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AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. reports recurring closed-end fund developments under the ticker AWF, including earnings releases, net asset value per share, total net assets, shares outstanding, net investment income, and realized or unrealized gains and losses. The fund is a registered closed-end investment company managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.
The fund seeks high current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective, through investments in debt securities. Its investment profile includes sovereign debt obligations and corporate debt denominated in U.S. dollars and non-U.S. currencies across developed and emerging markets.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) reported first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2026. Total net assets were $979.3 million, compared with $963.4 million at March 31, 2026 and $983.3 million at June 30, 2025. Net asset value (NAV) per share was $11.36, up from $11.17 on March 31, 2026 and slightly below $11.40 a year earlier, based on 86,229,677 shares outstanding.
For April 1–June 30, 2026, the Fund generated total net investment income of $15.23 million, or $0.18 per share, compared with $15.26 million ($0.18 per share) in the prior quarter and $14.87 million ($0.17 per share) in the prior-year quarter. Total net realized and unrealized gain was $17.62 million, or $0.20 per share, versus a loss of $24.36 million (–$0.28 per share) in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026 and a gain of $18.92 million ($0.22 per share) in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) released a monthly portfolio update as of July 31, 2026. The Fund reported total net assets of $970.77 million, a net asset value (NAV) of $11.26, and 1,190 holdings. The portfolio’s average coupon was 7.25%, with an average bond price of 96.89, average maturity 4.32 years, and effective duration 3.08 years. Total fund leverage was 13.99%, all from investment operations.
Non-investment grade corporates represented a substantial share of assets, with significant exposure to BB (44.99%) and B (25.41%) credit ratings. The portfolio was 69.46% invested in U.S. securities and had a net currency exposure of 100.07% to the U.S. dollar. Top holdings included U.S. Treasury Notes, Sopaipilla Investor LLC, and 1261229 BC Ltd.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) and AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) reported that stockholders approved new investment advisory agreements with AllianceBernstein L.P. at a joint special meeting of stockholders held on August 3, 2026. Each Fund is a registered closed-end management investment company managed by the Adviser.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) released its monthly portfolio update as of June 30, 2026. Total net assets were $979.21 million, with a net asset value of $11.36 and 1,223 holdings. The portfolio’s average coupon was 7.24%, average bond price 97.45, average maturity 4.36 years, and effective duration 3.12 years.
Non-investment-grade corporate bonds made up 54.67% of the portfolio, and investment-grade corporates 15.39%. Country exposure was led by the United States at 68.74%. Credit quality was concentrated in BB (45.37%) and B (26.18%), with total fund leverage from investment operations at 14.45% and portfolio turnover of 73.00%.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) released its May 31, 2026 portfolio update. Total net assets were $982.53 million with a NAV of $11.39 and 1,213 holdings. Average coupon was 6.99%, average bond price 97.61, effective duration 3.00 years, and average maturity 4.10 years.
About 63.36% of bonds mature in 1–5 years. Credit exposure centers on BB (44.34%), B (24.85%) and BBB (15.15%) ratings. The fund reported 14.04% leverage from investment operations and 67.11% exposure to the United States.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) reported fourth quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2026.
Total net assets were $963.4 million, with NAV per share of $11.17 on 86,229,677 shares. Total net investment income was $15.3 million, or $0.18 per share, and the fund recorded a total net realized and unrealized loss of $24.4 million, or $0.28 per share.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) released its monthly portfolio update as of April 30, 2026. Total net assets were $980.33 million, with a Net Asset Value of $11.37 and 1,228 holdings.
The portfolio had an average coupon of 7.08%, average bond price of 97.44, effective duration of 3.01 years, and average maturity of 4.28 years. Total fund leverage was 14.29%, all from investment operations. High-yield credit dominated, led by BB (44.76%) and B (25.64%) ratings.
U.S. exposure was 67.45% of the portfolio, and net currency exposure was largely in the US dollar (100.05%). The largest sector allocation was non-investment-grade corporates, while the top fixed-income holding was U.S. Treasury Notes 2.25% due 02/15/27 at 1.09% of the portfolio.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:AFB) and AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE:AWF) announced Board approval of new and interim investment advisory agreements with AllianceBernstein L.P., on identical terms to current agreements.
The change is tied to the planned Equitable–Corebridge merger and requires future stockholder approval under the 1940 Act.
AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) released its monthly portfolio update as of March 31, 2026. Key metrics: Total Net Assets $963.27M, NAV $11.17, Average coupon 7.24%, Effective duration 3.05 years, and Total fund leverage 11.19%.
Portfolio composition shows heavy U.S. exposure (67.72%), large below-investment-grade weight (BB 44.95%, B 24.83%), and total holdings of 1,250 with 68% turnover.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) and AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund announced that Equitable and Corebridge entered a definitive merger agreement on March 26, 2026, expected to close by the end of 2026.
Closing will be deemed an "assignment" under the 1940 Act, which will automatically terminate each Fund's current investment advisory agreement unless a replacement agreement is approved by each Fund's Board and shareholders before closing.