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BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund

Overview

Why invest in this Fund?

The fund seeks high total return consistent with preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities of U.S. and foreign issuers. Typically, the fund's portfolio can be expected to have an average effective duration ranging between three and eight years.
Min. class investment
$1,000
Class Inception Date
02/02/18
Fund Assets
$1,113,422,206  As of  09/28/22
Class Assets
$304,360,313  As of  09/28/22
Portfolio Turnover Rate
68.40%  As of fiscal year end  04/30/22
Morningstar Category
Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Benchmark
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
Morningstar Overall Rating
Fund Holdings
432  As of  08/31/22
Average Effective Maturity
11.00 yr(s).  As of 08/31/22
Average Effective Duration
5.88 yr(s).  As of 08/31/22

Morningstar Rating™ as of August 31, 2022 for the Class A class shares; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Overall rating for the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond category. Fund ratings are out of 5 Stars: Overall 3 Stars (569 funds rated); 3 Yrs. 3 Stars (569 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. ©2022 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

  • Khanna, Gautam

    Gautam Khanna

    Head of US Multi Sector Fixed Income

    4 yr(s). on fund

  • DiChiaro, James

    James DiChiaro

    Senior Portfolio Manager

    3 yr(s). on fund

Performance

Total Returns

Click here to see SALES CHARGE  Max Sales Charge:  4.50% Front End Load

Month End

Average Annual
As of 08/31/22
Name 3 MO
08/31/22 		YTD
08/31/22 		1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception
BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund
DCPAX
 -2.31 -11.70 -12.55 -1.36 1.11 2.26 2.81
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
 -2.01 -10.75 -11.52 -2.00 0.52 1.35 -

Quarter End

Average Annual
As of 06/30/22
Name 3 MO
06/30/22 		YTD
06/30/22 		1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception
BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund
DCPAX
 -6.44 -12.04 -12.17 -0.60 1.30 2.41 2.82
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
 -4.69 -10.35 -10.29 -0.93 0.88 1.54 -

The performance data quotes represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Yield, share price and investment return fluctuate and an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than original cost upon redemption. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Click above for month-end returns.

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Total Return Index is designed to measure the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed pass-through securities (agency fixed-rate), commercial mortgage-backed securities (agency and non-agency) and other asset-backed securities having at least one year until final maturity. To be included in the index, securities must be rated investment grade (Baa3/BBB-/BBB- or higher) using the middle rating of Moody’s, S&P and Fitch. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

For periods prior to February 5, 2018, the information for the fund’s Class A shares represents the performance of a predecessor fund's Institutional shares, adjusted to reflect any applicable sales charges. Such performance figures have not been adjusted to reflect applicable class fees and expenses; if such fees and expenses had been reflected, the performance shown for Class A shares for such periods may have been lower.

Growth of $10,000 Investment

Historical Performance

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

    For periods prior to February 5, 2018, the information for the fund’s Class A shares represents the performance of a predecessor fund's Institutional shares, adjusted to reflect any applicable sales charges. Such performance figures have not been adjusted to reflect applicable class fees and expenses; if such fees and expenses had been reflected, the performance shown for Class A shares for such periods may have been lower.

    Monthly

    Fund 08/22 07/22 06/22 05/22 04/22 03/22 02/22 01/22 12/21 11/21 10/21 09/21
    DCPAX
    		 2.83% 2.68% 2.70% 2.53% 2.47% 2.34% 2.15% 2.07% 1.94% 2.02% 2.00% 1.99%

    Yield fluctuates and past performance is no guarantee of future results.

    Monthly yield history is the annualized distribution rate that is based upon dividends per share from net investment income paid during the period, divided by the period ended maximum offering price per share, adjusted for capital gains (IF ANY) distributed during the period, and annualized based upon the number of days in the distribution period.

    Yearly

    Fund 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
    DCPAX
    		 -0.84% 9.37% 10.88% -1.00% 5.13% 4.83% -0.42% 7.28% -1.32% 8.49%

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

    Fees & Expenses

    Prospectus Fee Table Expense Ratios

    As of  09/01/22 Fee Description Expense Ratio (%)
    Management Fee 0.35%
    Service Fee 0.25%
    Other Expenses 0.12%
    Total Expenses 0.72%
    Expenses Reimbursed 0.02%
    Net Expenses 0.70%
    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 September 1, 2023, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund so that the direct expenses of none of the fund's classes (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees, shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .45%. On or after September 1, 2023, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time.

    Sales Charge

    Investment Amount Sales Charge
    Less than $50,000 4.50%
    Less than $100,000 4.00%
    Less than $250,000 3.00%
    Less than $500,000 2.50%
    Less than $1,000,000 2.00%
    Over $1,000,000 0.00%
    There is a 1% CDSC for purchases of $1,000,000 and over if redeemed within one year of purchase.
    Portfolio

    Portfolio Manager/Sub-Investment Adviser

    The fund's investment adviser is BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNYM Investment Adviser), and the fund's sub-adviser is Insight North America LLC, an affiliate of BNYM Investment Adviser. Gautam Khanna and James DiChiaro are the fund's primary portfolio managers. Mr. Khanna has served as primary portfolio manager since the fund commenced operations on February 2, 2018. Mr. DiChiaro has served as a primary portfolio manager of the fund since August 1, 2019. Mr. Khanna also was the predecessor fund's primary portfolio manager since its inception in December 2010. Messrs. Khanna and DiChiaro are senior portfolio managers at the sub-adviser.

    Top Holdings

    As of 08/31/22
    Holdings % Portfolio Weight
    U.S. Treasury, 3.125%, 02/15/2042 3.61
    U.S. Treasury, 1.875%, 02/15/2051 2.57
    U.S. Treasury, 1.125%, 05/15/2040 1.60
    U.S. Treasury, 1.375%, 08/15/2050 1.35
    Crown Castle International, 1.05%, 07/15/2026 1.14
    Fannie Mae FN FM6519 1.07
    U.S. Treasury, 1.75%, 07/31/2024 1.04
    VCP CLO II VCP 2021-2A A1 1.03
    Fannie Mae FN FS2293 1.02
    AT&T, 3.55% 15SEP2055 (CALLABLE 15MAR55) 1.00

    Asset Allocation

        Stats & Risks

        Daily Statistics

        As of  09/28/22 Name 30-Day Sec Yield 
        (WITHOUT WAIVER)        		 30-Day Sec Yield 
        (WITH WAIVER)        		 NAV Change 11/09/21  12 Month 
        High Nav        		 09/27/22  12 Month 
        Low Nav        		 YTD Return
        DCPAX
        		 3.81% 3.84% $8.95
        $0.09
        1.02%
        		 $10.97 $8.86 -15.09%

        Performance Metrics

        Overall Morningstar Rating

        MORNINGSTAR CATEGORY Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

        Morningstar Rating™ as of 08/31/22 for the Class A shares; other classes may have different performance characteristics. Overall rating for the Intermediate Core-Plus Bond. Fund ratings are out of 5 Stars: Overall 3 Stars (569 funds rated); 3 Yrs. 3 Stars (569 funds rated); 5 Yrs. Stars (505 funds rated); 10 Yrs. Stars (363 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
          191 out of 305
        • 3 Year
          105 out of 290
        • 5 Year
          out of
        • 10 Year
          out of

        LIPPER CLASSIFICATION Core Plus Bond 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

        Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, liquidity, call and market risks, to varying degrees. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes and rate increases can cause price decline. Bonds are subject to interest rate, credit, liquidity, call and market risks, to varying degrees. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes and rate increases can cause price declines.

        Mortgage-backed securities: Ginnie Maes and other securities backed by the full faith and credit of the United States are guaranteed only as to the timely payment of interest and principal when held to maturity. The market prices for such mortgage-backed securities are not guaranteed and will fluctuate. Privately issued mortgage related securities also are subject to credit risks associated with the underlying mortgage properties. These securities may be more volatile and less liquid than more traditional, government backed debt securities. Privately issued mortgage related securities also are subject to credit risks associated with the underlying mortgage properties.

        High yield bonds involve increased credit and liquidity risk than higher rated bonds and are considered speculative in terms of the issuer's ability to pay interest and repay principal on a timely basis.

        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.

        The fund may, but is not required to, use derivatives which involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid, and difficult to value and there is the risk that changes in the value of a derivative held by the portfolio will not correlate with the underlying instruments or the portfolio's other investments.

        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  08/31/22 3-Year Trailing Standard Deviation Alpha Beta R-Squared Sharpe Ratio
        DCPAX
        		 6.13 1.03 1.13 77.36 -0.29

        All risk metrics are provided by Morningstar. The index used in the calculations are determined by Morningstar which may not be the funds primary benchmark. The index Morningstar used for this analysis is Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

        Distributions

        Dividend Schedule

        Declared
        Daily
        Distributed
        Monthly
        Paid
        Monthly
        Fiscal Year End
        Apr 30
        Annualized Distribution Rate
        2.83%
        As of  08/2022
        Annualized distribution rate is based upon dividends per share from net investment income paid during the period, divided by the period ended maximum offering price per share, adjusted for capital gains (IF ANY) distributed during the period, and annualized based upon the number of days in the distribution period.
        Month/Year Dividend ($)
        08/2022 0.024988706
        07/2022 0.021346221
        06/2022 0.021694623
        05/2022 0.022338371
        04/2022 0.019756256
        03/2022 0.020909698
        02/2022 0.017792698
        01/2022 0.019319243
        12/2021 0.018676949
        11/2021 0.020070873
        10/2021 0.018125858
        09/2021 0.018750644
        All figures as of month-end. Dividend history does not reflect any capital gains that may have been paid.

        Distributions History

        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date 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
        12/08/21 12/09/21 12/09/21 0.0000 0.0000 0.0985 0.0000 0.0000 0.0985 10.76
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date 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
        12/08/20 12/09/20 12/09/20 0.0000 0.0000 0.0242 0.0000 0.0000 0.0242 -
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