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Alliance National Municipal Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: AFB), also referred to as AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc., is a registered closed‑end investment company that regularly issues detailed earnings and capital structure updates. The fund is managed by AllianceBernstein L.P. and focuses on municipal income, with an investment objective described as seeking high current income exempt from regular federal income tax through investment in municipal securities that pay interest exempt from federal income tax.
The news flow for AFB prominently features quarterly earnings announcements. These releases summarize total net assets, net asset value (NAV) per share of common stock, total net investment income, and total net realized and unrealized gains or losses for each fiscal quarter. They also clarify that total net assets include assets attributable to both common and preferred shares, giving investors a structured view of the fund’s financial position over time.
Another recurring theme in AFB’s news is information about its leverage and capital structure. Recent press releases have described the fund’s plan to redeem all of its outstanding 2018 Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares and the subsequent completion of that full redemption. The fund has explained that it used proceeds from the creation of tender option bond ("TOB") trusts to carry out this redemption and that the TOB trusts serve as substitute leverage.
On this news page, readers can review these types of announcements, including earnings updates and disclosures about preferred share redemptions and TOB trusts. For investors following municipal bond funds and tax‑exempt income strategies, AFB’s news provides insight into how the fund reports its results and manages its leverage framework over time.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) released its monthly portfolio update as of March 31, 2026. Key portfolio metrics include Total Net Assets $338.21 million, NAV $11.77, Total Fund Leverage 40.63% and Effective Duration 12.60 years.
Top sector weight is Airport 13.48%, AMT exposure is 22.35%, average coupon is 5.09%, and the largest holding is San Francisco Intl Airport Series 2026-2 at 3.68%.
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.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) reported first fiscal quarter results for the period ended January 31, 2026. Total net assets were $347,515,671 and NAV per share was $12.09 based on 28,744,936 shares outstanding. Total net investment income was $4,775,826 ($0.17 per share) and the Fund recorded a total net realized and unrealized loss of $3,704,332 ($0.13 per share).
Comparative figures: total net assets were $350,811,480 on October 31, 2025 and $357,190,362 on January 31, 2025; NAV per share was $12.20 and $12.43, respectively.
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds (NYSE:AWF, NYSE:AFB) declared distributions on March 23, 2026 for two funds. AWF will pay $0.0655 per share of investment income and AFB will pay $0.05018 per share. Both funds have an ex-date and record date of 4/2/2026 and a payment date of 4/17/2026.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) released its monthly portfolio update as of February 28, 2026. Key portfolio metrics include Total Net Assets $353.27 million, NAV $12.29, Total Fund Leverage 40.05%, Average Coupon 5.32% and Effective Duration 11.55 years.
The portfolio holds 176 securities, with top sector weightings in airport revenue (13.53%) and a credit-quality mix concentrated in AA (39.77%) and A (18.76%).
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds (NYSE:AFB, AWF) declared distribution rates on Feb 23, 2026. The AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (AWF) will pay $0.0655 per share of investment income; the AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (AFB) will pay $0.05018 per share of investment income.
Both funds share an ex-date and record date of 3/5/2026 and a payment date of 3/20/2026. The funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) released its monthly portfolio update as of January 31, 2026. The fund reports $347.52 million total net assets and a common stock NAV of $12.09. Portfolio leverage is 42.51%, effective duration 11.91 years, and average maturity 13.57 years.
Top sector weight is Airport 13.96%, tax-exempt AMT exposure is 22.49%, and credit quality shows AAA/AA at 50.36%. Total holdings: 175, turnover 56%.
AllianceBernstein Closed-End Funds (NYSE:AFB) announced distribution rates for two funds with ex-date 2/5/2026 and payment date 2/20/2026. The AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE:AWF) declared a distribution of $0.0655 per share of investment income. The AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE:AFB) declared a distribution of $0.05018 per share of investment income.
Both distributions are payable to shareholders of record as of 2/5/2026. The funds are managed by AllianceBernstein L.P.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) released its monthly portfolio update as of December 31, 2025. The fund reports Total Net Assets of $347.22 million and a Common Stock NAV of $12.08. Portfolio leverage totaled 40.58% (23.13% tender option bonds; 17.45% VRDPs). Key portfolio metrics include Average Coupon 4.88%, Effective Duration 11.82 years, Average Maturity 13.64 years, Portfolio Turnover 56%, and 176 holdings. Credit-quality mix is concentrated in investment-grade: AAA 12.41%, AA 38.08%, and A 19.97%. Sector exposure is weighted toward revenue bonds (Health care not-for-profit 12.77%, Airports 10.26%), and top state exposure is Texas at 14.47%.
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund (NYSE: AFB) released its monthly portfolio update as of November 30, 2025 with portfolio details published Dec 29, 2025. Key facts: Total Net Assets $349.99 million, NAV $12.18, Total Fund Leverage 40.43% (23.05% tender option bonds; 17.38% VRDPs). Portfolio statistics include Average Coupon 4.96%, Effective Duration 11.57 years, Average Maturity 13.26 years, and Portfolio Turnover 32%. Top sector exposure is Revenue bonds 62.96%; top states by weight are Texas 14.45%, California 8.95%, and Florida 8.58%. Credit quality: AAA 12.40%, AA 38.51%, A 19.95%.