BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund

Overview

Why invest in this Fund?

The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue this goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in stocks. The fund's stock investments may include common stocks, preferred stocks and convertible securities, including those purchased in initial public offerings. The fund may invest up to 30% of its assets in foreign securities.

Min. class investment
$1,000
Class Inception Date
05/31/01
Fund Assets
$1,431,630,077  As of  08/20/19
Class Assets
$16,648,807  As of  08/20/19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
105.82%  As of fiscal year end  08/31/18
Morningstar Category
Large Value
Benchmark
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
Morningstar Overall Rating
Fund Holdings
79  As of  07/31/19

Morningstar Rating™ as of July 31, 2019 for the Class C class shares; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Overall rating for the Large Value category. Fund ratings are out of 5 Stars: Overall 3 Stars (1094 funds rated); 3 Yrs. 3 Stars (1094 funds rated); 5 Yrs. 3 Stars (956 funds rated); 10 Yrs. 2 Stars (697 funds rated). The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products with at least a 3-year history. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance (not including the effects of sales charges, loads and redemption fees if applicable), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. Managed products; including open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds; are considered a single population for comparative purposes. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. ©2018 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The fund represents a single portfolio with multiple share classes that have different expense structures. Other share classes may have achieved different results.

Portfolio Managers

  • Ferguson, Brian C.

    Brian C. Ferguson

    Portfolio Manager, Mellon Investments Corporation

    16 yr(s). on fund

  • Bailer, John

    John Bailer

    Senior Portfolio Manager, Mellon Investments Corporation

    27 yr(s). in industry

    15 yr(s). on fund

  • Intoppa, David S.

    David S. Intoppa

    Senior Research Analyst, Mellon Investments Corporation

    4 yr(s). on fund

Performance

Average Annual Returns

Click here to see SALES CHARGE  Max Sales Charge:  1.00% CDSC Load

Month End

As of  07/31/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 0.62 9.86 7.47 10.83 10.10 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 5.20 9.44 8.01 12.40 - -

Quarter End

As of  06/30/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 2.44 10.27 6.59 11.40 10.05 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 8.46 10.19 7.46 13.19 - -

Cumulative Returns

Click here to see SALES CHARGE  Max Sales Charge:  1.00% CDSC Load

Month End

As of  07/31/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 0.62 32.60 43.34 179.69 892.06 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 5.20 31.09 47.00 221.81 - -

Quarter End

As of  06/30/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 2.44 34.09 37.56 194.37 872.04 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 8.46 33.79 43.31 245.29 - -
The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell's leading style methodology. The Russell 1000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large-cap value segment. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure new and growing equities are included and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics.

The total return performance figures presented for Class C shares of the fund represent the performance of the fund's Class A for periods prior to May 31, 2001, the inception date for Class C shares, and the performance of Class C, respectively, from that inception date. Performance reflects the applicable class' distribution/servicing fees since the inception date. Had these fees and expenses been reflected for periods prior, performance would have been different. Investors should consider, when deciding whether to purchase a particular class of shares, the investment amount, anticipated holding period and other relevant factors.

Growth of $10,000 Investment

Historical Performance

    These figures do not reflect the maximum sales charge which, if included, would reduce return.

    Yearly Total Return

    Yearly

    Fund 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
    DCGVX
    		 -11.31% 13.96% 17.40% -3.03% 9.61% 36.62% 17.09% -6.92% 14.13% 24.04%

    Investment return fluctuates and past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    Fees & Expenses

    Monthly Expense Ratios (Annualized)

    As of  07/31/19 Fee Description Expense Ratio (%)
    Management Fee 0.60%
    12B-1 Fee 0.75%
    Service Fee 0.25%
    Other Expenses 0.13%
    Total Expenses 1.73%
    Expenses Reimbursed 0.05%
    Net Expenses 1.68%

    Redemption Charge

    As of  08/21/19  Redemption Year CDSC
    Year 1 1.00
    Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) imposed on Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

    Prospectus Fee Table Expense Ratios

    As of  12/31/18 Fee Description Expense Ratio (%)
    Management Fee 0.60%
    12B-1 Fee 0.75%
    Service Fee 0.25%
    Other Expenses 0.11%
    Total Expenses 1.71%
    Expenses Reimbursed 0.03%
    Net Expenses 1.68%
    BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., has contractually agreed until December 31, 2019, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the expenses of the fund so that the total annual fund operating expenses of Class A, C, I and Y shares (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees, shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed .68%.
    Portfolio

    Portfolio Manager/Sub-Investment Advisor

    The fund's investment adviser is BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. Brian Ferguson, John C. Bailer and David S. Intoppa are the fund's primary portfolio managers. Mr. Ferguson has been the fund's lead portfolio manager since September 2003 and is a senior managing director and head of the U.S. Large Cap Value Equity Team of Mellon Investments Corporation (Mellon), an affiliate of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. Mr. Bailer has been a portfolio manager of the fund since December 2004. Mr. Bailer is a senior portfolio manager of U.S. dividend-oriented and large cap strategies and is a senior research analyst on the Dynamic Large Cap Value strategy of Mellon. Mr. Intoppa has been a portfolio manager of the fund since December 2015 and is a senior research analyst on the Dynamic Large Cap Value strategy of Mellon. Mellon investment professionals manage the fund in their capacity as employees of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

    Top Holdings

    As of  07/31/19   Holdings % Portfolio  Weight
    JPMorgan Chase & Co. 4.43
    Berkshire Hathaway 4.39
    Citigroup 3.29
    AT&T 3.18
    Bank Of America 2.84
    Medtronic 2.65
    CF Industries Holdings 2.42
    Phillips 66 2.28
    American International Group 2.26
    Marathon Petroleum 2.26

    Asset Allocation

        Stats & Risks

        Daily Statistics

        As of  08/20/19 Name NAV Change 09/21/18  12 Month 
        High Nav        		 12/24/18  12 Month 
        Low Nav        		 YTD Return
        DCGVX
        		 $31.54
        -$0.31
        -0.97%
        		 $39.78 $26.69 10.98%

        Performance Metrics

        Overall Morningstar Rating

        MORNINGSTAR CATEGORY Large Value

        Morningstar Rating™ as of 07/31/19 for the Class C shares; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Overall rating for the Large Value. Fund ratings are out of 5 Stars: Overall 3 Stars (2747 funds rated); 3 Yrs. 3 Stars (1094 funds rated); 5 Yrs. 3 Stars (956 funds rated); 10 Yrs. 2 Stars (697 funds rated).
        The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products with at least a 3-year history. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance (not including the effects of sales charges, loads and redemption fees if applicable), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. Managed products; including open-end mutual funds, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds; are considered a single population for comparative purposes. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. © Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The fund represents a single portfolio with multiple share classes that have different expense structures. Other share classes may have achieved different results.

        Lipper Rankings

        • 1 Year
          396 out of 475
        • 3 Year
          228 out of 434
        • 5 Year
          197 out of 386
        • 10 Year
          206 out of 300

        LIPPER CLASSIFICATION Large-Cap Value Funds

        Lipper Category returns and rankings are calculated by Lipper Inc., a Reuters Company, which is a nationally recognized organization that compares the performance of mutual funds with similar investment objectives. The Category returns represent the average performance of included funds, while rankings compare an individual fund's returns to those of the other funds in its category. Both are based on total return performance, with capital gains and dividends reinvested, with annual operating expenses deducted, but without including front or back-end sales charges. Rankings begin with the actual share class inception. Rankings are relative to a peer group and do not necessarily mean that the fund had high total returns. Rankings do not reflect sales loads

        Main Risks

        Equities are subject to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer, and investment style risks to varying degrees.

        Investing in foreign denominated and/or domiciled securities involves special risks, including changes in currency exchange rates, political, economic, and social instability, limited company information, differing auditing and legal standards, and less market liquidity. These risks generally are greater with emerging market countries.

        Risk Metrics

        As of  07/31/19, 3-Year Trailing Standard Deviation Alpha Beta R-Squared Sharpe Ratio
        DCGVX
        		 14.14 -4.06 1.10 88.19 0.63
        Distributions

        Dividend Schedule

        Declared
        Annually
        Distributed
        Annually
        Paid
        Annually
        Fiscal Year End
        Aug 31
        Year Dividend ($) Capital Gains ($)
        2018 0.3117 4.8412
        2017 0.0726 3.9062
        2016 0.2201 0.5637
        2015 0.0923 4.9261
        2014 0.0673 4.1586
        2013 0.0000 2.0459
        2012 0.1470 0.0000
        2010 0.0020 0.0000
        2008 0.1220 0.0000
        2007 0.0890 1.9138
        There is no guarantee that the fund will distribute any level annually. Capital gains may be short-term, long-term, or both.

        Distributions History

        (Values Listed In $) Ordinary 
        Non-Qualified 
        Dividends        		 Qualified 
        Dividends        		 Non-Qualified 
        Short-Term 
        Capital Gain        		 Qualified 
        Short-Term 
        Capital Gain        		 Long-Term 
        Capital Gain        		 Total 
        Distribution        		 Reinvest 
        NAV
        DCGVX
        		 0.0958 0.2159 0.2584 0.5820 4.0008 5.1529 30.66
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date
        DCGVX
        		 12/04/18 12/06/18 12/06/18
        (Values Listed In $) Distribution Status Ordinary 
        Non-Qualified 
        Dividends        		 Qualified 
        Dividends        		 Non-Qualified 
        Short-Term 
        Capital Gain        		 Qualified 
        Short-Term 
        Capital Gain        		 Long-Term 
        Capital Gain        		 Total 
        Distribution        		 Reinvest 
        NAV
        DCGVX
        		 Final 0.0958 0.2159 0.2584 0.5820 4.0008 5.1529 30.66
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date
        DCGVX
        		 12/04/18 12/06/18 12/06/18
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