- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management - Global
- Address
- 501 Commerce Street Nashville TN United States of America 37203
- IPO Date
- Jul 15, 2024
- Business
- AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: ILOW), issued by AB Active ETFs, Inc. and actively managed by AllianceBernstein L.P., operates as an exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term growth of capital through a portfolio of primarily non-U.S. large- and mid-cap equity securities selected for quality, stable performance patterns, favorable long-term sustainable profitability, price stability, and attractive valuations; the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in such equities from companies in at least three countries outside the United States, with top holdings including BAE Systems PLC, SAP SE, Shell PLC, Tesco PLC, and NatWest Group PLC across diversified sectors such as industrials, technology, and consumer staples; it benchmarks against the MSCI EAFE Index while aiming to mitigate volatility and participate in market upside.
AllianceBernstein L.P., headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, manages the ETF as part of its global investment offerings, with geographic exposure spanning developed markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions excluding the U.S.; the firm, formed through the 2000 merger of Alliance Capital (founded 1971) and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. (founded 1967), oversees approximately $860 billion in assets under management as of late 2025, serving institutional, individual, and private wealth clients worldwide.
Launched on July 15, 2024, as AllianceBernstein's 15th actively managed ETF listed on the New York Stock Exchange with Jane Street as lead market maker, ILOW represents a strategic expansion into international low-volatility equity strategies amid volatile markets; the fund has grown to over $1.43 billion in assets with a 0.50% expense ratio and recent performance reflecting a year-to-date return of approximately 24% as of mid-2025; AllianceBernstein continues broader initiatives, including a push toward $90-100 billion in private markets AUM by 2027 via RIA acquisitions and partnerships like Impact Engine for impact investing funds, alongside the launch of additional active ETFs such as AB US Equity ETF (XCHG) in December 2025.