AB Small Cap Growth A

Frequently Asked Questions About QUASX

What does QUASX invest in?

The fund invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of equities with relatively smaller capitalizations as compared to the overall U.S. market. It invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities of smaller companies. For these purposes, "smaller companies" are those that, at the time of investment, fall within the lowest 20% of the total U.S. equity market capitalization (excluding, for purposes of this calculation, companies with market capitalizations of less than $10 million). The fund may invest in any company and industry and in any type of equity security with potential for capital appreciation.

What is the expense ratio of QUASX?

AB Small Cap Growth A (QUASX) charges an expense ratio of 1.12%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is QUASX?

AB Small Cap Growth A (QUASX) manages $3.03B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is QUASX actively managed or an index fund?

QUASX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was QUASX launched?

AB Small Cap Growth A (QUASX) launched in January 1980 and is managed by AllianceBernstein.

How has QUASX performed?

QUASX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.