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AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:AFB) released its monthly portfolio update as of April 30, 2026. Total net assets were $345.32 million, with common stock NAV of $12.01 and 180 holdings.

The portfolio used 40.74% total leverage, primarily via tender option bonds (23.22%) and VRDP shares (17.52%). Average coupon was 4.77%, average maturity 12.94 years, and effective duration 11.59 years. Portfolio turnover was 56%, AMT exposure 21.54%.

Largest sector allocations were airport revenue (13.65%) and health care not-for-profit (11.04%). Top state exposures were Texas (13.63%), California (12.22%), and New York (8.31%). The largest rating buckets were AA (41.44%), A (17.46%), and BBB (17.26%).

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Positive

  • Total net assets of $345.32 million as of April 30, 2026
  • High exposure to AA-rated bonds at 41.44% of the portfolio
  • Broad state diversification; no single state exceeds 13.63% exposure
  • Largest sector, airport revenue, limited to 13.65% of assets
  • Portfolio spread across 180 holdings, reducing single-issuer concentration
  • No leverage from bank borrowing, APS, VMTP, or investment operations (all 0.00%)

Negative

  • Total fund leverage of 40.74%, increasing sensitivity to market moves
  • Long interest-rate exposure with effective duration of 11.59 years
  • High maturity profile: 63.48% in 20–30 year bonds, 19.05% beyond 30 years
  • Below-investment-grade (BB and B) exposure totals 8.20% of the portfolio
  • AMT-subject investments at 21.54% may affect after-tax returns for some investors

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NEW YORK, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. [NYSE: AFB] (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of April 30, 2026.

AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.









Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings


Portfolio %

1) San Francisco Intl Airport Series 2026-2 5.50%, 05/01/55


3.72 %

2) Melissa Independent School District Series 2024-2 4.25%, 02/01/53


2.16 %

3) Commonwealth of Massachusetts Series 2025-2 5.00%, 01/01/54


2.00 %

4) Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Series 2023 4.50%, 01/01/53


1.97 %

5) New York Transportation Development Corp. Series 2024 Zero Coupon, 12/31/54


1.96 %

6) Dallas Independent School District Series 2024-2 4.00%, 02/15/54


1.91 %

7) State of Hawaii Airports System Revenue Series 2025-2 5.50%, 07/01/54


1.87 %

8) City of Atlanta GA Department of Aviation Series 2025-2 5.50%, 07/01/55


1.86 %

9) Worthington City School District Series 2025-2 5.50%, 12/01/54


1.85 %

10) Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue Series 2025-2 5.50%, 10/01/55


1.85 %




Sector/Industry Breakdown


Portfolio %

Revenue



Airport


13.65 %

Health Care - Not-for-Profit


11.04 %

Revenue - Miscellaneous


7.51 %

Toll Roads/Transit


5.89 %

Industrial Development - Airline


5.17 %

Prepay Energy


4.63 %

Primary/Secondary Ed. - Public


4.08 %

Higher Education - Private


3.03 %

Port


2.32 %

Industrial Development - Industry


2.01 %

Higher Education - Public


1.77 %

Senior Living


1.53 %

Water & Sewer


0.80 %

Electric Utility


0.58 %

Tobacco Securitization


0.30 %

Primary/Secondary Ed. - Private


0.17 %

SUBTOTAL


64.48 %

Tax Supported



Local G.O.


9.83 %

State G.O.


6.79 %

Special Tax


4.42 %

Local Lease


1.49 %

Assessment District


0.36 %

SUBTOTAL


22.89 %

Guaranteed


10.00 %

Asset-Backed



Housing - Multi-Family


1.36 %

SUBTOTAL


1.36 %

Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities



Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS


0.47 %

Agency CMBS


0.36 %

SUBTOTAL


0.83 %

Cash & Cash Equivalents



Funds and Investment Trusts


0.42 %

SUBTOTAL


0.42 %

Prerefunded/ETM


0.02 %

Total


100.00 %




State Breakdown


Portfolio %

Texas


13.63 %

California


12.22 %

New York


8.31 %

Florida


7.93 %

Illinois


7.87 %

Massachusetts


6.26 %

Wisconsin


5.84 %

Ohio


4.19 %

Georgia


3.70 %

New Hampshire


3.38 %

Pennsylvania


2.85 %

District of Columbia


2.59 %

Oklahoma


2.36 %

Arizona


2.01 %

Colorado


1.96 %

Hawaii


1.87 %

Louisiana


1.55 %

Michigan


1.31 %

Minnesota


1.31 %

Alabama


0.97 %

Nebraska


0.92 %

North Carolina


0.76 %

Virginia


0.76 %

South Carolina


0.69 %

Washington


0.68 %

Maryland


0.54 %

Tennessee


0.52 %

Utah


0.45 %

New Jersey


0.36 %

Arkansas


0.35 %

Indiana


0.35 %

North Dakota


0.35 %

Oregon


0.24 %

Connecticut


0.20 %

Alaska


0.16 %

South Dakota


0.13 %

Other


0.43 %

Total Investments


100.00 %




Credit Quality Breakdown


Portfolio %

AAA


10.57 %

AA


41.44 %

A


17.46 %

BBB


17.26 %

BB


7.67 %

B


0.53 %

Not Rated


4.63 %

Pre-refunded Bonds


0.02 %

Short Term Investments


0.42 %

Total


100.00 %




Bonds by Maturity


Portfolio %

Less than 1 Year


0.57 %

1 to 5 Years


0.13 %

5 to 10 Years


2.78 %

10 to 20 Years


13.99 %

20 to 30 Years


63.48 %

More than 30 Years


19.05 %

Other


0.00 %

Total Net Assets


100.00 %




Portfolio Statistics:



AMT Percent:


21.54 %

Average Coupon:


4.77 %

Percentage of Leverage:



Bank Borrowing:


0.00 %

Investment Operations:


0.00 %

Auction Preferred Shares (APS):


0.00 %

Tender Option Bonds:


23.22 %

VMTP Shares:


0.00 %

VRDP Shares:


17.52 %

Total Fund Leverage:


40.74%*

Average Maturity:


   12.94 Years

Effective Duration:


   11.59 Years

Total Net Assets:


$345.32 Million**

Common Stock Net Asset Value:


$12.01

Total Number of Holdings:


180

Portfolio Turnover:


56.00 %




* The total percentage of leverage constitutes 23.22% through the use of tender option bonds, 17.52%



 in issued and outstanding VRDPs and 0.00% in investment operations, which may include the use of

certain portfolio management techniques such as credit default swaps, dollar rolls, negative cash,

reverse repurchase agreements and when-issued securities.




** The Fund also had outstanding $100,000,000 of VRDPs at liquidation value, which is not included



in Total Net Assets because it is treated as a liability for financial reporting purposes.




The foregoing portfolio characteristics are as of the date indicated and can be expected to change. The

Fund is a closed-end U.S.-registered management investment company advised by AllianceBernstein L. P.

 

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SOURCE AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What are the key portfolio statistics for AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:AFB) as of April 30, 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, AFB reported total net assets of $345.32 million and a common stock NAV of $12.01. According to the fund, it held 180 positions, with a 4.77% average coupon, 12.94-year average maturity, and 11.59-year effective duration.

How much leverage does AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB) use in its portfolio?

AFB reported total fund leverage of 40.74% as of April 30, 2026. According to the fund, this includes 23.22% from tender option bonds and 17.52% from VRDP shares, with 0.00% from bank borrowing, APS, VMTP, or investment operations.

What is the credit quality breakdown of AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB)?

AFB’s portfolio is concentrated in investment-grade municipals, with 41.44% AA, 17.46% A, and 17.26% BBB. According to the fund, it also holds 10.57% AAA, 7.67% BB, 0.53% B, 4.63% not rated, plus minor pre-refunded and short-term investments.

Which sectors and states dominate the AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB) portfolio?

AFB’s largest sectors are airport revenue (13.65%) and health care not-for-profit (11.04%). According to the fund, top state exposures include Texas (13.63%), California (12.22%), New York (8.31%), and Florida (7.93%), indicating broad geographic diversification.

What is the maturity profile of municipal bonds in AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB)?

AFB is heavily tilted to longer maturities, with 63.48% in 20–30 year bonds and 19.05% beyond 30 years. According to the fund, shorter maturities are limited, with only 0.57% under one year and 2.78% between five and ten years.

Does AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB) have exposure to AMT-subject municipal bonds?

Yes, AFB reported an AMT percent of 21.54% in its portfolio statistics. According to the fund, this portion of holdings may be subject to the alternative minimum tax, which can influence after-tax income for certain municipal bond investors.

What are the top individual holdings in AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB)?

AFB’s largest positions include San Francisco Intl Airport Series 2026-2 5.50% (3.72%) and Melissa Independent School District Series 2024-2 4.25% (2.16%). According to the fund, the top ten fixed-income holdings range from 1.85% to 3.72% of the portfolio.