What does BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares do?

BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares (DGAGX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is DGAGX's market cap?

BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares (DGAGX) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.81 billion, as of July 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does DGAGX pay a dividend?

Yes — BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares (DGAGX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 19.73%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

DGAGX

BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$35.52$0.61−1.69%

Market cap$1.81B·Market closed·Jul 23 8:00 PM UTC

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$35.52−$0.61 (−1.69%)today

−24.28%CAGR −5.42%

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Jan 2, 1986Jul 24, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

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Dividend Yield (FWD)0.28%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.10

Dividend Growth (5Y)−9.7%

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Payout Ratio603.1%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.025

Ex-Dividend DateJun 30

Payment DateJun 30

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About BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares

This fund typically allocates a minimum of 80% of its total assets, including any capital borrowed for investment purposes, to common stocks. Its primary strategy focuses on financially sound, well-established "blue chip" corporations, which must have a market capitalization greater than $5 billion when initially acquired. This portfolio may encompass multinational enterprises. Beyond direct investments in equities, the fund also has the flexibility to gain exposure to international companies through U.S. dollar-denominated American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: www.bny.com/investments/us/en/individual/products/lt/fund/bny-mellon-appreciation-fund-inc.html

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HISGX

Harbor Small Cap Growth Fund Investor Class

Cap

$2.8B

TPPAX

T. Rowe Price Spectrum Moderate Allocation Fund I Class

Cap

$2.1B

HASCX

Harbor Small Cap Value Fund Institutional Class

Cap

$2.7B

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Frequently Asked Questions About DGAGX

What does BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares do?: BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares (DGAGX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is DGAGX's market cap?: BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares (DGAGX) has a market capitalization of approximately $1.81 billion, as of July 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does DGAGX pay a dividend?: Yes — BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. Investor Shares (DGAGX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 19.73%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.