clinic Obligated Group) Series 2020 4.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,015,935 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2038 | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,550,415 | |
Roanoke Economic Development Authority (Lynchburg College) Series 2018-A 5.00%, 09/01/2033 | | | 1,125 | | | | 1,158,921 | |
5.00%, 09/01/2038 | | | 1,535 | | | | 1,550,107 | |
5.00%, 09/01/2043 | | | 1,000 | | | | 993,097 | |
Rockingham County Economic Development Authority (Sentara Healthcare Obligated Group) Series 2021 3.00%, 11/01/2046 | | | 1,265 | | | | 954,814 | |
Rockingham County Economic Development Authority (Sunnyside Presbyterian Home Obligated Group) Series 2020 4.00%, 12/01/2032 | | | 1,085 | | | | 1,006,442 | |
5.00%, 12/01/2039 | | | 1,000 | | | | 963,736 | |
Southampton County Industrial Development Authority (PRTI-Virginia One LLC) Series 2023 4.875%, 11/01/2053 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,003,603 | |
Suffolk Economic Development Authority (EveryAge Obligated Group) Series 2016 5.00%, 09/01/2031 | | | 1,000 | | | | 944,024 | |
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Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp./VA Series 2007-B1 5.00%, 06/01/2047 | | $ | 2,400 | | | $ | 2,210,134 | |
University of Virginia Series 2020 2.256%, 09/01/2050 | | | 1,000 | | | | 578,813 | |
US Bank Trust Co. NA (Park Landing LP) Series 2022-B 5.90%, 08/01/2052 | | | 133 | | | | 120,386 | |
Virginia College Building Authority (Marymount University) Series 2015 5.00%, 07/01/2045(a) | | | 1,000 | | | | 901,060 | |
Series 2015-A 5.00%, 07/01/2030(a) | | | 1,615 | | | | 1,615,420 | |
Virginia College Building Authority (Regent University) Series 2021 4.00%, 06/01/2036 | | | 3,125 | | | | 3,014,177 | |
Virginia College Building Authority (Virginia College Building Authority State Lease) Series 2019-B 3.00%, 02/01/2037 | | | 9,140 | | | | 8,030,281 | |
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority (Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority Obligated Group) Series 2017-B 5.00%, 07/01/2046 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,042,321 | |
Virginia Port Authority Series 2016-B 5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,036,119 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2036 | | | 4,160 | | | | 4,224,048 | |
Virginia Resources Authority Series 2011-B 5.00%, 11/01/2026 | | | 20 | | | | 20,026 | |
Series 2016-C 4.00%, 11/01/2034 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,043,261 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (95 Express Lanes LLC) Series 2022 5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 4,580 | | | | 4,851,409 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc.) Series 2020 4.00%, 12/01/2049 | | | 3,500 | | | | 3,186,623 | |
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Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Covanta Holding Corp.) Series 2018 5.00%, 01/01/2048(a) | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 889,415 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo LLC) Series 2022 4.00%, 01/01/2039 | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,693,760 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Hampton University) Series 2014 5.25%, 10/01/2029 | | | 4,125 | | | | 4,172,449 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (I-66 Express Mobility Partners LLC) Series 2017 5.00%, 12/31/2052 | | | 3,350 | | | | 3,358,556 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (National Senior Campuses, Inc. Obligated Group) Series 2020 4.00%, 01/01/2051 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,256,971 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Pure Salmon Virginia LLC) Series 2023 5.00%, 11/01/2052 | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,011,799 | |
Winchester Economic Development Authority (Valley Health Obligated Group) Series 2015 5.00%, 01/01/2034 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,049,412 | |
5.00%, 01/01/2035 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,536,821 | |
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| | | | | | | 135,209,544 | |
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American Samoa – 0.2% | |
American Samoa Economic Development Authority (Territory of American Samoa) Series 2018 7.125%, 09/01/2038(a) | | | 420 | | | | 455,122 | |
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Arizona – 0.5% | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (Benjamin Franklin Charter School Ltd.) Series 2018-A 6.00%, 07/01/2052(a) | | | 200 | | | | 200,622 | |
Salt Verde Financial Corp. (Citigroup, Inc.) Series 2007 5.00%, 12/01/2037 | | | 705 | | | | 747,782 | |
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| | | | | | | 948,404 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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District of Columbia – 15.0% | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue Series 2018-A 5.00%, 10/01/2038 | | $ | 2,330 | | | $ | 2,417,322 | |
Series 2020-A 4.00%, 10/01/2035 | | | 2,000 | | | | 2,024,896 | |
Series 2021-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | | 2,250 | | | | 2,433,970 | |
5.00%, 10/01/2046 | | | 5,000 | | | | 5,198,338 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Dulles Toll Road Revenue Series 2010-B 6.50%, 10/01/2044 | | | 4,300 | | | | 4,706,795 | |
Series 2019 5.00%, 10/01/2034 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,603,604 | |
AGM Series 2022 4.00%, 10/01/2052 | | | 3,000 | | | | 2,807,989 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 07/01/2031 | | | 1,145 | | | | 1,215,769 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2032 | | | 3,950 | | | | 4,185,332 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Dedicated Revenue (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Dedicated Revenue Lease) Series 2023 5.00%, 07/15/2048 | | | 3,000 | | | | 3,242,533 | |
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| | | | | | | 29,836,548 | |
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Georgia – 0.1% | |
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia Series 2019 5.00%, 01/01/2039 | | | 100 | | | | 103,101 | |
5.00%, 01/01/2056 | | | 155 | | | | 156,329 | |
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| | | | | | | 259,430 | |
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Guam – 3.3% | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority Series 2021-A 4.46%, 10/01/2043 | | | 1,015 | | | | 731,932 | |
Guam Department of Education (Guam Department of Education COP) Series 2020 5.00%, 02/01/2040 | | | 1,095 | | | | 1,070,619 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Guam Power Authority Series 2017-A 5.00%, 10/01/2036 | | $ | 1,630 | | | $ | 1,674,829 | |
Territory of Guam Series 2019 5.00%, 11/15/2031 | | | 190 | | | | 194,344 | |
Territory of Guam (Territory of Guam Business Privilege Tax) Series 2021-F 4.00%, 01/01/2042 | | | 1,370 | | | | 1,241,309 | |
Territory of Guam (Territory of Guam Hotel Occupancy Tax) Series 2021-A 5.00%, 11/01/2035 | | | 1,500 | | | | 1,571,020 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,484,053 | |
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Illinois – 1.1% | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority Series 2015-B 5.00%, 12/15/2045 | | | 2,200 | | | | 2,215,842 | |
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Michigan – 0.1% | |
City of Detroit MI Series 2018 5.00%, 04/01/2036 | | | 85 | | | | 87,334 | |
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Nevada – 0.0% | |
City of Reno NV (County of Washoe NV Sales Tax Revenue) Series 2018-C Zero Coupon, 07/01/2058(a) | | | 500 | | | | 61,944 | |
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New York – 0.9% | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Series 2020-E 5.00%, 11/15/2027 | | | 1,750 | | | | 1,872,840 | |
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North Carolina – 0.2% | |
North Carolina Medical Care Commission (Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.) Series 2015 4.70%, 07/01/2037 | | | 560 | | | | 455,509 | |
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Puerto Rico – 3.2% | |
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Series 2021-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2024 | | | 43 | | | | 42,221 | |
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2033 | | | 369 | | | | 224,449 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
| |
4.00%, 07/01/2033 | | $ | 103 | | | $ | 96,037 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 3 | | | | 2,384 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2046 | | | 103 | | | | 85,625 | |
5.375%, 07/01/2025 | | | 203 | | | | 206,732 | |
5.625%, 07/01/2027 | | | 303 | | | | 316,576 | |
Series 2022-C 0.00%, 11/01/2043 | | | 18 | | | | 9,304 | |
HTA TRRB Custodial Trust Series 2022 5.25%, 07/01/2034 | | | 190 | | | | 185,213 | |
5.25%, 07/01/2036 | | | 225 | | | | 225,890 | |
5.25%, 07/01/2041 | | | 210 | | | | 205,001 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority Series 2020-A 5.00%, 07/01/2030(a) | | | 855 | | | | 864,512 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2035(a) | | | 250 | | | | 251,380 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority AGM Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2031 | | | 235 | | | | 232,822 | |
NATL Series 2007-V 5.25%, 07/01/2032 | | | 300 | | | | 296,647 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority Series 2022-A 5.00%, 07/01/2062 | | | 360 | | | | 355,500 | |
Series 2022-B Zero Coupon, 07/01/2032 | | | 100 | | | | 64,743 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (AES Puerto Rico LP) Series 2000 6.625%, 06/01/2026(b)(c) | | | 555 | | | | 388,500 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Financing Auth (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) Series 2021 4.00%, 07/01/2038 | | | 275 | | | | 251,740 | |
4.00%, 07/01/2040 | | | 295 | | | | 266,191 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2034 | | | 110 | | | | 118,241 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2035 | | | 115 | | | | 123,076 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp. Sales Tax Revenue Series 2018-A Zero Coupon, 07/01/2029 | | | 223 | | | | 176,105 | |
Zero Coupon, 07/01/2046 | | | 1,000 | | | | 293,843 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Series 2019-A 4.329%, 07/01/2040 | | $ | 180 | | | $ | 170,378 | |
5.00%, 07/01/2058 | | | 955 | | | | 925,949 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,379,059 | |
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Tennessee – 0.1% | |
Bristol Industrial Development Board (Bristol Industrial Development Board Sales Tax) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 12/01/2035(a) | | | 295 | | | | 262,601 | |
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Texas – 0.3% | |
Mission Economic Development Corp. (Natgasoline LLC) Series 2018 4.625%, 10/01/2031(a) | | | 520 | | | | 504,192 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Series 2015-B 5.00%, 11/15/2036(b)(c)(d)(e)(f) | | | 969 | | | | – 0 | – |
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| | | | | | | 504,192 | |
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Washington – 0.4% | |
Pend Oreille County Public Utility District No. 1 Box Canyon Series 2018 5.00%, 01/01/2044 | | | 650 | | | | 657,232 | |
Washington State Housing Finance Commission (Presbyterian Retirement Communities Northwest Obligated Group) Series 2019-A 5.00%, 01/01/2055(a) | | | 100 | | | | 72,544 | |
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| | | | | | | 729,776 | |
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Wisconsin – 0.5% | |
Wisconsin Public Finance Authority (Celanese US Holdings LLC) Series 2016-A 5.00%, 01/01/2024 | | | 1,000 | | | | 1,000,134 | |
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Total Long-Term Municipal Bonds (cost $195,944,894) | | | | | | | 186,762,332 | |
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| | Principal Amount (000) | | | U.S. $ Value | |
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Short-Term Municipal Notes – 4.1% | |
Loudoun County Economic Development Authority (Jack Kent Cooke Foundation) Series 2012 3.30%, 06/01/2034(g) | | $ | 3,150 | | | $ | 3,150,000 | |
Roanoke Economic Development Authority (Carilion Clinic Obligated Group) Series 2020 3.42%, 07/01/2052(g) | | | 3,650 | | | | 3,650,000 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (Carilion Clinic Obligated Group) Series 2019 3.42%, 07/01/2042(g) | | | 1,310 | | | | 1,310,000 | |
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Total Short-Term Municipal Notes (cost $8,110,000) | | | | | | | 8,110,000 | |
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Total Municipal Obligations (cost $204,054,894) | | | | | | | 194,872,332 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 0.3% | |
Investment Companies – 0.3% | |
AB Fixed Income Shares, Inc. – Government Money Market Portfolio – Class AB, 5.25%(h)(i)(j) (cost $626,614) | | | 626,614 | | | | 626,614 | |
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Total Investments – 98.3% (cost $204,681,508) | | | | | | | 195,498,946 | |
Other assets less liabilities – 1.7% | | | | | | | 3,464,120 | |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 198,963,066 | |
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CENTRALLY CLEARED INFLATION (CPI) SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 1,450 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.565% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | $ | 139,032 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 139,032 | |
USD | | | 725 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.585% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 68,924 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 68,924 | |
USD | | | 725 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2.613% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 68,110 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 68,110 | |
USD | | | 470 | | | | 01/15/2025 | | | 4.028% | | CPI# | | Maturity | | | 16,410 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 16,410 | |
USD | | | 1,700 | | | | 01/15/2026 | | | CPI# | | 3.720% | | Maturity | | | (55,226 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (55,226 | ) |
USD | | | 2,260 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | CPI# | | 3.466% | | Maturity | | | (75,903 | ) | | | (1,924 | ) | | | (73,979 | ) |
USD | | | 2,250 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | CPI# | | 3.320% | | Maturity | | | (96,015 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (96,015 | ) |
USD | | | 1,770 | | | | 01/15/2027 | | | CPI# | | 3.323% | | Maturity | | | (75,203 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (75,203 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | | Payments received by the Fund | | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 5,020 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | | 1.230% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | $ | 886,093 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 886,093 | |
USD | | | 3,740 | | | | 01/15/2028 | | | | 0.735% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 794,438 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 794,438 | |
USD | | | 4,250 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.390% | | | Maturity | | | (81,706 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (81,706 | ) |
USD | | | 2,650 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.735% | | | Maturity | | | 25,300 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 25,300 | |
USD | | | 1,550 | | | | 01/15/2029 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.290% | | | Maturity | | | (42,532 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (42,532 | ) |
USD | | | 1,375 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | | 1.572% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 228,107 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 228,107 | |
USD | | | 1,375 | | | | 01/15/2030 | | | | 1.587% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 226,242 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 226,242 | |
USD | | | 1,350 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | | 2.782% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 85,515 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 85,515 | |
USD | | | 1,230 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | | 2.680% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 89,998 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 89,998 | |
USD | | | 1,080 | | | | 01/15/2031 | | | | 2.989% | | | | CPI# | | | Maturity | | | 46,639 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 46,639 | |
USD | | | 1,050 | | | | 01/15/2032 | | | | CPI# | | | | 3.064% | | | Maturity | | | (32,435 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (32,435 | ) |
USD | | | 1,060 | | | | 04/15/2032 | | | | CPI# | | | | 2.909% | | | Maturity | | | (46,479 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (46,479 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,169,309 | | | $ | (1,924 | ) | | $ | 2,171,233 | |
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# | Variable interest rate based on the rate of inflation as determined by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). |
CENTRALLY CLEARED INTEREST RATE SWAPS (see Note D)
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| | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 6,900 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.075% | | Annual | | $ | (433,652 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (433,652 | ) |
USD | | | 2,100 | | | | 04/30/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.369% | | Annual | | | (93,271 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (93,271 | ) |
USD | | | 6,400 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.016% | | Annual | | | (10,993 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (10,993 | ) |
USD | | | 3,300 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 3.806% | | Annual | | | (50,193 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (50,193 | ) |
USD | | | 3,300 | | | | 07/31/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.504% | | Annual | | | 96,663 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 96,663 | |
USD | | | 2,300 | | | | 11/01/2030 | | | 1 Day SOFR | | 4.105% | | Annual | | | 17,058 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 17,058 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (474,388 | ) | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (474,388 | ) |
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INTEREST RATE SWAPS
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| | | | | | | | | | | Rate Type | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Counterparty | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Termination Date | | | Payments made by the Fund | | Payments received by the Fund | | Payment Frequency Paid/ Received | | Market Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Citibank, NA | | | USD | | | | 2,965 | | | | 10/09/2029 | | | 1.125% | | SIFMA* | | Quarterly | | $ | 307,546 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 307,546 | |
* | Variable interest rate based on the Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Municipal Swap Index. |
(a) | Security is exempt from registration under Rule 144A or Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are considered restricted, but liquid and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration. At November 30, 2023, the aggregate market value of these securities amounted to $7,565,487 or 3.8% of net assets. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(d) | Security in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value. |
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(e) | Restricted and illiquid security. |
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Restricted & Illiquid Securities | | Acquisition Date | | | Cost | | | Market Value | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. Series 2015-B 5,00%, 11/15/2036 | | | 05/22/2015 | | | $ | 978,356 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | | | 0.00% |
(f) | Fair valued by the Adviser. |
(g) | Variable Rate Demand Notes are instruments whose interest rates change on a specific date (such as coupon date or interest payment date) or whose interest rates vary with changes in a designated base rate (such as the prime interest rate). This instrument is payable on demand and is secured by letters of credit or other credit support agreements from major banks. |
(h) | Affiliated investments. |
(i) | The rate shown represents the 7-day yield as of period end. |
(j) | To obtain a copy of the fund’s shareholder report, please go to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov, or call AB at (800) 227-4618. | |
As of November 30, 2023, the Portfolio’s percentages of investments in municipal bonds that are insured and in insured municipal bonds that have been pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are 1.7% and 0.0%, respectively.
Glossary:
AGM – Assured Guaranty Municipal
COP – Certificate of Participation
ETM – Escrowed to Maturity
NATL – National Interstate Corporation
SOFR – Secured Overnight Financing Rate
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
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| | AB Arizona | | | AB Massachusetts | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $88,549,470 and $238,380,593, respectively) | | $ | 82,385,108 | | | $ | 229,253,946 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $601,743 and $9,729,157, respectively) | | | 601,743 | | | | 9,729,157 | |
Cash | | | 49 | | | | 24,468 | |
Cash collateral due from broker | | | 249,428 | | | | 594,998 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,432,245 | | | | 3,396,767 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 173,740 | | | | 313,770 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 5,847 | | | | 190,760 | |
Affiliated dividends receivable | | | 910 | | | | 53,366 | |
Receivable for terminated centrally cleared interest rate swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 24,553 | |
Receivable due from Adviser | | | 22,473 | | | | 20,592 | |
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Total assets | | | 84,871,543 | | | | 243,602,377 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | – 0 | – | | | 5,420,220 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 89,824 | | | | 420,758 | |
Custody and accounting fees payable | | | 106,389 | | | | 116,609 | |
Dividends payable | | | 11,003 | | | | 126,692 | |
Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | | 20,886 | | | | 72,317 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | 38,305 | | | | 37,768 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 30,605 | | | | 83,848 | |
Payable for terminated centrally cleared interest rate swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 48,853 | |
Audit and tax fee payable | | | 22,665 | | | | 23,655 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 16,067 | | | | 20,644 | |
Trustees’ fees payable | | | 4,523 | | | | 4,906 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,554 | | | | 1,369 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 23,648 | | | | 29,401 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 365,469 | | | | 6,407,040 | |
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Net Assets | | $ | 84,506,074 | | | $ | 237,195,337 | |
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Composition of Net Assets | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 83,643 | | | $ | 230,459 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 91,972,809 | | | | 245,026,190 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (7,550,378 | ) | | | (8,061,312 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 84,506,074 | | | $ | 237,195,337 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Arizona Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 69,446,884 | | | | 6,873,841 | | | $ | 10.10 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 2,550,043 | | | | 252,742 | | | $ | 10.09 | |
| |
Advisor Class | | $ | 12,509,147 | | | | 1,237,753 | | | $ | 10.11 | |
| |
|
AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 81,633,423 | | | | 7,928,005 | | | $ | 10.30 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 5,181,668 | | | | 504,261 | | | $ | 10.28 | |
| |
Advisor Class | | $ | 150,380,246 | | | | 14,613,665 | | | $ | 10.29 | |
| |
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB Arizona Portfolio and AB Massachusetts Portfolio were $10.41 and $10.62, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES (continued)
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| | AB Minnesota | | | AB New Jersey | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $34,208,438 and $61,456,675, respectively) | | $ | 32,377,601 | | | $ | 60,481,650 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $326,962 and $134,379, respectively) | | | 326,962 | | | | 134,379 | |
Cash collateral due from broker | | | 239,581 | | | | 182,297 | |
Interest receivable | | | 450,510 | | | | 1,033,668 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 86,611 | | | | 128,101 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | – 0 | – | | | 75,000 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 272 | | | | 50,822 | |
Receivable due from Adviser | | | 12,763 | | | | 22,716 | |
Affiliated dividends receivable | | | 1,797 | | | | 2,676 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 33,496,097 | | | | 62,111,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,060,460 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 131,298 | | | | 277,623 | |
Custody and accounting fees payable | | | 92,248 | | | | 92,280 | |
Audit and tax fee payable | | | 23,655 | | | | 23,655 | |
Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | | 19,657 | | | | 23,449 | |
Dividends payable | | | 4,116 | | | | 28,361 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 10,712 | | | | 20,713 | |
Legal fee payable | | | 15,970 | | | | 13,121 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 8,919 | | | | 14,343 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | – 0 | – | | | 17,988 | |
Trustees’ fees payable | | | 4,328 | | | | 4,403 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,694 | | | | 1,504 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 16,404 | | | | 11,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 329,001 | | | | 1,589,698 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 33,167,096 | | | $ | 60,521,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 35,391 | | | $ | 67,240 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 34,715,415 | | | | 61,720,815 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (1,583,710 | ) | | | (1,266,444 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 33,167,096 | | | $ | 60,521,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Minnesota Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 31,730,383 | | | | 3,385,948 | | | $ | 9.37 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 1,436,713 | | | | 153,138 | | | $ | 9.38 | |
| |
|
AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 59,135,928 | | | | 6,570,208 | | | $ | 9.00 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 1,385,683 | | | | 153,836 | | | $ | 9.01 | |
| |
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB Minnesota Portfolio and AB New Jersey Portfolio were $9.66 and $9.28, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Ohio | | | AB Pennsylvania | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $50,474,725 and $48,514,612, respectively) | | $ | 47,356,304 | | | $ | 46,896,342 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $818,786 and $317,770, respectively) | | | 818,786 | | | | 317,770 | |
Cash collateral due from broker | | | 186,726 | | | | 213,007 | |
Interest receivable | | | 649,072 | | | | 718,042 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 121,878 | | | | 118,247 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 4,390 | | | | 104,973 | |
Receivable due from Adviser | | | 15,969 | | | | 14,204 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 25,000 | | | | – 0 | – |
Affiliated dividends receivable | | | 3,434 | | | | 1,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 49,181,559 | | | | 48,384,103 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 1,011,730 | | | | – 0 | – |
Custody and accounting fees payable | | | 96,258 | | | | 91,757 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 72,700 | | | | 61,323 | |
Audit and tax fee payable | | | 23,655 | | | | 22,665 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 15,976 | | | | 17,382 | |
Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | | 17,303 | | | | 15,664 | |
Legal fee payable | | | 13,106 | | | | 13,087 | |
Dividends payable | | | 11,171 | | | | 12,535 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 11,802 | | | | 10,054 | |
Trustees’ fees payable | | | 4,379 | | | | 4,376 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,511 | | | | 1,523 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 11,953 | | | | 13,130 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,291,544 | | | | 263,496 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 47,890,015 | | | $ | 48,120,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 52,468 | | | $ | 50,715 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 53,851,810 | | | | 50,670,480 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (6,014,263 | ) | | | (2,600,588 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 47,890,015 | | | $ | 48,120,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Ohio Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 46,393,358 | | | | 5,082,706 | | | $ | 9.13 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 1,496,657 | | | | 164,082 | | | $ | 9.12 | |
| |
|
AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 47,500,146 | | | | 5,006,106 | | | $ | 9.49 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 620,461 | | | | 65,381 | | | $ | 9.49 | |
| |
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A of AB Ohio Portfolio and AB Pennsylvania Portfolio were $9.41 and $9.78, respectively, which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS & LIABILITIES (continued)
| | | | |
| | AB Virginia | |
Assets | |
Investments in securities, at value | |
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $204,054,894) | | $ | 194,872,332 | |
Affiliated issuers (cost $626,614) | | | 626,614 | |
Cash | | | 82 | |
Cash collateral due from broker | | | 972,234 | |
Interest receivable | | | 2,781,960 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | | 368,936 | |
Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 307,546 | |
Receivable due from Adviser | | | 16,523 | |
Affiliated dividends receivable | | | 5,022 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 199,951,249 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | | 417,941 | |
Custody and accounting fees payable | | | 125,017 | |
Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | | 120,056 | |
Advisory fee payable | | | 71,674 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 63,837 | |
Dividends payable | | | 63,086 | |
Administrative fee payable | | | 38,281 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 27,024 | |
Trustees’ fees payable | | | 4,870 | |
Transfer Agent fee payable | | | 1,923 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 54,474 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 988,183 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 198,963,066 | |
| | | | |
Composition of Net Assets | |
Shares of beneficial interest, at par | | $ | 193,340 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 211,584,488 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (12,814,762 | ) |
| | | | |
| | $ | 198,963,066 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share—unlimited shares authorized, $.01 par value
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
AB Virginia Portfolio | | Net Assets | | | Shares Outstanding | | | Net Asset Value | |
| |
Class A | | $ | 110,377,587 | | | | 10,726,530 | | | $ | 10.29 | * |
| |
Class C | | $ | 6,184,363 | | | | 602,559 | | | $ | 10.26 | |
| |
Advisor Class | | $ | 82,401,116 | | | | 8,004,883 | | | $ | 10.29 | |
| |
* | The maximum offering price per share for Class A shares was $10.61 which reflects a sales charge of 3.00%. |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Arizona | | | AB Massachusetts | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 1,630,379 | | | $ | 3,707,076 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 8,302 | | | | 120,943 | |
Other income | | | 468 | | | | 2,746 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 1,639,149 | | | | 3,830,765 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 197,661 | | | | 462,654 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 89,959 | | | | 104,721 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 14,578 | | | | 27,627 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 15,862 | | | | 12,386 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 660 | | | | 899 | |
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | | | 2,863 | | | | 17,183 | |
Administrative | | | 41,179 | | | | 41,428 | |
Custody and accounting | | | 34,535 | | | | 37,652 | |
Audit and tax | | | 22,351 | | | | 23,341 | |
Legal | | | 17,523 | | | | 18,064 | |
Registration fees | | | 9,837 | | | | 12,215 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 9,022 | | | | 9,741 | |
Printing | | | 8,964 | | | | 10,670 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 10,256 | | | | 11,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 475,250 | | | | 790,577 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (136,940 | ) | | | (126,417 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 338,310 | | | | 664,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,300,839 | | | | 3,166,605 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | (117,305 | ) | | | (1,225,170 | ) |
Swaps | | | 1,291,521 | | | | (626,540 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (43,404 | ) | | | 2,594,824 | |
Swaps | | | (1,620,864 | ) | | | 707,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (490,052 | ) | | | 1,450,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 810,787 | | | $ | 4,616,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Minnesota | | | AB New Jersey | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 591,746 | | | $ | 1,259,868 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 11,958 | | | | 34,845 | |
Other income | | | 87 | | | | 765 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 603,791 | | | | 1,295,478 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 76,508 | | | | 136,789 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 40,521 | | | | 74,141 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 7,936 | | | | 7,410 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 14,645 | | | | 16,695 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 785 | | | | 438 | |
Administrative | | | 43,739 | | | | 46,632 | |
Custody and accounting | | | 25,918 | | | | 30,329 | |
Audit and tax | | | 23,341 | | | | 23,342 | |
Legal | | | 16,714 | | | | 17,362 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 8,663 | | | | 8,819 | |
Printing | | | 7,011 | | | | 8,675 | |
Registration fees | | | 3,744 | | | | 4,580 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 7,320 | | | | 7,793 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before bank overdraft expense | | | 276,845 | | | | 383,005 | |
Bank overdraft expense | | | 1,470 | | | | 921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 278,315 | | | | 383,926 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (126,642 | ) | | | (128,898 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 151,673 | | | | 255,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 452,118 | | | | 1,040,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | (29,998 | ) | | | (202,678 | ) |
Swaps | | | 9,315 | | | | (49,837 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (15,905 | ) | | | 56,327 | |
Swaps | | | (194,976 | ) | | | (96,827 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investment transactions | | | (231,564 | ) | | | (293,015 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 220,554 | | | $ | 747,435 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Ohio | | | AB Pennsylvania | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 923,839 | | | $ | 993,861 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 18,307 | | | | 13,933 | |
Other income | | | 219 | | | | 166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total income | | | 942,365 | | | | 1,007,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 109,737 | | | | 110,822 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 59,074 | | | | 60,528 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 7,562 | | | | 4,158 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 16,747 | | | | 17,059 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 578 | | | | 306 | |
Administrative | | | 44,397 | | | | 44,397 | |
Custody and accounting | | | 31,526 | | | | 30,171 | |
Audit and tax | | | 23,341 | | | | 22,351 | |
Legal | | | 17,331 | | | | 17,322 | |
Printing | | | 8,852 | | | | 10,319 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 8,759 | | | | 8,758 | |
Registration fees | | | 4,432 | | | | 6,267 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 7,700 | | | | 7,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses before bank overdraft expense | | | 340,036 | | | | 340,065 | |
Bank overdraft expense | | | 1,235 | | | | 86 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 341,271 | | | | 340,151 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (139,701 | ) | | | (127,942 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 201,570 | | | | 212,209 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 740,795 | | | | 795,751 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | (183,849 | ) | | | (354,077 | ) |
Swaps | | | (40,510 | ) | | | 616,190 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 154,606 | | | | (4,500 | ) |
Swaps | | | (116,167 | ) | | | (787,837 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net loss on investment transactions | | | (185,920 | ) | | | (530,224 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 554,875 | | | $ | 265,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (continued)
| | | | |
| | AB Virginia | |
Investment Income | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,509,239 | |
Dividends – Affiliated issuers | | | 109,161 | |
Other income | | | 2,348 | |
| | | | |
Total income | | | 3,620,748 | |
| | | | |
Expenses | | | | |
Advisory fee (see Note B) | | | 457,245 | |
Distribution fee – Class A | | | 139,387 | |
Distribution fee – Class C | | | 32,845 | |
Transfer agency – Class A | | | 17,936 | |
Transfer agency – Class C | | | 1,132 | |
Transfer agency – Advisor Class | | | 13,665 | |
Administrative | | | 41,405 | |
Custody and accounting | | | 40,447 | |
Audit and tax | | | 23,342 | |
Legal | | | 18,193 | |
Printing | | | 10,841 | |
Registration fees | | | 10,203 | |
Trustees’ fees | | | 9,713 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 11,731 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 828,085 | |
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed by the Adviser (see Note B) | | | (99,477 | ) |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 728,608 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,892,140 | |
| | | | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | | | | |
Net realized loss on: | |
Investment transactions | | | (1,383,702 | ) |
Swaps | | | (608,151 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | |
Investments | | | 1,344,454 | |
Swaps | | | (301,772 | ) |
| | | | |
Net loss on investment transactions | | | (949,171 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations | | $ | 1,942,969 | |
| | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Arizona | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,300,839 | | | $ | 2,834,934 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 1,174,216 | | | | (97,682 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (1,664,268 | ) | | | (4,312,158 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 810,787 | | | | (1,574,906 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (987,652 | ) | | | (2,453,678 | ) |
Class C | | | (29,036 | ) | | | (85,382 | ) |
Advisor Class | | | (194,601 | ) | | | (323,906 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (7,603,636 | ) | | | (14,781,893 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total decrease | | | (8,004,138 | ) | | | (19,219,765 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 92,510,212 | | | | 111,729,977 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 84,506,074 | | | $ | 92,510,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Massachusetts | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 3,166,605 | | | $ | 5,726,699 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (1,851,710 | ) | | | 1,089,886 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 3,302,054 | | | | (8,428,052 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 4,616,949 | | | | (1,611,467 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,224,750 | ) | | | (2,606,046 | ) |
Class C | | | (60,108 | ) | | | (148,949 | ) |
Advisor Class | | | (1,858,812 | ) | | | (3,223,039 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 32,155,333 | | | | (11,005,961 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) | | | 33,628,612 | | | | (18,595,462 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 203,566,725 | | | | 222,162,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 237,195,337 | | | $ | 203,566,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | AB Minnesota | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 452,118 | | | $ | 965,581 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (20,683 | ) | | | 186,735 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (210,881 | ) | | | (1,693,300 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 220,554 | | | | (540,984 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (384,662 | ) | | | (977,061 | ) |
Class C | | | (12,827 | ) | | | (41,726 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (2,329,409 | ) | | | (13,115,480 | ) |
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Total decrease | | | (2,506,344 | ) | | | (14,675,251 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 35,673,440 | | | | 50,348,691 | |
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End of period | | $ | 33,167,096 | | | $ | 35,673,440 | |
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| | AB New Jersey | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,040,450 | | | $ | 1,875,610 | |
Net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (252,515 | ) | | | (103,870 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (40,500 | ) | | | (1,625,960 | ) |
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Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 747,435 | | | | 145,780 | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (998,104 | ) | | | (1,907,453 | ) |
Class C | | | (19,349 | ) | | | (47,615 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (761,129 | ) | | | (995,078 | ) |
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Total decrease | | | (1,031,147 | ) | | | (2,804,366 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 61,552,758 | | | | 64,357,124 | |
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End of period | | $ | 60,521,611 | | | $ | 61,552,758 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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| | AB Ohio | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 740,795 | | | $ | 1,615,055 | |
Net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (224,359 | ) | | | (649,429 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 38,439 | | | | (1,786,894 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 554,875 | | | | (821,268 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (693,831 | ) | | | (1,609,700 | ) |
Class C | | | (16,547 | ) | | | (35,703 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (3,057,449 | ) | | | (19,645,557 | ) |
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Total decrease | | | (3,212,952 | ) | | | (22,112,228 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 51,102,967 | | | | 73,215,195 | |
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End of period | | $ | 47,890,015 | | | $ | 51,102,967 | |
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| | AB Pennsylvania | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 795,751 | | | $ | 1,518,588 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | 262,113 | | | | (988,352 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | (792,337 | ) | | | (1,231,199 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 265,527 | | | | (700,963 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (745,822 | ) | | | (1,541,606 | ) |
Class C | | | (9,571 | ) | | | (21,648 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (2,500,176 | ) | | | (5,648,882 | ) |
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Total decrease | | | (2,990,042 | ) | | | (7,913,099 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 51,110,649 | | | | 59,023,748 | |
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End of period | | $ | 48,120,607 | | | $ | 51,110,649 | |
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| | AB Virginia | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 2,892,140 | | | $ | 5,255,709 | |
Net realized loss on investment transactions | | | (1,991,853 | ) | | | (1,665,130 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 1,042,682 | | | | (5,506,022 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 1,942,969 | | | | (1,915,443 | ) |
Distributions to Shareholders | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (1,449,944 | ) | | | (3,091,853 | ) |
Class C | | | (60,938 | ) | | | (138,559 | ) |
Advisor Class | | | (1,211,287 | ) | | | (2,222,100 | ) |
Transactions in Shares of Beneficial Interest | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (8,127,652 | ) | | | (17,651,484 | ) |
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Total decrease | | | (8,906,852 | ) | | | (25,019,439 | ) |
Net Assets | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 207,869,918 | | | | 232,889,357 | |
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End of period | | $ | 198,963,066 | | | $ | 207,869,918 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
November 30, 2023 (unaudited)
NOTE A
Significant Accounting Policies
AB Municipal Income Fund II (the “Fund”) which is a Massachusetts Business Trust, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund operates as a series company currently comprised of seven portfolios: AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio (the “Portfolios”). Each series is considered to be a separate entity for financial reporting and tax purposes. Each Portfolio offers Class A and Class C shares. Class B shares, Class T shares and Class Z shares have been authorized but currently are not offered. AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio offer Advisor Class shares. Advisor Class shares for AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio and AB Pennsylvania Portfolio have been authorized but currently are not offered. Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge of up to 3% for purchases up to $500,000; purchases of $500,000 or more are not subject to a sales charge. With respect to purchases of $500,000 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 automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month of purchase. Advisor Class shares are sold without any initial or contingent deferred sales charge and are not subject to ongoing distribution expenses. All six 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. 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 Portfolio 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 Portfolios.
1. Security Valuation
Portfolio securities are valued at market value determined on the basis of market quotations or, if market quotations are not readily available or are unreliable, at “fair value” as determined in accordance with procedures approved by and under the oversight of the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the
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“Board”). Pursuant to these procedures, AllianceBernstein L.P. (the “Adviser”) serves as the Portfolios’s valuation designee pursuant to Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act. In this capacity, the Adviser is responsible, among other things, for making all fair value determinations relating to the Portfolios’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight.
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, 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. 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 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.
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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 Portfolios may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded in non-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before the Portfolios value their 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 Portfolios generally value many of their 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 Portfolios 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 Portfolios. Unobservable inputs reflect the Portfolios’ 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 Portfolios’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
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The fair value of debt instruments, such as bonds, and over-the-counter derivatives is generally based on market price quotations, recently executed market transactions (where observable) or industry recognized modeling techniques and are generally classified as Level 2. Pricing vendor inputs to Level 2 valuations may include quoted prices for similar investments in active markets, interest rate curves, coupon rates, currency rates, yield curves, option adjusted spreads, default rates, credit spreads and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows which are then discounted to calculate fair values. If these inputs are unobservable and significant to the fair value, these investments will be classified as Level 3.
Other fixed income investments, including non-U.S. government and corporate debt, are generally valued using quoted market prices, if available, which are typically impacted by current interest rates, maturity dates and any perceived credit risk of the issuer. Additionally, in the absence of quoted market prices, these inputs are used by pricing vendors to derive a valuation based upon industry or proprietary models which incorporate issuer specific data with relevant yield/spread comparisons with more widely quoted bonds with similar key characteristics. Those investments for which there are observable inputs are classified as Level 2. Where the inputs are not observable, the investments are classified as Level 3.
The following tables summarize the valuation of the Portfolios’ investments by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of November 30, 2023:
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 81,462,785 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 81,462,785 | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | – 0 | – | | | 922,323 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 922,323 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 601,743 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 601,743 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 601,743 | | | | 82,385,108 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 82,986,851 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 173,740 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 173,740 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (551,963 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (551,963 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 601,743 | | | $ | 82,006,885 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 82,608,628 | |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 215,959,720 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 215,959,720 | |
Short-Term Municipal Notes | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,000,000 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,000,000 | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,468,288 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,468,288 | |
Short-Term Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | – 0 | – | | | 10,825,938 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 10,825,938 | |
Investment Companies | | | 9,729,157 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 9,729,157 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 9,729,157 | | | | 229,253,946 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 238,983,103 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,560,620 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,560,620 | (b) |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,365,588 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,365,588 | (b) |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 313,770 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 313,770 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (473,177 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (473,177 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 9,729,157 | | | $ | 233,020,747 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 242,749,904 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 32,377,601 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 32,377,601 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 326,962 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 326,962 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 326,962 | | | | 32,377,601 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 32,704,563 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 691,782 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 691,782 | (b) |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 142,736 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 142,736 | (b) |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 86,611 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 86,611 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (126,366 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (126,366 | )(b) |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (316,022 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (316,022 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 326,962 | | | $ | 32,856,342 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 33,183,304 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 60,456,650 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 60,456,650 | |
Corporates – Non-Investment Grade | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 25,000 | | | | 25,000 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 134,379 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 134,379 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 134,379 | | | | 60,456,650 | | | | 25,000 | | | | 60,616,029 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 937,262 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 937,262 | (b) |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 128,101 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 128,101 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (123,685 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (123,685 | )(b) |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (105,869 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (105,869 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 134,379 | | | $ | 61,292,459 | | | $ | 25,000 | | | $ | 61,451,838 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 47,346,304 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 47,346,304 | |
Corporates – Non-Investment Grade | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 10,000 | | | | 10,000 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 818,786 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 818,786 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 818,786 | | | | 47,346,304 | | | | 10,000 | | | | 48,175,090 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 22,954 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 22,954 | (b) |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 121,878 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 121,878 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (85,609 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (85,609 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 818,786 | | | $ | 47,405,527 | | | $ | 10,000 | | | $ | 48,234,313 | |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 46,896,342 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 46,896,342 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 317,770 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 317,770 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 317,770 | | | | 46,896,342 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 47,214,112 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 203,326 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 203,326 | (b) |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 118,247 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 118,247 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (291,288 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (291,288 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 317,770 | | | $ | 46,926,627 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 47,244,397 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | |
Long-Term Municipal Bonds | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 186,762,332 | | | $ | 0 | (c) | | $ | 186,762,332 | |
Short-Term Municipal Notes | | | – 0 | – | | | 8,110,000 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 8,110,000 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 626,614 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 626,614 | |
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Total Investments in Securities | | | 626,614 | | | | 194,872,332 | | | | 0 | (c) | | | 195,498,946 | |
Other Financial Instruments(a): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,674,808 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 2,674,808 | (b) |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 113,721 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 113,721 | (b) |
Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | 307,546 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 307,546 | |
Liabilities: | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation (CPI) Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (505,499 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (505,499 | )(b) |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps | | | – 0 | – | | | (588,109 | ) | | | – 0 | – | | | (588,109 | )(b) |
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Total | | $ | 626,614 | | | $ | 196,874,799 | | | $ | 0 | (c) | | $ | 197,501,413 | |
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(a) | Other financial instruments include reverse repurchase agreements and derivative instruments, such as futures, forwards and swaps. Derivative instruments are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. Other financial instruments may also include swaps with upfront premiums, written options and written swaptions which are valued at market value. |
(b) | Only variation margin receivable (payable) at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. Where applicable, centrally cleared swaps with upfront premiums are presented here at market value. |
(c) | The Fund held securities with zero market value at period end. |
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3. Taxes
It is each Portfolio’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 Portfolios have a tax year-end of November 30 concurrent with the filing of the Portfolios’ tax returns.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements regarding accounting for uncertainties in income taxes, management has analyzed the Portfolios’ 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 Portfolios’ financial statements.
4. Investment Income and Investment Transactions
Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as the Portfolios are 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. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date at the fair value of the securities received. The Portfolios amortize premiums and accrete original issue and market discounts as adjustments to interest income. The Portfolio accounts for distributions received from REIT investments or from regulated investment companies as dividend income, realized gain, or return of capital based on information provided by the REIT or the investment company.
5. Class Allocations
All income earned and expenses incurred by the Portfolios are borne on a pro-rata basis by each settled class of shares, based on the proportionate interest in each Portfolio represented by the net assets of such class, except for class specific expenses which are allocated to the respective class. Expenses of the Fund are charged proportionately to the Portfolios 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 the ex-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 Portfolio pays the Adviser an advisory fee at an annual rate of .45% of the first $2.5 billion, .40% of the next $2.5 billion and .35% in excess of $5 billion, of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets. Such fee is accrued daily and paid monthly.
The Adviser has agreed to waive its fees and bear certain expenses to the extent necessary to limit the total portfolio operating expenses as a percentage of daily average net assets on an annual basis (the “Expense Caps”) as follows:
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Portfolio | | Class A | | | Class C | | | Advisor Class | |
AB Arizona | | | .78 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | .53 | % |
AB Massachusetts | | | .77 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | .52 | % |
AB Minnesota | | | .85 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | N/A | |
AB New Jersey | | | .82 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | N/A | |
AB Ohio | | | .80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | N/A | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | .85 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | N/A | |
AB Virginia | | | .80 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | .55 | % |
The Expense Caps will extend through September 30, 2023 and then may be extended by the Adviser for additional one year terms. For the six months ended November 30, 2023, such reimbursements/waivers amounted to $136,742, $123,391, $82,636, $99,543, $94,880, $83,218 and $96,975 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio, respectively.
Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, each Portfolio may reimburse the Adviser for certain legal and accounting services provided to each Portfolio by the Adviser. For the six months ended November 30, 2023, the reimbursement for such services amounted to $41,179, $41,428, $0, $46,632, $0, $0 and $41,405 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio, respectively. For the six months ended November 30, 2023, the Adviser voluntarily agreed to waive such fees in the amount of $43,739, $28,644, $44,397 and $44,397 for AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio and AB Pennsylvania Portfolio, respectively.
The Portfolios 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
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for the Portfolios. ABIS may make payments to intermediaries that provide omnibus account services, sub-accounting services and/or networking services. For the six months ended November 30, 2023, such compensation retained by ABIS amounted to: $8,999, $10,890, $8,834, $9,027, $9,003, $9,009 and $10,085 for AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio, respectively.
AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the distributor of the Portfolios’ shares. The Distributor has advised the Portfolios that it has retained front-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 Class C shares for each Portfolio for the six months ended November 30, 2023, as follows:
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| | Front-End Sales Charges | | | Contingent Deferred Sales Charges | |
Portfolio | | Class A | | | Class A | | | Class C | |
AB Arizona | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – |
AB Massachusetts | | | 28 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 1,160 | |
AB Minnesota | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 129 | |
AB New Jersey | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 6 | |
AB Ohio | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 59 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 43 | | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – |
AB Virginia | | | – 0 | – | | | – 0 | – | | | 40 | |
The Portfolios 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. The Adviser had 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, 2023. Effective September 1, 2023, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive .05% of the advisory fee of Government Money Market Portfolio (resulting in a net advisory fee of .15%) until August 31, 2024. In connection with the investment by the Portfolios in Government Money Market Portfolio, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee from the Portfolios in an amount equal to each Portfolio’s pro rata share of the effective advisory fee of Government Money Market Portfolio, as borne indirectly by the Portfolios as an acquired fund fee and expense. For the six months ended November 30, 2023, such waiver amounted to:
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Portfolio | | Amount | | | Portfolio | | Amount | |
Arizona | | $ | 198 | | | Ohio | | $ | 424 | |
Massachusetts | | | 3,026 | | | Pennsylvania | | | 327 | |
Minnesota | | | 267 | | | Virginia | | | 2,502 | |
New Jersey | | | 711 | | | | | | | |
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A summary of the Portfolios’ transactions in the Government Money Market Portfolio for the six months ended November 30, 2023 is as follows:
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Portfolio | | Market Value 5/31/23 (000) | | | Purchases at Cost (000) | | | Sales Proceeds (000) | | | Market Value 11/30/23 (000) | | | Dividend Income (000) | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 366 | | | $ | 6,411 | | | $ | 6,175 | | | $ | 602 | | | $ | 8 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 288 | | | | 65,564 | | | | 56,123 | | | | 9,729 | | | | 121 | |
AB Minnesota | | | 813 | | | | 2,885 | | | | 3,371 | | | | 327 | | | | 12 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 2,657 | | | | 7,778 | | | | 10,301 | | | | 134 | | | | 35 | |
AB Ohio | | | 373 | | | | 9,293 | | | | 8,847 | | | | 819 | | | | 18 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 1,301 | | | | 5,494 | | | | 6,477 | | | | 318 | | | | 14 | |
AB Virginia | | | 5,178 | | | | 22,651 | | | | 27,202 | | | | 627 | | | | 109 | |
NOTE C
Distribution Services Agreement
The Portfolios have adopted a Distribution Services Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Under the Agreement, the Portfolios pay distribution and servicing fees to the Distributor at an annual rate of up to .30% of the Portfolios’ average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares and 1% of the Portfolios’ average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares. Payments under the Agreement in respect of Class A shares are currently limited to an annual rate of .25% of Class A shares’ average daily net assets. There are no distribution and servicing fees on the Advisor Class 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 Portfolios’ operations, the distributor has incurred expenses in excess of the distribution costs reimbursed by each Portfolio as follows:
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Portfolio | | Class C | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 2,299,439 | |
AB Massachusetts | | | 4,190,872 | |
AB Minnesota | | | 2,896,769 | |
AB New Jersey | | | 3,852,178 | |
AB Ohio | | | 4,095,353 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 3,614,593 | |
AB Virginia | | | 3,562,265 | |
While such costs may be recovered from the Portfolios 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 Portfolios’ shares.
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NOTE D
Investment Transactions
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) for the six months ended November 30, 2023, were as follows:
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| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Portfolio | | Investments | | | Government Securities | | | Investments | | | Government Securities | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 696,898 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 4,457,882 | | | $ | – 0 | – |
AB Massachusetts | | | 45,783,135 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 16,680,915 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Minnesota | | | 191,386 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 770,423 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB New Jersey | | | 4,790,700 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 4,510,837 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Ohio | | | 6,218,540 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 9,975,866 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 5,827,679 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 6,442,035 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Virginia | | | 14,025,808 | | | | – 0 | – | | | 14,818,643 | | | | – 0 | – |
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:
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| | Gross Unrealized | | | Net Unrealized Depreciation | |
Portfolio | | Appreciation | | | (Depreciation) | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 534,844 | | | $ | (7,077,429 | ) | | $ | (6,542,585 | ) |
AB Massachusetts | | | 5,977,055 | | | | (11,335,148 | ) | | | (5,358,093 | ) |
AB Minnesota | | | 929,910 | | | | (2,281,522 | ) | | | (1,351,612 | ) |
AB New Jersey | | | 1,727,103 | | | | (1,866,319 | ) | | | (139,216 | ) |
AB Ohio | | | 232,491 | | | | (3,291,689 | ) | | | (3,059,198 | ) |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 755,684 | | | | (2,343,669 | ) | | | (1,587,985 | ) |
AB Virginia | | | 4,750,690 | | | | (11,928,861 | ) | | | (7,178,171 | ) |
1. Derivative Financial Instruments
Each Portfolio 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 principal type of derivative utilized by the Portfolios, as well as the methods in which they may be used are:
Each Portfolio may enter into swaps to hedge its exposure to interest rates or credit risk. A swap is an agreement that obligates two parties to exchange a series of cash flows at specified intervals based upon or calculated by reference to changes in specified prices or rates for a specified amount of an underlying asset. The payment flows are usually netted against each other, with the difference being paid by one party to the other. In addition, collateral may be pledged or received by the Portfolios in accordance with the terms of the
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respective swaps to provide value and recourse to the Portfolios or their counterparties in the event of default, bankruptcy or insolvency by one of the parties to the swap.
Risks may arise as a result of the failure of the counterparty to the swap to comply with the terms of the swap. The loss incurred by the failure of a counterparty is generally limited to the net interim payment to be received by the Portfolio, and/or the termination value at the end of the contract. Therefore, the Portfolio considers the creditworthiness of each counterparty to a swap in evaluating potential counterparty risk. This risk is mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Portfolio and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Portfolio to cover the Portfolios’ exposure to the counterparty. Additionally, risks may arise from unanticipated movements in interest rates or in the value of the underlying securities. The Portfolio accrues for the interim payments on swaps on a daily basis, with the net amount recorded within unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps on the statement of assets and liabilities, where applicable. Once the interim payments are settled in cash, the net amount is recorded as realized gain/(loss) on swaps on the statement of operations, in addition to any realized gain/(loss) recorded upon the termination of swaps. Upfront premiums paid or received for swaps are recognized as cost or proceeds on the statement of assets and liabilities and are amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the contract. Amortized upfront premiums are included in net realized gain/(loss) from swaps on the statement of operations. Fluctuations in the value of swaps are recorded as a component of net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of swaps on the statement of operations.
Certain standardized swaps, including certain interest rate swaps and credit default swaps, are (or soon will be) subject to mandatory central clearing. Cleared swaps are transacted through futures commission merchants (“FCMs”) that are members of central clearinghouses, with the clearinghouse serving as central counterparty, similar to transactions in futures contracts. Centralized clearing will be required for additional categories of swaps on a phased-in basis based on requirements published by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
At the time the Portfolios enter into a centrally cleared swap, each Portfolio deposits and maintains as collateral an initial margin with the broker, as required by the clearinghouse on which the transaction is effected. Such amount is shown as cash collateral due from broker on the statement of assets and liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Portfolios agree to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of
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cash equal to the daily fluctuation in the value of the contract. Such receipts or payments are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Portfolios as unrealized gains or losses. Risks may arise from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of the contract. The credit/counterparty risk for centrally cleared swaps is generally less than non-centrally cleared swaps, since the clearinghouse, which is the issuer or counterparty to each centrally cleared swap, has robust risk mitigation standards, including the requirement to provide initial and variation margin. When the contract is closed, the Portfolios record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the time it was closed.
Interest Rate Swaps:
Each Portfolio is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Portfolios hold fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Portfolios may enter into interest rate swaps. Interest rate swaps are agreements between two parties to exchange cash flows based on a notional amount. The Portfolios may elect to pay a fixed rate and receive a floating rate, or, receive a fixed rate and pay a floating rate on a notional amount.
In addition, the Portfolios may also enter into interest rate swap transactions to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio, or protecting against an increase in the price of securities the Portfolios anticipate purchasing at a later date. Interest rate swaps involve the exchange by the Portfolio with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest (e.g., an exchange of floating rate payments for fixed rate payments) computed based on a contractually-based principal (or “notional”) amount. Interest rate swaps are entered into on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with the Portfolios receiving or paying, as the case may be, only the net amount of the two payments).
During the six months ended November 30, 2023, the Portfolios held interest rate swaps for hedging purposes.
Inflation (CPI) Swaps:
Inflation swap agreements are contracts in which one party agrees to pay the cumulative percentage increase in a price index (the Consumer Price Index with respect to CPI swaps) over the term of the swap (with some lag on the inflation index), and the other pays a compounded fixed rate. Inflation swaps may be used to protect the
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net asset value, or NAV, of a Portfolio against an unexpected change in the rate of inflation measured by an inflation index since the value of these agreements are expected to increase if there are unexpected inflation increases.
During the six months ended November 30, 2023, the AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio held inflation (CPI) swaps for hedging purposes.
The Portfolios typically enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreement”) with its OTC derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to OTC counterparties. ISDA Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Portfolios typically may offset with the OTC counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment (close-out netting) in the event of default or termination. In the event of a default by an OTC counterparty, the return of collateral with market value in excess of the Portfolios’ net liability, held by the defaulting party, may be delayed or denied.
The Portfolios’ ISDA Master Agreements may contain provisions for early termination of OTC derivative transactions in the event the net assets of the Portfolios decline below specific levels (“net asset contingent features”). If these levels are triggered, the Portfolios’ OTC counterparty has the right to terminate such transaction and require the Portfolios to pay or receive a settlement amount in connection with the terminated transaction. If OTC derivatives were held at period end, please refer to netting arrangements by the OTC counterparty tables below for additional details.
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During the six months ended November 30, 2023, the Portfolios had entered into the following derivatives:
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | | | | | | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 551,963 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | $ | 173,740 | | | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 173,740 | | | | | $ | 551,963 | |
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* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | 1,291,521 | | | $ | (1,620,864 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 1,291,521 | | | $ | (1,620,864 | ) |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 3,926,208 | * | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 471,424 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 313,770 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | $ | 4,239,978 | | | | | $ | 471,424 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | (626,540 | ) | | $ | 707,230 | |
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Total | | | | $ | (626,540 | ) | | $ | 707,230 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 834,518 | * | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 441,904 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 86,611 | | | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 921,129 | | | | | $ | 441,904 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | 9,315 | | | $ | (194,976 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 9,315 | | | $ | (194,976) | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 937,262 | * | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 229,554 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 128,101 | | | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 1,065,363 | | | | | $ | 229,554 | |
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* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | (49,837 | ) | | $ | (96,827 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | (49,837 | ) | | $ | (96,827) | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 22,954 | * | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 85,609 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 121,878 | | | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 144,832 | | | | | $ | 85,609 | |
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* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | (40,510 | ) | | $ | (116,167 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | (40,510 | ) | | $ | (116,167) | |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 203,326 | * | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 291,288 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 118,247 | | | | | | | |
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Total | | | | $ | 321,573 | | | | | $ | 291,288 | |
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* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | 616,190 | | | $ | (787,837 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 616,190 | | | $ | (787,837) | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | |
| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Type | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest rate contracts | | Receivable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 2,788,529 | * | | Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | $ | 1,091,684 | * |
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Interest rate contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on interest rate swaps | | | 307,546 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | $ | 3,096,075 | | | | | $ | 1,091,684 | |
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* | Only variation margin receivable/payable at period end is reported within the statement of assets and liabilities. This amount reflects cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures and centrally cleared swaps as reported in the portfolio of investments. |
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Derivative Type | | Location of Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Within Statement of Operations | | Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation or (Depreciation) | |
Interest rate contracts | | Net realized gain (loss) on swaps; Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of swaps | | $ | (608,151 | ) | | $ | (301,772 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | (608,151 | ) | | $ | (301,772) | |
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The following tables represent the average monthly volume of the Portfolios’ derivative transactions during the six months ended November 30, 2023:
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 1,675,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 13,381,429 | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 19,080,000 | (a) |
(a) | Positions were open for four months during the period. |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 3,025,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 41,090,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 35,120,000 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 835,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 12,145,714 | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 9,380,000 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 1,235,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 4,237,143 | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 11,820,000 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 1,175,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 7,934,286 | |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 1,140,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 12,255,714 | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 11,600,000 | (a) |
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(a) Positions were open for four months during the period. | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | |
Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 2,965,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 22,205,714 | |
Centrally Cleared Inflation Swaps: | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 37,080,000 | |
For financial reporting purposes, the Portfolios do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the statement of assets and liabilities.
All OTC derivatives held at period end were subject to netting arrangements. The following tables present the Portfolios’ derivative assets and
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liabilities by OTC counterparty net of amounts available for offset under ISDA Master Agreements (“MA”) and net of the related collateral received/pledged by the Portfolios as of November 30, 2023. Exchange-traded derivatives and centrally cleared swaps are not subject to netting arrangements and as such are excluded from the tables.
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AB Arizona Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 173,740 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 173,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 173,740 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 173,740 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 313,770 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (258,998 | ) | | $ | 54,772 | |
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Total | | $ | 313,770 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (258,998 | ) | | $ | 54,772 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 86,611 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 86,611 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 86,611 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 86,611 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 128,101 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 128,101 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 128,101 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 128,101 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 121,878 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 121,878 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 121,878 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 121,878 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 118,247 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 118,247 | |
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Total | | $ | 118,247 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 118,247 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to a MA | | | Derivatives Available for Offset | | | Cash Collateral Received* | | | Security Collateral Received* | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Citibank, NA | | $ | 307,546 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (241,850 | ) | | $ | 65,696 | |
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Total | | $ | 307,546 | | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (241,850 | ) | | $ | 65,696 | ^ |
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* | The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over-collateralization. |
^ | Net amount represents the net receivable/payable that would be due from/to the counterparty in the event of default or termination. The net amount from OTC financial derivative instruments can only be netted across transactions governed under the same master agreement with the same counterparty. |
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NOTE E
Shares of Beneficial Interest
Transactions in shares of beneficial interest for each Portfolio were as follows:
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 58,023 | | | | 976,602 | | | | | | | $ | 576,438 | | | $ | 10,017,113 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 53,723 | | | | 131,144 | | | | | | | | 534,354 | | | | 1,336,610 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 36,939 | | | | 34,592 | | | | | | | | 367,531 | | | | 350,566 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (1,038,211 | ) | | | (2,767,797 | ) | | | | | | | (10,382,553 | ) | | | (28,191,287 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (889,526 | ) | | | (1,625,459 | ) | | | | | | $ | (8,904,230 | ) | | $ | (16,486,998 | ) | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,527 | | | | 36,887 | | | | | | | $ | 55,000 | | | $ | 373,574 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 2,050 | | | | 6,032 | | | | | | | | 20,374 | | | | 61,365 | | | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (37,003 | ) | | | (34,637 | ) | | | | | | | (367,531 | ) | | | (350,566 | ) | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (66,993 | ) | | | (94,747 | ) | | | | | | | (672,928 | ) | | | (962,790 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (96,419 | ) | | | (86,465 | ) | | | | | | $ | (965,085 | ) | | $ | (878,417 | ) | | | | |
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Advisor Class | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 513,066 | | | | 765,538 | | | | | | | $ | 5,170,368 | | | $ | 7,821,695 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 11,335 | | | | 13,374 | | | | | | | | 112,664 | | | | 136,236 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (306,499 | ) | | | (535,021 | ) | | | | | | | (3,017,353 | ) | | | (5,374,409 | ) | | | | |
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Net increase | | | 217,902 | | | | 243,891 | | | | | | | $ | 2,265,679 | | | $ | 2,583,522 | | | | | |
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 447,130 | | | | 814,946 | | | | | | | $ | 4,546,231 | | | $ | 8,494,068 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 79,746 | | | | 166,957 | | | | | | | | 807,425 | | | | 1,723,630 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 65,812 | | | | 128,710 | | | | | | | | 672,512 | | | | 1,339,523 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (1,009,480 | ) | | | (2,528,630 | ) | | | | | | | (10,179,709 | ) | | | (26,050,756 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (416,792 | ) | | | (1,418,017 | ) | | | | | | $ | (4,153,541 | ) | | $ | (14,493,535 | ) | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 12,936 | | | | 40,715 | | | | | | | $ | 128,992 | | | $ | 421,549 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 5,238 | | | | 11,778 | | | | | | | | 52,934 | | | | 121,330 | | | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (65,944 | ) | | | (128,958 | ) | | | | | | | (672,512 | ) | | | (1,339,523 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (45,766 | ) | | | (162,277 | ) | | | | | | | (461,161 | ) | | | (1,673,092 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (93,536 | ) | | | (238,742 | ) | | | | | | $ | (951,747 | ) | | $ | (2,469,736 | ) | | | | |
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Advisor Class | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,419,472 | | | | 6,904,856 | | | | | | | $ | 63,658,985 | | | $ | 71,194,909 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 108,898 | | | | 175,545 | | | | | | | | 1,102,843 | | | | 1,812,941 | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,739,630 | ) | | | (6,496,045 | ) | | | | | | | (27,501,207 | ) | | | (67,050,540 | ) | | | | |
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Net increase | | | 3,788,740 | | | | 584,356 | | | | | | | $ | 37,260,621 | | | $ | 5,957,310 | | | | | |
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 57,752 | | | | 424,294 | | | | | | | $ | 536,888 | | | $ | 4,013,726 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 27,930 | | | | 67,209 | | | | | | | | 257,959 | | | | 635,070 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 11,526 | | | | 17,850 | | | | | | | | 105,622 | | | | 170,276 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (303,199 | ) | | | (1,778,988 | ) | | | | | | | (2,804,574 | ) | | | (16,898,447 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (205,991 | ) | | | (1,269,635 | ) | | | | | | $ | (1,904,105 | ) | | $ | (12,079,375 | ) | | | | |
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,097 | | | | 16,334 | | | | | | | $ | 28,714 | | | $ | 156,260 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 1,269 | | | | 4,236 | | | | | | | | 11,734 | | | | 40,071 | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Shares converted to Class A | | | (11,513 | ) | | | (17,831 | ) | | | | | | | (105,622 | ) | | | (170,276 | ) | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (38,446 | ) | | | (113,622 | ) | | | | | | | (360,130 | ) | | | (1,062,160 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (45,593 | ) | | | (110,883 | ) | | | | | | $ | (425,304 | ) | | $ | (1,036,105 | ) | | | | |
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| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 538,294 | | | | 856,008 | | | | | | | $ | 4,789,298 | | | $ | 7,762,589 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 64,148 | | | | 118,266 | | | | | | | | 568,203 | | | | 1,066,386 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 12,192 | | | | 68,189 | | | | | | | | 105,570 | | | | 614,165 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (685,017 | ) | | | (1,075,895 | ) | | | | | | | (6,072,094 | ) | | | (9,703,958 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (70,383 | ) | | | (33,432 | ) | | | | | | $ | (609,023 | ) | | $ | (260,818 | ) | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,196 | | | | 23,924 | | | | | | | $ | 10,600 | | | $ | 216,367 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 1,697 | | | | 514 | | | | | | | | 15,047 | | | | 5,334 | | | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (12,183 | ) | | | (68,158 | ) | | | | | | | (105,570 | ) | | | (614,165 | ) | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (8,368 | ) | | | (38,347 | ) | | | | | | | (72,183 | ) | | | (341,796 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (17,658 | ) | | | (82,067 | ) | | | | | | $ | (152,106 | ) | | $ | (734,260 | ) | | | | |
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| | AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 63,477 | | | | 670,606 | | | | | | | $ | 571,008 | | | $ | 6,105,466 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 45,952 | | | | 105,356 | | | | | | | | 413,061 | | | | 966,530 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 11,491 | | | | 31,112 | | | | | | | | 102,669 | | | | 289,706 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (456,911 | ) | | | (2,897,489 | ) | | | | | | | (4,108,096 | ) | | | (26,738,110 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (335,991 | ) | | | (2,090,415 | ) | | | | | | $ | (3,021,358 | ) | | $ | (19,376,408 | ) | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 7,543 | | | | 39,722 | | | | | | | $ | 68,450 | | | $ | 362,246 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 1,755 | | | | 3,663 | | | | | | | | 15,761 | | | | 33,579 | | | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (11,503 | ) | | | (31,144 | ) | | | | | | | (102,669 | ) | | | (289,706 | ) | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (1,957 | ) | | | (41,000 | ) | | | | | | | (17,633 | ) | | | (375,268 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (4,162 | ) | | | (28,759 | ) | | | | | | $ | (36,091 | ) | | $ | (269,149 | ) | | | | |
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 158,568 | | | | 556,078 | | | | | | | $ | 1,493,425 | | | $ | 5,301,598 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 50,531 | | | | 102,513 | | | | | | | | 474,515 | | | | 985,728 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 17,067 | | | | 21,399 | | | | | | | | 161,940 | | | | 211,888 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (452,699 | ) | | | (1,266,356 | ) | | | | | | | (4,233,612 | ) | | | (12,152,248) | | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (226,533 | ) | | | (586,366 | ) | | | | | | $ | (2,103,732 | ) | | $ | (5,653,034 | ) | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 520 | | | | 21,576 | | | | | | | $ | 5,000 | | | $ | 202,642 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 579 | | | | 1,426 | | | | | | | | 5,447 | | | | 13,728 | | | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (17,067 | ) | | | (21,397 | ) | | | | | | | (161,940 | ) | | | (211,888 | ) | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (26,177 | ) | | | (34 | ) | | | | | | | (244,951 | ) | | | (330 | ) | | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | (42,145 | ) | | | 1,571 | | | | | | | $ | (396,444 | ) | | $ | 4,152 | | | | | |
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | |
| | Shares | | | | | | Amount | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | | | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, 2023 | | | | |
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Class A | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 205,833 | | | | 896,713 | | | | | | | $ | 2,069,099 | | | $ | 9,303,151 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 87,313 | | | | 180,358 | | | | | | | | 885,048 | | | | 1,859,464 | | | | | |
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Shares converted from Class C | | | 55,489 | | | | 66,508 | | | | | | | | 562,586 | | | | 682,992 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (833,029 | ) | | | (2,517,834 | ) | | | | | | | (8,401,100 | ) | | | (25,973,402 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (484,394 | ) | | | (1,374,255 | ) | | | | | | $ | (4,884,367 | ) | | $ | (14,127,795 | ) | | | | |
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Class C | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 7,619 | | | | 140,321 | | | | | | | $ | 78,224 | | | $ | 1,437,680 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 4,689 | | | | 10,374 | | | | | | | | 47,426 | | | | 106,715 | | | | | |
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Shares converted to Class A | | | (55,629 | ) | | | (66,682 | ) | | | | | | | (562,586 | ) | | | (682,992 | ) | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (50,998 | ) | | | (185,254 | ) | | | | | | | (517,195 | ) | | | (1,909,367 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (94,319 | ) | | | (101,241 | ) | | | | | | $ | (954,131 | ) | | $ | (1,047,964 | ) | | | | |
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Advisor Class | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,104,009 | | | | 4,951,888 | | | | | | | $ | 21,181,221 | | | $ | 51,254,070 | | | | | |
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Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends | | | 70,813 | | | | 121,707 | | | | | | | | 717,989 | | | | 1,255,816 | | | | | |
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Shares redeemed | | | (2,430,984 | ) | | | (5,362,318 | ) | | | | | | | (24,188,364 | ) | | | (54,985,611 | ) | | | | |
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Net decrease | | | (256,162 | ) | | | (288,723 | ) | | | | | | $ | (2,289,154 | ) | | $ | (2,475,725 | ) | | | | |
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NOTE F
Risks Involved in Investing in the Portfolios
Market Risk—The value of the Portfolios’ assets will fluctuate as the bond market fluctuates. The value of the Portfolios’ investments may decline, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably, simply because of economic changes or other events, including public health crises (including the occurrence of a contagious disease or illness) and regional and global conflicts, that affect large portions of the market.
Interest-Rate Risk—Changes in interest rates will affect the value of investments 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. The Portfolios may be subject to a greater
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risk of rising interest rates than would normally be the case due to the recent end of a period of historically low rates and the effects of potential central bank monetary policy, and government fiscal policy, initiatives and market reactions to those initiatives.
Duration Risk—Duration is a measure that relates the expected price volatility of a fixed-income security to changes in interest rates. The duration of a fixed-income security may be shorter than or equal to the full maturity of a fixed-income security. Fixed-income securities with longer durations have more risk and will decrease in price as interest rates rise.
Municipal Market Risk—This is the risk that special factors may adversely affect the value of municipal securities and have a significant effect on the yield or value of the Portfolios’ investments in municipal securities. These factors include economic conditions, political or legislative changes, public health crises, uncertainties related to the tax status of municipal securities, and the rights of investors in these securities. The Portfolios’ investments in municipal securities may be vulnerable to events adversely affecting its economy, including public health crises (including the occurrence of a contagious disease or illness). The The Portfolios’ investments in certain municipal securities with principal and interest payments that are made from the revenues of a specific project or facility, and not general tax revenues, may have increased risks. Factors affecting the project or facility, such as local business or economic conditions, could have a significant effect on the project’s ability to make payments of principal and interest on these securities.
In addition, changes in tax rates or the treatment of income from certain types of municipal securities, among other things, could negatively affect the municipal securities markets.
The municipal securities issued by Puerto Rico and its government agencies and municipalities may have more risks than those of other U.S. issuers of municipal securities. Puerto Rico continues to face a challenging economic and fiscal environment. If the general economic situation in Puerto Rico continues to persist or worsens, the volatility and credit quality of Puerto Rican municipal securities could continue to be adversely affected, and the market for such securities may deteriorate further.
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
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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 in fixed-income securities with lower ratings tend to have a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations.
Tax Risk—There is no guarantee that the income on the Portfolios’ municipal securities will be exempt from regular federal, and if applicable, state income taxes. From time to time, the U.S. Government and the U.S. Congress consider changes in federal tax law that could limit or eliminate the federal tax exemption for municipal bond income, which would in effect reduce the income received by shareholders from the Portfolios by increasing taxes on that income. In such event, the Portfolios’ net asset value, or NAV, could also decline as yields on municipal bonds, which are typically lower than those on taxable bonds, would be expected to increase to approximately the yield of comparable taxable bonds. Actions or anticipated actions affecting the tax exempt status of municipal bonds could also result in significant shareholder redemptions of portfolio shares as investors anticipate adverse effects on the Portfolios or seek higher yields to offset the potential loss of the tax deduction. As a result, the Portfolios would be required to maintain higher levels of cash to meet the redemptions, which would negatively affect the Portfolios’ yield.
Inflation Risk—This is the risk that the value of assets or income from investments will be less in the future as inflation decreases the value of money. As inflation increases, the value of the Portfolios’ assets can decline as can the value of the Portfolios’ distributions. This risk is significantly greater for fixed-income securities with longer maturities.
Illiquid Investments Risk—Illiquid investments risk exists when certain investments are or become difficult to purchase or sell. Difficulty in selling such investments may result in sales at disadvantageous prices affecting the value of your investment in the Portfolios. Causes of illiquid investments risk may include low trading volumes, large positions and heavy redemptions of Portfolio shares. Illiquid investments risk may be higher in a rising interest rate environment, when the value and liquidity of fixed-income securities generally decline. Municipal securities may have more illiquid investments risk than other fixed-income securities because they trade less frequently and the market for municipal securities is generally smaller than many other markets.
Derivatives Risk—Derivatives may be difficult to price or unwind and leveraged so that small changes may produce disproportionate losses for the Portfolios. A short position in a derivative instrument involves the risk of a theoretically unlimited increase in the value of the underlying asset, reference rate or index, which could cause the Portfolios to suffer a potentially
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unlimited loss. Derivatives, especially over-the-counter derivatives, are also subject to counterparty risk, which is the risk that the counterparty (the party on the other side of the transaction) on a derivative transaction will be unable or unwilling to honor its contractual obligations to the Portfolios.
LIBOR Replacement Risk—The Portfolios may be exposed to debt securities, derivatives or other financial instruments that utilize the London Interbank Offered Rate, or “LIBOR,” as a “benchmark” or “reference rate” for various interest rate calculations. LIBOR’s administrator, ICE Benchmark Administration, ceased publishing most LIBOR settings (including some U.S. LIBOR settings) by the end of 2021 and the remaining (and most widely used) U.S. Dollar LIBOR settings after June 30, 2023. The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, will permit the use of synthetic U.S. Dollar LIBOR rates for non-U.S. contracts through September 30, 2024, but any such rates would be considered non-representative of the underlying market. Since 2018 the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has published the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (referred to as SOFR), which is intended to replace U.S. Dollar LIBOR. SOFR is a broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities in the repurchase agreement (repo) market. There is no assurance that the composition or characteristics of SOFR or any such alternative reference rate will be similar to or produce the same value or economic equivalence as LIBOR or that the market for SOFR-linked financial instruments will have the same volume or liquidity as did the market for LIBOR-linked financial instruments prior to LIBOR’s discontinuance or unavailability. Neither the long-term effects of the LIBOR transition process nor its ultimate success can yet be known.
Indemnification Risk—In the ordinary course of business, the Portfolios enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Portfolios’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Portfolios have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these indemnification provisions and expect the risk of loss thereunder to be remote. Therefore, the Portfolios have not accrued any liability in connection with these indemnification provisions.
Management Risk—The Portfolios are subject to management risk because they are an actively-managed investment funds. The Adviser will apply its investment techniques and risk analyses in making investment decisions, but there is no guarantee that its techniques will produce the intended results. Some of these techniques may incorporate, or rely upon, quantitative models, but there is no guarantee that these models will generate accurate forecasts, reduce risk or otherwise perform as expected.
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NOTE G
Joint Credit Facility
A number of open-end mutual funds managed by the Adviser, including the Portfolios, participate in a $325 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) intended to provide short-term financing related to redemptions and other short term liquidity requirements, subject to certain restrictions. Commitment fees related to the Facility are paid by the participating funds and are included in miscellaneous expenses in the statement of operations. The Portfolios did not utilize the Facility during the six months ended November 30, 2023.
NOTE H
Distributions to Shareholders
The tax character of distributions to be paid for the year ending May 31, 2024 will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal period through May 31, 2023 and the tax years ended November 30, 2022 and November 30, 2021 were as follows:
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 78,300 | | | $ | 9,758 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 78,300 | | | | 9,758 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 1,361,219 | | | | 2,821,654 | | | | 1,310,750 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 1,361,219 | | | $ | 2,821,654 | | | $ | 1,320,508 | |
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AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 278,803 | | | $ | 109,938 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 278,803 | | | | 109,938 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 3,127,624 | | | | 5,069,730 | | | | 2,198,696 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 3,127,624 | | | $ | 5,348,533 | | | $ | 2,308,634 | |
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AB Minnesota Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 82,286 | | | $ | 22,566 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 82,286 | | | | 22,566 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 465,910 | | | | 1,023,480 | | | | 542,342 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 465,910 | | | $ | 1,105,766 | | | $ | 564,908 | |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 108,341 | | | $ | 46,195 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 108,341 | | | | 46,195 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 971,971 | | | | 1,816,637 | | | | 916,146 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 971,971 | | | $ | 1,924,978 | | | $ | 962,341 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 30,295 | | | $ | 4,910 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 30,295 | | | | 4,910 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 771,330 | | | | 1,614,922 | | | | 813,299 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 771,330 | | | $ | 1,645,217 | | | $ | 818,209 | |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 51,765 | | | $ | 27,752 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 51,765 | | | | 27,752 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 791,196 | | | | 1,530,796 | | | | 790,184 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 791,196 | | | $ | 1,582,561 | | | $ | 817,936 | |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | December 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023 | | | December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022 | | | June 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021 | |
Distributions paid from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary income | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | 224,071 | | | $ | 56,233 | |
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Total taxable distributions | | | – 0 | – | | | 224,071 | | | | 56,233 | |
Tax exempt distributions | | | 2,755,221 | | | | 5,072,334 | | | | 2,348,822 | |
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Total distributions paid | | $ | 2,755,221 | | | $ | 5,296,405 | | | $ | 2,405,055 | |
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As of November 30, 2022, the Portfolios’ most recent tax year end, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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Portfolio | | Undistributed Ordinary Income(a) | | | Accumulated Capital and Other Losses(b) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)(c) | | | Total Accumulated Earnings (Deficit)(d) | |
AB Arizona | | $ | – 0 | – | | $ | (2,517,517 | ) | | $ | (4,180,757 | ) | | $ | (6,698,274 | ) |
AB Massachusetts | | | 6,106 | | | | (711,384 | ) | | | (8,562,662 | ) | | | (9,267,940 | ) |
AB Minnesota | | | – 0 | – | | | (147,061 | ) | | | (1,147,915 | ) | | | (1,294,976 | ) |
AB New Jersey | | | 1,740 | | | | (884,169 | ) | | | (366,661 | ) | | | (1,249,090 | ) |
AB Ohio | | | 4,232 | | | | (3,298,971 | ) | | | (2,521,298 | ) | | | (5,816,037 | ) |
AB Pennsylvania | | | – 0 | – | | | (946,128 | ) | | | (1,120,495 | ) | | | (2,066,623 | ) |
AB Virginia | | | 5,748 | | | | (2,571,083 | ) | | | (9,288,144 | ) | | | (11,853,479 | ) |
(a) | These amounts represent 100% tax exempt income. |
(b) | At November 30, 2022, AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio, and AB Virginia Portfolio had capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes. During the fiscal year, AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio, AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio, and AB Virginia Portfolio had net capital loss carryforwards of $2,517,517, $711,384, $147,061, $884,619, $3,298,971, $946,128, and $2,571,083, respectively. |
(c) | The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, debt restructuring, and the tax treatment of swaps. |
(d) | The difference between book-basis and tax-basis components of accumulated earnings (deficit) is attributable primarily to dividends payable. |
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.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
As of November 30, 2022, the Portfolios’ most recent tax year end, the Portfolios had net capital loss carryforwards as follows:
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Portfolio | | Short-Term Amount | | | Long-Term Amount | |
AB Arizona | | $ | 2,517,517 | | | $ | – 0 | – |
AB Massachusetts | | | 711,384 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Minnesota | | | 147,061 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB New Jersey | | | 884,169 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Ohio | | | 2,693,732 | | | | 605,239 | |
AB Pennsylvania | | | 946,128 | | | | – 0 | – |
AB Virginia | | | 2,571,083 | | | | – 0 | – |
NOTE I
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU 2022-06, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) – Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848”. ASU 2022-06 is an amendment to ASU 2020-04, which provided optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden due to the discontinuation of the LIBOR and other interbank-offered based reference rates and which was effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. ASU 2022-06 extends the effective period through December 31, 2024. Management is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of applying ASU 2022-06.
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 Portfolios’ financial statements through this date.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 10.54 | | | | $ 11.43 | | | | $ 11.01 | | | | $ 11.22 | | | | $ 10.98 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .15 | | | | .29 | | | | .26 | | | | .28 | | | | .30 | | | | .32 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.89 | ) | | | .43 | | | | (.21 | ) | | | .24 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .11 | | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.63 | ) | | | .71 | | | | .09 | | | | .56 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.32 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.10 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 10.54 | | | | $ 11.43 | | | | $ 11.01 | | | | $ 11.22 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.08 | % | | | (1.09 | )% | | | (5.63 | )% | | | 6.47 | % | | | .77 | % | | | 5.19 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $69,447 | | | | $78,643 | | | | $98,963 | | | | $109,779 | | | | $105,315 | | | | $105,254 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .78 | %^ | | | .79 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.09 | %^ | | | 1.08 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.01 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.95 | %^ | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.47 | % | | | 2.69 | % | | | 2.90 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.12 | | | | $ 10.53 | | | | $ 11.41 | | | | $ 10.99 | | | | $ 11.20 | | | | $ 10.96 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .11 | | | | .21 | | | | .18 | | | | .20 | | | | .22 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.40 | ) | | | (.89 | ) | | | .42 | | | | (.22 | ) | | | .24 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .07 | | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.71 | ) | | | .62 | | | | – 0 | – | | | .48 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.24 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.09 | | | | $ 10.12 | | | | $ 10.53 | | | | $ 11.41 | | | | $ 10.99 | | | | $ 11.20 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .71 | % | | | (1.83 | )% | | | (6.26 | )% | | | 5.68 | % | | | .02 | % | | | 4.41 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $2,550 | | | | $3,532 | | | | $4,585 | | | | $5,901 | | | | $8,935 | | | | $12,211 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.53 | %^ | | | 1.54 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.84 | %^ | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.76 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.19 | %^ | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Arizona Portfolio | |
| | Advisor Class | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended May 31, | | | March 25 2021(e) to May 31, 2021 | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 10.54 | | | | $ 11.43 | | | | $ 11.30 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .16 | | | | .32 | | | | .29 | | | | .06 | |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.41 | ) | | | (.89 | ) | | | .13 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .13 | | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.60 | ) | | | .19 | |
| | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.06 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.11 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 10.54 | | | | $ 11.43 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.31 | % | | | (.84 | )% | | | (5.39 | )% | | | 1.66 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $12,509 | | | | $10,335 | | | | $8,182 | | | | $3,859 | |
| | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .53 | %^ | | | .54 | % | | | .53 | % | | | .53 | %^ |
| | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .85 | %^ | | | .83 | % | | | .74 | % | | | 1.00 | %^ |
| | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.21 | %^ | | | 3.09 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 2.70 | %^ |
| | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 6 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.30 | | | | $ 10.66 | | | | $ 11.66 | | | | $ 11.15 | | | | $ 11.28 | | | | $ 11.09 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .15 | | | | .27 | | | | .24 | | | | .27 | | | | .31 | | | | .33 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | (.34 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.12 | ) | | | .19 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .15 | | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.76 | ) | | | .79 | | | | .19 | | | | .52 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.28 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.33 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.30 | | | | $ 10.30 | | | | $ 10.66 | | | | $ 11.66 | | | | $ 11.15 | | | | $ 11.28 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.47 | % | | | (.64 | )% | | | (6.63 | )% | | | 7.15 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 4.76 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $81,633 | | | | $85,971 | | | | $104,117 | | | | $121,419 | | | | $114,592 | | | | $126,955 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .77 | %^ | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .78 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .89 | %^ | | | .90 | % | | | .87 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.95 | %^ | | | 2.65 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.76 | % | | | 2.95 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 9 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.28 | | | | $ 10.64 | | | | $ 11.64 | | | | $ 11.13 | | | | $ 11.26 | | | | $ 11.07 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .11 | | | | .20 | | | | .15 | | | | .19 | | | | .23 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | – 0 | – | | | (.35 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | .51 | | | | (.13 | ) | | | .20 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .11 | | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.85 | ) | | | .70 | | | | .10 | | | | .44 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.25 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.28 | | | | $ 10.28 | | | | $ 10.64 | | | | $ 11.64 | | | | $ 11.13 | | | | $ 11.26 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.10 | % | | | (1.39 | )% | | | (7.35 | )% | | | 6.36 | % | | | .91 | % | | | 3.99 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $5,182 | | | | $6,146 | | | | $8,904 | | | | $16,789 | | | | $22,940 | | | | $29,381 | |
| | | | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.52 | %^ | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.64 | %^ | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.20 | %^ | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.20 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 9 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Massachusetts Portfolio | |
| | Advisor Class | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.30 | | | | $ 10.66 | | | | $ 11.66 | | | | $ 11.15 | | | | $ 11.27 | | | | $ 11.08 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .16 | | | | .30 | | | | .27 | | | | .30 | | | | .34 | | | | .35 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.01 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.11 | ) | | | .20 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .15 | | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.73 | ) | | | .82 | | | | .23 | | | | .55 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | | | (.36 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.29 | | | | $ 10.30 | | | | $ 10.66 | | | | $ 11.66 | | | | $ 11.15 | | | | $ 11.27 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.50 | % | | | (.39 | )% | | | (6.39 | )% | | | 7.42 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 5.03 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $150,380 | | | | $111,450 | | | | $109,141 | | | | $78,396 | | | | $61,825 | | | | $57,879 | |
| | | | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .52 | %^ | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % | | | .53 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .64 | %^ | | | .65 | % | | | .62 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .65 | % |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.22 | %^ | | | 2.91 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.61 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 3.20 | % |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 9 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.41 | | | | $ 9.74 | | | | $ 10.56 | | | | $ 10.32 | | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 10.11 | |
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Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .12 | | | | .23 | | | | .21 | | | | .22 | | | | .25 | | | | .28 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.31 | ) | | | (.82 | ) | | | .28 | | | | .01 | (f) | | | .22 | |
| | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .07 | | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.61 | ) | | | .50 | | | | .26 | | | | .50 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dividends from net investment income | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.28 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.37 | | | | $ 9.41 | | | | $ 9.74 | | | | $ 10.56 | | | | $ 10.32 | | | | $ 10.33 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .77 | % | | | (.84 | )% | | | (5.85 | )% | | | 4.87 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 5.01 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $31,730 | | | | $33,801 | | | | $47,331 | | | | $54,933 | | | | $49,723 | | | | $51,638 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .86 | %^ | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .87 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.27 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.69 | %^ | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.01 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 2.73 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 14 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Minnesota Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.42 | | | | $ 9.75 | | | | $ 10.57 | | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 10.35 | | | | $ 10.12 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .09 | | | | .16 | | | | .13 | | | | .14 | | | | .18 | | | | .20 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.82 | ) | | | .28 | | | | (.01 | ) | | | .23 | |
| | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .03 | | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.69 | ) | | | .42 | | | | .17 | | | | .43 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Dividends from net investment income | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.20 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.38 | | | | $ 9.42 | | | | $ 9.75 | | | | $ 10.57 | | | | $ 10.33 | | | | $ 10.35 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .39 | % | | | (1.59 | )% | | | (6.56 | )% | | | 4.08 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 4.32 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $1,437 | | | | $1,872 | | | | $3,018 | | | | $4,420 | | | | $4,922 | | | | $6,226 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.61 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.62 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 2.36 | %^ | | | 2.27 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.02 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 1.94 | %^ | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 1.98 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 14 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.04 | | | | $ 9.29 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 9.59 | | | | $ 9.84 | | | | $ 9.63 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .15 | | | | .28 | | | | .27 | | | | .28 | | | | .30 | | | | .31 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.84 | ) | | | .55 | | | | (.25 | ) | | | .21 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .11 | | | | .05 | | | | (.57 | ) | | | .83 | | | | .05 | | | | .52 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.31 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.00 | | | | $ 9.04 | | | | $ 9.29 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 9.59 | | | | $ 9.84 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.25 | % | | | .55 | % | | | (5.71 | )% | | | 8.74 | % | | | .50 | % | | | 5.53 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $59,136 | | | | $60,002 | | | | $62,000 | | | | $70,145 | | | | $66,446 | | | | $79,995 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .82 | %^ | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .84 | % | | | .84 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.24 | %^ | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 3.44 | %^ | | | 3.14 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 3.09 | % | | | 3.23 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 8 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB New Jersey Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.04 | | | | $ 9.30 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 9.60 | | | | $ 9.85 | | | | $ 9.64 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .12 | | | | .21 | | | | .19 | | | | .20 | | | | .23 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.82 | ) | | | .54 | | | | (.25 | ) | | | .21 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .09 | | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.63 | ) | | | .74 | | | | (.02 | ) | | | .45 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.24 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.01 | | | | $ 9.04 | | | | $ 9.30 | | | | $ 10.13 | | | | $ 9.60 | | | | $ 9.85 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .98 | % | | | (.31 | )% | | | (6.33 | )% | | | 7.81 | % | | | (.25 | )% | | | 4.74 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $1,386 | | | | $1,551 | | | | $2,357 | | | | $5,269 | | | | $7,891 | | | | $10,244 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.57 | %^ | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.59 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.99 | %^ | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.82 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.69 | %^ | | | 2.37 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.34 | % | | | 2.48 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 8 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Ohio Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.15 | | | | $ 9.50 | | | | $ 10.34 | | | | $ 9.88 | | | | $ 10.01 | | | | $ 9.83 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .14 | | | | .26 | | | | .23 | | | | .26 | | | | .28 | | | | .28 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.84 | ) | | | .46 | | | | (.13 | ) | | | .19 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .11 | | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.61 | ) | | | .72 | | | | .15 | | | | .47 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.28 | ) | | | (.29 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.13 | | | | $ 9.15 | | | | $ 9.50 | | | | $ 10.34 | | | | $ 9.88 | | | | $ 10.01 | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.26 | % | | | (.84 | )% | | | (6.04 | )% | | | 7.40 | % | | | 1.45 | % | | | 4.82 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $46,393 | | | | $49,565 | | | | $71,345 | | | | $69,533 | | | | $66,573 | | | | $75,542 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .80 | %^ | | | .81 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .81 | % | | | .81 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.38 | %^ | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.13 | % | | | 1.11 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 3.06 | %^ | | | 2.83 | % | | | 2.32 | % | | | 2.52 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 2.90 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Ohio Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.14 | | | | $ 9.49 | | | | $ 10.34 | | | | $ 9.88 | | | | $ 10.01 | | | | $ 9.83 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .10 | | | | .19 | | | | .16 | | | | .18 | | | | .20 | | | | .21 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.34 | ) | | | (.86 | ) | | | .47 | | | | (.13 | ) | | | .18 | |
| | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .08 | | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.70 | ) | | | .65 | | | | .07 | | | | .39 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | | | (.21 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.12 | | | | $ 9.14 | | | | $ 9.49 | | | | $ 10.34 | | | | $ 9.88 | | | | $ 10.01 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .88 | % | | | (1.58 | )% | | | (6.85 | )% | | | 6.60 | % | | | .70 | % | | | 4.04 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $1,497 | | | | $1,538 | | | | $1,870 | | | | $3,986 | | | | $5,728 | | | | $8,040 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.55 | %^ | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.56 | % |
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Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 2.13 | %^ | | | 2.07 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.86 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 2.31 | %^ | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 8 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.57 | | | | $ 9.96 | | | | $ 10.90 | | | | $ 10.45 | | | | $ 10.55 | | | | $ 10.35 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .15 | | | | .28 | | | | .26 | | | | .28 | | | | .31 | | | | .32 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.93 | ) | | | .46 | | | | (.11 | ) | | | .20 | |
| | | | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .07 | | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.67 | ) | | | .74 | | | | .20 | | | | .52 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.15 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.32 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.49 | | | | $ 9.57 | | | | $ 9.96 | | | | $ 10.90 | | | | $ 10.45 | | | | $ 10.55 | |
| | | | |
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Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .71 | % | | | (1.01 | )% | | | (6.31 | )% | | | 7.15 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 5.10 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $47,501 | | | | $50,082 | | | | $57,968 | | | | $64,592 | | | | $66,575 | | | | $74,496 | |
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Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .85 | %^ | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .86 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.37 | %^ | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.12 | % |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 3.24 | %^ | | | 2.88 | % | | | 2.46 | % | | | 2.64 | % | | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.07 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 9 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.57 | | | | $ 9.96 | | | | $ 10.91 | | | | $ 10.45 | | | | $ 10.56 | | | | $ 10.36 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .12 | | | | .21 | | | | .18 | | | | .20 | | | | .23 | | | | .24 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.39 | ) | | | (.95 | ) | | | .47 | | | | (.12 | ) | | | .20 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .03 | | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.77 | ) | | | .67 | | | | .11 | | | | .44 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.24 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.49 | | | | $ 9.57 | | | | $ 9.96 | | | | $ 10.91 | | | | $ 10.45 | | | | $ 10.56 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .33 | % | | | (1.76 | )% | | | (7.11 | )% | | | 6.45 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 4.31 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $620 | | | | $1,029 | | | | $1,056 | | | | $3,136 | | | | $4,181 | | | | $6,712 | |
| | | | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.61 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 2.12 | %^ | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.87 | % |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.46 | %^ | | | 2.13 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.31 | % |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 12 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 9 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | |
| | Class A | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 10.62 | | | | $ 11.61 | | | | $ 11.09 | | | | $ 11.19 | | | | $ 10.99 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .14 | | | | .26 | | | | .23 | | | | .26 | | | | .29 | | | | .32 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.99 | ) | | | .52 | | | | (.10 | ) | | | .20 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .11 | | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.76 | ) | | | .78 | | | | .19 | | | | .52 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.32 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.29 | | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 10.62 | | | | $ 11.61 | | | | $ 11.09 | | | | $ 11.19 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.11 | % | | | (.37 | )% | | | (6.64 | )% | | | 7.10 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 4.80 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $110,378 | | | | $115,542 | | | | $133,626 | | | | $147,660 | | | | $133,346 | | | | $127,353 | |
| | | | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .80 | %^ | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .81 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .90 | %^ | | | .91 | % | | | .86 | % | | | .89 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.77 | %^ | | | 2.49 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 2.89 | % |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 8 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 6 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | |
| | Class C | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.28 | | | | $ 10.59 | | | | $ 11.58 | | | | $ 11.07 | | | | $ 11.16 | | | | $ 10.96 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .10 | | | | .18 | | | | .15 | | | | .17 | | | | .21 | | | | .23 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | .51 | | | | (.09 | ) | | | .21 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .07 | | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.85 | ) | | | .68 | | | | .12 | | | | .44 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.24 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.26 | | | | $ 10.28 | | | | $ 10.59 | | | | $ 11.58 | | | | $ 11.07 | | | | $ 11.16 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | .74 | % | | | (1.11 | )% | | | (7.37 | )% | | | 6.22 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 4.04 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $6,184 | | | | $7,163 | | | | $8,452 | | | | $13,118 | | | | $20,540 | | | | $27,759 | |
| | | | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.55 | %^ | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.56 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | 1.65 | %^ | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.66 | % |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 2.02 | %^ | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.15 | % |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 8 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 6 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
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| | AB Virginia Portfolio | |
| | Advisor Class | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 10.62 | | | | $ 11.61 | | | | $ 11.10 | | | | $ 11.20 | | | | $ 10.99 | |
| | | | |
Income From Investment Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(a)(b) | | | .15 | | | | .28 | | | | .26 | | | | .29 | | | | .32 | | | | .34 | |
| | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.30 | ) | | | (.99 | ) | | | .51 | | | | (.10 | ) | | | .22 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value from operations | | | .12 | | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.73 | ) | | | .80 | | | | .22 | | | | .56 | |
| | | | |
Less: Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.29 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.35 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 10.29 | | | | $ 10.31 | | | | $ 10.62 | | | | $ 11.61 | | | | $ 11.10 | | | | $ 11.20 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total investment return based on net asset value(c) | | | 1.24 | % | | | (.12 | )% | | | (6.41 | )% | | | 7.27 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 5.16 | % |
| | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | | $82,401 | | | | $85,165 | | | | $90,811 | | | | $75,692 | | | | $56,772 | | | | $55,678 | |
| | | | | | |
Ratio to average net assets of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .55 | %^ | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .56 | % |
| | | | | | |
Expenses, before waivers/reimbursements(d) | | | .64 | %^ | | | .66 | % | | | .61 | % | | | .64 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .65 | % |
| | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 3.01 | %^ | | | 2.73 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 2.51 | % | | | 2.87 | % | | | 3.14 | % |
| | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate. | | | 8 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 6 | % |
See footnote summary on pages 167-168.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
(a) | Based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Net of expenses waived/reimbursed by the Adviser. |
(c) | 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. |
(d) | The expense ratios presented below exclude interest/bank overdraft expense: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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AB Arizona Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .78 | %^ | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % | | | .78 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.09 | %^ | | | 1.07 | % | | | .99 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.53 | %^ | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.53 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.84 | %^ | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 1.77 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.75 | % |
Advisor Class | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .53 | %^ | | | .53 | % | | | .53 | % | | | .53 | %^ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | .85 | %^ | | | .82 | % | | | .74 | % | | | 1.00 | %^ | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
| | | | | | |
AB Massachusetts Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .77 | %^ | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % | | | .77 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | .89 | %^ | | | .90 | % | | | .87 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .89 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.52 | %^ | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.52 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.64 | %^ | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
Advisor Class | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .52 | %^ | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % | | | .52 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | .64 | %^ | | | .65 | % | | | .62 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .64 | % |
| | | | | | |
AB Minnesota Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .85 | %^ | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.59 | %^ | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.26 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | %^ |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 2.35 | %^ | | | 2.27 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.97 | % | | | 2.02 | % | | | 2.01 | % |
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AB New Jersey Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .82 | %^ | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % | | | .82 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.24 | %^ | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.05 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.57 | %^ | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.57 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.99 | %^ | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.80 | % |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
Selected Data For A Share Of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended November 30, 2023 | | | Year Ended May 31, | |
| | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
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AB Ohio Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .80 | %^ | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.37 | %^ | | | 130 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.55 | %^ | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 2.13 | %^ | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.85 | % |
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AB Pennsylvania Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .85 | %^ | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % | | | .85 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.37 | %^ | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.11 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.60 | %^ | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 2.12 | %^ | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.94 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.86 | % |
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AB Virginia Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .80 | %^ | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % | | | .80 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | .90 | %^ | | | .91 | % | | | .86 | % | | | .89 | % | | | .90 | % | | | .90 | % |
Class C | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.55 | %^ | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | 1.65 | %^ | | | 1.66 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.65 | % |
Advisor Class | |
Net of waivers/reimbursements | | | .55 | %^ | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % | | | .55 | % |
Before waivers/reimbursements | | | .64 | %^ | | | .66 | % | | | .61 | % | | | .64 | % | | | .65 | % | | | .65 | % |
(e) | Commencement of distributions. |
(f) | 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 Portfolio’s change in net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment transactions for the period. |
See notes to financial statements.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Garry L. Moody,(1) Chairman Jorge A. Bermudez(1) Michael J. Downey(1) Onur Erzan, President and Chief Executive Officer | | Nancy P. Jacklin(1) Jeanette W. Loeb(1) Carol C. McMullen(1) Marshall C. Turner, Jr.(1) Emilie D. Wrapp, Advisory Board Member |
OFFICERS
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Daryl Clements,(2) Vice President Matthew J. Norton,(2) Vice President Andrew D. Potter,(2) Vice President Nancy E. Hay, Secretary | | Michael B. Reyes, Senior Vice President Stephen M. Woetzel, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Phyllis J. Clarke, Controller Jennifer Friedland, Chief Compliance Officer |
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Custodian and Accounting Agent State Street Bank and Trust Company One Congress Street,
Suite 1 Boston, MA 02114 Principal Underwriter AllianceBernstein Investments, Inc. 501 Commerce Street Nashville, TN 37203 Legal Counsel Seward & Kissel LLP One Battery Park Plaza New York, NY 10004 | | Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Ernst & Young LLP One Manhattan West New York, NY 10001 Transfer Agent AllianceBernstein Investor Services, Inc. P.O. Box 786003 San Antonio, TX 78278
Toll-Free (800) 221-5672 |
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 portfolios are made by the Adviser’s Municipal Bond Investment Team. Messrs. Clements, Norton and Potter are the investment professionals with the most significant responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolios. |
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Operation and Effectiveness of the Portfolios’ Liquidity Risk Management Program:
In October 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted the open-end fund liquidity rule (the “Liquidity Rule”). In June 2018 the SEC adopted a requirement that funds disclose information about the operation and effectiveness of their Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) in their reports to shareholders.
One of the requirements of the Liquidity Rule is for the Portfolios to designate an Administrator of the Portfolios’ Liquidity Risk Management Program. The Administrator of the Portfolios’ LRMP is AllianceBernstein L.P., the Portfolios’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Adviser has delegated the responsibility to its Liquidity Risk Management Committee (the “Committee”).
Another requirement of the Liquidity Rule is for the Portfolios’ Board of Trustees (the “Fund Board”) to receive an annual written report from the Administrator of the LRMP, which addresses the operation of the Portfolios’ LRMP and assesses its adequacy and effectiveness. The Adviser provided the Fund Board with such annual report during the first quarter of 2023, which covered the period January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 (the “Program Reporting Period”).
The LRMP’s principal objectives include supporting the Portfolios’ compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that the Portfolios will be unable to meet their redemption obligations in a timely manner.
Pursuant to the LRMP, the Portfolios classify the liquidity of their portfolio investments into one of the four categories defined by the SEC: Highly Liquid, Moderately Liquid, Less Liquid, and Illiquid. These classifications are reported to the SEC on Form N-PORT.
During the Program Reporting Period, the Committee reviewed whether the Portfolios’ strategy is appropriate for an open-end structure, incorporating any holdings of less liquid and illiquid assets. If the Portfolios participated in derivative transactions, the exposure from such transactions were considered in the LRMP.
The Committee also performed an analysis to determine whether the Portfolios are required to maintain a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum (“HLIM”). The Committee also incorporated the following information when determining the Portfolios’ reasonably anticipated trading size for purposes of liquidity monitoring: historical net redemption activity, a Portfolio’s concentration in an issuer, shareholder concentration, investment performance, total net assets, and distribution channels.
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The Adviser informed the Fund Board that the Committee believes the Portfolios’ LRMP is adequately designed, has been implemented as intended, and has operated effectively since its inception. No material exceptions have been noted since the implementation of the LRMP. During the Program Reporting Period, liquidity in all markets was challenged due to rising rates and economic uncertainty. However, markets also remained orderly during the Program Reporting Period. There were no liquidity events that impacted the Portfolios or their ability to timely meet redemptions during the Program Reporting Period.
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Information Regarding the Review and Approval of the Advisory Agreement in Respect of Each Fund
The disinterested trustees (the “directors”) of AB Municipal Income Fund II (the “Company”) unanimously approved 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”) at a meeting held in-person on August 1-2, 2023 (the “Meeting”):
| • | | AB Massachusetts Portfolio |
| • | | AB New Jersey Portfolio |
| • | | AB Pennsylvania Portfolio |
Prior to approval of the continuance of the Advisory Agreement in respect of each Fund, 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 comparative analytical data prepared by the Senior Vice President of each Fund. The directors also discussed the proposed continuances in private sessions with counsel.
The directors considered their knowledge of the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Funds 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 Funds and the money market fund advised by the Adviser in which the Funds invest a portion of their assets.
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 in respect of each Fund. The directors did not identify any
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particular information that was all-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 between each 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 each Fund. 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 a 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 the Advisory Agreement provides that each Fund will reimburse the Adviser for the cost to it of providing certain clerical, accounting, administrative and other services to such 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 in respect of a Fund, result in a higher rate of total compensation from such 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 at the request of the directors. 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 2021 and 2022 that had been prepared with an expense allocation methodology arrived at in consultation with an independent consultant at the request of the directors. 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 relationships with the Funds, including
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those relating to its subsidiaries that provide transfer agency and distribution 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 relationships with the Funds before taxes and distribution expenses. The directors noted that AB Minnesota Portfolio was not profitable to the Adviser in the periods reviewed. The directors concluded that the Adviser’s level of profitability from its relationship with each other Fund was not unreasonable.
Fall-Out Benefits
The directors considered the other benefits to the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds and the money market fund advised by the Adviser in which the Funds invest, including, but not limited to, benefits relating to 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; and transfer agency fees paid by the Funds to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser. The directors recognized that the Adviser’s profitability would be somewhat lower, and that AB Minnesota Portfolio’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 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 Advisor Class shares (in the case of AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio) and the Class A Shares (in the case of each other 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 Advisor Class shares (in the case of AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio) and the Class A Shares (in the case of each other Fund) against a broad-based securities market index, in each case for the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods, as applicable, ended May 31, 2023 and (in the case of comparisons with the broad-based securities market index) for the period from inception, as applicable. Based on their review, and after discussing with the Adviser the reasons for AB Arizona Portfolio’s underperformance in the most recent period, the directors concluded that each Fund’s investment performance was acceptable.
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Advisory Fees 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 payable by other funds. The directors compared each Fund’s contractual effective advisory fee rate with a peer group median and noted that it was lower than the median. They also noted that the Adviser’s total rate of compensation, taking into account the impact of the administrative expense reimbursement paid to the Adviser in the latest fiscal year, was lower than the median in the case of AB Minnesota Portfolio, equal to the median in the case of AB Massachusetts Portfolio, and above the median in the case of each of AB Arizona Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio, AB Pennsylvania Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio.
The Adviser informed the directors that there were no institutional products managed by the Adviser that utilize investment strategies similar to those of any of the Funds.
In connection with their review of each Fund’s advisory fee, the directors also considered the total expense ratio of the Advisor Class shares (in the case of AB Arizona Portfolio, AB Massachusetts Portfolio and AB Virginia Portfolio) and the Class A shares (in the case of AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio and AB Pennsylvania Portfolio) in comparison to the medians for a peer group and a peer universe selected by the 15(c) service provider. The expense ratio of each Fund was based on the Fund’s latest fiscal year and reflected the impact of the Adviser’s expense cap for each Fund. 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 the expense ratio for each of AB Arizona Portfolio and AB Massachusetts Portfolio was acceptable. The directors noted that the expense ratio for each of AB Minnesota Portfolio, AB New Jersey Portfolio, AB Ohio Portfolio and AB Pennsylvania Portfolio was above the medians, and that the expense ratio for AB Virginia Portfolio was above a median. After reviewing and discussing the Adviser’s explanations of the reasons for this, the directors concluded that each Fund’s expense ratio was acceptable.
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Economies of Scale
The directors noted that the advisory fee schedule for the Funds contains breakpoints that reduce the fee rates on assets above specified levels. 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 presentations from time to time 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 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. Having taken these factors into account, the directors concluded that the Funds’ shareholders would benefit from a sharing of economies of scale in the event a 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
CORE
Core Opportunities Fund
Select US Equity Portfolio
Sustainable US Thematic Portfolio
GROWTH
Concentrated Growth Fund
Discovery Growth Fund
Growth Fund
Large Cap Growth Fund
Small Cap Growth Portfolio
VALUE
Discovery Value Fund
Equity Income Fund
Relative Value Fund
Small Cap Value Portfolio
Value Fund
INTERNATIONAL/GLOBAL EQUITY
CORE
Global Core Equity Portfolio
International Low Volatility Equity Portfolio1
Sustainable Global Thematic Fund
Sustainable International Thematic Fund
Tax-Managed Wealth Appreciation Strategy
Wealth Appreciation Strategy
GROWTH
Concentrated International Growth Portfolio
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 Opportunities 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
Global Bond Fund
High Income Fund
Income Fund
Intermediate Duration Portfolio
Short Duration High Yield Portfolio1
Short Duration Income Portfolio
Short Duration Portfolio
Sustainable Thematic Credit Portfolio
Total Return Bond Portfolio
ALTERNATIVES
All Market Real Return Portfolio
Global Real Estate Investment Fund
Select US Long/Short Portfolio
MULTI-ASSET
All Market Total Return Portfolio
Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Portfolio
Global Risk Allocation Fund
Sustainable Thematic Balanced Portfolio
CLOSED-END FUNDS
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS
Conservative Buffer ETF
Core Plus Bond ETF
Corporate Bond ETF
Disruptors ETF
High Yield ETF
Tax-Aware Intermediate Municipal ETF
Tax-Aware Long Municipal ETF
Tax-Aware Short Duration Municipal ETF
Ultra Short Income ETF
US High Dividend ETF
US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF
US Low Volatility Equity ETF
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.
1 | Prior to July 5, 2023, International Low Volatility Equity Portfolio was named International Strategic Core Portfolio and Short Duration High Yield Portfolio was named Limited Duration High Income Portfolio. |
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AB MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105
800 221 5672
MIFII-0152-1123 
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.
Please see Schedule of Investments contained in the Report to Shareholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
ITEM 7. | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 8. | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 9. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-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 Rule 30a-2(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 period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. | DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:
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.
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(Registrant): AB Municipal Income Fund II, Inc. |
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By: | | /s/ Onur Erzan |
| | Onur Erzan |
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Date: | | January 26, 2024 |
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.
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By: | | /s/ Onur Erzan |
| | Onur Erzan |
| | President |
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Date: | | January 26, 2024 |
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By: | | /s/ Stephen M. Woetzel |
| | Stephen M. Woetzel |
| | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: | | January 26, 2024 |