AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. RELEASES MONTHLY PORTFOLIO UPDATE

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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.

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

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc.
Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings		Portfolio %
1) U.S. Treasury Notes 2.25%, 02/15/27		1.09 %
2) 1261229 BC Ltd. 10.00%, 04/15/32		0.58 %
3) DISH DBS Corp. 5.75%, 12/01/28		0.48 %
4) DaVita, Inc. 4.625%, 06/01/30		0.47 %
5) Carvana Co. 9.00%, 06/01/30 - 06/01/31		0.45 %
6) American Airlines/AAdvantage 5.75%, 04/20/29		0.41 %
7) Advance Auto Parts, Inc. 7.00%, 08/01/30		0.40 %
8) Tenet Healthcare Corp. 5.50%, 11/15/32		0.39 %
9) TransDigm, Inc. 6.00%, 01/15/33		0.38 %
10) Allied Universal Holdco/Allied Universal Finance Corp. 4.625%, 06/01/28		0.38 %
Investment Type		Portfolio %
Corporates - Non-Investment Grade
Industrial
Consumer Non-Cyclical		7.36 %
Communications - Media		5.70 %
Energy		5.16 %
Capital Goods		5.03 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		4.93 %
Consumer Cyclical - Retailers		4.83 %
Technology		3.92 %
Basic		3.59 %
Services		3.31 %
Consumer Cyclical - Automotive		2.89 %
Communications - Telecommunications		2.50 %
Transportation - Services		1.64 %
Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment		0.89 %
Other Industrial		0.77 %
Transportation - Airlines		0.65 %
Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants		0.35 %
SUBTOTAL		53.52 %
Credit Default Swaps		13.37 %
Financial Institutions
Finance		2.87 %
Insurance		1.47 %
Financial Services		1.14 %
Brokerage		0.99 %
Banking		0.80 %
REITs		0.63 %
SUBTOTAL		7.90 %
Utility
Electric		0.92 %
Natural Gas		0.09 %
SUBTOTAL		1.01 %
SUBTOTAL		75.80 %
Corporates - Investment Grade
Industrial
Energy		1.86 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		1.17 %
Communications - Media		0.86 %
Basic		0.85 %
Consumer Cyclical - Automotive		0.81 %
Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment		0.64 %
Consumer Non-Cyclical		0.51 %
Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants		0.45 %
Communications - Telecommunications		0.44 %
Technology		0.31 %
Consumer Cyclical - Retailers		0.20 %
Transportation - Services		0.18 %
Transportation - Airlines		0.11 %
Other Industrial		0.07 %
Transportation - Railroads		0.03 %
SUBTOTAL		8.49 %
Financial Institutions
Banking		2.86 %
REITs		0.69 %
Insurance		0.67 %
Finance		0.57 %
Brokerage		0.14 %
SUBTOTAL		4.93 %
Utility
Electric		1.37 %
SUBTOTAL		1.37 %
SUBTOTAL		14.79 %
Bank Loans
Industrial
Technology		1.41 %
Communications - Media		0.85 %
Consumer Non-Cyclical		0.46 %
Energy		0.35 %
Capital Goods		0.34 %
Communications - Telecommunications		0.33 %
Consumer Cyclical - Retailers		0.21 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		0.12 %
Other Industrial		0.11 %
Transportation - Airlines		0.09 %
Basic		0.06 %
Consumer Cyclical - Automotive		0.06 %
SUBTOTAL		4.39 %
Financial Institutions
Insurance		0.80 %
Financial Services		0.28 %
Brokerage		0.15 %
Finance		0.14 %
Banking		0.02 %
SUBTOTAL		1.39 %
SUBTOTAL		5.78 %
Interest Rate Swaps		5.54 %
Emerging Markets - Corporate Bonds
Industrial
Basic		1.40 %
Energy		1.20 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		0.83 %
Consumer Non-Cyclical		0.58 %
Communications - Telecommunications		0.26 %
Capital Goods		0.16 %
Transportation - Services		0.08 %
Communications - Media		0.02 %
Services		0.02 %
SUBTOTAL		4.55 %
Utility
Electric		0.62 %
Other Utility		0.02 %
SUBTOTAL		0.64 %
Financial Institutions
Banking		0.25 %
REITs		0.10 %
SUBTOTAL		0.35 %
SUBTOTAL		5.54 %
EM Governments		3.84 %
Interest Rate Futures		2.12 %
U.S. Govt & Agency Securities		1.65 %
Quasi-Sovereigns
Quasi-Sovereign Bonds		0.75 %
SUBTOTAL		0.75 %
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
Non-Agency Fixed Rate		0.28 %
Non-Agency Floating Rate		0.24 %
Agency Fixed Rate		0.15 %
SUBTOTAL		0.67 %
Asset-Backed Securities
Other ABS - Fixed Rate		0.48 %
Other ABS - Floating Rate		0.08 %
SUBTOTAL		0.56 %
Common Stocks		0.44 %
Local Governments - US Municipal Bonds		0.37 %
Emerging Markets - Treasuries		0.30 %
Inflation-Linked Securities		0.29 %
Collateralized Loan Obligations
CLO - Floating Rate		0.20 %
SUBTOTAL		0.20 %
Preferred Stocks
Industrials		0.17 %
SUBTOTAL		0.17 %
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS		0.15 %
SUBTOTAL		0.15 %
Forward Currency Exchange Contracts
Currency Instruments		0.01 %
SUBTOTAL		0.01 %
Rights
Communication Services		0.01 %
SUBTOTAL		0.01 %
Reverse Repurchase Agreements		-0.99 %
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Funds and Investment Trusts		1.84 %
Cash		0.62 %
SUBTOTAL		2.46 %
Derivative Offsets
Futures Offsets		-2.13 %
Swap Offsets		-18.32 %
SUBTOTAL		-20.45 %
TOTAL		100.00 %
Country Breakdown		Portfolio %
United States		67.45 %
Canada		3.42 %
United Kingdom		3.32 %
France		2.68 %
Brazil		1.24 %
Italy		1.17 %
Colombia		1.16 %
Mexico		1.14 %
Spain		1.04 %
India		0.97 %
Germany		0.94 %
Turkey		0.88 %
Luxembourg		0.78 %
South Africa		0.70 %
Australia		0.69 %
Chile		0.51 %
Macau		0.48 %
Japan		0.47 %
Switzerland		0.47 %
Israel		0.45 %
Argentina		0.44 %
Hong Kong		0.44 %
Jersey (Channel Islands)		0.39 %
Nigeria		0.39 %
Ireland		0.35 %
China		0.34 %
Norway		0.34 %
Indonesia		0.33 %
Romania		0.33 %
Costa Rica		0.31 %
Egypt		0.31 %
Ecuador		0.30 %
Puerto Rico		0.30 %
Denmark		0.28 %
Guatemala		0.28 %
Senegal		0.27 %
Peru		0.26 %
El Salvador		0.25 %
Trinidad and Tobago		0.25 %
Cayman Islands		0.21 %
Netherlands		0.21 %
Dominican Republic		0.20 %
Slovenia		0.19 %
Angola		0.13 %
Kazakhstan		0.11 %
Zambia		0.11 %
Kenya		0.10 %
Sri Lanka		0.10 %
Ukraine		0.10 %
Panama		0.09 %
Malaysia		0.08 %
Finland		0.07 %
Morocco		0.07 %
Belgium		0.05 %
Greece		0.05 %
Jamaica		0.05 %
Uzbekistan		0.05 %
Kuwait		0.04 %
Serbia		0.03 %
Cash & Cash Equivalents		1.84 %
Total Investments		100.00 %
Net Currency Exposure Breakdown		Portfolio %
US Dollar		100.05 %
Canadian Dollar		0.18 %
Pound Sterling		0.15 %
Brazilian Real		0.05 %
Norwegian Krone		0.03 %
Colombian Peso		0.01 %
South African Rand		0.01 %
Czech Koruna		-0.01 %
Hungarian Forint		-0.01 %
Polish Zloty		-0.01 %
Swedish Krona		-0.01 %
Euro		-0.44 %
Total Net Assets		100.00 %
Credit Rating		Portfolio %
AAA		2.57 %
AA		-1.20 %
A		1.05 %
BBB		15.01 %
BB		44.76 %
B		25.64 %
CCC		6.82 %
CC		0.26 %
C		0.36 %
Not Rated		1.64 %
Short Term Investments		1.84 %
Reverse Repurchase Agreements		-0.99 %
N/A		2.24 %
Total		100.00 %
Bonds by Maturity		Portfolio %
Less than 1 Year		11.64 %
1 to 5 Years		65.46 %
5 to 10 Years		17.36 %
10 to 20 Years		3.42 %
20 to 30 Years		0.74 %
More than 30 Years		0.93 %
Other		0.45 %
Total Net Assets		100.00 %
Portfolio Statistics:
Average Coupon:		7.08 %
Average Bond Price:		97.44
Percentage of Leverage(based on gross assets):
Bank Borrowing:		0.00 %
Investment Operations:*		14.29 %
Preferred Stock:		0.00 %
Tender Option Bonds:		0.00 %
VMTP Shares:		0.00 %
VRDP Shares:		0.00 %
Total Fund Leverage:		14.29 %
Average Maturity:		4.28 Years
Effective Duration:		3.01 Years
Total Net Assets:		$980.33 Million
Net Asset Value:		$11.37
Total Number of Holdings:		1,228
Portfolio Turnover:		68.00 %
* Investment Operations 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 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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FAQ

What are the key portfolio statistics for AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF) as of April 30, 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, AWF reported total net assets of $980.33 million and a Net Asset Value of $11.37. According to the fund, it held 1,228 positions, with an average coupon of 7.08%, average bond price of 97.44, and portfolio turnover of 68%.

How is AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) using leverage in its portfolio update for April 30, 2026?

AWF reported total fund leverage of 14.29% as of April 30, 2026, all from investment operations. According to the fund, there was no leverage from bank borrowing or preferred share structures, and techniques may include credit default swaps, negative cash, reverse repos, and similar tools.

What is the credit quality breakdown of AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) as of April 30, 2026?

AWF’s portfolio was concentrated in below‑investment‑grade credit, with 44.76% rated BB and 25.64% rated B. According to the fund, BBB represented 15.01%, while CCC and lower (CCC, CC, C) totaled about 7.44%, with 1.64% not rated and 1.84% short-term investments.

What is the country allocation of AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) in the April 30, 2026 update?

AWF’s portfolio was primarily U.S.-focused, with 67.45% in United States securities as of April 30, 2026. According to the fund, other notable country weights included Canada (3.42%), United Kingdom (3.32%), France (2.68%), and diversified exposures across emerging and developed markets plus 1.84% cash equivalents.

What are the duration and maturity metrics for AWF’s portfolio as of April 30, 2026?

As of April 30, 2026, AWF reported an effective duration of 3.01 years and average maturity of 4.28 years. According to the fund, most bonds (65.46% of net assets) mature in one to five years, with smaller allocations to shorter and longer maturities.

Which securities were the top 10 fixed-income holdings of AWF on April 30, 2026?

AWF’s largest holding was U.S. Treasury Notes 2.25% due 02/15/27 at 1.09% of the portfolio. According to the fund, other top holdings included bonds from 1261229 BC, DISH DBS, DaVita, Carvana, American Airlines/AAdvantage, Advance Auto Parts, Tenet Healthcare, TransDigm, and Allied Universal.

What currency exposure did AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) report in its April 30, 2026 portfolio?

AWF’s net currency exposure was overwhelmingly in the U.S. dollar at 100.05% as of April 30, 2026. According to the fund, small positive exposures existed to Canadian dollar, pound sterling, and select emerging currencies, partly offset by modest negative exposures to euro and several European currencies.