BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About DSCVX

What does DSCVX invest in?

The fund's primary objective is met by typically dedicating at least 80% of its net assets, combined with any capital borrowed for investment, to acquiring shares of small-capitalization companies. The adviser currently defines these small-cap firms as those possessing market values consistent with the range of companies found within the Russell 2000® Index, which also functions as the fund's performance benchmark.

What is the expense ratio of DSCVX?

BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (DSCVX) charges an expense ratio of 1.09%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DSCVX?

BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (DSCVX) manages $236.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DSCVX actively managed or an index fund?

DSCVX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (DSCVX's is 1.09%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was DSCVX launched?

BNY Mellon Opportunistic Small Cap Fund (DSCVX) launched in December 1993 and is managed by BNY Mellon.

How has DSCVX performed?

DSCVX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.