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 January 31, 2026, reporting NAV $11.49 and Total Net Assets $991.11 million. The fund shows Total Fund Leverage 13.73%, Average Coupon 7.17%, Effective Duration 3.03 years, and 1,249 holdings.

Credit mix is concentrated in lower investment grades (BB 46.35%, B 23.44%), bond maturities weighted 1–5 years (64.91%), and net U.S. exposure 65.60%.

Positive

• Total Net Assets of $991.11 million
• Average coupon of 7.17% supporting income potential
• Effective duration of 3.03 years (lower interest-rate sensitivity)
• Bond maturities concentrated 1–5 years at 64.91%

Negative

• High exposure to lower‑grade credit: BB 46.35%
• Significant single‑period turnover: Portfolio Turnover 68%
• Fund leverage at 13.73% increases financial risk
• Concentration in U.S. assets: 65.60% of portfolio

NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc. [NYSE: AWF] (the "Fund") today released its monthly portfolio update as of January 31, 2026.

AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc.

Top 10 Fixed-Income Holdings		Portfolio %
1) U.S. Treasury Notes 2.25%, 02/15/27		1.08 %
2) 1261229 BC Ltd. 10.00%, 04/15/32		0.57 %
3) DaVita, Inc. 4.625%, 06/01/30		0.46 %
4) Carvana Co. 9.00%, 06/01/30 - 06/01/31		0.45 %
5) Advance Auto Parts, Inc. 7.00%, 08/01/30		0.43 %
6) American Airlines/AAdvantage 5.75%, 04/20/29		0.41 %
7) Dominican Republic Intl Bond 8.625%, 04/20/27		0.40 %
8) Tenet Healthcare Corp. 5.50%, 11/15/32		0.39 %
9) Millennium Escrow Corp. 6.625%, 08/01/26		0.39 %
10) TransDigm, Inc. 6.00%, 01/15/33		0.38 %
Investment Type		Portfolio %
Corporates - Non-Investment Grade
Industrial
Consumer Non-Cyclical		7.59 %
Energy		6.85 %
Communications - Media		5.65 %
Consumer Cyclical - Retailers		5.12 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		4.90 %
Capital Goods		4.74 %
Basic		3.31 %
Communications - Telecommunications		2.99 %
Services		2.99 %
Consumer Cyclical - Automotive		2.75 %
Technology		2.26 %
Transportation - Services		1.73 %
Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment		0.94 %
Other Industrial		0.78 %
Transportation - Airlines		0.60 %
Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants		0.44 %
SUBTOTAL		53.64 %
Credit Default Swaps		13.40 %
Financial Institutions
Finance		2.50 %
Financial Services		1.32 %
REITs		1.12 %
Brokerage		1.04 %
Insurance		0.81 %
Banking		0.41 %
SUBTOTAL		7.20 %
Utility
Electric		1.06 %
Natural Gas		0.05 %
SUBTOTAL		1.11 %
SUBTOTAL		75.35 %
Corporates - Investment Grade
Industrial
Energy		2.00 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		1.28 %
Basic		0.94 %
Consumer Cyclical - Automotive		0.84 %
Consumer Cyclical - Entertainment		0.73 %
Consumer Non-Cyclical		0.69 %
Communications - Media		0.57 %
Consumer Cyclical - Restaurants		0.36 %
Technology		0.25 %
Consumer Cyclical - Retailers		0.21 %
Communications - Telecommunications		0.19 %
Transportation - Services		0.18 %
Transportation - Airlines		0.11 %
Other Industrial		0.07 %
Transportation - Railroads		0.03 %
SUBTOTAL		8.45 %
Financial Institutions
Banking		3.66 %
REITs		0.73 %
Insurance		0.69 %
Finance		0.52 %
Brokerage		0.13 %
SUBTOTAL		5.73 %
Utility
Electric		0.98 %
SUBTOTAL		0.98 %
SUBTOTAL		15.16 %
Emerging Markets - Corporate Bonds
Industrial
Basic		1.49 %
Energy		0.99 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		0.91 %
Consumer Non-Cyclical		0.58 %
Capital Goods		0.16 %
Communications - Telecommunications		0.16 %
Transportation - Services		0.10 %
Communications - Media		0.02 %
Services		0.02 %
SUBTOTAL		4.43 %
Utility
Electric		0.64 %
Other Utility		0.16 %
SUBTOTAL		0.80 %
Financial Institutions
Banking		0.25 %
REITs		0.07 %
Finance		0.05 %
SUBTOTAL		0.37 %
SUBTOTAL		5.60 %
Bank Loans
Industrial
Technology		1.32 %
Communications - Media		0.83 %
Consumer Non-Cyclical		0.63 %
Communications - Telecommunications		0.39 %
Capital Goods		0.21 %
Transportation - Services		0.17 %
Consumer Cyclical - Retailers		0.13 %
Consumer Cyclical - Other		0.12 %
Other Industrial		0.11 %
Transportation - Airlines		0.10 %
Consumer Cyclical - Automotive		0.08 %
Basic		0.05 %
SUBTOTAL		4.14 %
Financial Institutions
Insurance		0.29 %
Financial Services		0.24 %
Brokerage		0.15 %
Finance		0.14 %
Banking		0.02 %
SUBTOTAL		0.84 %
SUBTOTAL		4.98 %
EM Governments
EM Governments		4.31 %
Credit Default Swaps		-0.25 %
SUBTOTAL		4.06 %
Interest Rate Swaps		3.35 %
Interest Rate Futures		2.27 %
U.S. Govt & Agency Securities		1.64 %
Quasi-Sovereigns
Quasi-Sovereign Bonds		1.20 %
SUBTOTAL		1.20 %
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
Non-Agency Fixed Rate		0.28 %
Non-Agency Floating Rate		0.25 %
Risk Share Floating Rate		0.22 %
Agency Fixed Rate		0.16 %
SUBTOTAL		0.91 %
Asset-Backed Securities
Other ABS - Fixed Rate		0.31 %
Other ABS - Floating Rate		0.09 %
Autos - Fixed Rate		0.02 %
SUBTOTAL		0.42 %
Common Stocks		0.40 %
Local Governments - US Municipal Bonds		0.38 %
Inflation-Linked Securities		0.29 %
Emerging Markets - Treasuries		0.28 %
Collateralized Loan Obligations
CLO - Floating Rate		0.21 %
SUBTOTAL		0.21 %
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
Non-Agency Fixed Rate CMBS		0.17 %
SUBTOTAL		0.17 %
Forward Currency Exchange Contracts
Currency Instruments		0.03 %
SUBTOTAL		0.03 %
Preferred Stocks
Industrials		0.03 %
SUBTOTAL		0.03 %
Rights
Communication Services		0.01 %
SUBTOTAL		0.01 %
Reverse Repurchase Agreements		-0.64 %
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Funds and Investment Trusts		1.93 %
Cash		0.66 %
SUBTOTAL		2.59 %
Derivative Offsets
Futures Offsets		-2.27 %
Swap Offsets		-16.42 %
SUBTOTAL		-18.69 %
TOTAL		100.00 %
Country Breakdown		Portfolio %
United States		65.60 %
United Kingdom		3.51 %
Canada		2.98 %
France		2.60 %
Brazil		1.47 %
Mexico		1.41 %
Italy		1.25 %
Spain		1.24 %
Colombia		1.15 %
India		1.09 %
Germany		1.03 %
Turkey		0.91 %
South Africa		0.84 %
Luxembourg		0.82 %
Australia		0.71 %
Hong Kong		0.63 %
Nigeria		0.63 %
Ireland		0.61 %
Israel		0.54 %
Chile		0.45 %
Japan		0.44 %
Dominican Republic		0.40 %
Argentina		0.38 %
Finland		0.38 %
Macau		0.38 %
Peru		0.36 %
Denmark		0.35 %
Netherlands		0.35 %
China		0.34 %
Norway		0.34 %
Romania		0.33 %
Switzerland		0.33 %
Costa Rica		0.31 %
Indonesia		0.31 %
Ecuador		0.30 %
Puerto Rico		0.30 %
Jersey (Channel Islands)		0.28 %
Egypt		0.27 %
Senegal		0.27 %
Guatemala		0.26 %
El Salvador		0.25 %
Panama		0.19 %
Slovenia		0.16 %
Uzbekistan		0.16 %
Zambia		0.16 %
Kenya		0.15 %
Angola		0.14 %
Azerbaijan		0.11 %
Trinidad and Tobago		0.11 %
Kazakhstan		0.10 %
Ukraine		0.10 %
Malaysia		0.08 %
Greece		0.05 %
Jamaica		0.05 %
Kuwait		0.04 %
Morocco		0.04 %
Serbia		0.03 %
Cash & Cash Equivalents		1.93 %
Total Investments		100.00 %
Net Currency Exposure Breakdown		Portfolio %
US Dollar		100.20 %
Canadian Dollar		0.18 %
Pound Sterling		0.16 %
Brazilian Real		0.04 %
Norwegian Krone		0.02 %
Colombian Peso		0.01 %
Indian Rupee		0.01 %
New Zealand Dollar		0.01 %
South African Rand		0.01 %
Swiss Franc		-0.01 %
Chilean Peso		-0.01 %
Chinese Yuan Renminbi (Offshore)		-0.01 %
Czech Koruna		-0.01 %
Swedish Krona		-0.01 %
Euro		-0.59 %
Total Net Assets		100.00 %
Credit Rating		Portfolio %
AAA		2.37 %
AA		-1.17 %
A		0.81 %
BBB		15.57 %
BB		46.35 %
B		23.44 %
CCC		7.30 %
CC		0.31 %
C		0.12 %
Not Rated		1.52 %
Short Term Investments		1.93 %
Reverse Repurchase Agreements		-0.64 %
N/A		2.09 %
Total		100.00 %
Bonds by Maturity		Portfolio %
Less than 1 Year		14.31 %
1 to 5 Years		64.91 %
5 to 10 Years		15.50 %
10 to 20 Years		3.35 %
20 to 30 Years		1.03 %
More than 30 Years		0.50 %
Other		0.40 %
Total Net Assets		100.00 %
Portfolio Statistics:
Average Coupon:		7.17 %
Average Bond Price:		98.37
Percentage of Leverage(based on gross assets):
Bank Borrowing:		0.00 %
Investment Operations:*		13.73 %
Preferred Stock:		0.00 %
Tender Option Bonds:		0.00 %
VMTP Shares:		0.00 %
VRDP Shares:		0.00 %
Total Fund Leverage:		13.73 %
Average Maturity:		4.14 Years
Effective Duration:		3.03 Years
Total Net Assets:		$991.11 Million
Net Asset Value:		$11.49
Total Number of Holdings:		1,249
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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SOURCE AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, Inc.

FAQ

What is AWF's reported net asset value and total net assets as of January 31, 2026?

AWF reported a NAV of $11.49 and Total Net Assets of $991.11 million as of January 31, 2026. According to the company, these figures summarize the fund's size and per‑share value at month end.

How much leverage does AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) use?

The fund reported Total Fund Leverage of 13.73%, reflecting investment operations and derivatives. According to the company, this leverage level can amplify returns and risks for shareholders.

What is the credit quality breakdown of AWF's portfolio as of January 31, 2026?

AWF's portfolio is weighted toward lower credit grades, with BB 46.35% and B 23.44%. According to the company, this shows a high allocation to non‑investment grade bonds that increases credit risk exposure.

What interest‑rate sensitivity does AWF report for its bond portfolio?

The fund reports an Effective Duration of 3.03 years, indicating relatively low sensitivity to interest‑rate moves. According to the company, this duration reflects the portfolio's shorter interest‑rate exposure.

How concentrated are AWF's bond maturities and what does that mean for investors?

AWF has 64.91% of bonds maturing in 1–5 years, concentrating reinvestment and rollover risk in the near term. According to the company, this maturity profile affects liquidity and interest‑rate reinvestment timing.