BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D

Frequently Asked Questions About DSTIX

What does DSTIX invest in?

This fund's primary objective is to achieve the greatest possible overall return, generated from both the growth in its capital value and a consistent stream of income. To meet this goal, it typically allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets, including any funds borrowed for investment, to debt securities. These fixed-income instruments originate from both domestic and international issuers and must hold an investment-grade credit rating or be considered of comparable quality by the advisor if unrated. While the portfolio's main emphasis is on U.S. securities, it retains the flexibility to invest up to 30% of its total assets in fixed-income securities from foreign sources, such as non-U.S. companies or sovereign governments. It is important to note that this fund is categorized as non-diversified.

What is the expense ratio of DSTIX?

BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D (DSTIX) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is DSTIX's dividend yield?

DSTIX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.68%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

How big is DSTIX?

BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D (DSTIX) manages $77.7M 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 DSTIX actively managed or an index fund?

DSTIX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DSTIX launched?

BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D (DSTIX) launched in August 1992 and is managed by BNY Mellon.