BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund

Overview

Why invest in this Fund?

The fund seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small-cap U.S. companies. The fund currently considers small-cap companies to be those with total market capitalizations, at the time of purchase, that are equal to or less than the total market capitalization of the largest company included in the Russell 2000 Value Index.

Min. class investment
$1,000
Class Inception Date
08/01/16
Fund Assets
$193,813,935  As of  08/19/19
Class Assets
$1,835,447  As of  08/19/19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
84.28%  As of fiscal year end  09/30/18
Morningstar Category
Small Blend
Benchmark
Russell 2000(r) Value Index
Fund Holdings
133  As of  07/31/19

Portfolio Managers

  • Corrado, Joseph M.

    Joseph M. Corrado

    Porfolio Manager, Mellon Investments Corporation

    19 yr(s). on fund

  • Brandaleone, Stephanie K.

    Stephanie K. Brandaleone

    Portfolio Manager, Mellon Investments Corporation

    19 yr(s). on fund

  • Piskorowski, Jonathan J.

    Jonathan J. Piskorowski

    Portfolio Manager, 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  07/31/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund
BOSCX
 -2.46 8.88 7.30 11.52 11.00 08/01/16
Russell 2000(r) Value Index
 -7.71 7.96 6.74 11.19 - -

Quarter End

As of  06/30/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund
BOSCX
 -3.61 9.87 5.59 12.46 10.95 08/01/16
Russell 2000(r) Value Index
 -6.24 9.81 5.39 12.40 - -

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 Small Cap Value Fund
BOSCX
 -2.46 29.06 42.23 197.57 664.93 08/01/16
Russell 2000(r) Value Index
 -7.71 25.83 38.58 188.91 - -

Quarter End

As of  06/30/19 Name 1 YR 3 YRS 5 YRS 10 YRS Since Inception Inception Date
BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund
BOSCX
 -3.61 32.64 31.23 223.69 651.10 08/01/16
Russell 2000(r) Value Index
 -6.24 32.41 29.99 221.80 - -
The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap value segment. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set 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 I for periods prior to August 01, 2016, 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
    BOSCX
    		 -9.42% 9.14% 25.27% -6.05% 2.27% 36.18% 18.47% -1.92% 19.44% 31.78%

    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 0.80%
    12B-1 Fee 0.75%
    Service Fee 0.25%
    Other Expenses 0.34%
    Total Expenses 2.14%

    Redemption Charge

    As of  08/20/19  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  02/01/19 Fee Description Expense Ratio (%)
    Management Fee 0.80%
    12B-1 Fee 0.75%
    Service Fee 0.25%
    Other Expenses 0.39%
    Total Expenses 2.19%
    Portfolio

    Portfolio Manager/Sub-Investment Advisor

    The fund's investment adviser is BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The fund is managed by a team of portfolio managers employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., and Mellon Investments Corporation (Mellon), an affiliate of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., who manage the fund in their capacity as employees of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. The team members who are jointly and primarily responsible for managing the fund's portfolio are Joseph M. Corrado, CFA, Stephanie K. Brandaleone, CFA, and Jonathan J. Piskorowski, CFA. Mr. Corrado and Ms. Brandaleone have been primary portfolio managers of the fund since February 2000 and Mr. Piskorowski has been a primary portfolio manager of the fund since October 2014. Mr. Corrado is a senior managing director and lead portfolio manager for the U.S. small-cap value and U.S. small/mid-cap value strategies at Mellon. Ms. Brandaleone is a director, portfolio manager and investment research analyst for the U.S. small-cap value and U.S. small/mid-cap value strategies at Mellon. Mr. Piskorowski is a director and portfolio manager for the U.S. small-cap core strategy and an investment research analyst for the U.S. small-cap value and U.S. small/mid-cap value strategies at Mellon.

    Top Holdings

    As of  07/31/19   Holdings % Portfolio  Weight
    Webster Financial 1.85
    Avista 1.57
    South State 1.50
    EnerSys 1.50
    Cray 1.37
    UMB Financial 1.32
    Portland General Electric 1.31
    Cheesecake Factory 1.29
    Southwest Gas Holdings 1.29
    Coherent 1.24

    Asset Allocation

        Stats & Risks

        Daily Statistics

        As of  08/19/19 Name NAV Change 09/04/18  12 Month 
        High Nav        		 12/24/18  12 Month 
        Low Nav        		 YTD Return
        BOSCX
        		 $19.01
        $0.20
        1.06%
        		 $24.53 $16.34 10.27%

        Main Risks

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

        Small and midsized company stocks tend to be more volatile and less liquid than larger company stocks as these companies are less established and have more volatile earnings histories.

        Risk Metrics

        As of  07/31/19, 3-Year Trailing Standard Deviation Alpha Beta R-Squared Sharpe Ratio
        BOSCX
        		 16.90 -5.35 1.17 69.69 0.50
        Distributions

        Dividend Schedule

        Declared
        Annually
        Distributed
        Annually
        Paid
        Annually
        Fiscal Year End
        Sep 30
        Year Dividend ($) Capital Gains ($)
        2018 0.0000 2.7364
        2017 0.0000 4.0429
        2016 0.0633 1.9132
        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
        BOSCX
        		 0.0000 0.0000 0.0081 0.2361 2.4922 2.7364 17.21
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date
        BOSCX
        		 12/18/18 12/19/18 12/19/18
        (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
        BOSCX
        		 Final 0.0000 0.0000 0.0081 0.2361 2.4922 2.7364 17.21
        Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Payable Date
        BOSCX
        		 12/18/18 12/19/18 12/19/18
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