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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
$1,142,458,604  As of  10/28/20
Class Assets
$8,302,607  As of  10/28/20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
97.03%  As of fiscal year end  08/31/19
Morningstar Category
Large Value
Benchmark
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
Fund Holdings
81  As of  09/30/20

Morningstar Rating™ as of September 30, 2020 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 2 Stars (1129 funds rated); 3 Yrs. 2 Stars (1129 funds rated); 5 Yrs. 2 Stars (992 funds rated); 10 Yrs. 2 Stars (716 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

    17 yr(s). on fund

  • Bailer, John

    John Bailer

    Senior Portfolio Manager, Mellon Investments Corporation

    28 yr(s). in industry

    16 yr(s). on fund

  • Intoppa, David S.

    David S. Intoppa

    Senior Research Analyst, Mellon Investments Corporation

    5 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  09/30/20 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 -7.54 0.80 6.10 8.59 9.25 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 -5.03 2.63 7.66 9.95 - -

Quarter End

As of  09/30/20 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 -7.54 0.80 6.10 8.59 9.25 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 -5.03 2.63 7.66 9.95 - -

Cumulative Returns

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

Month End

As of  09/30/20 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 -7.54 2.43 34.45 127.89 813.96 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 -5.03 8.11 44.61 158.14 - -

Quarter End

As of  09/30/20 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund
DCGVX
 -7.54 2.43 34.45 127.89 813.96 05/31/01
Russell 1000(r) Value Index
 -5.03 8.11 44.61 158.14 - -
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 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
    DCGVX
    		 25.78% -11.31% 13.96% 17.40% -3.03% 9.61% 36.62% 17.09% -6.92% 14.13%

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

    Fees & Expenses

    Redemption Charge

    As of  10/29/20  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  12/31/19 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%
    Total Expenses is the total annual operating expense ratio for the fund, before any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. Net Expenses is the total annual operating expense ratio for the fund, after any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements. The Total Expenses, or Net Expenses (if including fee waivers or expense reimbursements) is the actual fund expense ratio applicable to investors.
    The fund's investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2020, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund so that the direct expenses of none of the classes (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees, shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, borkerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .68%. On or after December 31, 2020, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time.
    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  09/30/20   Holdings % Portfolio  Weight
    JPMorgan Chase & Co 4.41
    Berkshire Hathaway Inc 3.83
    Medtronic PLC 3.02
    Goldman Sachs Group Inc/The 2.84
    PPL Corporate 2.81
    Freeport-McMoRan Inc 2.63
    Morgan Stanley 2.59
    Vulcan Materials Co 2.46
    Eaton Corporate PLC 2.37
    Alphabet Inc 2.25

    Asset Allocation

        Stats & Risks

        Daily Statistics

        As of  10/28/20 Name NAV Change 01/17/20  12 Month 
        High Nav        		 03/23/20  12 Month 
        Low Nav        		 YTD Return
        DCGVX
        		 $29.64
        -$0.81
        -2.66%
        		 $35.34 $20.25 -12.45%

        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 currencyexchange 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.
        Recent market risks include pandemic risks related to COVID-19. The effects of COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and will likely affect certain countries, companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain countries, companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund's exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those countries, companies, industries or sectors.

        Risk Metrics

        As of  09/30/20, 3-Year Trailing Standard Deviation Alpha Beta R-Squared Sharpe Ratio
        DCGVX
        		 20.78 -11.67 1.13 93.12 0.07
        Distributions

        Dividend Schedule

        Declared
        Annually
        Distributed
        Annually
        Paid
        Annually
        Fiscal Year End
        Aug 31
        Year Dividend ($) Capital Gains ($)
        2019 0.2580 0.6711
        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
        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
        		 0.0000 0.2580 0.0000 0.1051 0.5660 0.9291 33.46
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date
        DCGVX
        		 12/09/19 12/10/19 12/10/19
        (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 0.0000 0.2580 0.0000 0.1051 0.5660 0.9291 33.46
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date
        DCGVX
        		 12/09/19 12/10/19 12/10/19
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