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Alliance Bernstein - AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF

ILOW · AMEX

Market closed$45.58$-0.150000 (-0.33%)After hours $45.58 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$45.73
Open$45.48
Day high$45.63
Day low$45.41
52-week high$46.32
52-week low$40.40
Market cap1.78B
Volume91.65K
Average volume52.20K
P/E ratio17.96
Forward P/E—
EPS2.54
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

ILOW edged lower amid a broader market sell-off driven by re-escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities, surging oil prices, and a sharp correction in semiconductor and technology stocks throughout July.

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July 17, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF closed modestly lower, edging down as broader market turbulence weighed on international equity exposure. A sharp tech-driven sell-off gripped global markets Friday after Chinese startup Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, the world's largest open-source AI model, reigniting concerns about the AI spending thesis and rattling semiconductor stocks. The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.4%, while the financial sector ETF (XLF) held up better amid a rotation from tech into financials. As a low-volatility international fund with top holdings including ASML and TSMC, ILOW faced cross-currents from both the AI-driven chip selloff and more resilient non-tech international names, with above-average volume suggesting heightened investor repositioning.

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July 16, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF closed essentially flat amid a mixed global session, with the Financial Select Sector SPDR (XLF) holding near 52-week highs. The fund's international equity tilt—with top holdings including ASML (2.4%) and TSMC (1.8%)—faced headwinds as AI-linked chipmakers sold off sharply on Thursday despite ASML's strong Q2 beat and raised guidance; AllianceBernstein's own research noted that more US stocks are increasingly diverging from S&P 500 AI-driven gains, a dynamic that supports the ETF's low-volatility, internationally-diversified mandate.

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July 15, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF edged higher on Wednesday, benefiting from a broadly constructive global market backdrop. A cooler-than-expected June U.S. CPI report and strong Q2 earnings from major banks and ASML — a top ETF holding at 2.4% weight — boosted international equity sentiment, with ASML surging over 5% after raising its 2026 full-year outlook on AI-driven demand. The Financial Services sector ETF (XLF) also approached its 52-week high, reinforcing the positive tone across global markets despite lingering geopolitical risk tied to U.S.-Iran tensions and a modest China GDP miss.

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July 14, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF edged up modestly, closing the regular session higher as a cooler-than-expected June CPI print — headline inflation dropping to 3.5%, its steepest monthly decline since April 2020 — lifted broader equity sentiment and eased Fed rate-hike fears. The ETF's international low-volatility mandate offered relative stability amid a volatile backdrop that included IBM's sharp earnings-driven selloff, ongoing US-Iran tensions pushing oil higher, and strong tailwinds for key holdings like ASML (+3%) ahead of its Q2 report and TSMC on robust AI-driven revenue growth.

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July 8, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF closed modestly lower, edging down against a backdrop of broad global risk-off sentiment after President Trump declared the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over,' sending oil prices surging more than 5-6% and weighing on international equities. The fund's top holdings include ASML (2.2%) and TSMC (1.7%), both of which faced significant pressure — ASML dropped roughly 5% on July 7 amid a semiconductor sector selloff sparked by disappointing Samsung earnings, and TSMC fell over 4% — while the broader financial services sector ETF (XLF) also retreated. The low-volatility strategy provided some cushion relative to more aggressive international equity funds, with above-average volume reflecting elevated investor activity amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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July 7, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF edged down modestly, in line with broader international equity market softness, as a semiconductor-driven selloff weighed on global risk sentiment. Samsung's 'sell on good news' earnings reaction triggered steep declines in chip stocks worldwide — notably ASML, a top ILOW holding at ~2.5% weight, which fell over 5% — while rising Treasury yields and renewed geopolitical concerns around the Strait of Hormuz added pressure on international markets. The Financial Services sector ETF (XLF) also slipped, and elevated trading volume (more than double ILOW's average) suggests heightened investor attention to the fund's international low-volatility positioning amid the choppy macro backdrop.

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July 6, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF edged higher, closing up modestly and trading near its 52-week high, as the financial sector outperformed and international equities benefited from a broad market recovery. The XLF financials ETF advanced on the session, while the S&P 500 rallied alongside a semiconductor rebound — a tailwind for ILOW's top holdings including ASML, which surged over 5% after Bernstein raised its price target to $2,623 and SK Hynix committed 11.9 trillion won to purchase its EUV systems. Investor sentiment was also supported by strong Q2 earnings growth expectations and easing Fed rate-hike fears following a weaker-than-expected June jobs report.

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July 2, 2026AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF rose notably, with volume surging to more than three times its average as investors rotated into defensive international equity strategies amid a turbulent session. A weak June U.S. jobs report (57,000 vs. ~115,000 expected) tempered rate hike expectations, while a continued semiconductor-led sell-off weighed on growth-oriented equities—conditions that tend to favor low-volatility, internationally-diversified mandates. The fund's top holdings include ASML (down ~4% today) and TSMC (up ~3%), reflecting mixed performance among its international equity positions, while the financials sector ETF (XLF) held firm near highs.

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