v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Bernstein Fund Inc
Entity Central Index Key 0001653463
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
C000163285  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Small Cap Portfolio
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol IRCYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Small Cap Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/IRCYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$56
1.08%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08% [1]
AssetsNet $ 1,187,764,510
Holdings Count | Holding 290
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,954,013
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,187,764,510
# of Portfolio Holdings
290
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$5,954,013
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Country Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Japan
23.0%
United Kingdom
10.4%
South Korea
8.0%
Taiwan
7.2%
Canada
6.0%
India
5.7%
China
3.0%
Australia
2.7%
Germany
2.6%
France
2.5%
South Africa
1.6%
Brazil
1.6%
Mexico
1.5%
Italy
1.3%
Others
19.0%
Short-Term Investments
4.8%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.9%
Total
100.0%
Table Summary
Industrials
22.8%
Financials
17.2%
Information Technology
13.4%
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
Materials
8.9%
Real Estate
5.5%
Energy
5.4%
Consumer Staples
3.7%
Utilities
3.3%
Health Care
3.1%
Others
1.7%
Short-Term Investments
4.8%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.9%
Total
100.0%
C000163291  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Small Cap Portfolio
Class Name Class Z
Trading Symbol IRCZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Small Cap Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/IRCZX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Z
$56
1.08%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08% [2]
AssetsNet $ 1,187,764,510
Holdings Count | Holding 290
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,954,013
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,187,764,510
# of Portfolio Holdings
290
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$5,954,013
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Country Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Japan
23.0%
United Kingdom
10.4%
South Korea
8.0%
Taiwan
7.2%
Canada
6.0%
India
5.7%
China
3.0%
Australia
2.7%
Germany
2.6%
France
2.5%
South Africa
1.6%
Brazil
1.6%
Mexico
1.5%
Italy
1.3%
Others
19.0%
Short-Term Investments
4.8%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.9%
Total
100.0%
Table Summary
Industrials
22.8%
Financials
17.2%
Information Technology
13.4%
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
Materials
8.9%
Real Estate
5.5%
Energy
5.4%
Consumer Staples
3.7%
Utilities
3.3%
Health Care
3.1%
Others
1.7%
Short-Term Investments
4.8%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.9%
Total
100.0%
C000163292  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Small Cap Portfolio
Class Name SCB Class
Trading Symbol IRCSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Small Cap Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/IRCSX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
SCB Class
$61
1.18%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.18% [3]
AssetsNet $ 1,187,764,510
Holdings Count | Holding 290
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,954,013
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$1,187,764,510
# of Portfolio Holdings
290
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$5,954,013
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Country Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Japan
23.0%
United Kingdom
10.4%
South Korea
8.0%
Taiwan
7.2%
Canada
6.0%
India
5.7%
China
3.0%
Australia
2.7%
Germany
2.6%
France
2.5%
South Africa
1.6%
Brazil
1.6%
Mexico
1.5%
Italy
1.3%
Others
19.0%
Short-Term Investments
4.8%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.9%
Total
100.0%
Table Summary
Industrials
22.8%
Financials
17.2%
Information Technology
13.4%
Consumer Discretionary
11.1%
Materials
8.9%
Real Estate
5.5%
Energy
5.4%
Consumer Staples
3.7%
Utilities
3.3%
Health Care
3.1%
Others
1.7%
Short-Term Investments
4.8%
Other assets less liabilities
-0.9%
Total
100.0%
C000163278  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Strategic Equities Portfolio
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol STEYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Strategic Equities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/STEYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$36
0.68%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.68% [4]
AssetsNet $ 10,204,911,852
Holdings Count | Holding 78
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 31,555,792
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$10,204,911,852
# of Portfolio Holdings
78
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$31,555,792
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Country Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Japan
16.1%
United Kingdom
15.6%
Taiwan
10.1%
South Korea
8.2%
Netherlands
7.2%
China
5.1%
Italy
4.5%
Switzerland
3.2%
Spain
2.7%
Denmark
2.4%
Germany
2.2%
Canada
2.2%
France
2.2%
Brazil
2.0%
Others
14.6%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.6%
Total
100.0%
Table Summary
Financials
26.1%
Industrials
19.6%
Information Technology
16.9%
Health Care
8.1%
Materials
6.2%
Energy
5.5%
Consumer Staples
5.0%
Communication Services
4.1%
Consumer Discretionary
4.1%
Utilities
1.6%
Others
1.1%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.6%
Total
100.0%
C000163284  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Strategic Equities Portfolio
Class Name Class Z
Trading Symbol STEZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Strategic Equities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/STEZX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Z
$37
0.70%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [5]
AssetsNet $ 10,204,911,852
Holdings Count | Holding 78
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 31,555,792
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$10,204,911,852
# of Portfolio Holdings
78
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$31,555,792
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Country Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Japan
16.1%
United Kingdom
15.6%
Taiwan
10.1%
South Korea
8.2%
Netherlands
7.2%
China
5.1%
Italy
4.5%
Switzerland
3.2%
Spain
2.7%
Denmark
2.4%
Germany
2.2%
Canada
2.2%
France
2.2%
Brazil
2.0%
Others
14.6%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.6%
Total
100.0%
Table Summary
Financials
26.1%
Industrials
19.6%
Information Technology
16.9%
Health Care
8.1%
Materials
6.2%
Energy
5.5%
Consumer Staples
5.0%
Communication Services
4.1%
Consumer Discretionary
4.1%
Utilities
1.6%
Others
1.1%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.6%
Total
100.0%
C000163277  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name International Strategic Equities Portfolio
Class Name SCB Class
Trading Symbol STESX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the International Strategic Equities Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/STESX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
SCB Class
$41
0.78%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [6]
AssetsNet $ 10,204,911,852
Holdings Count | Holding 78
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 31,555,792
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 42.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$10,204,911,852
# of Portfolio Holdings
78
Portfolio Turnover Rate
42%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$31,555,792
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Country Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Japan
16.1%
United Kingdom
15.6%
Taiwan
10.1%
South Korea
8.2%
Netherlands
7.2%
China
5.1%
Italy
4.5%
Switzerland
3.2%
Spain
2.7%
Denmark
2.4%
Germany
2.2%
Canada
2.2%
France
2.2%
Brazil
2.0%
Others
14.6%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.6%
Total
100.0%
Table Summary
Financials
26.1%
Industrials
19.6%
Information Technology
16.9%
Health Care
8.1%
Materials
6.2%
Energy
5.5%
Consumer Staples
5.0%
Communication Services
4.1%
Consumer Discretionary
4.1%
Utilities
1.6%
Others
1.1%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.6%
Total
100.0%
C000163294  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Small Cap Core Portfolio
Class Name Advisor Class
Trading Symbol SCRYX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Small Cap Core Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/SCRYX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$44
0.88%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88% [7]
AssetsNet $ 713,809,765
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,954,265
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$713,809,765
# of Portfolio Holdings
257
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$2,954,265
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Industrials
18.8%
Health Care
17.8%
Financials
16.7%
Information Technology
14.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.9%
Energy
6.6%
Real Estate
5.0%
Materials
4.6%
Utilities
3.1%
Communication Services
2.3%
Others
1.7%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.2%
Total
100.0%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

10 Top Holdings

Table Summary
Company
U.S. $ Value
% of Net Assets
Nextpower, Inc. - Class A
$8,143,514
1.1%
Fabrinet
$7,269,989
1.0%
Bloom Energy Corp. - Class A
$6,964,186
1.0%
Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.
$6,150,882
0.9%
FormFactor, Inc.
$5,397,494
0.8%
UMB Financial Corp.
$5,358,653
0.8%
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. - Class A
$5,267,770
0.7%
SPX Technologies, Inc.
$5,176,647
0.7%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
$5,035,562
0.7%
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
$4,985,595
0.7%
Total
$59,750,292
8.4%
C000163300  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Small Cap Core Portfolio
Class Name Class Z
Trading Symbol SCRZX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Small Cap Core Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/SCRZX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class Z
$44
0.87%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.87% [8]
AssetsNet $ 713,809,765
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,954,265
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$713,809,765
# of Portfolio Holdings
257
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$2,954,265
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Industrials
18.8%
Health Care
17.8%
Financials
16.7%
Information Technology
14.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.9%
Energy
6.6%
Real Estate
5.0%
Materials
4.6%
Utilities
3.1%
Communication Services
2.3%
Others
1.7%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.2%
Total
100.0%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

10 Top Holdings

Table Summary
Company
U.S. $ Value
% of Net Assets
Nextpower, Inc. - Class A
$8,143,514
1.1%
Fabrinet
$7,269,989
1.0%
Bloom Energy Corp. - Class A
$6,964,186
1.0%
Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.
$6,150,882
0.9%
FormFactor, Inc.
$5,397,494
0.8%
UMB Financial Corp.
$5,358,653
0.8%
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. - Class A
$5,267,770
0.7%
SPX Technologies, Inc.
$5,176,647
0.7%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
$5,035,562
0.7%
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
$4,985,595
0.7%
Total
$59,750,292
8.4%
C000163293  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Small Cap Core Portfolio
Class Name SCB Class
Trading Symbol SCRSX
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Small Cap Core Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) for the period of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
Additional Information [Text Block] Portfolio
Additional Information Phone Number (800) 227 4618
Additional Information Website https://www.abfunds.com/link/BWM/SCRSX-S
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months?

(Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
SCB Class
$49
0.98%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 49
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.98% [9]
AssetsNet $ 713,809,765
Holdings Count | Holding 257
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 2,954,265
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio Statistics

Table Summary
Net Assets
$713,809,765
# of Portfolio Holdings
257
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Advisory Fees Paid (Net)
$2,954,265
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Breakdown (% of Net Assets)

Table Summary
Industrials
18.8%
Health Care
17.8%
Financials
16.7%
Information Technology
14.2%
Consumer Discretionary
7.9%
Energy
6.6%
Real Estate
5.0%
Materials
4.6%
Utilities
3.1%
Communication Services
2.3%
Others
1.7%
Short-Term Investments
1.1%
Other assets less liabilities
0.2%
Total
100.0%
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

10 Top Holdings

Table Summary
Company
U.S. $ Value
% of Net Assets
Nextpower, Inc. - Class A
$8,143,514
1.1%
Fabrinet
$7,269,989
1.0%
Bloom Energy Corp. - Class A
$6,964,186
1.0%
Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.
$6,150,882
0.9%
FormFactor, Inc.
$5,397,494
0.8%
UMB Financial Corp.
$5,358,653
0.8%
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. - Class A
$5,267,770
0.7%
SPX Technologies, Inc.
$5,176,647
0.7%
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.
$5,035,562
0.7%
ESCO Technologies, Inc.
$4,985,595
0.7%
Total
$59,750,292
8.4%
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