UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-09903 |
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| BNY Mellon Funds Trust | |
| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) | |
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| c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 240 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10286 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) | |
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| Deirdre Cunnane, Esq. 240 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10286 | |
| (Name and address of agent for service) | |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | (212) 922-6400 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 08/31 | |
Date of reporting period: | 08/31/22 | |
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FORM N-CSR
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The BNY Mellon Funds
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BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund |
BNY Mellon International Fund |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund |
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ANNUAL REPORT August 31, 2022 |
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Contents
T H E F U N D S
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Alicia Levine, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −12.73%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −12.93%.1 In comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of −11.22% for the same period.2
Large-cap stocks lost ground over the reporting period as investors took note of rising inflation, higher interest rates and slowing economic growth. The fund lagged the Index primarily due to unfavorable contributions from three underlying strategies.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large-cap companies. The fund currently considers large-cap companies to be those companies with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase. The fund normally allocates its assets among multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. or its affiliates that invest primarily in equity securities issued by large-cap companies. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various large-cap equity portfolio managers and investment strategies and styles, and uses tax-sensitive strategies to reduce the impact of federal and state income taxes on the fund’s after-tax returns.
The fund allocates its assets among some or all of the following: the Large Cap Core Strategy, Large Cap Tax-Sensitive Strategy, Focused Equity Strategy, U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy, Dynamic Large Cap Value Strategy, Large Cap Growth Strategy, U.S. Large Cap Growth Strategy, Income Stock Strategy, Appreciation Strategy, and Large Cap Dividend Strategy—all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. The fund invests directly in securities or in other mutual funds as advised by the fund’s investment adviser or its affiliates, referred to as underlying funds.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. has the discretion to change the investment strategies, including whether to implement a strategy by investing directly in securities or through an underlying fund, as well as the target allocations and ranges when the investment adviser deems it appropriate.
Investor Sentiment, Inflation and Economic Weakness Hinder Markets
While the market remained buoyant early in the reporting period, a shift in sentiment early in 2022 led to steep market declines. Several concerns led to this shift, including rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, China’s “Zero COVID-19” policy, the Ukraine war and weakening economic data.
Inflation data continued to trend upward, reaching a 40-year high in the U.S., before moderating late in the period. Seeking to bring inflation down, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate .25% in March 2022, .50% in May 2022 and .75% in both June and July 2022, bringing the target rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. Most other central banks also raised their policy rates.
China’s intermittent shutdowns, in response to a reemergence of the pandemic, continued to hamper supply chains, which also contributed to rising prices around the globe. Geopolitics weighed on markets when Russia invaded Ukraine, amplifying a sell-off in the global equity markets as the impact of war exacerbated global inflation.
As the markets digested the winding down of accommodative pandemic-related policies, supply-chain snags and high inflation dampened the growth outlook. Investors noted that recession was becoming increasingly likely as it has historically been difficult for the Fed to achieve a “soft landing” for the economy. The challenge for the Fed is to raise interest rates enough to slow inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
This myriad of concerns impacted valuations, resulting in market weakness, but fundamentals have also been hindered due to rising input costs and labor shortages in some industries. Although the market rallied late in the period, the Fed’s reiteration in August 2022 of its commitment to fighting inflation weighed on returns at the end of the period.
Growth-Oriented Performance Hurt Fund Returns
The fund’s relative return was hindered primarily by the performance of three of the six underlying strategies. The fund’s returns were hampered mostly by the performance of the growth-oriented category, which lagged its benchmark, the Russell 1000® Growth Index. Relative returns in this category were hampered by the lagging returns of the underlying fund and by an overweight position in this category. The large-cap core category also detracted from performance. Both underlying funds, Focused Equity Strategy and the U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy, lagged their benchmarks.
On the other hand, performance in the value category contributed positively to relative returns. The primary contributor was The Dynamic Large Cap Value Strategy, which significantly exceeded its benchmark. The Income Stock Strategy also added to performance. Though it slightly lagged its benchmark, the positive absolute return outpaced the overall Index. The Large Cap Tax-Sensitive Strategy also added to relative returns.
An Uncertain Outlook
We expect economic growth to continue slowing, particularly in Europe and China, but that the U.S. will remain the global leader. Headline inflation has likely peaked, and we expect it to decrease in the coming months, driven by easing supply chains and lower prices for goods and commodities. However, inflation is now broad-based and is likely to become stickier. Rising prices have shifted from goods into services, and into wages and housing, which take longer to adjust. The risk is that inflation could back off but remain at stubbornly elevated levels.
Given the deep sell-off and historically depressed sentiment, the risk/reward in equities has improved for long-term investors. In
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the near term, we expect further equity weakness and a range-bound market, driven by earnings downgrades reflecting continued pressure on profit margins from slowing growth, elevated inflation and higher interest rates. We need further evidence that core inflation pressures have cooled before we’ll be convinced the Fed can pivot, and we need to see earnings adjust lower before we become more confident a market bottom has been reached. We expect volatility to continue and uncertainty to remain elevated.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P 500® Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
The underlying funds’ underlying strategies may use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John C. Bailer, Brian C. Ferguson, David S. Intoppa and Keith Howell, Portfolio Managers at Newton Investment Management North America, LLC (Newton), sub-adviser
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 4.22%, Investor shares produced a total return of 3.87%, Class A shares produced a total return of 3.85%, Class C shares produced a total return of 3.03%, Class I shares produced a total return of 4.13% and Class Y shares produced a total return of 4.21%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend™ Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 4.45% for the same period.2
Income-oriented stocks performed modestly despite declines in the broader market. The fund underperformed the Index, which skews toward higher-yielding, mid-cap companies, due to unfavorable asset allocation and security selection.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks. The fund seeks to focus on dividend-paying stocks and other investment techniques that produce income. We choose stocks through a disciplined investment process that combines quantitative modeling techniques, fundamental analysis and risk management. The fund emphasizes those stocks with value characteristics, although it may also purchase growth stocks. The fund may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large-cap companies. The fund’s investment process is designed to provide investors with investment exposure to sector weightings and risk characteristics generally similar to those of the Index.
Investor Sentiment, Inflation and Economic Weakness Hinder Markets
While the market remained buoyant early in the reporting period, a shift in sentiment early in 2022 led to steep market declines. Several concerns led to this shift, including rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, China’s “Zero COVID-19” policy, the Ukraine war and weakening economic data.
Inflation data continued to trend upward, reaching a 40-year high in the U.S., before moderating late in the period. Seeking to bring inflation down, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate .25% in March 2022, .50% in May 2022 and .75% in both June and July 2022, bringing the target rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. Most other central banks also raised their policy rates.
China’s intermittent shutdowns, in response to a reemergence of the pandemic, continued to hamper supply chains, which also contributed to rising prices around the globe. Geopolitics weighed on markets when Russia invaded Ukraine, amplifying a sell-off in the global equity markets as the impact of war exacerbated global inflation.
As the markets digested the winding down of accommodative pandemic-related policies, supply-chain snags and high inflation dampened the growth outlook. Investors noted that recession was becoming increasingly likely as it has historically been difficult for the Fed to achieve a “soft landing” for the economy. The challenge for the Fed is to raise interest rates enough to slow inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
This myriad of concerns impacted valuations, resulting in market weakness, but fundamentals have also been hindered due to rising input costs and labor shortages in some industries. Although the market rallied late in the period, the Fed’s reiteration in August 2022 of its commitment to fighting inflation weighed on returns at the end of the period.
Performance Hindered by Unfavorable Allocation and Stock Selection
The fund’s underperformance versus the Index was driven primarily by sector allocation and stock selection decisions. The primary detractor was the fund’s underweight position in the utilities sector. Although the fund had a substantial position in utilities (8.9% on average over the period), this sector makes up an outsized portion of the Index (27% on average over the period), primarily because the Index is focused on stocks with higher dividend yields. The other primary detractor was stock selection in the financial sector, especially in the banking industry. Shares of JP Morgan Chase & Co. and other large banks that are sensitive to capital markets performed poorly. In addition, as interest rates have risen, these large banks, which are required to undergo stress tests, are required to set aside more capital, which also hurt performance. Another leading detractor were stock selections in the consumer discretionary sector. Shares of International Gaming Technology performed poorly due in part to the company’s exposure to the European economy. In addition, shares of General Motors also detracted from performance. The company’s results were hurt by supply-chain disruptions.
On a more positive note, an overweight position in the energy sector contributed positively to relative returns. Stock selections in this sector and also in the utilities and materials sectors contributed positively. In the energy sector, the fund’s position in Devon Energy performed well. The company’s fixed-plus-variable dividend policy, announced last year, has increased its dividend payout, attracting investors. Shares of EQT, a leading producer of natural gas, also contributed positively to performance. The company has benefited from higher natural gas prices. In the utilities sector, shares of Constellation Energy, a spin-off from Exelon, a power company, added to returns. Constellation Energy is a leading producer of nuclear power in the U.S., and nuclear received subsidies in the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act. In the materials sector, a position in CF Industries, a fertilizer manufacturer, also contributed positively. The company has gained from higher fertilizer prices and from natural gas prices that are lower in the U.S. than in other markets.
Inflation, Higher Interest Rates and Slower Growth Expected
We believe that inflation and interest rates are likely to remain elevated in the near term, and we have positioned the fund accordingly. The fund’s position in companies that benefit from higher inflation and interest rates, such as those in the energy
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sector and in the insurance industry, respectively, are likely to perform well. We also anticipate that the economy will slow, and we believe that companies with value characteristics, including dividend payments and healthy cash flows, will perform better than other parts of the market. We continue to focus on avoiding “value traps” by looking for companies with strong momentum and healthy fundamentals.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The fund’s returns reflect the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2022, for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y, at which time it may be extended, terminated or modified. Had these expenses not been absorbed, the fund’s returns for those share classes would have been lower.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. – The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend™ Index is defined as all dividend-paying companies in the Dow Jones U.S. Index, excluding REITs, that have a non-negative, historical, five-year dividend-per-share growth rate, a five-year average dividend coverage ratio of greater than or equal to 167%, paid dividends in each of the previous five years, non-negative, trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS), a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least U.S. $1 billion, and a three-month average daily trading volume of 200,000 shares. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the reporting period.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
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 derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets. The securities discussed should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell a particular security.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Alicia Levine, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −17.82%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −18.00%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −14.82% for the reporting period.2 The Russell Midcap® Growth Index and Russell Midcap® Value Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of −26.69% and −7.80%, respectively, for the same period.3,4
Mid-cap stocks lost ground over the reporting period as investors took note of rising inflation, higher interest rates and a slowing economy. The fund lagged the Index due to underperformance by the growth-oriented category.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks capital appreciation. The fund pursues its goal by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of mid-cap companies. The fund considers mid-cap companies to be those companies with market capitalizations that are within the market-capitalization range of companies comprising the Index. Furthermore, the fund normally allocates assets across multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers that invest primarily in equity securities issued by mid-cap companies. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. determines the investment strategies and sets target allocations and ranges. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various investment strategies and styles, including the Mid Cap Tax-Sensitive Core Strategy, Opportunistic Mid Cap Value Strategy, Mid Cap Growth Strategy, Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy, and Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, all as more particularly described in the fund’s prospectus.
Investor Sentiment, Inflation and Economic Weakness Hinder Markets
While the market remained buoyant early in the reporting period, a shift in sentiment early in 2022 led to steep market declines. Several concerns led to this shift, including rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, China’s “Zero COVID-19” policy, the Ukraine war and weakening economic data.
Inflation data continued to trend upward, reaching a 40-year high in the U.S., before moderating late in the period. Seeking to bring inflation down, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate .25% in March 2022, .50% in May 2022 and .75% in both June and July 2022, bringing the target rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. Most other central banks also raised their policy rates.
China’s intermittent shutdowns, in response to a reemergence of the pandemic, continued to hamper supply chains, which also contributed to rising prices around the globe. Geopolitics weighed on markets when Russia invaded Ukraine, amplifying a sell-off in the global equity markets as the impact of war exacerbated global inflation.
As the markets digested the winding down of accommodative pandemic-related policies, supply-chain snags and high inflation dampened the growth outlook. Investors noted that recession was becoming increasingly likely as it has historically been difficult for the Fed to achieve a “soft landing” for the economy. The challenge for the Fed is to raise interest rates enough to slow inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
This myriad of concerns impacted valuations, resulting in market weakness, but fundamentals have also been hindered due to rising input costs and labor shortages in some industries. Although the market rallied late in the period, the Fed’s reiteration in August 2022 of its commitment to fighting inflation weighed on returns at the end of the period.
Growth-Oriented Strategy Lagged
The fund’s relative performance was hindered primarily by lagging returns in the mid-cap, growth-oriented category, which lagged the overall Index. The primary detractor was the Mid Cap Growth Strategy, which also lagged the category benchmark. An overweight to the growth category also hindered the fund’s relative returns.
On the other hand, three underlying funds made positive contributions. The value-oriented category was the leading contributor. In this category, the Opportunistic Mid Cap Value Strategy performed well, beating the category benchmark as well as the overall Index. In addition, the Robeco Mid Cap Value Strategy also exceeded its benchmark and the overall Index. The Mid Cap Tax-Sensitive Core Strategy contributed positively to performance as well, as did the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, which outperformed the Russell Mid Cap Growth benchmark.
An Uncertain Outlook
We expect economic growth to continue slowing, particularly in Europe and China, but that the U.S. will remain the global leader. Headline inflation has likely peaked, and we expect it to decrease in the coming months, driven by easing supply chains and lower prices for goods and commodities. However, inflation is now broad-based and is likely to become stickier. Rising prices have shifted from goods into services, and into wages and housing, which take longer to adjust. The risk is that inflation could back off but remain at stubbornly elevated levels.
Given the deep sell-off and historically depressed sentiment, the risk/reward in equities has improved for long-term investors. In the near term, we expect further equity weakness and a range-bound market, driven by earnings downgrades reflecting continued pressure on profit margins from slowing growth, elevated inflation and higher interest rates. We need further evidence that core inflation pressures have cooled before we’ll be convinced the Fed can pivot, and we need to see earnings adjust lower before we become more confident a market bottom has been reached. We expect volatility to continue and
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uncertainty to remain elevated. Diversification across asset classes may position the fund for a wide range of possible outcomes and help mitigate risk against increased volatility.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell Midcap® Index is a subset of the Russell 1000® Index. It includes approximately 800 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell Midcap® Index represents approximately 31% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 companies. The Russell Midcap® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mid-cap segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true midcap opportunity set. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap Value® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap value market. The Russell Midcap® Value Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap value market. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
4 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap growth market. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap growth market. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
Stocks of small- and/or mid-cap companies often experience sharper price fluctuations than stocks of large-cap companies.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Alicia Levine, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions
Fund and Market Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −14.23%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −14.40%.1 In comparison, the fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −17.88% for the same period.2 The Russell 2000® Growth Index and Russell 2000® Value Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of −25.26% and −10.18%, respectively, for the same period.3,4
Small-cap stocks lost ground over the reporting period as investors took note of rising inflation, higher interest rates and a slowing economy. The fund outperformed the Index due to positive contributions from two out of three of the fund’s underlying strategies.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks capital appreciation. The fund pursues its goal by normally investing at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small-cap companies. The fund currently considers small-cap companies to be those companies with market capitalizations that are equal to or less than the market capitalization of the largest company included in the Index. Furthermore, the fund normally allocates assets across multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and its affiliates that invest primarily in equity securities issued by small-cap companies. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. determines the investment strategies and sets target allocations and ranges. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various investment strategies and styles, including the Opportunistic Small Cap Strategy, the Small Cap Value Strategy and the Small Cap Growth Strategy—all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
Investor Sentiment, Inflation and Economic Weakness Hinder Markets
While the market remained buoyant early in the reporting period, a shift in sentiment early in 2022 led to steep market declines. Several concerns led to this shift, including rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, China’s “Zero COVID-19” policy, the Ukraine war and weakening economic data.
Inflation data continued to trend upward, reaching a 40-year high in the U.S., before moderating late in the period. Seeking to bring inflation down, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate .25% in March 2022, .50% in May 2022 and .75% in both June and July 2022, bringing the target rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. Most other central banks also raised their policy rates.
China’s intermittent shutdowns, in response to a reemergence of the pandemic, continued to hamper supply chains, which also contributed to rising prices around the globe. Geopolitics weighed on markets when Russia invaded Ukraine, amplifying a sell-off in the global equity markets as the impact of war exacerbated global inflation.
As the markets digested the winding down of accommodative pandemic-related policies, supply-chain snags and high inflation dampened the growth outlook. Investors noted that recession was becoming increasingly likely as it has historically been difficult for the Fed to achieve a “soft landing” for the economy. The challenge for the Fed is to raise interest rates enough to slow inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
This myriad of concerns impacted valuations, resulting in market weakness, but fundamentals have also been hindered due to rising input costs and labor shortages in some industries. Although the market rallied late in the period, the Fed’s reiteration in August 2022 of its commitment to fighting inflation weighed on returns at the end of the period.
Value-Oriented Strategy Drove Relative Returns
The primary positive contributor to the fund’s returns versus the Index was the value-oriented category. The category outperformed the overall Index (the Russell 2000® Index), and the underlying strategy in this category outperformed the Russell 2000® Value Index (a secondary benchmark). In addition, a large overweight to this strategy also added to performance. A relatively strong performance by the underlying Opportunistic Small Cap Strategy benefited relative returns as well.
On the other hand, the weakest performance came in the Small Cap Growth category. The underlying fund in this category slightly beat the Russell 2000® Growth Index but lagged the overall Index. In addition, the slight overweight to this category produced a drag on the fund’s overall relative return.
An Uncertain Outlook
We expect economic growth to continue slowing, particularly in Europe and China, but that the U.S. will remain the global leader. Headline inflation has likely peaked, and we expect it to decrease in the coming months, driven by easing supply chains and lower prices for goods and commodities. However, inflation is now broad-based and is likely to become stickier. Rising prices have shifted from goods into services, and into wages and housing, which take longer to adjust. The risk is that inflation could back off but remain at stubbornly elevated levels.
Given the deep sell-off and historically depressed sentiment, the risk/reward in equities has improved for long-term investors. In the near term, we expect further equity weakness and a range-bound market, driven by earnings downgrades reflecting continued pressure on profit margins from slowing growth, elevated inflation and higher interest rates. We need further evidence that core inflation pressures have cooled before we’ll be convinced the Fed can pivot, and we need to see earnings adjust lower before we become more confident a market bottom has been reached. We expect volatility to continue and uncertainty to remain elevated. Diversification across asset
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classes may position the fund for a wide range of possible outcomes and help mitigate risk against increased volatility.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap growth segment. The Russell 2000® Growth 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 growth characteristics. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
4 Source: Lipper Inc. — 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 Russell 2000 ®Value 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. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
Stocks of small- and/or mid-cap companies often experience sharper price fluctuations than stocks of large-cap companies.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Donald Sauber and Thomas Lee, Portfolio Managers of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −16.85%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −17.07%.1 In comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of −11.22% for the same period.2
Equities generally lost ground during the period under pressure from increasing inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, slowing economic growth and heightened geopolitical tensions. The fund underperformed the Index for the period, largely due to the underperformance of high-quality, growth-oriented stocks.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, in approximately 25-30 companies that are considered by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. to be positioned for long-term earnings growth. The fund may hold growth or value stocks or a blend of both. The fund may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large-cap companies. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers but may invest up to 25% of its assets in the equity securities of foreign issuers, including those in emerging market countries.
The portfolio managers monitor sector and security weightings and regularly evaluates the fund’s risk-adjusted returns to manage the risk profile of the fund’s portfolio. The portfolio managers adjusts exposure limits, as necessary.
Inflation and Slowing Economic Growth Pressure Risk Assets
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the fed funds rate by ..25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades.
Stock prices declined under pressure from increasingly risk-off sentiment, with growth stocks underperforming value-oriented shares. Several factors drove the market’s rotation away from growth-oriented shares, particularly in information technology and, to a lesser degree, consumer discretionary. These factors included the unprecedented rate of financial tightening by the Fed, driving interest rates higher and undermining growth valuations; ongoing supply-chain problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; Chinese-imposed trading sanctions affecting U.S. companies and Chinese internal regulatory crackdowns on China-based multinational technology companies; and disruptions to global energy and food chains related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite these pressures, risk-on sentiment gained ground in the closing weeks of the reporting period over hopes that slowing economic growth might soon prompt the Fed to ease the pace of monetary tightening. Over the entire reporting period, energy stocks generated the strongest performance in the Index by far on rising petroleum and natural gas prices, followed by mildly positive returns from utilities and consumer staples. The most significant detractors from a sector perspective included consumer discretionary, communication services and information technology.
The Fund’s Focus on Growth Stocks Undermines Relative Returns
The fund’s long-term investment strategy focusing on high-quality growth companies undermined performance relative to the Index as growth stocks remained out of favor during most of the reporting period. Risk-off sentiment took a toll on several of the Fund’s semiconductor holdings, including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA and Lam Research. A slowdown in global e-commerce in the wake of widespread pandemic-related lockdowns also hurt holdings in digital payment stocks, such as Block (formerly known as Square) and PayPal Holdings. In the consumer discretionary sector, notable detractors included shares in vehicle maker General Motors, which declined over worries regarding a possible cyclical downturn, and travel services provider Royal Caribbean Cruises, which sank due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, labor shortages, high interest rates and the company’s heavily leveraged balance sheet.
On the positive side, relative performance benefited from the fund’s exposure to health care, particularly pharmaceutical company AbbVie, which was rewarded for its strong therapeutic drug pipeline, and managed care provider UnitedHealth Group, which benefited in a time of volatility from a profile of delivering reliable earnings and providing a stable outlook. In the financial sector, shares of futures and options exchange company CME Group benefited from high levels of market volatility, which led to increased exchange volumes.
Remaining Focused on the Long Term
Clearly, risks and uncertainties remain embedded in prevailing inflationary trends, the likelihood of central bank tightening and rising geopolitical tensions. However, we expect most of the disruptions that upset markets during the current reporting period will eventually dissipate. Accordingly, we have made few changes to the fund’s long-term strategy, which remains focused on investing in high-quality growth companies. However, we have increased the fund’s exposure to the energy sector, moving to an overweight position. This shift reflects our view that environmental concerns and the impact of ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) policies have caused a degree of destruction to global fossil fuel production in the face of
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persistently strong energy demand and inadequate alternatives, likely leading to higher prices for fossil fuels over the next couple of years.
September 15, 2022
1 Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P 500® Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The Index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the
reporting period.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
Recent market risks include pandemic risks related to COVID-19. The effects of COVID19 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.
The fund is non-diversified, which means that a relatively high percentage of the fund’s assets may be invested in a limited number of issuers. Therefore, the fund’s performance may be more vulnerable to changes in the market value of a single issuer or group of issuers and more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a diversified fund.
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 or legal standards, and less market liquidity. These risks generally are greater with emerging market countries.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by portfolio manager, James A. Lydotes, of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC, sub-adviser
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon International Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −22.39%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −22.57%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −19.80% for the same period.2
International equity markets largely lost ground as investors took note of rising inflation, higher interest rates, a slowing economy and increased geopolitical risk. The fund underperformed the Index primarily due to unfavorable sector allocations to the information technology and energy sectors.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. To pursue this goal, the fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers. Foreign issuers are companies, organized under the laws of a foreign country, whose principal trading market is in a foreign country or with a majority of their assets or business outside the United States. The fund may invest in companies of any size. Though not specifically limited, the fund ordinarily will invest in a broad range of (and in any case at least five different) countries. The fund will limit its investments in any single company to no more than 5% of the fund’s assets at the time of purchase.
The stocks purchased may have value and/or growth characteristics. The portfolio manager employs a “bottom-up” investment approach, which emphasizes individual stock selection. The stock selection process is designed to produce a diversified portfolio that, relative to the Index, has a below-average price/earnings ratio and an above-average earnings growth trend.
Investor Sentiment, Inflation and Economic Weakness Hinder Markets
While the market remained buoyant early in the reporting period, a shift in sentiment early in 2022 led to steep market declines. Several concerns led to this shift, including rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, China’s “Zero COVID-19” policy, the Ukraine war and weakening economic data.
Inflation data continued to trend upward, reaching a 40-year high in the U.S., before moderating late in the period. Seeking to bring inflation down, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate .25% in March 2022, .50% in May 2022 and .75% in both June and July 2022, bringing the target rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. Most other central banks also raised their policy rates.
China’s intermittent shutdowns in response to a reemergence of the pandemic continued to hamper supply chains, which also contributed to rising prices around the globe. Geopolitics weighed on markets when Russia invaded Ukraine, amplifying a sell-off in the global equity markets as the impact of war exacerbated global inflation.
As the markets digested the winding down of accommodative pandemic-related policies, supply-chain snags and high inflation dampened the growth outlook. Investors noted that recession was becoming increasingly likely as it has historically been difficult for the Fed to achieve a “soft landing” for the economy. The challenge for the Fed is to raise interest rates enough to slow inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
This myriad of concerns impacted valuations, resulting in market weakness, but fundamentals have also been hindered due to rising input costs and labor shortages in some industries. Although the market rallied late in the period, the Fed’s reiteration in August 2022 of its commitment to fighting inflation weighed on returns at the end of the period.
Sector Allocations Hindered Results
The fund’s underperformance versus the Index was due primarily to unfavorable sector allocations. An overweight to the information technology sector was the primary detractor, followed by a modest underweight to the energy sector. Within the information technology sector, the fund’s positions in Fujitsu, a Japanese equipment and services company, and Advantest, a manufacturer of test equipment for the semiconductor industry, were especially detrimental. Shares of Logitech International, a Swiss-American maker of computer peripherals, also were a hindrance. In addition, in the materials sector, our position in HeidelbergCement weighed on performance, as concerns around the cost of natural gas led to investor concerns for the world’s largest aggregates producer (and world’s second-largest cement producer). At the country level, the UK was the leading detractor. A position in WPP, a global advertising firm, lagged as it failed to make gains in Internet advertising versus Google. In addition, shares of Ashtead Group, an equipment rental company, were hurt by a weakening residential housing market.
On a more positive note, shares of Swedish Match, a smokeless tobacco company, performed well due to its acquisition by Philip Morris International, which enabled the fund to exit its position at a premium to the market price. In the consumer discretionary sector, the fund’s position in LVMH, a France-based luxury goods conglomerate, also contributed positively to returns. Selections in the communication services sector were also a tailwind to performance, as certain legacy companies have taken steps to monetize their network infrastructure, including breaking out the financial reporting of their infrastructure operations. Companies that have benefited from these steps include Telstra in Australia and Nippon Telegraph & Telephone in Japan. These moves have helped these shares hold up well in a down market. At the country level, Sweden was the strongest performer for the fund, largely due to the fund’s position in Swedish Match.
Maintaining a Positive Outlook
Inflation remains a concern for stocks globally since it could result in demand destruction. However, we believe these concerns are largely priced into the market already. In addition, although the European Central Bank has lagged in its efforts to stem inflation, it has recently hiked its policy rate, becoming more hawkish. Geopolitical risks also remain a risk, given the
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war in Ukraine, though Russia appears to be experiencing some setbacks.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the reporting period.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
The fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign companies. Special risks associated with investments in foreign companies include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. These risks are enhanced in emerging market countries.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by portfolio manager, Julianne McHugh, of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC, sub-adviser
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −22.31%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −22.52%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −21.80% for the same period.2
Stocks in emerging markets lost ground as concerns about inflation, higher interest rates, economic growth and geopolitical risk weighed on returns. The fund underperformed the Index, mainly due to positions in the financial sector and in Taiwan.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. To pursue its goal, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies organized, or with a majority of assets or operations, in countries considered to be emerging markets. Emerging market countries generally include all countries represented by the Index. The fund may invest in companies of any size.
Normally, the fund will invest in a broad range of (and in any case at least five different) emerging market countries. The stocks purchased may have value and/or growth characteristics. The portfolio managers employ a “bottom-up” investment approach, which emphasizes individual stock selection. The stock selection process is designed to produce a diversified portfolio that, relative to the Index, has a below-average price/earnings ratio and an above-average earnings growth trend.
Investor Sentiment, Inflation and Economic Weakness Hinder Markets
While the market remained buoyant early in the reporting period, a shift in sentiment early in 2022 led to steep market declines. Several concerns led to this shift, including rising inflation, tightening monetary policy, China’s “Zero COVID-19” policy, the Ukraine war and weakening economic data.
Inflation data continued to trend upward, reaching a 40-year high in the U.S., before moderating late in the period. Seeking to bring inflation down, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raised the federal funds rate .25% in March 2022, .50% in May 2022 and .75% in both June and July 2022, bringing the target rate to between 2.25% and 2.50%. Most other central banks also raised their policy rates.
China’s intermittent shutdowns, in response to a reemergence of the pandemic, continued to hamper supply chains, which also contributed to rising prices around the globe. Geopolitics weighed on markets when Russia invaded Ukraine, amplifying a sell-off in the global equity markets as the impact of war exacerbated global inflation.
As the markets digested the winding down of accommodative pandemic-related policies, supply-chain snags and high inflation dampened the growth outlook. Investors noted that recession was becoming increasingly likely as it has historically been difficult for the Fed to achieve a “soft landing” for the economy. The challenge for the Fed is to raise interest rates enough to slow inflation without tipping the economy into recession.
This myriad of concerns impacted valuations, resulting in market weakness, but fundamentals have also been hindered due to rising input costs and labor shortages in some industries. Although the market rallied late in the period, the Fed’s reiteration in August 2022 of its commitment to fighting inflation weighed on returns at the end of the period.
Performance Hindered by Sector Allocations and Stock Selection
The strategy’s relative performance was driven by unfavorable sector allocations and stock selection. While an underweight position in the financial sector hurt performance, returns were further hindered by a position in Sberbank of Russia, a majority state-owned banking and financial services company. Shares of the Russian company were devastated by sanctions imposed in response to the Ukraine War and by the banning of access to the SWIFT international payments system. Relative returns were also hampered by weak stock selection in the Taiwan market. A position in the Taiwanese e-commerce company momo.com was especially detrimental. Following a strong performance in 2021, shares sold off as investors took profits on the expectation of weaker financial results relative to 2021. Also, the company’s management reduced guidance on profit margins due to a decision to invest more heavily in marketing.
On a more positive note, performance was assisted by strong returns in the energy sector and in China. In the energy sector, the fund’s holdings rose 63%. The primary driver of performance was the position in Petroleo Brasileiro (Petrobras), a Brazilian integrated oil and gas company. The company, which boasts attractive, upstream production growth and strong dividend payments, benefited from higher commodities prices. As a result of this position, Brazil was the fund’s strongest performing country. In addition to our position in Petrobras, the strategy’s position in consumer staples company Minerva also contributed to performance as the meat producer rose over 97% during the period. Stock selection in China, especially in the health care sector, was also a leading driver of performance. Our position in China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceuticals, the largest manufacturer of non-prescription drugs in China, was particularly advantageous. Strong underlying over-the-counter demand was augmented by policy announcements during the period that support traditional Chinese medicine development.
Attractive Opportunities in the Energy and Utilities Sectors
We remain focused on stock-level fundamentals when constructing the portfolio, looking for stocks experiencing positive momentum drivers in the form of positive earnings revisions and trends, attractive valuations, and strong quality characteristics. We are finding attractive dynamics in the energy
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and utilities sectors while remaining cautious on more consumer-facing sectors such as consumer staples. We also are cautiously positioned in the materials sector.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
The fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign companies. Special risks associated with investments in foreign companies include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed, or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. These risks are enhanced in emerging market countries.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Peter D. Goslin, CFA, and Tao Wang of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC, sub-adviser
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −13.65%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −13.88%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −19.52% for the same period.2
International equities generally lost ground during the period under pressure from increasing inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and heightened geopolitical tensions. The fund outperformed the Index for the period, largely due to its emphasis on high-dividend-paying stocks, which were favored by the market.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund normally invests substantially all of its assets in the equity securities of issuers located outside the United States and diversifies broadly among developed and emerging market countries. The fund focuses on dividend-paying stocks of foreign companies, including those of emerging market countries. The fund may invest in the stocks of companies of any market capitalization.
We select stocks through a disciplined investment process using proprietary, quantitative computer models that analyze a diverse set of characteristics to identify and rank stocks according to earnings quality. Based on this analysis, we generally select from the higher-ranked, dividend-paying securities those stocks that we believe will continue to pay above-average dividends. We seek to overweight higher-dividend-paying stocks, while maintaining country and sector weights generally similar to those of the Index.
Risk Assets Retreat on Inflationary Pressures
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed), which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the fed funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. Many other central banks in both developed and emerging markets followed suit, implementing a range of forceful monetary tightening measures designed to combat rising inflation.
Stock prices declined under pressure from increasingly risk-off sentiment, with growth-oriented stocks underperforming value-oriented shares, although risk-on sentiment gained ground in the closing weeks of the reporting period. Within the Index, high-dividend-paying stocks sharply outperformed low-dividend-paying issues, particularly in emerging markets. From a global perspective, emerging markets trailed developed markets. Regarding sectors, energy stocks significantly outperformed on rising petroleum and natural gas prices. The traditional growth-oriented sectors of consumer discretionary and information technology underperformed.
Benefiting from the Investor Preference for Dividend Yield
During a period in which dividend-paying equities were rewarded by the market, the fund captured the outperformance of such stocks in accordance with its benchmark-driven, risk-controlled focus on maximizing dividend-yield exposure. Returns relative to the Index further benefited from good stock selection in energy and information technology, while disappointing selection in materials and real estate detracted. Top performers included oil & gas exploration & production company Canadian National Resources, which rose on soaring energy prices; Czech utility CEZ, which reported better-than-expected earnings and revenues; and UK tobacco producer Imperial Brands, which benefited from investor sentiment in favor of steady, dividend-paying stocks. Notably weak holdings included Finland-based utility Fortum, which suffered from exposure to the Russian market, and UK-based home builder Persimmon, which came under pressure from rising interest rates and a slowdown in home building.
From a country perspective, the fund saw strong returns from positions in the oil-producing states of United Arab Emirates and Qatar, while shares in Russia and Poland lagged. Stock selection proved particularly favorable in Japan and Canada, while selection underperformed in Finland and South Africa. As the period progressed, the fund added to its exposure in Brazil and France, while trimming exposure in Japan and South Korea. Sector changes included increased exposure to industrials and reduced exposure to materials.
Maintaining a Diversified, Dividend-Focused Portfolio
The risks and uncertainties that weighed on equities during the past year appear likely to linger as central banks come to grips with stubbornly persistent inflationary forces, and as geopolitical conflicts continue to flare. In this environment, we believe the fund is well positioned to provide investors with diversified access to international, high-dividend-paying stocks that reflect the geographic, sector and market-capitalization characteristics of the Index. While the fund maintains weightings similar to those of the Index, it does hold modest overweights and underweights in some areas. As of August 31, 2022, sector overweights included energy, financials and utilities, while underweights included materials and consumer discretionary.
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Country overweights included Taiwan and New Zealand, with underweights in India, South Korea and Denmark.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across developed market (DM) countries (excluding the U.S.) and emerging market (EM) countries. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
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.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Alicia Levine, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −12.62%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −12.85%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −13.74% for the same period.2
Stocks and bonds generally lost ground during the period under pressure from increasing inflationary pressures, rising interest rates and heightened geopolitical tensions. The fund outperformed the Index, driven largely by allocations to large-cap, value-oriented equities and, to a lesser extent, high yield bonds.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks long-term growth of principal in conjunction with current income. The fund may invest in both individual securities and other investment companies, including other BNY Mellon funds, funds in the BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. Family of Funds and unaffiliated open-end funds, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (collectively, the “underlying funds”). To pursue its goal, the fund currently intends to allocate its assets, directly and/or through investment in the underlying funds, to gain investment exposure to the following asset classes: Large-Cap Equities, Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Equities, Developed International and Global Equities, Emerging Market Equities, Investment Grade Bonds, High Yield Bonds, Emerging Markets Debt, Diversifying Strategies and Money Market Instruments.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNYM Investment Adviser) allocates the fund’s investments among these asset classes using fundamental and quantitative analysis and its outlook for the economy and financial markets. The underlying funds are selected by BNYM Investment Adviser based on their investment objectives and management policies, portfolio holdings, risk/reward profiles, historical performance and other factors, including the correlation and covariance among the underlying funds.
Inflation and Slowing Economic Growth Pressure Risk Assets
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the fed funds rate by ..25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades.
Stock prices declined under pressure from increasingly risk-off sentiment, with growth stocks underperforming value-oriented shares. From a global perspective, U.S.-based issues tended to maintain their value better than international equities, while emerging markets trailed developed markets. Bond prices trended lower as well as spreads widened and yields crept higher, with short-term rates rising faster than long-term rates, resulting in the yield curve flattening and eventually inverting. Corporate bonds underperformed government-issued securities and securitized instruments in a flight to safety. Short-duration instruments tended to outperform their longer-duration counterparts, while higher-rated, higher-quality issues tended to outperform lower-rated bonds. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) performed relatively well, as both asset classes offer a degree of protection from rising interest rates.
Equity and Fixed-Income Allocations Outperform
The largest positive contributor to performance relative to the Index came from the fund’s allocation to large-cap blend equities. The fund’s allocation to mid-cap equities also provided a small boost to relative returns, with other equity styles detracting from relative performance. Manager selection in equities detracted from returns as well, as detailed below. Conversely, among fixed-income allocations, manager selection was the main driver of the fund’s relatively strong performance, with allocation making a slightly positive contribution. High yield provided the top positive contribution, followed by floating-rate income. Investment grade fixed income also enhanced relative performance, driven by the contribution from intermediate bonds.
On the negative side, the fund’s equity allocation to the foreign large-cap blend detracted most significantly, due to both manager selection and asset allocation. The next-most significant underperformance came from the fund’s equity allocation to the small-cap blend, largely due to manager selection. Across equity funds, the negative contribution from manager selection was worst in focused-equity opportunity, which detracted −.55% from relative performance, followed by small-cap growth, which cost −.39%, and research growth at −.36%.
Positioned for a Challenging Environment
The risks and uncertainties that weighed on equities and fixed-income securities during the past 12 months appear likely to linger as central banks come to grips with stubbornly persistent inflationary forces, and as geopolitical conflicts continue to flare. On the positive side, the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession in the United States has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. Internationally, a lessening or cessation of hostilities in Ukraine would clear the way for dramatically improved economic prospects. We continue
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to position the fund to minimize risks and capture opportunities in this volatile environment.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2022, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.
2 Source: Morningstar Inc. — Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index serves as a benchmark to help with target-risk, mutual fund selection and evaluation by offering an objective yardstick for moderate performance comparison. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.
Recent market risks include pandemic risks related to COVID-19. The effects of COVID19 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.
The underlying funds’ underlying strategies may use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”)
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -12.73% | 11.25% | 12.21% |
Investor shares | | -12.93% | 10.97% | 12.08% |
S&P 500® Index | | -11.22% | 11.82% | 13.07% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares, Investor shares, Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Dow Jones U.S. Select DividendTM Index (the “Index”)
† Source: Lipper Inc.
†† The total return figures presented for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares of the fund reflect the performance of the fund’s Class M shares for the period prior to 5/31/16 (the inception date for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares) adjusted to reflect each share class’ applicable sales charges, and the performance for the fund’s Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares thereafter.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares, Investor shares, Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses on all classes. The Index is defined as all dividend-paying companies in the Dow Jones U.S. Index, excluding REITs, that have a non-negative historical five-year dividend-per-share growth rate, a five-year average dividend coverage ratio of greater than or equal to 167%, paid dividends in each of the previous five years, non-negative trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS), a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least US$1 billion, and three-month average daily trading volume of 200,000 shares. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $1,000,000 investment in Class Y shares of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund with a hypothetical investment of $1,000,000 in the Dow Jones U.S. Select DividendTM Index (the “Index”)
† Source: Lipper Inc.
†† The total return figures presented for Class Y shares for the period prior to 5/31/16 (the inception date for Class Y shares) adjusted to reflect each share class’ applicable sales charges, and the performance for the fund’s Class Y shares thereafter.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical investment of $1,000,000 made in Class Y shares of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $1,000,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses on Class Y shares. The Index is defined as all dividend-paying companies in the Dow Jones U.S. Index, excluding REITs, that have a non-negative historical five-year dividend-per-share growth rate, a five-year average dividend coverage ratio of greater than or equal to 167%, paid dividends in each of the previous five years, non-negative trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS), a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least US$1 billion, and three-month average daily trading volume of 200,000 shares. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| Inception Date | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | 1/1/85 | 4.22% | 10.06% | 12.14% |
Investor shares | 7/11/01 | 3.87% | 9.78% | 11.86% |
Class A shares | | | | |
with maximum sales charge (5.75%) | 5/31/16 | -2.09% | 8.42% | 11.28%†† |
without sales charge | 5/31/16 | 3.85% | 9.72% | 11.94%†† |
Class C shares | | | | |
with applicable redemption charge† | 5/31/16 | 2.18% | 8.86% | 11.39%†† |
without redemption | 5/31/16 | 3.03% | 8.86% | 11.39%†† |
Class I shares | 5/31/16 | 4.13% | 9.98% | 12.11%†† |
Class Y shares | 5/31/16 | 4.21% | 10.04% | 12.13%†† |
Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend TM Index | | 4.45% | 9.64% | 11.86% |
† The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares is 1% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase.
†† The total return performance figures presented for Class A shares, Class C shares, Class I shares and Class Y shares of the fund reflect the performance of the fund’s Class M shares for the period prior to 5/31/16 (the inception date for Class A shares, Class C shares, Class I shares and Class Y shares) adjusted to reflect each share class’ applicable sales charges, and the performance for the fund’s Class A shares, Class C shares, Class I shares and Class Y shares thereafter.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graphs and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in each of the Russell Midcap® Index, Russell Midcap® Value Index and Russell Midcap® Growth Index
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -17.82% | 9.00% | 11.15% |
Investor shares | | -18.00% | 8.74% | 10.88% |
Russell Midcap® Index | | -14.82% | 9.17% | 11.61% |
Russell Midcap® Value Index | | -7.80% | 7.49% | 10.81% |
Russell Midcap® Growth Index | | -26.69% | 10.16% | 12.06% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a $10,000 investment made in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund on 8/31/12
to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in each of the (1) the Russell Midcap® Index, (2) the Russell Midcap® Value Index and (3) the Russell Midcap® Growth Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell Midcap® Index is a subset of the Russell 1000® Index. It includes approximately 800 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell Midcap® Index represents approximately 31% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 companies. The Russell Midcap® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mid-cap segment. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap opportunity set. The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap value market. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap value market. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap growth market. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap growth market. Unlike a mutual fund, the indices are not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in each of the Russell 2000® Index, Russell 2000® Value Index and Russell 2000® Growth Index
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -14.23% | 9.06% | 11.08% |
Investor shares | | -14.40% | 8.79% | 10.80% |
Russell 2000® Index | | -17.88% | 6.95% | 10.01% |
Russell 2000® Value Index | | -10.18% | 6.56% | 9.49% |
Russell 2000® Growth Index | | -25.26% | 6.69% | 10.16% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a $10,000 investment made in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in each of the (1) the Russell 2000® Index, (2) the Russell 2000® Value Index and (3) the Russell 2000® Growth Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000 is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small-cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small-cap opportunity set. 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 Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap growth 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 growth characteristics. Unlike a mutual fund, the indices are not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”)
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -16.85% | 10.62% | 13.01% |
Investor shares | | -17.07% | 10.32% | 12.71% |
S&P 500® Index | | -11.22% | 11.82% | 13.07% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon International Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the MSCI EAFE Index (the “Index”)
| | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -22.39% | -.29% | 4.43% |
Investor shares | | -22.57% | -.54% | 4.18% |
MSCI EAFE Index | | -19.80% | 1.63% | 5.00% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon International Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund changed its investment strategy on August 6, 2015. Prior to that date, the fund allocated its assets between a core investment style and a value investment style at the discretion of the investment adviser. Different investment strategies may lead to different performance results. The fund’s performance shown in the line chart and table reflects the fund’s investment strategy in effect during those periods. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M and Investor shares. The Index is a free float‐adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any Index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the “Index”)
| | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -22.31% | .37% | 2.75% |
Investor shares | | -22.52% | .11% | 2.49% |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | -21.80% | .59% | 2.92% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund changed its investment strategy on August 6, 2015. Prior to that date, the fund allocated its assets between a core investment style and a value investment style at the discretion of the investment adviser. Different investment strategies may lead to different performance results. The fund’s performance shown in the line chart and table reflects the fund’s investment strategy in effect during those periods. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index is a free float‐adjusted market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (the “Index”)
| | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -13.65% | -.30% | 2.70% |
Investor shares | | -13.88% | -.58% | 2.38% |
MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index | | -19.52% | 1.67% | 4.48% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund on 08/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across Developed Market (DM) countries (excluding the U.S.) and Emerging Market (EM) countries. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (the “Index”)
| | | | |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -12.62% | 6.28% | 7.03% |
Investor shares | | -12.85% | 6.02% | 6.77% |
Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index | | -13.74% | 4.85% | 6.22% |
† Source: Morningstar Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index serves as a benchmark to help with target-risk mutual fund selection and evaluation by offering an objective yardstick for moderate performance comparison. Unlike a mutual fund, the index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from March 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assume actual returns for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | Class A | Class C | Class I | Class Y | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.06 | $4.25 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $895.00 | $893.90 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .64 | .89 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.11 | $5.34 | $5.68 | $9.37 | $4.45 | $4.16 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $963.40 | $961.80 | $960.80 | $957.30 | $962.10 | $963.30 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .83 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.90 | .90 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.29 | $5.47 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $889.00 | $888.20 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .90 | 1.15 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.93 | $6.13 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $915.70 | $915.00 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.02 | 1.27 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.18 | $5.35 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $862.40 | $861.00 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .89 | 1.14 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.84 | $5.98 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $827.00 | $826.00 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.05 | 1.30 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $6.75 | $7.91 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $848.00 | $846.70 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.45 | 1.70 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $6.00 | $7.18 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $874.20 | $872.80 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.27 | 1.52 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.12 | $3.32 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $910.20 | $909.10 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .44 | .69 | - | - | - | - | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | Class A | Class C | Class I | Class Y | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.26 | $4.53 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.98 | $1,020.72 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .64 | .89 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.23 | $5.50 | $5.85 | $9.65 | $4.58 | $4.28 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.02 | $1,019.76 | $1,019.41 | $1,015.63 | $1,020.67 | $1,020.97 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .83 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.90 | .90 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.58 | $5.85 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,020.67 | $1,019.41 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .90 | 1.15 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $5.19 | $6.46 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,020.06 | $1,018.80 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.02 | 1.27 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.53 | $5.80 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,020.72 | $1,019.46 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .89 | 1.14 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $5.35 | $6.61 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,019.91 | $1,018.65 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.05 | 1.30 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $7.38 | $8.64 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,017.90 | $1,016.64 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.45 | 1.70 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $6.46 | $7.73 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,018.80 | $1,017.54 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.27 | 1.52 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.24 | $3.52 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.99 | $1,021.73 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .44 | .69 | - | - | - | - | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
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|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - .8% | | | | |
Aptiv PLC | | 340 | a | 31,766 | |
BorgWarner Inc. | | 85 | | 3,205 | |
Ford Motor Co. | | 4,400 | | 67,056 | |
General Motors Co. | | 1,000 | | 38,210 | |
Tesla Inc. | | 2,509 | a | 691,505 | |
| | | 831,742 | |
Banks - 1.6% | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 7,159 | | 240,614 | |
Citigroup Inc. | | 1,690 | | 82,489 | |
Citizens Financial Group Inc. | | 825 | | 30,261 | |
Comerica Inc. | | 670 | | 53,801 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | 2,769 | | 94,561 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 2,781 | | 316,283 | |
KeyCorp | | 45 | | 796 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | 234 | | 42,537 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | 1,890 | | 40,956 | |
The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | | 583 | | 92,114 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | 10,797 | | 505,731 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | 857 | | 39,088 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 2,747 | | 120,071 | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | 925 | | 50,903 | |
| | | 1,710,205 | |
Capital Goods - 3.6% | | | | |
3M Co. | | 238 | | 29,595 | |
Allegion PLC | | 635 | | 60,388 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | 1,281 | | 50,113 | |
Caterpillar Inc. | | 526 | | 97,157 | |
Deere & Co. | | 2,087 | | 762,277 | |
Dover Corp. | | 465 | | 58,106 | |
Eaton Corp. | | 4,178 | | 570,882 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | 548 | | 44,794 | |
Fastenal Co. | | 2,320 | | 116,766 | |
Fortive Corp. | | 566 | | 35,845 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | 439 | | 100,500 | |
General Electric Co. | | 808 | | 59,340 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 685 | | 40,189 | |
Honeywell International Inc. | | 957 | | 181,208 | |
Illinois Tool Works Inc. | | 280 | | 54,552 | |
Ingersoll Rand Inc. | | 1,768 | | 83,750 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | 781 | | 42,283 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | 318 | | 133,595 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | 222 | | 106,114 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | 175 | | 12,639 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | 268 | | 71,020 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | 6,722 | | 603,299 | |
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. | | 185 | | 16,299 | |
The Boeing Company | | 591 | a | 94,708 | |
The Toro Company | | 1,040 | | 86,247 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | 480 | | 73,954 | |
TransDigm Group Inc. | | 78 | | 46,830 | |
United Rentals Inc. | | 185 | a | 54,027 | |
W.W. Grainger Inc. | | 78 | | 43,285 | |
Xylem Inc. | | 567 | | 51,654 | |
| | | 3,781,416 | |
|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .3% | | | | |
Cintas Corp. | | 88 | | 35,802 | |
Copart Inc. | | 742 | a | 88,780 | |
Robert Half International Inc. | | 592 | | 45,566 | |
Waste Management Inc. | | 738 | | 124,744 | |
| | | 294,892 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - .8% | | | | |
Lennar Corp., Cl. A | | 775 | | 60,024 | |
NIKE Inc., Cl. B | | 6,816 | | 725,563 | |
VF Corp. | | 270 | | 11,192 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | 151 | | 23,647 | |
| | | 820,426 | |
Consumer Services - .8% | | | | |
Booking Holdings Inc. | | 89 | a | 166,947 | |
Carnival Corp. | | 1,245 | a | 11,778 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | | 4 | a | 6,387 | |
Darden Restaurants Inc. | | 309 | | 38,226 | |
Expedia Group Inc. | | 63 | a | 6,467 | |
Marriott International Inc., Cl. A | | 420 | | 64,571 | |
McDonald's Corp. | | 1,070 | | 269,940 | |
MGM Resorts International | | 1,040 | | 33,946 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | | 530 | a | 6,932 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 186 | a | 7,598 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | 1,418 | | 119,211 | |
Yum! Brands Inc. | | 521 | | 57,956 | |
| | | 789,959 | |
Diversified Financials - 2.2% | | | | |
American Express Co. | | 601 | | 91,352 | |
Ameriprise Financial Inc. | | 323 | | 86,567 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Cl. B | | 1,669 | a | 468,655 | |
BlackRock Inc. | | 178 | | 118,617 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 528 | | 55,873 | |
CME Group Inc. | | 3,011 | | 588,982 | |
Discover Financial Services | | 589 | | 59,189 | |
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. | | 722 | | 72,814 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | 645 | | 10,623 | |
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. | | 3 | | 746 | |
Moody's Corp. | | 628 | | 178,679 | |
Morgan Stanley | | 1,553 | | 132,347 | |
S&P Global Inc. | | 454 | | 159,890 | |
State Street Corp. | | 389 | | 26,588 | |
The Charles Schwab Corp. | | 1,711 | | 121,395 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | 382 | | 127,080 | |
| | | 2,299,397 | |
Energy - 2.4% | | | | |
APA Corp. | | 905 | | 35,395 | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | 1,090 | | 27,533 | |
Chevron Corp. | | 1,794 | | 283,560 | |
ConocoPhillips | | 1,255 | | 137,360 | |
Coterra Energy Inc. | | 730 | | 22,564 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 1,015 | | 71,679 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc. | | 220 | | 29,322 | |
EOG Resources Inc. | | 569 | | 69,020 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 3,609 | | 344,984 | |
Halliburton Co. | | 1,860 | | 56,042 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Energy - 2.4% (continued) | | | | |
Hess Corp. | | 375 | | 45,292 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | 2,240 | | 57,322 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | 781 | | 78,686 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | 905 | | 64,255 | |
ONEOK Inc. | | 675 | | 41,330 | |
Phillips 66 | | 653 | | 58,417 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 3,914 | | 991,103 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 830 | | 31,665 | |
The Williams Companies | | 829 | | 28,211 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 615 | | 72,029 | |
| | | 2,545,769 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.0% | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | 1,483 | | 774,274 | |
Sysco Corp. | | 730 | | 60,021 | |
The Kroger Company | | 1,167 | | 55,946 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | | 122 | | 4,277 | |
Walmart Inc. | | 1,272 | | 168,604 | |
| | | 1,063,122 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.7% | | | | |
Altria Group Inc. | | 1,854 | | 83,652 | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | 760 | | 66,796 | |
Constellation Brands Inc., Cl. A | | 459 | | 112,937 | |
McCormick & Co. | | 758 | | 63,725 | |
Mondelez International Inc., Cl. A | | 2,020 | | 124,957 | |
Monster Beverage Corp. | | 970 | a | 86,165 | |
PepsiCo Inc. | | 1,235 | | 212,753 | |
Philip Morris International Inc. | | 1,370 | | 130,821 | |
The Coca-Cola Company | | 13,415 | | 827,840 | |
The Hershey Company | | 281 | | 63,132 | |
Tyson Foods Inc., Cl. A | | 920 | | 69,350 | |
| | | 1,842,128 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 3.5% | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | 2,118 | | 217,413 | |
ABIOMED Inc. | | 93 | a | 24,113 | |
Align Technology Inc. | | 172 | a | 41,916 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | 439 | | 64,340 | |
Baxter International Inc. | | 865 | | 49,703 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | 385 | | 97,182 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | | 13,884 | a | 559,664 | |
Cardinal Health Inc. | | 385 | | 27,227 | |
Centene Corp. | | 330 | a | 29,614 | |
Cigna Corp. | | 468 | | 132,655 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | 1,375 | | 134,956 | |
DexCom Inc. | | 165 | a | 13,565 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | | 1,029 | a | 92,713 | |
Elevance Health Inc. | | 319 | | 154,750 | |
HCA Healthcare Inc. | | 15 | | 2,968 | |
Humana Inc. | | 204 | | 98,283 | |
IDEXX Laboratories Inc. | | 21 | a | 7,300 | |
Intuitive Surgical Inc. | | 940 | a | 193,396 | |
Medtronic PLC | | 1,504 | | 132,232 | |
ResMed Inc. | | 514 | | 113,039 | |
Stryker Corp. | | 916 | | 187,963 | |
|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 3.5% (continued) | | | | |
UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | 2,529 | | 1,313,386 | |
| | | 3,688,378 | |
Household & Personal Products - .7% | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | 1,458 | | 114,030 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | 548 | | 69,881 | |
The Clorox Company | | 349 | | 50,375 | |
The Estee Lauder Companies, Cl. A | | 837 | | 212,916 | |
The Procter & Gamble Company | | 2,217 | | 305,813 | |
| | | 753,015 | |
Insurance - 1.5% | | | | |
American International Group Inc. | | 15,060 | | 779,355 | |
Aon PLC, Cl. A | | 363 | | 101,371 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | 530 | | 100,196 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | 668 | | 64,769 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | 811 | | 37,355 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos. | | 849 | | 137,003 | |
MetLife Inc. | | 662 | | 42,586 | |
Principal Financial Group Inc. | | 515 | | 38,501 | |
Prudential Financial Inc. | | 251 | | 24,033 | |
The Allstate Corp. | | 571 | | 68,805 | |
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. | | 1,050 | | 67,525 | |
The Progressive Corp. | | 44 | | 5,397 | |
The Travelers Companies | | 525 | | 84,861 | |
| | | 1,551,757 | |
Materials - 1.3% | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | | 359 | | 90,630 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | 76 | | 20,365 | |
Ball Corp. | | 20 | | 1,116 | |
CF Industries Holdings Inc. | | 270 | | 27,934 | |
Corteva Inc. | | 1,099 | | 67,512 | |
Dow Inc. | | 794 | | 40,494 | |
DuPont de Nemours Inc. | | 19 | | 1,057 | |
Ecolab Inc. | | 447 | | 73,232 | |
FMC Corp. | | 845 | | 91,328 | |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | | 2,340 | | 69,264 | |
International Paper Co. | | 989 | | 41,162 | |
Linde PLC | | 755 | | 213,559 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Cl. A | | 270 | | 22,410 | |
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. | | 857 | | 297,987 | |
Newmont Corp. | | 1,070 | | 44,255 | |
PPG Industries Inc. | | 506 | | 64,252 | |
The Mosaic Company | | 485 | | 26,127 | |
The Sherwin-Williams Company | | 292 | | 67,773 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 530 | | 88,240 | |
| | | 1,348,697 | |
Media & Entertainment - 3.3% | | | | |
Activision Blizzard Inc. | | 575 | | 45,132 | |
Alphabet Inc., Cl. A | | 11,590 | a | 1,254,270 | |
Alphabet Inc., Cl. C | | 7,254 | a | 791,774 | |
Charter Communications Inc., Cl. A | | 157 | a | 64,783 | |
Comcast Corp., Cl. A | | 4,797 | | 173,603 | |
Electronic Arts Inc. | | 177 | | 22,456 | |
Match Group Inc. | | 195 | a | 11,023 | |
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|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Media & Entertainment - 3.3% (continued) | | | | |
Meta Platforms Inc., Cl. A | | 3,560 | a | 580,031 | |
Netflix Inc. | | 627 | a | 140,172 | |
News Corporation, Cl. A | | 2,305 | | 39,001 | |
Paramount Global, Cl. B | | 898 | | 21,004 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | | 116 | a | 14,217 | |
The Walt Disney Company | | 2,608 | a | 292,305 | |
Twitter Inc. | | 670 | a | 25,963 | |
Warner Bros Discovery Inc. | | 1,846 | a | 24,441 | |
| | | 3,500,175 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 4.2% | | | | |
AbbVie Inc. | | 6,860 | | 922,396 | |
Agilent Technologies Inc. | | 42 | | 5,387 | |
Amgen Inc. | | 633 | | 152,110 | |
Biogen Inc. | | 222 | a | 43,374 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 2,358 | | 158,953 | |
Charles River Laboratories International Inc. | | 43 | a | 8,826 | |
Danaher Corp. | | 2,916 | | 787,058 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 1,464 | | 441,001 | |
Gilead Sciences Inc. | | 1,631 | | 103,520 | |
Illumina Inc. | | 135 | a | 27,221 | |
IQVIA Holdings Inc. | | 16 | a | 3,403 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | 3,199 | | 516,127 | |
Merck & Co. | | 2,601 | | 222,021 | |
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. | | 62 | a | 75,173 | |
Moderna Inc. | | 321 | a | 42,459 | |
Organon & Co. | | 631 | | 18,002 | |
PerkinElmer Inc. | | 78 | | 10,535 | |
Pfizer Inc. | | 5,833 | | 263,827 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 72 | a | 41,836 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | | 539 | | 293,927 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 120 | a | 33,811 | |
Viatris Inc. | | 2,110 | | 20,151 | |
Waters Corp. | | 292 | a | 87,191 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. | | 245 | | 72,689 | |
Zoetis Inc. | | 261 | | 40,854 | |
| | | 4,391,852 | |
Real Estate - 1.3% | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | 2,338 | b | 593,969 | |
AvalonBay Communities Inc. | | 290 | b | 58,264 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 646 | b | 110,356 | |
Equinix Inc. | | 133 | b | 87,430 | |
Extra Space Storage Inc. | | 256 | b | 50,875 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | 173 | b | 17,520 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. | | 1,125 | b | 19,991 | |
Iron Mountain Inc. | | 755 | b | 39,721 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | 3,040 | b | 64,083 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. | | 295 | b | 48,873 | |
Prologis Inc. | | 534 | b | 66,488 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | 795 | b | 48,368 | |
Simon Property Group Inc. | | 332 | b | 33,857 | |
Ventas Inc. | | 720 | b | 34,459 | |
Welltower Inc. | | 185 | b | 14,180 | |
|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Real Estate - 1.3% (continued) | | | | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | 1,320 | b | 45,091 | |
| | | 1,333,525 | |
Retailing - 3.0% | | | | |
Amazon.com Inc. | | 15,139 | a | 1,919,171 | |
Bath & Body Works Inc. | | 550 | | 20,532 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | 365 | | 86,658 | |
Dollar Tree Inc. | | 319 | a | 43,282 | |
eBay Inc. | | 1,172 | | 51,720 | |
Etsy Inc. | | 1 | a | 106 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | 414 | | 64,588 | |
Lowe's Cos. | | 813 | | 157,836 | |
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. | | 299 | a | 208,439 | |
Ross Stores Inc. | | 743 | | 64,099 | |
Target Corp. | | 445 | | 71,351 | |
The Home Depot Inc. | | 1,094 | | 315,531 | |
The TJX Companies | | 3,239 | | 201,952 | |
| | | 3,205,265 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.2% | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | | 8,337 | a | 707,561 | |
Analog Devices Inc. | | 828 | | 125,467 | |
Applied Materials Inc. | | 1,318 | | 123,984 | |
Broadcom Inc. | | 468 | | 233,583 | |
Enphase Energy Inc. | | 105 | a | 30,076 | |
Intel Corp. | | 3,647 | | 116,412 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | 1,320 | | 578,041 | |
Micron Technology Inc. | | 1,465 | | 82,816 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 6,230 | | 940,356 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | | 45 | a | 3,095 | |
Qualcomm Inc. | | 1,211 | | 160,179 | |
SolarEdge Technologies Inc. | | 32 | a | 8,831 | |
Texas Instruments Inc. | | 1,672 | | 276,231 | |
| | | 3,386,632 | |
Software & Services - 6.5% | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Cl. A | | 782 | | 225,576 | |
Adobe Inc. | | 822 | a | 306,968 | |
Ansys Inc. | | 187 | a | 46,432 | |
Autodesk Inc. | | 390 | a | 78,679 | |
Automatic Data Processing Inc. | | 938 | | 229,257 | |
Citrix Systems Inc. | | 42 | a | 4,316 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A | | 1,297 | | 81,931 | |
DXC Technology Co. | | 105 | a | 2,602 | |
EPAM Systems Inc. | | 43 | a | 18,340 | |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. | | 192 | | 17,543 | |
Fiserv Inc. | | 1,036 | a | 104,833 | |
Fortinet Inc. | | 1,530 | a | 74,496 | |
Global Payments Inc. | | 72 | | 8,945 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | 416 | | 53,435 | |
Intuit Inc. | | 391 | | 168,826 | |
Jack Henry & Associates Inc. | | 533 | | 102,443 | |
Manhattan Associates Inc. | | 630 | a | 88,994 | |
Mastercard Inc., Cl. A | | 3,011 | | 976,678 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Software & Services - 6.5% (continued) | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 12,047 | | 3,149,929 | |
NortonLifeLock Inc. | | 255 | | 5,760 | |
Oracle Corp. | | 1,737 | | 128,799 | |
Paychex Inc. | | 1,529 | | 188,587 | |
Paycom Software Inc. | | 91 | a | 31,959 | |
PayPal Holdings Inc. | | 1,786 | a | 166,884 | |
PTC Inc. | | 13 | a | 1,494 | |
Salesforce Inc. | | 1,198 | a | 187,032 | |
ServiceNow Inc. | | 211 | a | 91,705 | |
Synopsys Inc. | | 13 | a | 4,498 | |
Tyler Technologies Inc. | | 2 | a | 743 | |
Visa Inc., Cl. A | | 1,754 | | 348,537 | |
| | | 6,896,221 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 3.9% | | | | |
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A | | 3,906 | | 287,208 | |
Apple Inc. | | 20,512 | | 3,224,897 | |
Cisco Systems Inc. | | 5,862 | | 262,149 | |
Cognex Corp. | | 1,105 | | 46,532 | |
Corning Inc. | | 1,560 | | 53,539 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | 3,408 | | 46,349 | |
HP Inc. | | 2,103 | | 60,377 | |
IPG Photonics Corp. | | 460 | a | 41,671 | |
Motorola Solutions Inc. | | 382 | | 92,983 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | 340 | | 42,911 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | 15 | a | 634 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Cl. A | | 3 | a | 905 | |
| | | 4,160,155 | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.1% | | | | |
AT&T Inc. | | 5,158 | | 90,471 | |
Lumen Technologies Inc. | | 2,243 | | 22,340 | |
T-Mobile US Inc. | | 5,894 | a | 848,500 | |
Verizon Communications Inc. | | 3,955 | | 165,359 | |
| | | 1,126,670 | |
Transportation - .7% | | | | |
CSX Corp. | | 2,769 | | 87,639 | |
FedEx Corp. | | 340 | | 71,675 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | 289 | | 70,265 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. | | 355 | | 96,351 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | 1,840 | a | 67,528 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 693 | | 155,585 | |
United Parcel Service Inc., Cl. B | | 744 | | 144,715 | |
| | | 693,758 | |
Utilities - 1.7% | | | | |
American Electric Power Co. | | 1,105 | | 110,721 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | 1,526 | | 103,066 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | 404 | | 32,962 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | 660 | | 86,024 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | 146 | | 15,609 | |
Eversource Energy | | 730 | | 65,474 | |
Exelon Corp. | | 830 | | 36,445 | |
NextEra Energy Inc. | | 2,301 | | 195,723 | |
NiSource Inc. | | 3,245 | | 95,760 | |
NRG Energy Inc. | | 1,095 | | 45,202 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | 375 | | 28,256 | |
|
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 51.1%(continued) | | | |
Utilities - 1.7% (continued) | | | | |
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. | | 11,790 | | 758,804 | |
Sempra Energy | | 618 | | 101,951 | |
The AES Corp. | | 1,935 | | 49,246 | |
The Southern Company | | 195 | | 15,029 | |
Xcel Energy Inc. | | 1,295 | | 96,154 | |
| | | 1,836,426 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $16,325,740) | 53,851,582 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 48.5% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 48.5% | | | | |
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund, Cl. Y | | 454,257 | c | 18,002,230 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M | | 1,277,854 | c | 11,296,227 | |
BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund Inc, Cl. Y | | 1,580,309 | a,c | 20,860,075 | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares | 2.34 | 957,017 | c | 957,017 | |
Total Investment Companies(cost $42,514,309) | 51,115,549 | |
Total Investments (cost $58,840,049) | 99.6% | 104,967,131 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | .4% | 417,111 | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 105,384,242 | |
a Non-income producing security.
b Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Investment Companies | 48.5 |
Information Technology | 13.7 |
Health Care | 7.7 |
Consumer Discretionary | 5.3 |
Financials | 5.3 |
Industrials | 4.5 |
Communication Services | 4.4 |
Consumer Staples | 3.5 |
Energy | 2.4 |
Utilities | 1.7 |
Materials | 1.3 |
Real Estate | 1.3 |
| 99.6 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Net Realized Gain (Loss) ($) | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 48.5% | | |
BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund, Cl. Y - 17.1% | 81,580,823 | 9,000,000 | (62,093,500) | 7,364,039 | (17,849,132) | 18,002,230 | 14,237,376 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M - 10.7% | 51,268,427 | 3,000,000 | (38,124,469) | 4,653,403 | (9,501,134) | 11,296,227 | 8,030,964 | |
BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund Inc, Cl. Y - 19.8% | 103,515,800 | - | (58,114,270) | 6,796,779 | (31,338,234) | 20,860,075 | 9,995,583 | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .9% | 4,067,746 | 302,236,634 | (305,347,363) | - | - | 957,017 | 12,339 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - .0% | 72,956 | 387,560 | (460,516) | - | - | - | 2,297 | †† |
Total - 48.5% | 240,505,752 | 314,624,194 | (464,140,118) | 18,814,221 | (58,688,500) | 51,115,549 | 32,278,559 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 93.5% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.1% | | | | |
General Motors Co. | | 132,463 | | 5,061,411 | |
Banks - 10.6% | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 141,639 | | 4,760,487 | |
Comerica Inc. | | 227,924 | | 18,302,297 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 63,285 | | 7,197,403 | |
The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | | 21,955 | | 3,468,890 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | 356,280 | | 16,249,931 | |
| | | 49,979,008 | |
Capital Goods - 11.6% | | | | |
Caterpillar Inc. | | 35,927 | | 6,636,076 | |
Eaton Corp. | | 66,222 | | 9,048,574 | |
Hubbell Inc. | | 56,496 | | 11,655,125 | |
L3Harris Technologies Inc. | | 33,015 | | 7,533,693 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | 9,502 | | 4,541,861 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | 170,109 | | 15,267,283 | |
| | | 54,682,612 | |
Consumer Services - 1.7% | | | | |
International Game Technology PLC | | 438,486 | | 7,866,439 | |
Diversified Financials - 8.7% | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial Inc. | | 17,264 | | 4,626,924 | |
CME Group Inc. | | 32,201 | | 6,298,838 | |
Morgan Stanley | | 163,745 | | 13,954,349 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | 25,711 | | 8,553,278 | |
Voya Financial Inc. | | 122,267 | | 7,523,088 | |
| | | 40,956,477 | |
Energy - 11.9% | | | | |
ConocoPhillips | | 38,688 | | 4,234,402 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 110,859 | | 7,828,863 | |
EQT Corp. | | 68,737 | | 3,285,629 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 235,362 | | 22,498,253 | |
Hess Corp. | | 42,940 | | 5,186,293 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | 96,207 | | 9,692,855 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 92,380 | | 3,524,297 | |
| | | 56,250,592 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 3.9% | | | | |
British American Tobacco PLC, ADR | | 184,131 | | 7,374,446 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | 72,177 | | 7,157,793 | |
PepsiCo Inc. | | 22,210 | | 3,826,117 | |
| | | 18,358,356 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 5.5% | | | | |
Medtronic PLC | | 161,666 | | 14,213,675 | |
UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | 22,291 | | 11,576,385 | |
| | | 25,790,060 | |
Insurance - 9.4% | | | | |
Assurant Inc. | | 62,412 | | 9,891,678 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | 80,173 | | 15,156,706 | |
MetLife Inc. | | 172,885 | | 11,121,692 | |
|
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 93.5%(continued) | | | |
Insurance - 9.4% (continued) | | | | |
The Allstate Corp. | | 29,012 | | 3,495,946 | |
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. | | 72,072 | | 4,634,950 | |
| | | 44,300,972 | |
Materials - 1.5% | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | | 233,074 | | 6,898,990 | |
Media & Entertainment - 3.9% | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Cl. A | | 283,633 | | 10,264,678 | |
The Interpublic Group of Companies | | 289,086 | | 7,990,337 | |
| | | 18,255,015 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 7.9% | | | | |
AbbVie Inc. | | 52,511 | | 7,060,629 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 14,814 | | 4,462,421 | |
Merck & Co. | | 90,581 | | 7,731,994 | |
Organon & Co. | | 178,032 | | 5,079,253 | |
Sanofi, ADR | | 316,262 | | 12,976,230 | |
| | | 37,310,527 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.9% | | | | |
Applied Materials Inc. | | 38,055 | | 3,579,834 | |
Qualcomm Inc. | | 42,733 | | 5,652,294 | |
| | | 9,232,128 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.6% | | | | |
Cisco Systems Inc. | | 327,971 | | 14,666,863 | |
Corning Inc. | | 137,222 | | 4,709,459 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | 524,066 | | 7,127,298 | |
| | | 26,503,620 | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.3% | | | | |
Vodafone Group PLC, ADR | | 466,516 | | 6,260,645 | |
Utilities - 7.0% | | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | 183,918 | | 15,005,870 | |
Exelon Corp. | | 293,241 | | 12,876,212 | |
NextEra Energy Partners LP | | 60,121 | | 4,935,333 | |
| | | 32,817,415 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $395,922,168) | 440,524,267 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 2.1% | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 2.1% | | | | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. (cost $10,303,701) | 6.07 | 199,721 | | 10,085,910 | |
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| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies - 4.3% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 4.3% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $20,109,734) | 2.34 | 20,109,734 | a | 20,109,734 | |
Total Investments (cost $426,335,603) | 99.9% | 470,719,911 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | .1% | 398,709 | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 471,118,620 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
a Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Financials | 28.7 |
Health Care | 15.5 |
Energy | 11.9 |
Industrials | 11.6 |
Information Technology | 7.6 |
Utilities | 7.0 |
Communication Services | 5.2 |
Investment Companies | 4.3 |
Consumer Staples | 3.9 |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.7 |
Materials | 1.5 |
| 99.9 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 4.3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 4.3% | 20,524,470 | 215,799,870 | (216,214,606) | 20,109,734 | 128,716 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - .0% | 11,371,294 | 61,268,815 | (72,640,109) | - | 17,808 | †† |
Total - 4.3% | 31,895,764 | 277,068,685 | (288,854,715) | 20,109,734 | 146,524 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
40
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - .6% | | | | |
Aptiv PLC | | 5,665 | a | 529,281 | |
BorgWarner Inc. | | 9,390 | | 354,003 | |
Gentex Corp. | | 109,878 | | 2,998,571 | |
Harley-Davidson Inc. | | 122,691 | | 4,732,192 | |
Lear Corp. | | 12,691 | | 1,759,480 | |
Lucid Group Inc. | | 38,860 | a,b | 596,112 | |
QuantumScape Corp. | | 10,705 | a,b | 118,076 | |
Rivian Automotive Inc., Cl. A | | 15,490 | a | 506,678 | |
Thor Industries Inc. | | 7,630 | | 618,106 | |
| | | 12,212,499 | |
Banks - 3.4% | | | | |
Citizens Financial Group Inc. | | 9,910 | | 363,499 | |
Comerica Inc. | | 13,775 | | 1,106,132 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. | | 6,067 | | 788,467 | |
East West Bancorp Inc. | | 96,910 | | 6,993,995 | |
F.N.B. Corp. | | 43,090 | | 513,633 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | 199,084 | | 6,798,719 | |
First Hawaiian Inc. | | 16,570 | | 426,015 | |
First Republic Bank | | 18,193 | | 2,762,243 | |
Huntington Bancshares Inc. | | 793,405 | | 10,631,627 | |
KeyCorp | | 361,951 | | 6,402,913 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | 3,655 | | 664,406 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | 47,970 | | 685,491 | |
PacWest Bancorp | | 5,825 | | 153,372 | |
Popular Inc. | | 93,854 | | 7,247,406 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | 126,240 | | 2,735,621 | |
Signature Bank | | 37,388 | | 6,518,972 | |
SVB Financial Group | | 8,193 | a | 3,330,618 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | 29,000 | | 1,164,640 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | 45,909 | | 2,150,378 | |
Umpqua Holdings Corp. | | 22,490 | | 398,973 | |
UWM Holdings Corp. | | 5,290 | b | 19,150 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | 37,987 | | 1,787,288 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | 8,355 | | 704,661 | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | 31,720 | | 1,745,552 | |
| | | 66,093,771 | |
Capital Goods - 9.8% | | | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. | | 122,469 | | 16,619,043 | |
AECOM | | 17,410 | | 1,273,541 | |
Air Lease Corp. | | 12,580 | | 457,409 | |
Allegion PLC | | 38,115 | | 3,624,736 | |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | 32,809 | | 1,245,102 | |
AMETEK Inc. | | 107,274 | | 12,890,044 | |
Axon Enterprise Inc. | | 68,321 | a | 7,971,694 | |
BWX Technologies Inc. | | 46,903 | | 2,445,053 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | 32,640 | | 1,276,877 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | 475,032 | | 5,809,641 | |
Cummins Inc. | | 6,041 | | 1,301,050 | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Capital Goods - 9.8% (continued) | | | | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | 20,370 | | 2,998,260 | |
Donaldson Co. | | 25,390 | | 1,303,776 | |
Dover Corp. | | 50,926 | | 6,363,713 | |
Eaton Corp. | | 37,167 | | 5,078,499 | |
Fastenal Co. | | 19,190 | | 965,833 | |
Ferguson PLC | | 13,677 | | 1,579,557 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | 14,725 | | 448,671 | |
Fortune Brands Home & Security Inc. | | 44,482 | | 2,732,529 | |
Generac Holdings Inc. | | 32,674 | a | 7,201,676 | |
Graco Inc. | | 40,767 | | 2,602,565 | |
HEICO Corp., Cl. A | | 58,133 | | 7,125,943 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 61,005 | | 3,579,163 | |
Howmet Aerospace Inc. | | 131,649 | | 4,664,324 | |
IDEX Corp. | | 56,978 | | 11,464,543 | |
Ingersoll Rand Inc. | | 26,105 | | 1,236,594 | |
ITT Inc. | | 19,327 | | 1,401,787 | |
L3Harris Technologies Inc. | | 10,615 | | 2,422,237 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. | | 8,865 | | 1,211,757 | |
Masco Corp. | | 89,414 | | 4,548,490 | |
MasTec Inc. | | 2,525 | a,b | 203,263 | |
Maxar Technologies Inc. | | 44,959 | | 1,071,373 | |
MDU Resources Group Inc. | | 9,740 | | 293,661 | |
Mercury Systems Inc. | | 70,541 | a | 3,395,138 | |
Nordson Corp. | | 10,534 | | 2,393,009 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | 56,160 | | 1,851,034 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | 30,334 | | 2,190,721 | |
Owens Corning | | 13,495 | | 1,102,946 | |
PACCAR Inc. | | 20,305 | | 1,776,891 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | 27,402 | | 7,261,530 | |
Plug Power Inc. | | 26,175 | a,b | 733,947 | |
Quanta Services Inc. | | 59,307 | | 8,380,079 | |
Resideo Technologies Inc. | | 76,900 | a | 1,601,058 | |
Rockwell Automation Inc. | | 9,508 | | 2,252,826 | |
Snap-on Inc. | | 3,450 | | 751,617 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., Cl. A | | 9,680 | | 291,368 | |
Stanley Black & Decker Inc. | | 11,836 | | 1,042,752 | |
Sunrun Inc. | | 22,335 | a | 737,725 | |
Textron Inc. | | 82,694 | | 5,158,452 | |
The Timken Company | | 22,040 | | 1,388,300 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | 18,780 | | 2,893,435 | |
TransDigm Group Inc. | | 8,180 | | 4,911,190 | |
Trex Co. | | 285 | a | 13,335 | |
United Rentals Inc. | | 12,411 | a | 3,624,508 | |
W.W. Grainger Inc. | | 3,658 | | 2,029,971 | |
Watsco Inc. | | 22,542 | | 6,132,100 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | 19,895 | | 1,743,797 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Capital Goods - 9.8% (continued) | | | | |
Xylem Inc. | | 21,892 | | 1,994,361 | |
| | | 191,064,494 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 4.3% | | | | |
ASGN Inc. | | 22,262 | a | 2,152,735 | |
Cintas Corp. | | 11,151 | | 4,536,673 | |
Clarivate PLC | | 458,611 | a,b | 5,351,990 | |
Copart Inc. | | 119,905 | a | 14,346,633 | |
CoStar Group Inc. | | 216,123 | a | 15,050,806 | |
Equifax Inc. | | 14,959 | | 2,823,511 | |
IAA Inc. | | 320 | a | 11,923 | |
Jacobs Solutions Inc. | | 12,785 | | 1,592,755 | |
Leidos Holdings Inc. | | 17,405 | | 1,654,345 | |
ManpowerGroup Inc. | | 6,305 | | 462,283 | |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | | 3,790 | | 105,514 | |
Republic Services Inc. | | 28,571 | | 4,077,653 | |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc. | | 110,344 | | 7,651,253 | |
Robert Half International Inc. | | 14,792 | | 1,138,540 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | 22,545 | | 2,053,173 | |
TransUnion | | 18,840 | | 1,391,711 | |
Verisk Analytics Inc. | | 58,843 | | 11,013,056 | |
Waste Connections Inc. | | 58,946 | | 8,204,104 | |
| | | 83,618,658 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - 3.6% | | | | |
Capri Holdings Ltd. | | 21,955 | a | 1,035,837 | |
D.R. Horton Inc. | | 12,075 | | 859,136 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp. | | 145 | a | 46,628 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | 42,051 | | 3,721,093 | |
Hanesbrands Inc. | | 44,335 | | 386,158 | |
Hasbro Inc. | | 150,179 | | 11,837,109 | |
Leggett & Platt Inc. | | 11,935 | | 456,156 | |
Lululemon Athletica Inc. | | 53,858 | a | 16,155,246 | |
Mohawk Industries Inc. | | 18,542 | a | 2,046,295 | |
Newell Brands Inc. | | 205,139 | | 3,661,731 | |
NVR Inc. | | 498 | a | 2,061,750 | |
Peloton Interactive Inc., Cl. A | | 324,548 | a | 3,307,144 | |
Polaris Inc. | | 39,042 | b | 4,422,287 | |
PulteGroup Inc. | | 33,660 | | 1,368,616 | |
PVH Corp. | | 4,395 | | 247,219 | |
Skechers USA Inc., CI. A | | 128,007 | a | 4,838,665 | |
Tapestry Inc. | | 156,653 | | 5,440,559 | |
Tempur Sealy International Inc. | | 92,212 | | 2,306,222 | |
Toll Brothers Inc. | | 25,915 | | 1,134,818 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. | | 45,420 | a | 1,005,145 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | 26,801 | b | 4,197,037 | |
| | | 70,534,851 | |
Consumer Services - 4.0% | | | | |
ADT Inc. | | 439,562 | | 3,204,407 | |
Aramark | | 257,207 | | 9,184,862 | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Consumer Services - 4.0% (continued) | | | | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. | | 190 | a | 12,958 | |
Caesars Entertainment Inc. | | 17,020 | a | 733,902 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | | 2,787 | a | 4,450,282 | |
Darden Restaurants Inc. | | 26,602 | | 3,290,933 | |
Domino's Pizza Inc. | | 4,657 | | 1,731,752 | |
DraftKings Inc., Cl. A | | 24,835 | a,b | 398,850 | |
Expedia Group Inc. | | 148,143 | a | 15,206,879 | |
Frontdoor Inc. | | 48,422 | a | 1,136,949 | |
H&R Block Inc. | | 3,915 | | 176,175 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | | 19,703 | | 2,509,374 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Cl. A | | 4,390 | a | 393,432 | |
International Game Technology PLC | | 61,155 | | 1,097,121 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 64,281 | a | 2,418,894 | |
Marriott International Inc., Cl. A | | 19,161 | | 2,945,812 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | 82 | | 11,678 | |
Membership Collective Group Inc., Cl. A | | 227,337 | a,b | 1,289,001 | |
MGM Resorts International | | 51,420 | | 1,678,349 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | | 279,211 | a,b | 3,652,080 | |
Planet Fitness Inc., Cl. A | | 153,282 | a | 10,384,855 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 20,526 | a | 838,487 | |
Service Corp. International | | 28,130 | | 1,735,902 | |
Terminix Global Holdings Inc. | | 140,524 | a | 5,993,349 | |
The Wendy's Company | | 27,605 | | 529,464 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | 9,205 | | 390,292 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc. | | 49,026 | | 3,203,359 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | 1,430 | a,b | 86,644 | |
Yum! Brands Inc. | | 1,074 | | 119,472 | |
| | | 78,805,514 | |
Diversified Financials - 4.7% | | | | |
Ally Financial Inc. | | 57,600 | | 1,912,320 | |
Ameriprise Financial Inc. | | 51,163 | | 13,712,196 | |
Apollo Global Management Inc. | | 7,265 | | 403,789 | |
Ares Management Corp., Cl. A | | 125,593 | | 9,311,465 | |
Blue Owl Capital Inc. | | 20,960 | | 232,656 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 34,712 | | 3,673,224 | |
Coinbase Global Inc., Cl. A | | 9,300 | a | 621,240 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp. | | 1,043 | a,b | 554,959 | |
Discover Financial Services | | 47,649 | | 4,788,248 | |
Equitable Holdings Inc. | | 41,880 | | 1,245,930 | |
Evercore Inc., Cl. A | | 9,198 | | 861,761 | |
Franklin Resources Inc. | | 17,730 | | 462,221 | |
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. | | 66,185 | | 6,674,757 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | 43,145 | | 710,598 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | 9,305 | | 217,737 | |
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | | 5,100 | | 163,659 | |
KKR & Co. | | 20,240 | | 1,023,334 | |
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. | | 45,456 | | 10,060,776 | |
MarketAxess Holdings Inc. | | 442 | | 109,877 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Diversified Financials - 4.7% (continued) | | | | |
MSCI Inc. | | 3,382 | | 1,519,330 | |
Nasdaq Inc. | | 58,242 | | 3,467,146 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | 19,900 | | 1,892,291 | |
Raymond James Financial Inc. | | 89,408 | | 9,331,513 | |
Robinhood Markets Inc., Cl. A | | 61,700 | a,b | 589,235 | |
SLM Corp. | | 149,012 | | 2,276,903 | |
SoFi Technologies Inc. | | 94,075 | a,b | 556,924 | |
Starwood Property Trust Inc. | | 66,080 | c | 1,515,214 | |
State Street Corp. | | 38,986 | | 2,664,693 | |
T. Rowe Price Group Inc. | | 17,895 | | 2,147,400 | |
Tradeweb Markets Inc., Cl. A | | 39,679 | | 2,761,262 | |
Voya Financial Inc. | | 103,050 | | 6,340,666 | |
| | | 91,803,324 | |
Energy - 5.2% | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp. | | 7,740 | a | 310,219 | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | 63,210 | | 1,596,685 | |
Cheniere Energy Inc. | | 25,110 | | 4,022,120 | |
ConocoPhillips | | 34,590 | | 3,785,875 | |
Continental Resources Inc. | | 13,190 | | 921,058 | |
Coterra Energy Inc. | | 48,375 | | 1,495,271 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 125,374 | | 8,853,912 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc. | | 47,670 | | 6,353,458 | |
DT Midstream Inc. | | 10,030 | | 553,756 | |
EQT Corp. | | 503,346 | | 24,059,939 | |
Halliburton Co. | | 139,692 | | 4,208,920 | |
Hess Corp. | | 24,468 | | 2,955,245 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | 4,910 | | 258,413 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | 126,840 | | 3,245,836 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | 37,512 | | 3,779,334 | |
New Fortress Energy Inc. | | 5,677 | | 325,576 | |
NOV Inc. | | 55,710 | | 984,396 | |
ONEOK Inc. | | 22,535 | | 1,379,818 | |
Phillips 66 | | 20,145 | | 1,802,172 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 45,740 | | 11,582,283 | |
Range Resources Corp. | | 6,760 | | 222,134 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 153,810 | | 5,867,851 | |
Southwestern Energy Co. | | 36,590 | a | 274,059 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | 22,185 | | 1,513,683 | |
The Williams Companies | | 24,340 | | 828,290 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 80,162 | | 9,388,573 | |
| | | 100,568,876 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - .3% | | | | |
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. | | 3,610 | a | 268,909 | |
Casey's General Stores Inc. | | 3,018 | | 645,158 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | | 10,395 | a | 417,047 | |
Performance Food Group Co. | | 6,090 | a | 304,378 | |
The Kroger Company | | 25,875 | | 1,240,447 | |
US Foods Holding Corp. | | 117,866 | a | 3,609,057 | |
| | | 6,484,996 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.6% | | | | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. B | | 21,662 | | 1,574,827 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | 15,695 | | 1,556,473 | |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | | 43,805 | | 2,153,892 | |
Conagra Brands Inc. | | 211,925 | | 7,285,981 | |
Freshpet Inc. | | 23,680 | a,b | 1,030,790 | |
Ingredion Inc. | | 6,555 | | 570,744 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper Inc. | | 62,307 | | 2,375,143 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. | | 17,296 | | 1,375,551 | |
McCormick & Co. | | 27,360 | | 2,300,155 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Cl. B | | 103,609 | | 5,353,477 | |
The Hershey Company | | 10,259 | | 2,304,890 | |
The J.M. Smucker Company | | 1,779 | | 249,042 | |
Tyson Foods Inc., Cl. A | | 38,890 | | 2,931,528 | |
| | | 31,062,493 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.1% | | | | |
ABIOMED Inc. | | 47,870 | a | 12,411,734 | |
agilon health Inc. | | 14,400 | a,b | 299,232 | |
Alcon Inc. | | 46,986 | b | 3,086,040 | |
Align Technology Inc. | | 39,815 | a | 9,702,915 | |
Amedisys Inc. | | 1,249 | a | 147,944 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | 46,567 | | 6,824,860 | |
Centene Corp. | | 124,240 | a | 11,149,298 | |
Certara Inc. | | 10,020 | a | 157,013 | |
Change Healthcare Inc. | | 22,290 | a | 547,665 | |
Cigna Corp. | | 6,101 | | 1,729,328 | |
DaVita Inc. | | 12,140 | a | 1,035,421 | |
Dentsply Sirona Inc. | | 15,876 | | 520,257 | |
DexCom Inc. | | 136,385 | a | 11,212,211 | |
Doximity Inc., Cl. A | | 8,475 | a,b | 281,285 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 113,836 | | 5,529,015 | |
Enovis Corp. | | 5,055 | a | 256,036 | |
Envista Holdings Corp. | | 68,848 | a | 2,553,572 | |
Guardant Health Inc. | | 7,525 | a | 376,702 | |
HCA Healthcare Inc. | | 16,602 | | 3,285,038 | |
HealthEquity Inc. | | 20,336 | a | 1,343,803 | |
Henry Schein Inc. | | 14,165 | a | 1,039,853 | |
Humana Inc. | | 8,633 | | 4,159,207 | |
IDEXX Laboratories Inc. | | 24,875 | a | 8,647,047 | |
Inspire Medical Systems Inc. | | 11,959 | a | 2,290,029 | |
Insulet Corp. | | 18,891 | a | 4,826,084 | |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings | | 29,385 | | 6,619,559 | |
Masimo Corp. | | 4,856 | a | 713,298 | |
Molina Healthcare Inc. | | 10,815 | a | 3,648,657 | |
Novocure Ltd. | | 6,752 | a,b | 554,542 | |
Oak Street Health Inc. | | 16,915 | a,b | 443,173 | |
Penumbra Inc. | | 1,981 | a | 325,221 | |
Quest Diagnostics Inc. | | 13,100 | | 1,641,561 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp. | | 5,412 | a | 428,955 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.1% (continued) | | | | |
ResMed Inc. | | 19,620 | | 4,314,830 | |
Signify Health Inc., CI. A | | 16,255 | a | 453,515 | |
Steris PLC | | 39,508 | | 7,956,121 | |
Teleflex Inc. | | 342 | | 77,381 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. | | 3,600 | a | 203,400 | |
The Cooper Companies | | 17,719 | | 5,093,149 | |
Veeva Systems Inc., Cl. A | | 16,395 | a | 3,267,851 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. | | 79,726 | | 8,476,468 | |
| | | 137,629,270 | |
Household & Personal Products - .5% | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co. | | 86,082 | | 7,205,924 | |
Coty Inc., Cl. A | | 81,095 | a | 609,023 | |
The Clorox Company | | 9,182 | | 1,325,330 | |
| | | 9,140,277 | |
Insurance - 3.1% | | | | |
Aflac Inc. | | 25,099 | | 1,491,383 | |
Alleghany Corp. | | 1,709 | a | 1,437,577 | |
American Financial Group Inc. | | 9,016 | | 1,151,163 | |
American International Group Inc. | | 44,141 | | 2,284,297 | |
Aon PLC, Cl. A | | 12,726 | | 3,553,863 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. | | 108,227 | a | 4,948,138 | |
Assurant Inc. | | 36,683 | | 5,813,889 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | 22,525 | | 1,150,352 | |
Brighthouse Financial Inc. | | 2,540 | a | 120,777 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | 18,094 | | 1,754,394 | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | 22,555 | | 6,068,423 | |
Fidelity National Financial Inc. | | 27,130 | | 1,060,783 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | 6,095 | | 326,083 | |
Globe Life Inc. | | 24,823 | | 2,412,547 | |
Kemper Corp. | | 2,840 | | 130,640 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | 29,615 | | 1,364,067 | |
Markel Corp. | | 3,584 | a | 4,279,690 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | 41,500 | | 906,360 | |
Principal Financial Group Inc. | | 33,465 | b | 2,501,843 | |
Prudential Financial Inc. | | 6,660 | | 637,695 | |
Reinsurance Group of America Inc. | | 51,890 | | 6,504,930 | |
The Allstate Corp. | | 14,400 | | 1,735,200 | |
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. | | 2,953 | | 382,089 | |
The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. | | 53,110 | | 3,415,504 | |
The Travelers Companies | | 6,323 | | 1,022,050 | |
Unum Group | | 42,355 | | 1,603,137 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | | 43,907 | | 2,845,174 | |
| | | 60,902,048 | |
Materials - 3.9% | | | | |
Albemarle Corp. | | 10,922 | | 2,926,659 | |
Alcoa Corp. | | 77,185 | | 3,819,114 | |
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA | | 9,275 | | 57,041 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Materials - 3.9% (continued) | | | | |
Ashland Inc. | | 9,860 | | 1,003,354 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | 26,449 | | 4,856,565 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. | | 73,672 | a | 1,897,054 | |
Ball Corp. | | 23,295 | | 1,300,094 | |
Celanese Corp. | | 16,950 | | 1,879,077 | |
CF Industries Holdings Inc. | | 11,014 | | 1,139,508 | |
Corteva Inc. | | 121,647 | | 7,472,775 | |
Crown Holdings Inc. | | 12,871 | | 1,165,984 | |
DuPont de Nemours Inc. | | 50,306 | | 2,799,026 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | 5,938 | | 540,358 | |
FMC Corp. | | 31,332 | | 3,386,363 | |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | | 114,260 | | 3,382,096 | |
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc. | | 102,605 | a,b | 276,007 | |
Huntsman Corp. | | 38,360 | | 1,074,847 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. | | 12,210 | | 1,348,961 | |
International Paper Co. | | 2,950 | | 122,779 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Cl. A | | 10,675 | | 886,025 | |
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. | | 6,915 | | 2,404,415 | |
MP Materials Corp. | | 5,765 | a | 201,717 | |
Newmont Corp. | | 160,391 | | 6,633,772 | |
Nucor Corp. | | 5,795 | | 770,387 | |
Olin Corp. | | 18,700 | | 1,022,142 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | 12,573 | | 1,721,495 | |
PPG Industries Inc. | | 28,204 | | 3,581,344 | |
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | | 6,823 | | 1,282,588 | |
Royal Gold Inc. | | 9,890 | | 908,891 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | 29,410 | | 1,582,552 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | 14,300 | | 901,186 | |
SSR Mining Inc. | | 30,090 | | 405,914 | |
Steel Dynamics Inc. | | 24,350 | | 1,965,532 | |
The Chemours Company | | 485 | | 16,359 | |
The Mosaic Company | | 38,955 | | 2,098,506 | |
United States Steel Corp. | | 10,865 | | 248,483 | |
Valvoline Inc. | | 27,071 | | 786,954 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 38,870 | | 6,471,466 | |
WestRock Co. | | 19,221 | | 780,180 | |
| | | 75,117,570 | |
Media & Entertainment - 2.6% | | | | |
Activision Blizzard Inc. | | 70,141 | | 5,505,367 | |
Cable One Inc. | | 122 | b | 138,470 | |
DISH Network Corp., Cl. A | | 20,765 | a,b | 360,273 | |
Electronic Arts Inc. | | 12,723 | | 1,614,167 | |
Fox Corp., Cl. A | | 24,300 | | 830,574 | |
IAC Inc. | | 13,255 | a | 851,899 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Cl. A | | 2,552 | a | 257,293 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Cl. C | | 13,908 | a | 1,414,444 | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Cl. C | | 122,203 | a,b | 7,781,887 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Media & Entertainment - 2.6% (continued) | | | | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM, Cl. A | | 10,210 | a,b | 424,123 | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM, Cl. C | | 20,420 | a | 844,571 | |
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. | | 70,137 | a | 6,337,579 | |
Match Group Inc. | | 44,173 | a | 2,497,100 | |
News Corporation, Cl. A | | 62,315 | | 1,054,370 | |
Nexstar Media Group Inc. | | 2,490 | | 476,387 | |
Omnicom Group Inc. | | 23,400 | | 1,565,460 | |
Paramount Global, Cl. B | | 45,606 | b | 1,066,724 | |
Pinterest Inc., Cl. A | | 19,967 | | 460,040 | |
Roblox Corp., CI. A | | 34,325 | a | 1,342,451 | |
Roku Inc. | | 8,530 | a | 580,040 | |
Spotify Technology SA | | 32,303 | a | 3,493,569 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | | 11,753 | a | 1,440,448 | |
The Interpublic Group of Companies | | 55,660 | | 1,538,442 | |
Twitter Inc. | | 208,609 | a | 8,083,599 | |
Warner Bros Discovery Inc. | | 64,289 | a | 851,186 | |
| | | 50,810,463 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 6.4% | | | | |
10X Genomics Inc., CI. A | | 29,283 | a | 966,046 | |
Agilent Technologies Inc. | | 36,870 | | 4,728,577 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 7,849 | a | 1,622,153 | |
Avantor Inc. | | 112,373 | a | 2,799,211 | |
Biogen Inc. | | 4,244 | a | 829,193 | |
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. | | 53,249 | a | 7,952,738 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | | 60,159 | a | 5,366,183 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 14,202 | | 4,712,366 | |
Catalent Inc. | | 103,398 | a | 9,099,024 | |
Charles River Laboratories International Inc. | | 14,450 | a | 2,965,862 | |
Elanco Animal Health Inc. | | 319,937 | a | 4,840,647 | |
Exact Sciences Corp. | | 5,525 | a | 196,414 | |
Horizon Therapeutics PLC | | 105,475 | a | 6,245,175 | |
ICON PLC | | 24,646 | a | 5,171,470 | |
Illumina Inc. | | 14,601 | a | 2,944,146 | |
Incyte Corp. | | 14,730 | a | 1,037,434 | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 17,320 | a | 736,446 | |
IQVIA Holdings Inc. | | 16,773 | a | 3,566,946 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC | | 3,124 | a | 484,907 | |
Maravai LifeSciences Holdings Inc., Cl. A | | 6,700 | a | 139,829 | |
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. | | 2,610 | a | 3,164,521 | |
Mirati Therapeutics Inc. | | 9,510 | a | 770,595 | |
Moderna Inc. | | 11,368 | a | 1,503,645 | |
Natera Inc. | | 10,825 | a | 533,239 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences Inc. | | 84,185 | a | 8,808,277 | |
Novavax Inc. | | 7,380 | a,b | 243,835 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 6.4% (continued) | | | | |
Organon & Co. | | 12,330 | | 351,775 | |
Perrigo Co. | | 8,120 | | 303,850 | |
QIAGEN NV | | 18,301 | a | 831,414 | |
Repligen Corp. | | 41,212 | a | 9,040,676 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. | | 159,036 | a | 17,395,358 | |
Seagen Inc. | | 8,113 | a | 1,251,755 | |
Syneos Health Inc. | | 64,463 | a | 3,874,871 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. | | 4,820 | a | 229,866 | |
United Therapeutics Corp. | | 26,434 | a | 5,990,473 | |
Viatris Inc. | | 77,099 | | 736,295 | |
Waters Corp. | | 5,816 | a | 1,736,658 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. | | 4,337 | | 1,286,745 | |
| | | 124,458,615 | |
Real Estate - 5.2% | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. | | 28,931 | c | 4,438,015 | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Cl. A | | 66,203 | c | 2,354,179 | |
Americold Realty Trust Inc. | | 17,540 | c | 516,027 | |
Apartment Income REIT Corp. | | 9,794 | c | 400,085 | |
AvalonBay Communities Inc. | | 7,330 | c | 1,472,670 | |
Brixmor Property Group Inc. | | 79,420 | c | 1,705,942 | |
Camden Property Trust | | 19,110 | c | 2,455,826 | |
CBRE Group Inc., Cl. A | | 108,679 | a | 8,581,294 | |
Cousins Properties Inc. | | 72,810 | c | 1,954,948 | |
CubeSmart | | 13,560 | c | 624,438 | |
Digital Realty Trust Inc. | | 44,839 | c | 5,543,446 | |
Douglas Emmett Inc. | | 2,605 | c | 50,850 | |
Duke Realty Corp. | | 41,124 | c | 2,420,147 | |
EPR Properties | | 4,975 | c | 216,363 | |
Equinix Inc. | | 5,324 | c | 3,499,838 | |
Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. | | 52,700 | c | 3,694,270 | |
Equity Residential | | 131,555 | c | 9,627,195 | |
Essex Property Trust Inc. | | 20,354 | c | 5,395,031 | |
Extra Space Storage Inc. | | 22,840 | c | 4,538,993 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | 6,132 | c | 620,988 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. | | 11,800 | c | 286,976 | |
Healthpeak Properties Inc. | | 69,367 | c | 1,820,884 | |
Highwoods Properties Inc. | | 17,985 | c | 546,924 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc. | | 64,354 | c | 1,143,571 | |
Iron Mountain Inc. | | 8,705 | c | 457,970 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | 445 | b,c | 9,777 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | 32,324 | c | 1,576,441 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | 91,134 | c | 1,921,105 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A | | 32,938 | c | 3,092,549 | |
Life Storage Inc. | | 11,322 | c | 1,440,724 | |
Medical Properties Trust Inc. | | 77,840 | c | 1,137,242 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities Inc. | | 6,670 | c | 1,105,019 | |
National Retail Properties Inc. | | 17,080 | c | 766,892 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Real Estate - 5.2% (continued) | | | | |
Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. | | 23,130 | b,c | 755,426 | |
Opendoor Technologies Inc. | | 61,320 | a | 265,516 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts Inc. | | 39,430 | c | 552,020 | |
Rayonier Inc. | | 24,799 | c | 880,860 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | 34,746 | c | 2,372,457 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | 62,893 | c | 3,826,410 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | 2,344 | c | 762,386 | |
Simon Property Group Inc. | | 14,590 | c | 1,487,888 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | 13,204 | c | 583,221 | |
Spirit Realty Capital Inc. | | 23,674 | c | 967,083 | |
STORE Capital Corp. | | 9,355 | c | 252,398 | |
UDR Inc. | | 28,390 | c | 1,273,859 | |
Ventas Inc. | | 25,565 | c | 1,223,541 | |
VICI Properties Inc. | | 44,120 | c | 1,455,519 | |
Welltower Inc. | | 72,470 | c | 5,554,825 | |
WeWork Inc., CI. A | | 30,590 | a,b | 125,419 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | 27,897 | c | 952,962 | |
WP Carey Inc. | | 2,300 | c | 193,269 | |
Zillow Group Inc., Cl. C | | 51,476 | a | 1,722,387 | |
| | | 100,624,065 | |
Retailing - 5.4% | | | | |
Advance Auto Parts Inc. | | 5,581 | | 941,180 | |
AutoZone Inc. | | 4,962 | a | 10,515,520 | |
Bath & Body Works Inc. | | 25,435 | | 949,489 | |
Best Buy Co. | | 19,821 | | 1,401,146 | |
Burlington Stores Inc. | | 50,200 | a,b | 7,037,538 | |
CarMax Inc. | | 16,745 | a,b | 1,480,928 | |
Carvana Co. | | 12,075 | a,b | 398,354 | |
Chewy Inc., Cl. A | | 45,090 | a,b | 1,547,940 | |
Coupang Inc. | | 110,562 | a | 1,868,498 | |
Dollar Tree Inc. | | 62,389 | a | 8,464,940 | |
Doordash Inc., Cl. A | | 18,100 | a | 1,084,190 | |
eBay Inc. | | 16,735 | | 738,516 | |
Etsy Inc. | | 39,497 | a,b | 4,171,278 | |
Farfetch Ltd., Cl. A | | 121,671 | a | 1,220,360 | |
Five Below Inc. | | 3,867 | a | 494,512 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | 7,796 | | 1,216,254 | |
Kohl's Corp. | | 24,475 | | 695,579 | |
LKQ Corp. | | 73,790 | | 3,927,104 | |
Macy's Inc. | | 12,020 | | 208,186 | |
Nordstrom Inc. | | 8,200 | b | 140,302 | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. | | 80,725 | a | 4,464,900 | |
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. | | 24,957 | a | 17,398,024 | |
Pool Corp. | | 31,104 | | 10,550,166 | |
RH | | 162 | a,b | 41,457 | |
Ross Stores Inc. | | 140,157 | | 12,091,344 | |
The Gap Inc. | | 26,140 | b | 238,920 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | 11,720 | | 2,169,958 | |
Ulta Beauty Inc. | | 19,311 | a | 8,108,110 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Retailing - 5.4% (continued) | | | | |
Victoria's Secret & Co. | | 12,270 | a | 410,309 | |
Wayfair Inc., Cl. A | | 8,160 | a,b | 430,114 | |
Williams-Sonoma Inc. | | 7,545 | b | 1,122,319 | |
| | | 105,527,435 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.7% | | | | |
Cirrus Logic Inc. | | 515 | a | 39,495 | |
Enphase Energy Inc. | | 8,084 | a | 2,315,581 | |
First Solar Inc. | | 10,380 | a | 1,323,969 | |
KLA Corp. | | 3,654 | | 1,257,451 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. | | 9,965 | a | 537,113 | |
Microchip Technology Inc. | | 66,399 | | 4,332,535 | |
Monolithic Power Systems Inc. | | 6,451 | | 2,923,464 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 22,756 | | 3,434,791 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 9,873 | | 1,624,898 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | | 8,825 | a | 606,895 | |
Qorvo Inc. | | 51,992 | a | 4,667,842 | |
Skyworks Solutions Inc. | | 86,883 | | 8,562,320 | |
Teradyne Inc. | | 4,405 | | 372,839 | |
Universal Display Corp. | | 6,433 | | 718,759 | |
Wolfspeed Inc. | | 10,420 | a | 1,182,357 | |
| | | 33,900,309 | |
Software & Services - 12.8% | | | | |
Affirm Holdings Inc. | | 10,645 | a | 249,412 | |
Akamai Technologies Inc. | | 13,505 | a | 1,219,231 | |
Ansys Inc. | | 41,930 | a | 10,411,219 | |
AppLovin Corp., Cl. A | | 17,220 | a,b | 424,129 | |
Aspen Technology Inc. | | 1,961 | a | 412,987 | |
Avalara Inc. | | 8,235 | a,b | 754,244 | |
Bill.com Holdings Inc. | | 32,567 | a | 5,271,946 | |
Black Knight Inc. | | 14,860 | a | 983,138 | |
BlackLine Inc. | | 74,534 | a,b | 5,063,840 | |
Block Inc. | | 68,547 | a | 4,723,574 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. | | 62,513 | | 10,700,350 | |
Cadence Design Systems Inc. | | 30,270 | a | 5,260,018 | |
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc | | 15,725 | a | 150,331 | |
Ceridian HCM Holding Inc. | | 8,290 | a | 494,416 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | | 26,335 | a | 3,166,520 | |
Citrix Systems Inc. | | 7,325 | | 752,790 | |
Cloudflare Inc., Cl. A | | 12,600 | a | 788,382 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A | | 51,381 | | 3,245,738 | |
Confluent Inc., Cl. A | | 9,225 | a,b | 252,396 | |
Coupa Software Inc. | | 11,125 | a | 649,700 | |
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., CI. A | | 12,170 | a | 2,222,364 | |
Datadog Inc., Cl. A | | 16,575 | a | 1,739,546 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. | | 36,696 | a,b | 1,544,535 | |
DocuSign Inc. | | 34,185 | a | 1,990,251 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Software & Services - 12.8% (continued) | | | | |
Dolby Laboratories Inc., Cl. A | | 49,313 | | 3,611,684 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. | | 8,840 | a | 228,514 | |
DXC Technology Co. | | 15,730 | a | 389,789 | |
Dynatrace Inc. | | 12,410 | a | 473,814 | |
Elastic NV | | 3,420 | a | 286,972 | |
EPAM Systems Inc. | | 25,762 | a | 10,987,493 | |
Euronet Worldwide Inc. | | 98,944 | a | 8,772,375 | |
EVERTEC Inc. | | 39,375 | | 1,323,000 | |
Fair Isaac Corp. | | 3,703 | a | 1,664,128 | |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. | | 13,012 | | 1,188,906 | |
Fiserv Inc. | | 73,970 | a | 7,485,024 | |
Five9 Inc. | | 8,065 | a | 791,257 | |
FLEETCOR Technologies Inc. | | 2,689 | a | 571,493 | |
Fortinet Inc. | | 32,830 | a | 1,598,493 | |
Gartner Inc. | | 38,783 | a | 11,065,566 | |
Global Payments Inc. | | 139,793 | | 17,366,484 | |
Globant SA | | 287 | a | 60,491 | |
HubSpot Inc. | | 44,821 | a | 15,106,470 | |
Informatica Inc., Cl. A | | 9,460 | a,b | 208,782 | |
Intuit Inc. | | 29,784 | | 12,860,136 | |
Jack Henry & Associates Inc. | | 12,081 | | 2,321,968 | |
Jamf Holding Corp. | | 5,460 | a | 130,767 | |
Kyndryl Holdings Inc. | | 35,515 | a | 370,066 | |
Mandiant Inc. | | 30,045 | a | 686,829 | |
MongoDB Inc. | | 3,612 | a | 1,166,170 | |
nCino Inc. | | 2,850 | a,b | 89,889 | |
NCR Corp. | | 13,965 | a | 433,613 | |
New Relic Inc. | | 7,695 | a | 467,163 | |
NortonLifeLock Inc. | | 138,658 | | 3,132,284 | |
Okta Inc. | | 13,797 | a | 1,261,046 | |
Palantir Technologies Inc., Cl. A | | 107,950 | a,b | 833,374 | |
Paychex Inc. | | 23,210 | | 2,862,721 | |
Paycom Software Inc. | | 5,762 | a | 2,023,614 | |
Paycor HCM Inc. | | 7,610 | a | 225,484 | |
Procore Technologies Inc. | | 3,250 | a | 177,450 | |
PTC Inc. | | 744 | a | 85,478 | |
RingCentral Inc., Cl. A | | 3,380 | a | 145,475 | |
Roper Technologies Inc. | | 30,940 | | 12,455,825 | |
SentinelOne Inc., Cl. A | | 16,030 | a | 437,779 | |
ServiceNow Inc. | | 19,438 | a | 8,448,144 | |
Shopify Inc., Cl. A | | 103,060 | a | 3,261,849 | |
Splunk Inc. | | 103,892 | a | 9,353,397 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc. | | 139,003 | | 7,750,807 | |
Synopsys Inc. | | 6,218 | a | 2,151,552 | |
The Trade Desk Inc., Cl. A | | 73,672 | a | 4,619,234 | |
Toast Inc., Cl. A | | 18,225 | a | 344,999 | |
Twilio Inc., Cl. A | | 80,934 | a | 5,631,388 | |
Tyler Technologies Inc. | | 23,646 | a | 8,784,725 | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Software & Services - 12.8% (continued) | | | | |
UiPath Inc., Cl. A | | 43,260 | a | 711,627 | |
Unity Software Inc. | | 19,442 | a,b | 830,562 | |
Verisign Inc. | | 12,957 | a | 2,361,025 | |
WEX Inc. | | 3,636 | a | 560,853 | |
Wix.com Ltd. | | 838 | a | 53,037 | |
Zendesk Inc. | | 44,368 | a | 3,406,131 | |
Zoom Video Communications Inc., CI. A | | 32,032 | a | 2,575,373 | |
Zscaler Inc. | | 11,060 | a | 1,761,194 | |
| | | 250,424,820 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.9% | | | | |
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A | | 278,218 | | 20,457,370 | |
Arista Networks Inc. | | 7,460 | a | 894,305 | |
CDW Corp. | | 3,923 | | 669,656 | |
Ciena Corp. | | 8,435 | a | 427,992 | |
Cognex Corp. | | 67,319 | | 2,834,803 | |
Corning Inc. | | 16,580 | | 569,026 | |
F5 Inc. | | 6,940 | a | 1,089,996 | |
Flex Ltd. | | 85,187 | a | 1,517,180 | |
HP Inc. | | 54,780 | | 1,572,734 | |
II-VI Inc. | | 3,420 | a | 161,527 | |
IPG Photonics Corp. | | 4,275 | a | 387,272 | |
Jabil Inc. | | 15,780 | | 951,534 | |
Keysight Technologies Inc. | | 100,132 | a | 16,410,633 | |
Lumentum Holdings Inc. | | 51,993 | a | 4,344,015 | |
Motorola Solutions Inc. | | 17,464 | | 4,250,912 | |
NetApp Inc. | | 53,402 | | 3,851,886 | |
Nokia OYJ, ADR | | 1,359,323 | | 6,864,581 | |
Pure Storage Inc., Cl. A | | 27,470 | a | 795,806 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | 42,192 | | 5,325,052 | |
Trimble Inc. | | 143,466 | a | 9,074,224 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | 175,987 | a | 7,437,211 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Cl. A | | 17,187 | a | 5,184,287 | |
| | | 95,072,002 | |
Telecommunication Services - .0% | | | | |
Lumen Technologies Inc. | | 59,340 | b | 591,026 | |
Transportation - 1.5% | | | | |
Alaska Air Group Inc. | | 67,771 | a | 2,952,105 | |
American Airlines Group Inc. | | 39,040 | a | 507,130 | |
Avis Budget Group Inc. | | 1,039 | a | 173,908 | |
Copa Holdings SA, Cl. A | | 8,759 | a | 623,641 | |
Delta Air Lines Inc. | | 430 | a | 13,360 | |
Expeditors International of Washington Inc. | | 45,327 | | 4,663,695 | |
FedEx Corp. | | 11,326 | | 2,387,634 | |
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. | | 15,910 | a,b | 293,699 | |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. | | 23,397 | | 4,071,546 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. | | 147,385 | a | 1,148,129 | |
Landstar System Inc. | | 25,098 | | 3,680,120 | |
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.9%(continued) | | | |
Transportation - 1.5% (continued) | | | | |
Lyft Inc., Cl. A | | 150,168 | a | 2,211,975 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | 14,080 | | 3,423,270 | |
Ryder System Inc. | | 12,985 | | 992,573 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | 4,895 | a | 179,647 | |
United Airlines Holdings Inc. | | 34,750 | a | 1,216,597 | |
| | | 28,539,029 | |
Utilities - 4.3% | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | 49,340 | | 4,569,871 | |
American Electric Power Co. | | 29,605 | | 2,966,421 | |
American Water Works Co. | | 22,414 | | 3,327,358 | |
CenterPoint Energy Inc. | | 249,067 | | 7,853,083 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | 33,765 | | 2,280,488 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | 161,035 | | 13,138,846 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | 36,559 | | 4,765,100 | |
Edison International | | 34,237 | | 2,320,241 | |
Entergy Corp. | | 50,502 | | 5,822,881 | |
Essential Utilities Inc. | | 10,110 | | 496,907 | |
Eversource Energy | | 43,050 | | 3,861,154 | |
Exelon Corp. | | 128,325 | | 5,634,751 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | 7,248 | | 286,658 | |
IDACORP Inc. | | 1,090 | | 119,072 | |
NiSource Inc. | | 42,260 | | 1,247,093 | |
NRG Energy Inc. | | 65,040 | | 2,684,851 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | 23,700 | | 1,785,795 | |
PPL Corp. | | 189,602 | | 5,513,626 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. | | 12,840 | | 826,382 | |
The AES Corp. | | 70,645 | | 1,797,915 | |
UGI Corp. | | 11,375 | | 449,313 | |
Vistra Energy Corp. | | 258,192 | | 6,390,252 | |
WEC Energy Group Inc. | | 20,550 | | 2,119,527 | |
Xcel Energy Inc. | | 42,585 | | 3,161,936 | |
| | | 83,419,521 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $1,056,845,199) | 1,888,405,926 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - 1.6% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.6% | | | | |
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | | 256,855 | b | 22,086,961 | |
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust | | 22,153 | b | 9,837,926 | |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds(cost $31,688,023) | 31,924,887 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.6% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.6% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $32,165,379) | 2.34 | 32,165,379 | d | 32,165,379 | |
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.1% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.1% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $20,829,528) | 2.34 | 20,829,528 | d | 20,829,528 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,141,528,129) | 101.2% | 1,973,325,720 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (1.2%) | (24,043,146) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 1,949,282,574 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust
SPDR—Standard & Poor's Depository Receipt
a Non-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $56,042,170 and the value of the collateral was $58,095,335, consisting of cash collateral of $20,829,528 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $37,265,807. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Information Technology | 19.6 |
Industrials | 15.5 |
Consumer Discretionary | 13.7 |
Health Care | 13.4 |
Financials | 11.2 |
Real Estate | 5.2 |
Energy | 5.2 |
Investment Companies | 4.3 |
Utilities | 4.3 |
Materials | 3.8 |
Communication Services | 2.6 |
Consumer Staples | 2.4 |
| 101.2 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.6% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.6% | 41,572,222 | 380,875,548 | (390,282,391) | 32,165,379 | 211,179 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.1% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.1% | - | 292,939,061 | (272,109,533) | 20,829,528 | 150,049 | †† |
Total - 2.7% | 41,572,222 | 673,814,609 | (662,391,924) | 52,994,907 | 361,228 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - .5% | | | | |
Gentherm Inc. | | 28,546 | a | 1,709,905 | |
Stoneridge Inc. | | 65,518 | a | 1,244,842 | |
| | | 2,954,747 | |
Banks - 8.7% | | | | |
BankUnited Inc. | | 99,773 | | 3,696,590 | |
Banner Corp. | | 25,070 | | 1,523,253 | |
Capstar Financial Holdings Inc. | | 13,429 | | 270,594 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | 70,048 | | 1,526,346 | |
Columbia Banking System Inc. | | 82,746 | | 2,478,243 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | 73,436 | | 1,926,961 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | 129,809 | | 5,191,062 | |
First Bancorp | | 37,192 | | 1,354,161 | |
First BanCorp | | 335,114 | | 4,792,130 | |
First Hawaiian Inc. | | 41,552 | | 1,068,302 | |
First Interstate BancSystem Inc., Cl. A | | 135,443 | | 5,452,935 | |
First Merchants Corp. | | 58,702 | | 2,337,514 | |
HarborOne Bancorp Inc. | | 86,628 | | 1,181,606 | |
Heritage Commerce Corp. | | 122,588 | | 1,384,018 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | 45,965 | | 1,194,630 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Cl. A | | 32,257 | | 1,294,473 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | 69,634 | | 2,250,571 | |
Silvergate Capital Corp., Cl. A | | 20,490 | a | 1,867,049 | |
SouthState Corp. | | 10,777 | | 841,037 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | 80,726 | | 3,241,956 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. | | 59,070 | a | 3,486,902 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | 17,577 | | 1,572,614 | |
United Community Bank Inc. | | 51,525 | | 1,727,633 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | 34,707 | | 1,632,964 | |
| | | 53,293,544 | |
Capital Goods - 12.9% | | | | |
AerCap Holdings NV | | 24,833 | a | 1,093,894 | |
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. | | 50,019 | a | 2,154,318 | |
AeroVironment Inc. | | 20,630 | a | 1,828,850 | |
Armstrong World Industries Inc. | | 44,590 | | 3,745,114 | |
Astec Industries Inc. | | 22,374 | | 854,239 | |
BWX Technologies Inc. | | 43,718 | | 2,279,019 | |
Construction Partners Inc., Cl. A | | 167,554 | a | 4,902,630 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | 13,175 | | 1,939,228 | |
Dycom Industries Inc. | | 27,516 | a | 3,085,094 | |
EMCOR Group Inc. | | 19,280 | | 2,292,778 | |
Energy Recovery Inc. | | 187,069 | a | 4,291,363 | |
EnerSys | | 47,254 | | 2,947,232 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | 69,378 | | 2,113,948 | |
Fluor Corp. | | 422,738 | a | 11,177,193 | |
Gibraltar Industries Inc. | | 48,618 | a | 2,034,663 | |
GrafTech International Ltd. | | 304,214 | | 1,788,778 | |
Granite Construction Inc. | | 49,562 | | 1,485,869 | |
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc. | | 3,438 | | 100,149 | |
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6%(continued) | | | |
Capital Goods - 12.9% (continued) | | | | |
Lindsay Corp. | | 7,564 | | 1,212,963 | |
Matrix Service Co. | | 246,215 | a | 1,398,501 | |
Maxar Technologies Inc. | | 88,917 | | 2,118,892 | |
MDU Resources Group Inc. | | 63,248 | | 1,906,927 | |
Mercury Systems Inc. | | 93,881 | a | 4,518,493 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Cl. A | | 21,945 | | 1,738,263 | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc. | | 11,935 | a | 1,493,785 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., Cl. A | | 63,079 | | 1,898,678 | |
Terex Corp. | | 40,985 | | 1,361,522 | |
The AZEK Company | | 65,829 | a | 1,201,379 | |
Titan Machinery Inc. | | 69,863 | a | 2,150,383 | |
Triumph Group Inc. | | 67,441 | a | 876,059 | |
Wabash National Corp. | | 207,155 | | 3,407,700 | |
WESCO International Inc. | | 24,543 | a | 3,231,822 | |
| | | 78,629,726 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 2.3% | | | | |
CACI International Inc., Cl. A | | 14,100 | a | 3,960,267 | |
Huron Consulting Group Inc. | | 15,134 | a | 1,012,465 | |
KBR Inc. | | 109,458 | | 5,286,821 | |
Korn Ferry | | 18,923 | | 1,152,789 | |
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. | | 117,535 | a | 847,427 | |
The Brink's Company | | 33,617 | | 1,858,348 | |
| | | 14,118,117 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - 3.0% | | | | |
Allbirds Inc., CI. A | | 380,430 | a,b | 1,563,567 | |
Capri Holdings Ltd. | | 22,243 | a | 1,049,425 | |
Cavco Industries Inc. | | 5,594 | a | 1,309,052 | |
GoPro Inc., Cl. A | | 585,054 | a | 3,562,979 | |
Helen of Troy Ltd. | | 5,201 | a | 643,000 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. | | 32,206 | a | 2,523,340 | |
Oxford Industries Inc. | | 1,273 | | 135,867 | |
Peloton Interactive Inc., Cl. A | | 212,277 | a | 2,163,103 | |
Skechers USA Inc., CI. A | | 5,900 | a | 223,020 | |
Sonos Inc. | | 28,520 | a,b | 428,941 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. | | 228,165 | a | 5,049,291 | |
| | | 18,651,585 | |
Consumer Services - 2.6% | | | | |
Bloomin' Brands Inc. | | 162,738 | | 3,290,562 | |
European Wax Center Inc., Cl. A | | 75,863 | a,b | 1,640,917 | |
Genius Sports Ltd. | | 76,264 | a | 312,682 | |
Membership Collective Group Inc., Cl. A | | 173,281 | a,b | 982,503 | |
Papa John's International Inc. | | 23,524 | b | 1,901,445 | |
Planet Fitness Inc., Cl. A | | 86,164 | a | 5,837,611 | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | 83,317 | a,b | 1,845,472 | |
| | | 15,811,192 | |
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6%(continued) | | | |
Diversified Financials - 1.7% | | | | |
Cohen & Steers Inc. | | 14,499 | | 1,034,939 | |
Federated Hermes Inc. | | 94,534 | | 3,219,828 | |
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. | | 10,454 | | 2,313,784 | |
MarketWise Inc. | | 125,477 | a | 350,081 | |
PJT Partners Inc., Cl. A | | 42,167 | | 2,918,800 | |
PROG Holdings Inc. | | 33,648 | a | 623,834 | |
WisdomTree Investments Inc. | | 41,297 | | 206,898 | |
| | | 10,668,164 | |
Energy - 6.9% | | | | |
Cactus Inc., Cl. A | | 149,334 | | 5,965,893 | |
ChampionX Corp. | | 74,804 | | 1,631,475 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | 26,550 | b | 2,668,009 | |
CNX Resources Corp. | | 279,194 | a,b | 4,933,358 | |
Comstock Resources Inc. | | 75,553 | a | 1,480,839 | |
EQT Corp. | | 155,802 | | 7,447,336 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. | | 277,047 | a | 1,196,843 | |
Liberty Energy Inc. | | 111,466 | a | 1,671,990 | |
PBF Energy Inc., Cl. A | | 267,946 | a | 9,153,035 | |
Viper Energy Partners LP | | 202,788 | | 6,189,090 | |
| | | 42,337,868 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.8% | | | | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | | 144,588 | a | 5,800,871 | |
The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. | | 146,919 | a | 4,898,279 | |
| | | 10,699,150 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.0% | | | | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. | | 50,650 | | 1,384,771 | |
Freshpet Inc. | | 41,381 | a,b | 1,801,315 | |
J&J Snack Foods Corp. | | 10,489 | | 1,563,176 | |
The Boston Beer Company, Cl. A | | 4,563 | a | 1,538,096 | |
| | | 6,287,358 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 12.8% | | | | |
1Life Healthcare Inc. | | 238,641 | a | 4,107,012 | |
Acadia Healthcare Co. | | 80,182 | a | 6,569,311 | |
Amedisys Inc. | | 31,607 | a | 3,743,849 | |
AtriCure Inc. | | 41,217 | a | 1,880,320 | |
Embecta Corp. | | 53,330 | | 1,702,294 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 33,148 | | 1,609,998 | |
Enovis Corp. | | 21,123 | a | 1,069,880 | |
Evolent Health Inc., Cl. A | | 216,807 | a | 7,967,657 | |
Health Catalyst Inc. | | 183,480 | a | 2,201,760 | |
Inspire Medical Systems Inc. | | 6,660 | a | 1,275,323 | |
iRhythm Technologies Inc. | | 27,730 | a | 4,088,788 | |
Merit Medical Systems Inc. | | 42,968 | a | 2,544,995 | |
ModivCare Inc. | | 38,409 | a | 4,160,463 | |
NuVasive Inc. | | 74,762 | a | 3,178,133 | |
Omnicell Inc. | | 12,640 | a | 1,292,946 | |
Outset Medical Inc. | | 48,480 | a | 886,699 | |
Privia Health Group Inc. | | 317,104 | a,b | 12,617,568 | |
R1 RCM Inc. | | 254,577 | a | 5,562,507 | |
|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6%(continued) | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 12.8% (continued) | | | | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | 111,287 | b | 2,853,399 | |
TransMedics Group Inc. | | 167,386 | a | 8,709,094 | |
| | | 78,021,996 | |
Household & Personal Products - 1.1% | | | | |
Inter Parfums Inc. | | 43,694 | | 3,430,853 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. | | 53,231 | | 3,353,021 | |
| | | 6,783,874 | |
Insurance - 1.7% | | | | |
BRP Group Inc., Cl. A | | 149,287 | a,b | 4,687,612 | |
Palomar Holdings Inc. | | 19,568 | a | 1,551,547 | |
Selective Insurance Group Inc. | | 20,336 | | 1,615,085 | |
The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. | | 20,640 | | 2,670,610 | |
| | | 10,524,854 | |
Materials - 3.9% | | | | |
Alamos Gold Inc., Cl. A | | 972,189 | | 6,990,039 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | 80,640 | | 2,739,341 | |
Constellium SE | | 151,065 | a | 2,012,186 | |
Hecla Mining Co. | | 351,595 | | 1,385,284 | |
Largo Inc. | | 224,679 | a,b | 1,541,298 | |
Livent Corp. | | 37,231 | a,b | 1,198,094 | |
Materion Corp. | | 24,358 | | 2,102,339 | |
MP Materials Corp. | | 46,984 | a | 1,643,970 | |
Royal Gold Inc. | | 15,763 | | 1,448,620 | |
Schnitzer Steel Industries Inc., Cl. A | | 35,950 | | 1,187,788 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC, Cl. A | | 127,526 | | 1,865,705 | |
| | | 24,114,664 | |
Media & Entertainment - 2.6% | | | | |
Cardlytics Inc. | | 14,787 | a | 195,780 | |
Eventbrite Inc., Cl. A | | 369,246 | a,b | 2,625,339 | |
IMAX Corp. | | 115,437 | a | 1,810,052 | |
John Wiley & Sons Inc., Cl. A | | 22,003 | | 1,012,798 | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Cl. A | | 132,115 | a | 1,301,333 | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Cl. B | | 136,864 | a | 1,276,941 | |
Magnite Inc. | | 390,034 | a | 2,936,956 | |
Manchester United, Cl. A | | 99,387 | b | 1,335,761 | |
Scholastic Corp. | | 33,171 | | 1,522,881 | |
TrueCar Inc. | | 339,912 | a | 741,008 | |
Ziff Davis Inc. | | 15,992 | a | 1,235,862 | |
| | | 15,994,711 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 7.4% | | | | |
10X Genomics Inc., CI. A | | 13,327 | a | 439,658 | |
Alkermes PLC | | 262,830 | a | 6,221,186 | |
Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR | | 9,674 | a | 866,500 | |
Beam Therapeutics Inc. | | 18,027 | a,b | 984,274 | |
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. | | 35,071 | a | 5,237,854 | |
CareDx Inc. | | 23,174 | a | 453,979 | |
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6%(continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 7.4% (continued) | | | | |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 80,535 | a | 1,520,501 | |
Cytokinetics Inc. | | 26,929 | a | 1,426,160 | |
Denali Therapeutics Inc. | | 130,566 | a | 3,612,761 | |
Edgewise Therapeutics Inc. | | 55,389 | a | 558,321 | |
Insmed Inc. | | 28,127 | a | 692,487 | |
Karuna Therapeutics Inc. | | 7,327 | a | 1,868,825 | |
Kymera Therapeutics Inc. | | 59,885 | a | 1,692,949 | |
Medpace Holdings Inc. | | 6,894 | a | 1,017,623 | |
MeiraGTx Holdings PLC | | 33,700 | a | 279,710 | |
NanoString Technologies Inc. | | 61,302 | a | 831,255 | |
Pacific Biosciences of California Inc. | | 46,744 | a,b | 273,920 | |
PTC Therapeutics Inc. | | 46,924 | a | 2,343,385 | |
Quanterix Corp. | | 62,242 | a | 581,963 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. | | 36,662 | a | 4,010,090 | |
Twist Bioscience Corp. | | 37,010 | a | 1,484,841 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. | | 33,473 | a | 1,596,327 | |
uniQure Nv | | 31,637 | a | 618,187 | |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 25,941 | a | 274,456 | |
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 165,454 | a | 6,421,270 | |
| | | 45,308,482 | |
Real Estate - 4.2% | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | 31,034 | c | 2,337,481 | |
Colliers International Group Inc. | | 29,128 | b | 3,402,150 | |
Douglas Elliman Inc. | | 116,011 | | 534,811 | |
EPR Properties | | 90,602 | c | 3,940,281 | |
Highwoods Properties Inc. | | 9,874 | c | 300,268 | |
Newmark Group Inc., Cl. A | | 22,563 | | 231,271 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | 189,866 | c | 3,345,439 | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | 142,937 | c | 2,381,330 | |
Potlatchdeltic Corp. | | 39,566 | c | 1,836,654 | |
Rayonier Inc. | | 28,296 | c | 1,005,074 | |
Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. | | 5,230 | a,c | 430,011 | |
STAG Industrial Inc. | | 31,373 | c | 966,288 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. | | 166,610 | c | 1,814,383 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | | 17,990 | c | 1,097,210 | |
Urban Edge Properties | | 114,312 | c | 1,798,128 | |
| | | 25,420,779 | |
Retailing - 3.1% | | | | |
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. | | 14,841 | a,b | 141,435 | |
Designer Brands Inc., Cl. A | | 180,685 | b | 3,082,486 | |
Funko Inc., Cl. A | | 95,506 | a,b | 2,126,919 | |
National Vision Holdings Inc. | | 115,524 | a | 3,838,862 | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc. | | 89,613 | a | 4,956,495 | |
Petco Health & Wellness Co. | | 148,693 | a | 2,218,500 | |
Urban Outfitters Inc. | | 30,361 | a,b | 611,167 | |
Warby Parker Inc., Cl. A | | 161,135 | a,b | 2,025,467 | |
| | | 19,001,331 | |
|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6%(continued) | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.4% | | | | |
Diodes Inc. | | 3,370 | a | 239,843 | |
MaxLinear Inc. | | 83,841 | a | 3,012,407 | |
Power Integrations Inc. | | 34,047 | | 2,435,382 | |
Semtech Corp. | | 53,484 | a | 2,470,426 | |
SkyWater Technology Inc. | | 46,805 | a,b | 608,465 | |
| | | 8,766,523 | |
Software & Services - 6.7% | | | | |
A10 Networks Inc. | | 119,726 | | 1,664,191 | |
AvidXchange Holdings Inc. | | 151,794 | a | 1,182,475 | |
ChannelAdvisor Corp. | | 235,012 | a | 3,546,331 | |
Cognyte Software Ltd. | | 31,479 | a | 164,320 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings Inc. | | 28,547 | a,b | 1,201,543 | |
Edgio Inc. | | 1,261,378 | a,b | 4,641,871 | |
Everbridge Inc. | | 25,820 | a | 1,027,120 | |
Flywire Corp. | | 7,395 | a | 183,840 | |
HubSpot Inc. | | 11,557 | a | 3,895,171 | |
JFrog Ltd. | | 95,533 | a | 2,020,523 | |
nCino Inc. | | 20,316 | a,b | 640,767 | |
Paya Holdings Inc. | | 659,732 | a | 4,136,520 | |
Progress Software Corp. | | 57,832 | b | 2,783,454 | |
Rapid7 Inc. | | 62,261 | a | 3,580,007 | |
Shift4 Payments Inc., Cl. A | | 25,250 | a | 1,143,572 | |
Twilio Inc., Cl. A | | 20,372 | a | 1,417,484 | |
Verint Systems Inc. | | 36,631 | a | 1,776,237 | |
WM Technology Inc. | | 151,498 | a,b | 396,925 | |
Zendesk Inc. | | 29,612 | a | 2,273,313 | |
Zuora Inc., Cl. A | | 410,159 | a | 3,150,021 | |
| | | 40,825,685 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.8% | | | | |
ADTRAN Holdings Inc. | | 326,041 | | 7,577,193 | |
Arlo Technologies Inc. | | 281,276 | a | 1,712,971 | |
Calix Inc. | | 84,058 | a | 4,946,813 | |
Corsair Gaming Inc. | | 26,895 | a,b | 413,914 | |
Extreme Networks Inc. | | 515,743 | a | 7,390,597 | |
Lumentum Holdings Inc. | | 50,246 | a | 4,198,053 | |
NETGEAR Inc. | | 28,472 | a | 671,654 | |
nLight Inc. | | 158,770 | a | 1,983,037 | |
Ondas Holdings Inc. | | 68,187 | a,b | 321,843 | |
| | | 29,216,075 | |
Telecommunication Services - .1% | | | | |
Bandwidth Inc., Cl. A | | 35,689 | a | 553,179 | |
Transportation - .5% | | | | |
SkyWest Inc. | | 138,950 | a | 2,958,245 | |
Utilities - 3.9% | | | | |
Avista Corp. | | 46,080 | | 1,872,230 | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | 12,268 | | 1,549,448 | |
Clearway Energy Inc., Cl. C | | 159,145 | b | 5,904,279 | |
NextEra Energy Partners LP | | 83,687 | | 6,869,866 | |
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|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.6%(continued) | | | |
Utilities - 3.9% (continued) | | | | |
NorthWestern Corp. | | 30,465 | | 1,614,036 | |
PNM Resources Inc. | | 36,276 | | 1,720,571 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | | 44,421 | | 2,295,233 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings Inc. | | 25,790 | | 2,007,751 | |
| | | 23,833,414 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $507,821,054) | 584,775,263 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - .2% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .2% | | | | |
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF (cost $1,176,851) | | 7,515 | | 1,087,270 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 4.0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 4.0% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $24,504,649) | 2.34 | 24,504,649 | d | 24,504,649 | |
| | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.4% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.4% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $8,610,562) | 2.34 | 8,610,562 | d | 8,610,562 | |
Total Investments (cost $542,113,116) | 101.2% | 618,977,744 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (1.2%) | (7,053,779) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 611,923,965 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
a Non-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $35,880,947 and the value of the collateral was $36,447,509, consisting of cash collateral of $8,610,562 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $27,836,947. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Health Care | 20.2 |
Industrials | 15.6 |
Information Technology | 12.9 |
Financials | 12.2 |
Consumer Discretionary | 9.2 |
Energy | 6.9 |
Investment Companies | 5.6 |
Real Estate | 4.2 |
Materials | 3.9 |
Utilities | 3.9 |
Consumer Staples | 3.9 |
Communication Services | 2.7 |
| 101.2 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 4.0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 4.0% | 42,511,157 | 228,561,094 | (246,567,602) | 24,504,649 | 139,389 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.4% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.4% | 18,245,364 | 165,932,528 | (175,567,330) | 8,610,562 | 316,947 | †† |
Total - 5.4% | 60,756,521 | 394,493,622 | (422,134,932) | 33,115,211 | 456,336 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 99.8% | | | |
Banks - 2.9% | | | | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | 189,058 | | 8,855,477 | |
Capital Goods - 10.2% | | | | |
Deere & Co. | | 33,905 | | 12,383,801 | |
Eaton Corp. | | 63,138 | | 8,627,176 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | 113,126 | | 10,153,058 | |
| | | 31,164,035 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.9% | | | | |
NIKE Inc., Cl. B | | 84,544 | | 8,999,709 | |
Diversified Financials - 3.2% | | | | |
CME Group Inc. | | 50,752 | | 9,927,599 | |
Energy - 6.1% | | | | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 74,189 | | 18,786,139 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.5% | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | 14,337 | | 7,485,348 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 3.9% | | | | |
The Coca-Cola Company | | 192,680 | | 11,890,283 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.7% | | | | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | | 211,428 | a | 8,522,663 | |
UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | 28,883 | | 14,999,808 | |
| | | 23,522,471 | |
Insurance - 4.8% | | | | |
American International Group Inc. | | 284,175 | | 14,706,056 | |
Materials - 1.7% | | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials Inc. | | 15,347 | | 5,336,305 | |
Media & Entertainment - 5.2% | | | | |
Alphabet Inc., Cl. A | | 109,026 | a | 11,798,794 | |
Meta Platforms Inc., Cl. A | | 25,240 | a | 4,112,353 | |
| | | 15,911,147 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 7.2% | | | | |
AbbVie Inc. | | 95,294 | | 12,813,231 | |
Danaher Corp. | | 33,648 | | 9,081,932 | |
| | | 21,895,163 | |
Real Estate - 2.8% | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | 33,351 | b | 8,472,821 | |
Retailing - 4.9% | | | | |
Amazon.com Inc. | | 118,253 | a | 14,990,933 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 9.5% | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | | 120,108 | a | 10,193,566 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | 20,289 | | 8,884,756 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 65,384 | | 9,869,061 | |
| | | 28,947,383 | |
Software & Services - 9.6% | | | | |
Mastercard Inc., Cl. A | | 32,246 | | 10,459,635 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 71,747 | | 18,759,688 | |
| | | 29,219,323 | |
|
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 99.8%(continued) | | | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.0% | | | | |
Apple Inc. | | 97,605 | | 15,345,458 | |
Telecommunication Services - 5.0% | | | | |
T-Mobile US Inc. | | 106,752 | a | 15,368,018 | |
Utilities - 4.7% | | | | |
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. | | 224,463 | | 14,446,439 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $212,189,886) | 305,270,107 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - .4% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .4% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $1,135,610) | 2.34 | 1,135,610 | c | 1,135,610 | |
Total Investments (cost $213,325,496) | 100.2% | 306,405,717 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (.2%) | (469,751) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 305,935,966 | |
a Non-income producing security.
b Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Information Technology | 24.0 |
Health Care | 14.9 |
Financials | 11.0 |
Communication Services | 10.2 |
Industrials | 10.2 |
Consumer Discretionary | 7.8 |
Consumer Staples | 6.3 |
Energy | 6.1 |
Utilities | 4.7 |
Real Estate | 2.8 |
Materials | 1.8 |
Investment Companies | .4 |
| 100.2 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .4% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .4% | 2,622,603 | 139,328,294 | (140,815,287) | 1,135,610 | 24,198 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon International Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.9% | | | |
Australia - 6.1% | | | | |
AGL Energy Ltd. | | 382,924 | | 2,002,218 | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. | | 40,475 | | 982,472 | |
ASX Ltd. | | 168,131 | | 8,966,618 | |
Brambles Ltd. | | 199,605 | | 1,677,979 | |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | | 226,699 | | 2,839,804 | |
Macquarie Group Ltd. | | 41,692 | | 5,015,560 | |
| | | 21,484,651 | |
Austria - .9% | | | | |
OMV AG | | 79,617 | a | 3,216,798 | |
Belgium - 1.5% | | | | |
Ageas SA | | 130,188 | | 5,281,041 | |
Denmark - .5% | | | | |
AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Cl. B | | 760 | | 1,817,443 | |
France - 13.6% | | | | |
AXA SA | | 145,190 | | 3,426,416 | |
BNP Paribas SA | | 259,359 | | 12,087,400 | |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | 209,068 | | 5,082,596 | |
Euroapi SA | | 4,715 | b | 73,525 | |
Klepierre SA | | 143,419 | b | 2,940,792 | |
LVMH SE | | 15,662 | | 10,130,114 | |
Sanofi | | 127,581 | | 10,500,207 | |
Teleperformance | | 13,120 | | 3,741,283 | |
| | | 47,982,333 | |
Germany - 8.8% | | | | |
Allianz SE | | 16,588 | | 2,805,832 | |
Bayer AG | | 176,071 | | 9,307,253 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG | | 61,176 | b | 1,568,974 | |
Deutsche Post AG | | 215,563 | | 7,879,055 | |
Evonik Industries AG | | 218,150 | | 4,065,629 | |
HeidelbergCement AG | | 22,464 | | 1,018,262 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | 82,554 | | 4,654,271 | |
| | | 31,299,276 | |
Hong Kong - 1.0% | | | | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | 300,000 | | 3,516,923 | |
Italy - 4.9% | | | | |
Enel SPA | | 2,122,773 | | 10,000,663 | |
Eni SPA | | 606,265 | | 7,168,803 | |
| | | 17,169,466 | |
Japan - 20.1% | | | | |
Advantest Corp. | | 63,700 | | 3,616,874 | |
Casio Computer Co. | | 271,500 | a | 2,562,528 | |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | 37,100 | | 1,883,617 | |
Fujitsu Ltd. | | 39,500 | | 4,668,627 | |
ITOCHU Corp. | | 209,000 | | 5,736,654 | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | 260,000 | | 2,633,329 | |
Mizuho Financial Group Inc. | | 122,600 | | 1,402,282 | |
Nintendo Co. | | 8,800 | | 3,591,779 | |
|
BNY Mellon International Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.9%(continued) | | | |
Japan - 20.1% (continued) | | | | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | 405,700 | | 10,989,159 | |
Recruit Holdings Co. | | 118,200 | | 3,764,037 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp. | | 456,100 | b | 4,293,202 | |
Shionogi & Co. | | 113,400 | | 5,516,553 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | 85,500 | | 6,781,743 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. | | 231,100 | | 6,959,239 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | 12,900 | | 4,048,988 | |
Trend Micro Inc. | | 43,900 | a | 2,706,169 | |
| | | 71,154,780 | |
Netherlands - 7.1% | | | | |
ASML Holding NV | | 20,208 | | 9,799,049 | |
ING Groep NV | | 381,846 | | 3,346,992 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | 429,954 | | 11,829,772 | |
| | | 24,975,813 | |
Norway - .6% | | | | |
Yara International ASA | | 49,274 | | 2,085,481 | |
Singapore - 1.3% | | | | |
Singapore Exchange Ltd. | | 207,800 | | 1,408,842 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | 169,900 | | 3,315,798 | |
| | | 4,724,640 | |
Spain - .7% | | | | |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | 107,158 | a | 2,386,515 | |
Sweden - .3% | | | | |
Swedish Match AB | | 108,096 | | 1,085,599 | |
Switzerland - 8.4% | | | | |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG | | 22,549 | | 5,201,014 | |
Novartis AG | | 55,018 | | 4,439,154 | |
Roche Holding AG | | 50,806 | | 16,363,368 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | 9,644 | | 2,542,190 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | 36,065 | | 1,255,122 | |
| | | 29,800,848 | |
United Kingdom - 19.1% | | | | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | 147,333 | | 7,236,714 | |
BAE Systems PLC | | 420,675 | | 3,790,946 | |
BP PLC | | 373,952 | | 1,909,157 | |
Bunzl PLC | | 46,158 | | 1,531,400 | |
Burberry Group PLC | | 268,852 | | 5,444,652 | |
Centrica PLC | | 3,079,532 | | 2,705,577 | |
Diageo PLC | | 94,712 | | 4,134,340 | |
Ferguson PLC | | 52,426 | | 6,065,594 | |
GSK PLC | | 227,040 | | 3,636,770 | |
Haleon PLC | | 421,383 | b | 1,267,124 | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | 112,227 | | 2,465,790 | |
Legal & General Group PLC | | 839,079 | | 2,449,576 | |
Melrose Industries PLC | | 944,093 | a | 1,489,763 | |
Rio Tinto PLC | | 77,702 | | 4,289,897 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon International Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.9%(continued) | | | |
United Kingdom - 19.1% (continued) | | | | |
Shell PLC | | 63,242 | | 1,675,646 | |
Tate & Lyle PLC | | 163,244 | | 1,445,427 | |
Unilever PLC | | 31,979 | | 1,451,749 | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | 5,073,856 | | 6,807,069 | |
WPP PLC | | 886,244 | | 7,620,022 | |
| | | 67,417,213 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $382,028,395) | 335,398,820 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - 1.6% | | | | |
United States - 1.6% | | | | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (cost $5,837,223) | | 93,848 | | 5,790,422 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.9% | | | | |
Germany - 1.9% | | | | |
Volkswagen AG (cost $10,650,297) | 5.03 | 46,168 | | 6,591,123 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - .0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .0% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $47,603) | 2.34 | 47,603 | c | 47,603 | |
| | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.4% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.4% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $4,839,849) | 2.34 | 4,839,849 | c | 4,839,849 | |
Total Investments (cost $403,403,367) | 99.8% | 352,667,817 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | .2% | 681,722 | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 353,349,539 | |
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $4,716,031 and the value of the collateral was $4,968,919, consisting of cash collateral of $4,839,849 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $129,070. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences | 14.1 |
Capital Goods | 9.2 |
Banks | 7.7 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 7.1 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 6.5 |
Telecommunication Services | 5.0 |
Automobiles & Components | 4.6 |
Diversified Financials | 4.4 |
Transportation | 4.2 |
Utilities | 4.2 |
Materials | 4.0 |
Energy | 4.0 |
Insurance | 3.9 |
Food & Staples Retailing | 3.3 |
Media & Entertainment | 3.2 |
Investment Companies | 3.0 |
Commercial & Professional Services | 2.6 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 2.6 |
Software & Services | 2.1 |
Real Estate | 1.8 |
Household & Personal Products | .8 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | .7 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | .5 |
Consumer Services | .3 |
| 99.8 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon International Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .0% | 968,234 | 102,934,782 | (103,855,413) | 47,603 | 5,738 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.4% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.4% | 3,436,076 | 204,080,331 | (202,676,558) | 4,839,849 | 20,292 | †† |
Total - 1.4% | 4,404,310 | 307,015,113 | (306,531,971) | 4,887,452 | 26,030 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.7% | | | |
Brazil - 6.3% | | | | |
Minerva SA | | 2,268,900 | | 6,725,057 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR | | 1,917,467 | | 27,400,603 | |
YDUQS Participacoes SA | | 203,000 | | 482,293 | |
| | | 34,607,953 | |
Chile - .4% | | | | |
Cencosud SA | | 1,728,219 | | 2,416,132 | |
China - 30.7% | | | | |
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 16,884,000 | | 5,519,930 | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR | | 30,734 | a | 2,932,331 | |
ANTA Sports Products Ltd. | | 156,600 | | 1,880,350 | |
Autohome Inc., ADR | | 103,470 | | 3,684,567 | |
Bank of Communications Co., Cl. H | | 10,720,000 | | 6,109,991 | |
China CITIC Bank Corp., Cl. H | | 17,587,000 | | 7,545,101 | |
China Construction Bank Corp., Cl. H | | 29,053,939 | | 17,994,054 | |
China Galaxy Securities Co., Cl. H | | 11,060,500 | | 6,046,587 | |
China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co. Cl. A | | 2,335,200 | | 13,342,381 | |
China Shenhua Energy Co., Cl. H | | 2,629,000 | | 8,243,188 | |
CITIC Securities Co. Cl. H | | 2,382,000 | | 4,829,998 | |
Cosco Shipping Holdings Co., Cl. H | | 5,248,850 | a | 7,839,613 | |
Greentown China Holdings Ltd. | | 2,278,000 | | 4,304,252 | |
Huatai Securities Co., Cl. H | | 2,057,400 | b | 2,752,348 | |
Huazhu Group Ltd., ADR | | 24,860 | | 935,482 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd, Cl. H | | 9,101,000 | | 4,629,570 | |
Industrial Bank Co. Cl. A | | 1,171,900 | | 2,900,230 | |
JD.com Inc., ADR | | 102,350 | a | 6,498,202 | |
Lenovo Group Ltd. | | 5,598,000 | c | 4,612,012 | |
Meituan, Cl. B | | 120,000 | a,b | 2,875,585 | |
NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd. | | 1,965,000 | | 4,267,515 | |
NetEase Inc., ADR | | 61,551 | c | 5,447,879 | |
NIO Inc., ADR | | 48,669 | a | 969,000 | |
PICC Property & Casualty Co., Cl. H | | 5,528,000 | | 5,965,489 | |
Pinduoduo Inc., ADR | | 91,825 | a | 6,547,123 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 380,000 | | 2,235,920 | |
Shanghai International Port Group Co. Cl. A | | 6,172,300 | | 4,830,518 | |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Cl. H | | 3,161,700 | | 4,601,101 | |
Sungrow Power Supply Co., CI. A | | 97,800 | | 1,570,960 | |
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. | | 135,700 | | 1,855,520 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 235,000 | | 9,733,210 | |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman Inc. | | 310,500 | a,b | 2,736,449 | |
Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd. | | 659,500 | | 3,111,895 | |
| | | 169,348,351 | |
Czech Republic - .7% | | | | |
Avast PLC | | 210,221 | b | 1,725,227 | |
|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.7%(continued) | | | |
Czech Republic - .7% (continued) | | | | |
CEZ AS | | 53,045 | | 2,147,256 | |
| | | 3,872,483 | |
Greece - 2.8% | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA | | 215,130 | | 3,420,855 | |
OPAP SA | | 890,136 | | 11,740,244 | |
| | | 15,161,099 | |
Hong Kong - 2.0% | | | | |
Bosideng International Holdings Ltd. | | 8,960,000 | c | 5,029,107 | |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | 287,224 | | 1,607,642 | |
SITC International Holdings Co. | | 1,682,000 | | 4,263,575 | |
| | | 10,900,324 | |
India - 10.0% | | | | |
GAIL India Ltd. | | 3,476,064 | | 5,882,342 | |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | | 105,799 | | 3,506,629 | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | | 457,962 | | 5,038,061 | |
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | | 95,125 | | 2,277,050 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | 342,454 | | 5,569,051 | |
Mindtree Ltd. | | 222,741 | | 9,085,984 | |
Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. | | 3,952,115 | | 11,315,152 | |
REC Ltd. | | 2,830,366 | | 3,841,281 | |
Tata Steel Ltd. | | 4,098,489 | | 5,493,586 | |
UPL Ltd. | | 320,252 | | 3,069,660 | |
| | | 55,078,796 | |
Indonesia - 1.5% | | | | |
Astra International TBK | | 3,416,000 | | 1,599,053 | |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia | | 7,782,800 | | 2,266,538 | |
Indofood Sukses Makmur | | 10,205,800 | | 4,274,328 | |
| | | 8,139,919 | |
Mexico - 1.4% | | | | |
Arca Continental SAB De CV | | 455,700 | | 3,084,370 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB De CV | | 361,800 | c | 2,367,822 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | 683,077 | | 2,238,441 | |
| | | 7,690,633 | |
Philippines - 1.4% | | | | |
Ayala Land Inc. | | 1,711,100 | | 868,191 | |
International Container Terminal Services Inc. | | 1,917,460 | | 6,168,245 | |
Puregold Price Club Inc. | | 1,243,680 | | 757,864 | |
| | | 7,794,300 | |
Russia - .0% | | | | |
Lukoil, ADR | | 85,809 | d | 0 | |
Sberbank of Russia, ADR | | 884,047 | a,d | 0 | |
X5 Retail Group NV, GDR | | 198,889 | d | 0 | |
Yandex, Cl. A | | 34,166 | a,d | 0 | |
Singapore - .4% | | | | |
Sea Ltd., ADR | | 34,525 | a | 2,140,550 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.7%(continued) | | | |
South Africa - 4.7% | | | | |
Clicks Group Ltd. | | 123,492 | | 2,145,862 | |
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | 390,187 | | 4,088,490 | |
MTN Group Ltd. | | 1,158,476 | | 8,387,293 | |
MultiChoice Group | | 405,057 | | 2,738,997 | |
Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | 3,916,580 | | 8,750,972 | |
| | | 26,111,614 | |
South Korea - 12.6% | | | | |
DB Insurance Co. | | 119,553 | | 5,328,341 | |
Hana Financial Group Inc. | | 131,624 | | 3,851,072 | |
HMM Co. | | 114,725 | | 1,892,747 | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. | | 56,933 | | 9,087,700 | |
KB Financial Group Inc. | | 161,247 | | 5,918,014 | |
Kia Motors Corp. | | 258,368 | | 15,498,768 | |
Korea Investment Holdings Co. | | 79,839 | | 3,373,416 | |
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co. | | 45,346 | | 2,373,983 | |
Osstem Implant Co. | | 40,199 | | 3,849,826 | |
POSCO Holdings Inc. | | 39,105 | | 7,404,178 | |
Samsung Electronics Co. | | 116,216 | | 5,148,211 | |
Samsung SDI Co. | | 4,309 | | 1,908,441 | |
SK Hynix Inc. | | 55,785 | | 3,929,890 | |
| | | 69,564,587 | |
Taiwan - 16.2% | | | | |
ASPEED Technology Inc. | | 67,600 | | 4,451,444 | |
Chailease Holding Co. | | 1,729,634 | | 11,096,419 | |
Evergreen Marine Corp. | | 1,450,000 | | 4,176,404 | |
International Games System Co. | | 344,000 | | 4,199,823 | |
Largan Precision Co. | | 53,000 | | 3,372,220 | |
MediaTek Inc. | | 145,000 | | 3,153,851 | |
momo.com, Inc. | | 89,240 | | 2,126,943 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. | | 2,900,000 | | 47,430,265 | |
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries Ltd. | | 499,000 | a | 3,475,657 | |
Unimicron Technology Corp. | | 461,000 | | 2,276,143 | |
United Microelectronics Corp. | | 2,583,000 | | 3,450,369 | |
| | | 89,209,538 | |
Thailand - 2.5% | | | | |
Advanced Info Service PCL | | 1,720,000 | | 9,041,643 | |
Thai Beverage PCL | | 2,713,600 | | 1,250,601 | |
Thanachart Capital PCL | | 2,963,600 | | 3,285,558 | |
| | | 13,577,802 | |
Turkey - 1.3% | | | | |
BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS | | 544,945 | | 3,273,611 | |
Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari | | 2,409,965 | | 3,805,937 | |
| | | 7,079,548 | |
United Arab Emirates - .4% | | | | |
Dubai Islamic Bank Pjsc | | 1,407,046 | | 2,237,872 | |
Uruguay - 1.4% | | | | |
Globant SA | | 36,345 | a | 7,660,436 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $467,899,951) | 532,591,937 | |
|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - .5% | | | | |
United States - .5% | | | | |
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (cost $2,777,494) | | 69,522 | | 2,741,253 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .2% | | | | |
Brazil - .2% | | | | |
Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul SA, Cl. B (cost $1,033,116) | 8.79 | 480,400 | | 1,033,307 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .3% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .3% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $1,883,109) | 2.34 | 1,883,109 | e | 1,883,109 | |
Total Investments (cost $473,593,670) | 97.7% | 538,249,606 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | 2.3% | 12,698,592 | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 550,948,198 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
GDR—Global Depository Receipt
a Non-income producing security.
b Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $10,089,609 or 1.83% of net assets.
c Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $11,663,243 and the value of the collateral was $12,059,989, consisting of cash collateral of $1,883,109 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $10,176,880. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
d The fund held Level 3 securities at August 31, 2022. These securities were valued at $0 or .0% of net assets.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Banks | 12.4 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 11.3 |
Energy | 6.5 |
Materials | 6.4 |
Automobiles & Components | 5.9 |
Media & Entertainment | 5.8 |
Diversified Financials | 5.8 |
Transportation | 5.7 |
Retailing | 4.4 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 4.1 |
Telecommunication Services | 3.8 |
Utilities | 3.5 |
Software & Services | 3.4 |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences | 2.9 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 2.8 |
Consumer Services | 2.7 |
Insurance | 2.5 |
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.0 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | 1.5 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 1.3 |
Real Estate | .9 |
Investment Companies | .8 |
Capital Goods | .7 |
Household & Personal Products | .6 |
| 97.7 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .0% | 7,580,677 | 221,626,161 | (229,206,838) | - | 11,759 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - .3% | 3,266,196 | 106,293,928 | (107,677,015) | 1,883,109 | 47,318 | †† |
Total - .3% | 10,846,873 | 327,920,089 | (336,883,853) | 1,883,109 | 59,077 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.5% | | | |
Australia - 6.8% | | | | |
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. | | 256,378 | | 651,203 | |
BHP Group Ltd. | | 18,606 | | 513,659 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. | | 31,176 | | 648,547 | |
Suncorp Group Ltd. | | 38,226 | | 283,392 | |
Wesfarmers Ltd. | | 46,311 | | 1,482,581 | |
Westpac Banking Corp. | | 3,452 | | 50,707 | |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | | 3,380 | | 79,645 | |
| | | 3,709,734 | |
Belgium - .4% | | | | |
Proximus SADP | | 19,104 | | 243,030 | |
Brazil - 1.7% | | | | |
Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA | | 162,390 | | 432,008 | |
CPFL Energia SA | | 41,480 | | 280,897 | |
Vale SA | | 17,780 | | 222,182 | |
| | | 935,087 | |
Canada - 9.9% | | | | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | 7,616 | | 417,522 | |
Enbridge Inc. | | 24,886 | | 1,026,250 | |
Great-West Lifeco Inc. | | 12,521 | | 294,113 | |
IGM Financial Inc. | | 11,380 | | 309,769 | |
Manulife Financial Corp. | | 29,928 | | 517,733 | |
Royal Bank of Canada | | 14,189 | | 1,319,452 | |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank | | 22,907 | | 1,473,646 | |
| | | 5,358,485 | |
China - 7.1% | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR | | 4,671 | a | 445,660 | |
Bank of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 1,205,580 | | 423,431 | |
China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | 67,250 | | 99,477 | |
Cosco Shipping Holdings Co., Cl. H | | 326,150 | | 487,133 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd, Cl. H | | 329,860 | | 167,796 | |
JD.com Inc., Cl. A | | 571 | | 18,071 | |
Lenovo Group Ltd. | | 369,070 | b | 304,065 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 43,530 | | 256,131 | |
Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd. | | 418,710 | | 417,582 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 13,330 | | 552,101 | |
Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd. | | 75,750 | | 104,060 | |
Zhejiang Expressway, Cl. H | | 751,050 | | 571,496 | |
| | | 3,847,003 | |
Czech Republic - 2.1% | | | | |
CEZ AS | | 28,085 | | 1,136,878 | |
Finland - 2.1% | | | | |
Fortum OYJ | | 24,817 | | 254,818 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | 87,364 | | 809,691 | |
Sampo OYJ, Cl. A | | 1,999 | | 90,505 | |
| | | 1,155,014 | |
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BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.5%(continued) | | | |
France - 5.8% | | | | |
AXA SA | | 60,927 | | 1,437,849 | |
Bouygues SA | | 4,437 | b | 130,469 | |
Credit Agricole SA | | 7,548 | | 69,360 | |
Euroapi SA | | 212 | a | 3,306 | |
Eutelsat Communications SA | | 28,924 | | 261,599 | |
Sanofi | | 5,339 | | 439,412 | |
TotalEnergies SE | | 16,373 | | 831,413 | |
| | | 3,173,408 | |
Germany - 4.4% | | | | |
Allianz SE | | 2,077 | | 351,321 | |
Bayer AG | | 6,046 | | 319,596 | |
Covestro AG | | 8,513 | c | 257,629 | |
Deutsche Post AG | | 22,731 | | 830,842 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | 7,577 | | 427,180 | |
SAP SE | | 2,545 | | 217,244 | |
| | | 2,403,812 | |
Greece - 1.6% | | | | |
OPAP SA | | 63,805 | | 841,541 | |
Hong Kong - .9% | | | | |
PCCW Ltd. | | 599,880 | | 300,206 | |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | | 33,220 | | 198,716 | |
| | | 498,922 | |
Italy - 1.8% | | | | |
Eni SPA | | 73,010 | | 863,309 | |
UniCredit SPA | | 11,624 | | 114,239 | |
| | | 977,548 | |
Japan - 13.1% | | | | |
Canon Inc. | | 16,990 | | 406,432 | |
Honda Motor Co. | | 37,710 | | 1,000,092 | |
ITOCHU Corp. | | 44,920 | | 1,232,969 | |
Japan Tobacco Inc. | | 27,000 | | 457,580 | |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | 7,080 | | 231,090 | |
Mitsui & Co. | | 24,500 | | 571,920 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. | | 14,410 | | 430,950 | |
Otsuka Corp. | | 11,560 | | 374,547 | |
Softbank Corp. | | 13,050 | | 143,226 | |
Sumitomo Corp. | | 34,430 | | 483,568 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. | | 36,800 | | 1,016,752 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | 2,410 | | 756,439 | |
| | | 7,105,565 | |
Malaysia - .2% | | | | |
British American Tobacco Malaysia | | 23,990 | | 55,115 | |
Top Glove Corp. | | 211,040 | | 37,663 | |
| | | 92,778 | |
Malta - .0% | | | | |
Lighthouse Properties PLC | | 9,107 | | 3,393 | |
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BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.5%(continued) | | | |
Mexico - 1.2% | | | | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Ser. B | | 165,700 | | 624,259 | |
Netherlands - 1.6% | | | | |
ASML Holding NV | | 1,335 | | 647,354 | |
NN Group NV | | 4,808 | | 197,130 | |
| | | 844,484 | |
New Zealand - 2.4% | | | | |
Spark New Zealand Ltd. | | 399,170 | | 1,318,671 | |
Norway - .1% | | | | |
Telenor ASA | | 4,028 | | 44,146 | |
Poland - .8% | | | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | 72,415 | | 432,278 | |
Singapore - .8% | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | 13,551 | | 315,341 | |
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. | | 62,160 | | 116,317 | |
| | | 431,658 | |
South Africa - 1.2% | | | | |
Anglo American Platinum Ltd. | | 3,881 | | 270,716 | |
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | 11,536 | | 255,375 | |
Resilient REIT | | 18,991 | | 59,839 | |
Vodacom Group Ltd. | | 7,021 | | 51,598 | |
| | | 637,528 | |
South Korea - 1.1% | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. | | 13,740 | | 608,663 | |
Spain - 2.1% | | | | |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | 23,941 | | 533,190 | |
Endesa SA | | 12,336 | | 211,563 | |
Telefonica SA | | 93,289 | | 385,215 | |
| | | 1,129,968 | |
Sweden - .6% | | | | |
Telia Co. | | 85,414 | | 300,543 | |
Switzerland - 7.0% | | | | |
Nestle SA | | 7,353 | | 861,109 | |
Novartis AG | | 8,308 | | 670,335 | |
Roche Holding AG | | 2,175 | | 700,514 | |
Swiss Re AG | | 4,135 | | 321,417 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | 2,813 | | 1,245,988 | |
| | | 3,799,363 | |
Taiwan - 7.0% | | | | |
Asia Cement Corp. | | 100,700 | | 142,564 | |
Asustek Computer Inc. | | 46,550 | | 388,239 | |
Catcher Technology Co. | | 126,940 | | 770,301 | |
China Steel Corp. | | 20,300 | | 19,218 | |
Evergreen Marine Corp. | | 37,680 | | 108,529 | |
Micro-Star International Co. | | 48,510 | | 181,784 | |
Nan Ya Plastics Corp. | | 61,750 | | 139,093 | |
Pegatron Corp. | | 80,430 | | 167,627 | |
Quanta Computer Inc. | | 71,140 | | 184,874 | |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | | 25,990 | | 292,490 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.5%(continued) | | | |
Taiwan - 7.0% (continued) | | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. | | 58,990 | | 964,797 | |
Uni-President Enterprises Corp. | | 3,020 | | 6,536 | |
United Microelectronics Corp. | | 129,300 | | 172,719 | |
Win Semiconductors Corp. | | 49,360 | | 285,919 | |
| | | 3,824,690 | |
Thailand - .0% | | | | |
BTS Group Holdings PCL | | 40,850 | | 9,401 | |
Turkey - .7% | | | | |
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS | | 21,969 | | 400,464 | |
United Arab Emirates - .2% | | | | |
Dubai Islamic Bank Pjsc | | 74,782 | | 118,939 | |
United Kingdom - 10.8% | | | | |
abrdn PLC | | 57,037 | | 96,718 | |
Anglo American PLC | | 6,806 | | 218,576 | |
BP PLC | | 95,263 | | 486,351 | |
British American Tobacco PLC | | 28,709 | | 1,149,973 | |
GSK PLC | | 49,596 | | 794,438 | |
Haleon PLC | | 62,006 | a | 186,456 | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | 62,400 | | 1,371,018 | |
Legal & General Group PLC | | 91,012 | | 265,697 | |
Persimmon PLC | | 25,695 | | 439,589 | |
Rio Tinto PLC | | 1,492 | | 82,373 | |
Shell PLC | | 10,816 | | 286,578 | |
SSE PLC | | 6,748 | | 128,688 | |
St. James's Place PLC | | 7,196 | | 92,031 | |
Taylor Wimpey PLC | | 197,546 | | 247,559 | |
| | | 5,846,045 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $50,452,863) | 51,853,298 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - 1.3% | | | | |
United States - 1.3% | | | | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (cost $745,723) | | 11,693 | b | 721,458 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .7% | | | | |
Brazil - .5% | | | | |
Gerdau SA | 16.53 | 62,250 | | 281,432 | |
South Korea - .2% | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. | 2.87 | 2,984 | | 120,970 | |
Total Preferred Stocks(cost $531,415) | 402,402 | |
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BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies - .6% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .6% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $298,075) | 2.34 | 298,075 | d | 298,075 | |
| | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 2.1% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 2.1% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $1,124,132) | 2.34 | 1,124,132 | d | 1,124,132 | |
Total Investments (cost $53,152,208) | 100.2% | 54,399,365 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (.2%) | (127,230) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 54,272,135 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust
a Non-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $1,137,999 and the value of the collateral was $1,442,302, consisting of cash collateral of $1,124,132 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $318,170. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
c Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $257,629 or .47% of net assets.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Insurance | 11.2 |
Banks | 10.2 |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences | 7.4 |
Energy | 7.4 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 7.2 |
Capital Goods | 6.6 |
Materials | 6.4 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 5.9 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 5.8 |
Telecommunication Services | 5.3 |
Transportation | 4.9 |
Utilities | 4.1 |
Investment Companies | 4.0 |
Retailing | 3.6 |
Automobiles & Components | 3.4 |
Consumer Services | 1.5 |
Media & Entertainment | 1.5 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 1.3 |
Software & Services | 1.1 |
Diversified Financials | .9 |
Household & Personal Products | .3 |
Real Estate | .1 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | .1 |
| 100.2 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .6% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .6% | 223,898 | 18,044,845 | (17,970,668) | 298,075 | 1,243 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 2.1% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 2.1% | - | 29,996,785 | (28,872,653) | 1,124,132 | 2,377 | †† |
Total - 2.7% | 223,898 | 48,041,630 | (46,843,321) | 1,422,207 | 3,620 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 11.8% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - .1% | | | | | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 2/1/2031 | | 100,000 | | 88,588 | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 5/1/2025 | | 150,000 | | 150,482 | |
| 239,070 | |
Airlines - .1% | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 250,661 | | 217,087 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA | | 3.20 | | 4/25/2024 | | 250,000 | | 242,318 | |
| 459,405 | |
Automobiles & Components - .0% | | | | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 1/12/2032 | | 150,000 | a | 121,169 | |
Banks - .8% | | | | | |
Banco Santander SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.75 | | 5/28/2025 | | 200,000 | | 188,151 | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. TT | | 6.13 | | 4/27/2027 | | 350,000 | b | 345,380 | |
Citigroup Inc., Sub. Notes | | 4.45 | | 9/29/2027 | | 340,000 | | 331,687 | |
Citizens Bank NA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 4/28/2025 | | 310,000 | | 293,922 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.55 | | 1/7/2028 | | 365,000 | | 311,351 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.76 | | 6/9/2028 | | 175,000 | | 168,857 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. II | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 290,000 | a,b | 248,602 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.59 | | 5/4/2027 | | 390,000 | | 347,799 | |
NatWest Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.08 | | 1/27/2030 | | 260,000 | | 252,987 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 6.63 | | 3/26/2026 | | 255,000 | b,c | 251,193 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 6.22 | | 6/15/2033 | | 350,000 | c | 333,281 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sub. Notes | | 6.75 | | 10/1/2037 | | 395,000 | | 438,514 | |
| 3,511,724 | |
Beverage Products - .1% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/1/2046 | | 300,000 | | 285,357 | |
Chemicals - .1% | | | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.90 | | 7/5/2024 | | 175,000 | | 176,379 | |
Yara International ASA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 6/4/2030 | | 230,000 | c | 194,225 | |
| 370,604 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .0% | | | | | |
The George Washington University, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2018 | | 4.13 | | 9/15/2048 | | 135,000 | | 123,638 | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates - .2% | | | | | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C12, CI. A4 | | 3.20 | | 3/15/2048 | | 220,078 | | 219,309 | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C13, Cl. A4 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2045 | | 540,000 | | 534,206 | |
| 753,515 | |
Consumer Discretionary - .1% | | | | | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 325,000 | c | 303,727 | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.28 | | 3/15/2032 | | 275,000 | c | 239,827 | |
| 543,554 | |
Diversified Financials - .4% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 1.75 | | 1/30/2026 | | 200,000 | | 176,434 | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 10/29/2026 | | 300,000 | | 264,648 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 1/26/2028 | | 500,000 | c | 409,271 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 275,000 | | 228,694 | |
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 2/9/2026 | | 200,000 | | 181,194 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 9/30/2028 | | 310,000 | | 246,978 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.13 | | 10/7/2051 | | 350,000 | c | 226,350 | |
| 1,733,569 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 11.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Electronic Components - .1% | | | | | |
Jabil Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 1/15/2030 | | 300,000 | | 264,335 | |
Energy - .3% | | | | | |
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 9/1/2032 | | 175,000 | | 147,630 | |
BP Capital Markets America Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.72 | | 1/12/2032 | | 295,000 | | 257,477 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 3/24/2031 | | 200,000 | | 172,751 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2029 | | 100,000 | | 90,855 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.80 | | 4/1/2028 | | 175,000 | | 165,355 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 5/15/2030 | | 200,000 | | 191,643 | |
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 10/12/2031 | | 225,000 | | 184,770 | |
| 1,210,481 | |
Food Products - .1% | | | | | |
The Kroger Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.70 | | 1/15/2031 | | 300,000 | | 239,456 | |
Health Care - .2% | | | | | |
AbbVie Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 285,000 | | 260,526 | |
Amgen Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.65 | | 6/15/2042 | | 230,000 | | 242,579 | |
Astrazeneca Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.20 | | 5/28/2026 | | 225,000 | | 203,258 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.78 | | 3/25/2038 | | 360,000 | | 342,710 | |
| 1,049,073 | |
Industrial - .0% | | | | | |
John Deere Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.45 | | 1/17/2024 | | 200,000 | | 191,582 | |
Information Technology - .1% | | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 3/1/2041 | | 225,000 | | 163,280 | |
Fiserv Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 7/1/2049 | | 225,000 | | 195,681 | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 5/15/2035 | | 275,000 | | 225,165 | |
| 584,126 | |
Insurance - .1% | | | | | |
MetLife Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G | | 3.85 | | 9/15/2025 | | 100,000 | b | 93,140 | |
Prudential Financial Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.35 | | 2/25/2050 | | 275,000 | | 254,318 | |
| 347,458 | |
Internet Software & Services - .1% | | | | | |
Amazon.com Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 5/12/2028 | | 350,000 | | 311,212 | |
eBay Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.90 | | 3/11/2025 | | 300,000 | | 283,374 | |
| 594,586 | |
Media - .1% | | | | | |
Sky Ltd., Gtd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 9/16/2024 | | 230,000 | c | 228,633 | |
The Walt Disney Company, Gtd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 1/13/2031 | | 145,000 | | 127,964 | |
| 356,597 | |
Metals & Mining - .1% | | | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 9/23/2031 | | 225,000 | c | 179,103 | |
Nucor Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.30 | | 5/23/2027 | | 125,000 | | 124,364 | |
| 303,467 | |
Municipal Securities - .3% | | | | | |
Massachusetts, GO (Build America Bonds) | | 4.91 | | 5/1/2029 | | 325,000 | | 343,698 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.13 | | 6/15/2042 | | 310,000 | | 272,406 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 1/1/2028 | | 200,000 | | 175,238 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 1.92 | | 8/1/2031 | | 175,000 | | 143,334 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 11.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Municipal Securities - .3% (continued) | | | | | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AAA | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2023 | | 255,000 | | 249,598 | |
| 1,184,274 | |
Real Estate - .3% | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 3/15/2034 | | 225,000 | | 189,966 | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/15/2029 | | 300,000 | | 294,246 | |
Duke Realty LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 1/15/2032 | | 175,000 | | 145,308 | |
Goodman US Finance Five LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 5/4/2032 | | 125,000 | c | 121,651 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 1/15/2030 | | 265,000 | | 223,722 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 4/1/2032 | | 200,000 | | 173,252 | |
Simon Property Group LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 2/1/2032 | | 200,000 | | 166,370 | |
| 1,314,515 | |
Retailing - .1% | | | | | |
Ross Stores Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.70 | | 4/15/2027 | | 200,000 | | 200,721 | |
The Home Depot Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.38 | | 3/15/2031 | | 280,000 | | 225,095 | |
| 425,816 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - .2% | | | | | |
Broadcom Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 2/15/2031 | | 175,000 | c | 139,682 | |
Broadcom Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.19 | | 11/15/2036 | | 300,000 | c | 223,229 | |
KLA Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.10 | | 3/15/2029 | | 225,000 | | 223,882 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes | | 0.97 | | 2/15/2024 | | 125,000 | | 119,063 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/1/2024 | | 100,000 | | 93,446 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 3/1/2026 | | 100,000 | | 101,795 | |
| 901,097 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .0% | | | | | |
Dell International LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 12/15/2041 | | 200,000 | c | 140,320 | |
Telecommunication Services - .1% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 3/9/2049 | | 345,000 | | 306,075 | |
T-Mobile USA Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2041 | | 325,000 | | 238,201 | |
Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.40 | | 3/22/2041 | | 140,000 | | 112,937 | |
| 657,213 | |
Transportation - .1% | | | | | |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 3/1/2026 | | 250,000 | | 246,272 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .0% | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-135, Cl. AE | | 1.83 | | 12/16/2052 | | 263,891 | | 238,032 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 3.1% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
1.50%, 10/1/2050 | | | 279,340 | d | 221,415 | |
2.00%, 8/1/2041 | | | 367,713 | d | 325,073 | |
2.50%, 3/1/2042 | | | 421,492 | d | 383,667 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2052-3/1/2052 | | | 1,146,941 | d | 1,063,686 | |
3.50%, 1/1/2052 | | | 657,616 | d | 627,326 | |
4.00%, 1/1/2052 | | | 468,514 | d | 458,516 | |
5.00%, 8/1/2049 | | | 67,224 | d | 68,863 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
1.50%, 1/1/2042 | | | 274,019 | d | 232,144 | |
2.00%, 11/1/2046-1/1/2052 | | | 2,324,438 | d | 2,005,710 | |
2.50%, 12/1/2036-11/1/2051 | | | 2,306,096 | d | 2,098,362 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 11.8% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 3.1% (continued) | | | | | |
3.00%, 1/1/2035-2/1/2052 | | | 804,750 | d | 767,327 | |
4.00%, 4/1/2052-6/1/2052 | | | 1,101,587 | d | 1,077,830 | |
4.50%, 3/1/2050-6/1/2052 | | | 836,487 | d | 833,870 | |
5.00%, 6/1/2052 | | | 255,473 | d | 258,593 | |
Government National Mortgage Association II: | | | |
2.00%, 8/20/2051-9/20/2051 | | | 427,494 | | 364,745 | |
2.50%, 5/20/2051 | | | 547,404 | | 483,439 | |
3.00%, 6/20/2050-11/20/2051 | | | 750,264 | | 705,269 | |
3.50%, 1/20/2052 | | | 846,709 | | 817,726 | |
4.00%, 2/20/2051-5/20/2051 | | | 320,931 | | 312,154 | |
4.50%, 7/20/2052 | | | 414,107 | | 414,868 | |
| 13,520,583 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 4.5% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 1.88 | | 11/15/2051 | | 705,000 | | 513,604 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 1.88 | | 2/15/2041 | | 740,000 | | 567,329 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.25 | | 2/15/2052 | | 150,000 | | 119,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 3.25 | | 5/15/2042 | | 490,000 | | 468,869 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.08% | | 2.83 | | 4/30/2024 | | 865,000 | e | 863,206 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 1/15/2027 | | 343,465 | f | 337,815 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 7/15/2025 | | 705,968 | f | 697,213 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.50 | | 1/15/2028 | | 642,679 | f | 633,131 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 7/31/2023 | | 195,000 | | 189,158 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 5/31/2023 | | 600,000 | | 585,748 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 12/15/2023 | | 180,000 | | 172,533 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 6/15/2024 | | 485,000 | a | 458,117 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 9/30/2023 | | 1,040,000 | | 1,004,709 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.50 | | 8/31/2027 | | 515,000 | | 448,070 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.63 | | 5/15/2030 | | 375,000 | | 309,229 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.63 | | 7/31/2026 | | 70,000 | | 62,820 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 12/31/2023 | | 325,000 | | 313,574 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 4/30/2026 | | 70,000 | | 63,503 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.88 | | 1/31/2024 | | 870,000 | | 838,700 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.13 | | 2/15/2031 | | 145,000 | | 123,324 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.25 | | 11/30/2026 | | 370,000 | | 338,593 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 11/15/2031 | | 940,000 | | 805,389 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.50 | | 2/15/2030 | | 150,000 | | 133,090 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 4/30/2023 | | 365,000 | | 360,848 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 8/15/2029 | | 585,000 | | 526,489 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.88 | | 2/15/2032 | | 150,000 | | 134,133 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 395,000 | | 373,013 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.25 | | 11/15/2027 | | 10,000 | | 9,476 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.38 | | 5/15/2027 | | 1,280,000 | | 1,224,275 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2027 | | 1,000,000 | a | 963,125 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 5/31/2024 | | 815,000 | a | 801,613 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 1/31/2024 | | 210,000 | | 207,170 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 7/31/2029 | | 865,000 | | 829,386 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 11.8% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 4.5% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 12/31/2023 | | 305,000 | | 301,777 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/31/2026 | | 70,000 | a | 68,106 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 7/31/2027 | | 80,000 | | 77,866 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 8/15/2032 | | 530,000 | a | 511,367 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 5/15/2032 | | 1,590,000 | a | 1,550,126 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 4/30/2029 | | 1,055,000 | a | 1,026,070 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2029 | | 940,000 | a | 936,402 | |
| 19,948,825 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $56,563,699) | | 51,859,713 | |
Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% | | | | | |
Advertising - .0% | | | | | |
Omnicom Group Inc. | | | | | | 2,085 | | 139,487 | |
Aerospace & Defense - .6% | | | | | |
Howmet Aerospace Inc. | | | | | | 2,805 | | 99,381 | |
L3Harris Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 993 | | 226,593 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | | | | 1,379 | | 579,332 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | | | | 630 | | 301,134 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | | | | | 6,129 | | 550,078 | |
Teledyne Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 290 | g | 106,824 | |
The Boeing Company | | | | | | 2,943 | g | 471,616 | |
TransDigm Group Inc. | | | | | | 301 | | 180,717 | |
| 2,515,675 | |
Agriculture - .3% | | | | | |
Altria Group Inc. | | | | | | 9,046 | | 408,156 | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | | | | 2,380 | | 209,178 | |
Philip Morris International Inc. | | | | | | 7,155 | | 683,231 | |
| 1,300,565 | |
Airlines - .1% | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines Inc. | | | | | | 7,200 | g | 223,704 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | | | | 3,990 | g | 146,433 | |
| 370,137 | |
Automobiles & Components - .9% | | | | | |
BorgWarner Inc. | | | | | | 4,815 | | 181,526 | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | | | | 21,775 | | 331,851 | |
General Motors Co. | | | | | | 7,205 | | 275,303 | |
Tesla Inc. | | | | | | 11,403 | g | 3,142,781 | |
| 3,931,461 | |
Banks - 1.4% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | | | | 34,993 | | 1,176,115 | |
Citigroup Inc. | | | | | | 8,926 | | 435,678 | |
Citizens Financial Group Inc. | | | | | | 4,435 | | 162,676 | |
Comerica Inc. | | | | | | 2,895 | | 232,468 | |
Huntington Bancshares Inc. | | | | | | 9,280 | | 124,352 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | | | | 13,147 | | 1,495,208 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | | | | 1,317 | | 239,404 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | | | | 11,540 | | 250,072 | |
SVB Financial Group | | | | | | 289 | g | 117,484 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Banks - 1.4% (continued) | | | | | |
The PNC Financial Services Group Inc. | | | | | | 2,230 | | 352,340 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | | | | 5,473 | | 256,355 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | | | | 8,125 | | 370,581 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | | | 16,399 | | 716,800 | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | | | | | 2,290 | | 126,019 | |
| 6,055,552 | |
Beverage Products - .8% | | | | | |
Constellation Brands Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 822 | | 202,253 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | | | | 6,160 | | 604,604 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Cl. B | | | | | | 1,840 | | 95,073 | |
Monster Beverage Corp. | | | | | | 3,998 | g | 355,142 | |
PepsiCo Inc. | | | | | | 6,123 | | 1,054,809 | |
The Coca-Cola Company | | | | | | 17,748 | | 1,095,229 | |
| 3,407,110 | |
Building Materials - .1% | | | | | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | | | | 4,445 | | 173,888 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | | | | 4,137 | | 223,977 | |
| 397,865 | |
Chemicals - .6% | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals Inc. | | | | | | 1,092 | | 275,675 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | | | | 805 | | 215,708 | |
Celanese Corp. | | | | | | 773 | | 85,695 | |
Dow Inc. | | | | | | 3,140 | | 160,140 | |
DuPont de Nemours Inc. | | | | | | 3,360 | | 186,950 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | | | | 1,785 | | 162,435 | |
Ecolab Inc. | | | | | | 1,275 | | 208,883 | |
FMC Corp. | | | | | | 695 | | 75,116 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. | | | | | | 1,323 | | 146,165 | |
Linde PLC | | | | | | 2,226 | | 629,646 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Cl. A | | | | | | 1,455 | | 120,765 | |
PPG Industries Inc. | | | | | | 721 | | 91,553 | |
The Mosaic Company | | | | | | 1,530 | | 82,421 | |
The Sherwin-Williams Company | | | | | | 1,145 | | 265,754 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | | | | 655 | | 109,051 | |
| 2,815,957 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .4% | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing Inc. | | | | | | 2,154 | | 526,459 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | | | | 543 | | 220,914 | |
Equifax Inc. | | | | | | 996 | | 187,995 | |
FLEETCOR Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 579 | g | 123,055 | |
Nielsen Holdings PLC | | | | | | 3,950 | | 109,968 | |
S&P Global Inc. | | | | | | 2,142 | | 754,370 | |
| 1,922,761 | |
Consumer Discretionary - .4% | | | | | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | | | | | | 156 | g | 249,101 | |
D.R. Horton Inc. | | | | | | 2,655 | | 188,903 | |
Darden Restaurants Inc. | | | | | | 1,037 | | 128,287 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | | | | | | 1,112 | | 141,624 | |
Lennar Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 2,230 | | 172,714 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary - .4% (continued) | | | | | |
Marriott International Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,377 | | 211,700 | |
MGM Resorts International | | | | | | 3,600 | | 117,504 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | | | | 5,817 | | 489,035 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | | | | 745 | | 116,667 | |
Yum! Brands Inc. | | | | | | 1,381 | | 153,622 | |
| 1,969,157 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - .2% | | | | | |
NIKE Inc., Cl. B | | | | | | 6,011 | | 639,871 | |
Tapestry Inc. | | | | | | 4,150 | | 144,130 | |
| 784,001 | |
Consumer Staples - .5% | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co. | | | | | | 1,695 | | 141,888 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | | | | 4,990 | | 390,268 | |
The Estee Lauder Companies, Cl. A | | | | | | 1,249 | | 317,721 | |
The Procter & Gamble Company | | | | | | 11,189 | | 1,543,411 | |
| 2,393,288 | |
Diversified Financials - 1.7% | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | | | | 4,317 | | 656,184 | |
BlackRock Inc. | | | | | | 795 | | 529,780 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | | | | 2,155 | | 228,042 | |
CME Group Inc. | | | | | | 1,703 | | 333,124 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | | | | 1,739 | | 174,752 | |
Intercontinental Exchange Inc. | | | | | | 2,799 | | 282,279 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | | | | 8,985 | | 147,983 | |
Mastercard Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 4,045 | | 1,312,077 | |
Moody's Corp. | | | | | | 879 | | 250,093 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | | 6,710 | | 571,826 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | | | | 1,381 | | 131,319 | |
State Street Corp. | | | | | | 2,205 | | 150,712 | |
The Charles Schwab Corp. | | | | | | 6,960 | | 493,812 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. | | | | | | 1,639 | | 545,246 | |
Visa Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 7,833 | | 1,556,495 | |
| 7,363,724 | |
Electronic Components - .6% | | | | | |
AMETEK Inc. | | | | | | 1,235 | | 148,398 | |
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 2,746 | | 201,913 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | | | | 2,845 | | 232,550 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | | | | 3,550 | | 178,672 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | | | | 2,040 | | 129,193 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | | | | 1,168 | | 103,356 | |
Generac Holdings Inc. | | | | | | 424 | g | 93,454 | |
Honeywell International Inc. | | | | | | 3,550 | | 672,192 | |
PACCAR Inc. | | | | | | 2,645 | | 231,464 | |
Quanta Services Inc. | | | | | | 2,165 | | 305,914 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | | | | 1,739 | | 219,479 | |
United Rentals Inc. | | | | | | 611 | g | 178,436 | |
| 2,695,021 | |
Energy - 1.7% | | | | | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | | | | | 3,420 | | 86,389 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 1.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | | | | 8,003 | | 1,264,954 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | | | | 7,062 | | 772,936 | |
Coterra Energy Inc. | | | | | | 7,250 | | 224,098 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,470 | | 103,811 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc. | | | | | | 1,550 | | 206,584 | |
Enphase Energy Inc. | | | | | | 708 | g | 202,800 | |
EOG Resources Inc. | | | | | | 4,635 | | 562,225 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | | | | 17,906 | | 1,711,635 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | | | | 4,010 | | 120,821 | |
Hess Corp. | | | | | | 1,685 | | 203,514 | |
Kinder Morgan Inc. | | | | | | 6,937 | | 127,086 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | | | 11,755 | | 300,810 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | | | | 1,735 | | 174,801 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | | | | 3,250 | | 230,750 | |
ONEOK Inc. | | | | | | 1,930 | | 118,174 | |
Phillips 66 | | | | | | 1,711 | | 153,066 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | | | | 665 | | 168,391 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | | | | 7,885 | | 300,813 | |
SolarEdge Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 299 | g | 82,515 | |
The Williams Companies | | | | | | 3,440 | | 117,063 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,417 | | 165,959 | |
| 7,399,195 | |
Environmental Control - .1% | | | | | |
Waste Management Inc. | | | | | | 1,810 | | 305,944 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - .5% | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | | | | 1,945 | | 1,015,484 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | | | | 1,975 | | 162,385 | |
The Kroger Company | | | | | | 3,215 | | 154,127 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | | | | | | 3,515 | | 123,236 | |
Walmart Inc. | | | | | | 7,242 | | 959,927 | |
| 2,415,159 | |
Food Products - .3% | | | | | |
General Mills Inc. | | | | | | 3,390 | | 260,352 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. | | | | | | 1,970 | | 156,674 | |
Mondelez International Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 6,890 | | 426,215 | |
The Hershey Company | | | | | | 673 | | 151,203 | |
The J.M. Smucker Company | | | | | | 922 | | 129,071 | |
The Kraft Heinz Company | | | | | | 4,245 | | 158,763 | |
Tyson Foods Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,350 | | 101,763 | |
| 1,384,041 | |
Forest Products & Paper - .0% | | | | | |
International Paper Co. | | | | | | 2,710 | | 112,790 | |
Health Care - 5.0% | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | | | | 8,362 | | 858,359 | |
AbbVie Inc. | | | | | | 7,999 | | 1,075,546 | |
ABIOMED Inc. | | | | | | 390 | g | 101,119 | |
Agilent Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 3,667 | | 470,293 | |
Amgen Inc. | | | | | | 3,439 | | 826,392 | |
Baxter International Inc. | | | | | | 2,780 | | 159,739 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care - 5.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | | | | 1,332 | | 336,223 | |
Biogen Inc. | | | | | | 823 | g | 160,798 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | | | | | | 7,585 | g | 305,751 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | | | | 9,933 | | 669,584 | |
Cardinal Health Inc. | | | | | | 2,875 | | 203,320 | |
Catalent Inc. | | | | | | 1,069 | g | 94,072 | |
Centene Corp. | | | | | | 2,930 | g | 262,938 | |
Cigna Corp. | | | | | | 1,589 | | 450,402 | |
Corteva Inc. | | | | | | 2,538 | | 155,909 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | | | | 3,675 | | 991,919 | |
DexCom Inc. | | | | | | 1,640 | g | 134,824 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | | | | | | 3,306 | g | 297,871 | |
Elevance Health Inc. | | | | | | 1,120 | | 543,323 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | | | | 3,589 | | 1,081,114 | |
Gilead Sciences Inc. | | | | | | 5,815 | | 369,078 | |
HCA Healthcare Inc. | | | | | | 1,394 | | 275,831 | |
Henry Schein Inc. | | | | | | 1,070 | g | 78,549 | |
Hologic Inc. | | | | | | 1,310 | g | 88,504 | |
Humana Inc. | | | | | | 680 | | 327,610 | |
IDEXX Laboratories Inc. | | | | | | 678 | g | 235,686 | |
Intuitive Surgical Inc. | | | | | | 1,953 | g | 401,810 | |
IQVIA Holdings Inc. | | | | | | 1,197 | g | 254,554 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | | | | 12,014 | | 1,938,339 | |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings | | | | | | 630 | | 141,920 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | | | | 524 | | 192,308 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | | | | 6,643 | | 584,053 | |
Merck & Co. | | | | | | 11,400 | | 973,104 | |
Moderna Inc. | | | | | | 1,662 | g | 219,833 | |
Pfizer Inc. | | | | | | 27,871 | | 1,260,605 | |
Quest Diagnostics Inc. | | | | | | 882 | | 110,523 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | | | | | 459 | g | 266,707 | |
ResMed Inc. | | | | | | 838 | | 184,293 | |
Steris PLC | | | | | | 560 | | 112,773 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | | | | 1,709 | | 350,687 | |
The Cooper Companies | | | | | | 412 | | 118,425 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. | | | | | | 2,119 | | 1,155,533 | |
UnitedHealth Group Inc. | | | | | | 4,377 | | 2,273,107 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | | | | | 1,049 | g | 295,566 | |
Viatris Inc. | | | | | | 9,959 | | 95,108 | |
Zoetis Inc. | | | | | | 2,677 | | 419,031 | |
| 21,903,033 | |
Household & Personal Products - .1% | | | | | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | | | | 2,227 | | 283,987 | |
Industrial - .8% | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | | | | 3,990 | | 496,156 | |
Caterpillar Inc. | | | | | | 2,483 | | 458,635 | |
Copart Inc. | | | | | | 1,744 | g | 208,670 | |
Deere & Co. | | | | | | 1,345 | | 491,261 | |
Dover Corp. | | | | | | 1,264 | | 157,949 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Industrial - .8% (continued) | | | | | |
Eaton Corp. | | | | | | 1,820 | | 248,685 | |
General Electric Co. | | | | | | 751 | | 55,153 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. | | | | | | 459 | | 105,689 | |
Illinois Tool Works Inc. | | | | | | 1,093 | | 212,949 | |
Ingersoll Rand Inc. | | | | | | 2,380 | | 112,741 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | | | | 2,109 | | 152,312 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | | | | 661 | | 175,165 | |
Rockwell Automation Inc. | | | | | | 700 | | 165,858 | |
Snap-on Inc. | | | | | | 691 | | 150,541 | |
Textron Inc. | | | | | | 1,495 | | 93,258 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | | | | 1,630 | | 251,134 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | | | | 990 | | 86,774 | |
| 3,622,930 | |
Information Technology - 3.7% | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard Inc. | | | | | | 3,615 | | 283,741 | |
Adobe Inc. | | | | | | 2,257 | g | 842,854 | |
Autodesk Inc. | | | | | | 1,267 | g | 255,605 | |
Cadence Design Systems Inc. | | | | | | 3,250 | g | 564,752 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 3,045 | | 192,353 | |
eBay Inc. | | | | | | 3,827 | | 168,886 | |
Electronic Arts Inc. | | | | | | 1,367 | | 173,431 | |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. | | | | | | 2,131 | | 194,709 | |
Fiserv Inc. | | | | | | 3,262 | g | 330,082 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | | | | 4,379 | | 562,483 | |
Intuit Inc. | | | | | | 1,412 | | 609,673 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | | | | 34,488 | | 9,017,577 | |
MSCI Inc. | | | | | | 512 | | 230,011 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | | | | 7,188 | | 532,990 | |
Paychex Inc. | | | | | | 1,884 | | 232,373 | |
PayPal Holdings Inc. | | | | | | 1,736 | g | 162,212 | |
Roper Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 505 | | 203,303 | |
Salesforce Inc. | | | | | | 4,859 | g | 758,587 | |
ServiceNow Inc. | | | | | | 1,025 | g | 445,485 | |
Synopsys Inc. | | | | | | 726 | g | 251,211 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. | | | | | | 952 | g | 116,677 | |
| 16,128,995 | |
Insurance - 1.2% | | | | | |
Aflac Inc. | | | | | | 3,275 | | 194,601 | |
American International Group Inc. | | | | | | 4,250 | | 219,938 | |
Aon PLC, Cl. A | | | | | | 1,095 | | 305,790 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Cl. B | | | | | | 8,185 | g | 2,298,348 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | | | | 1,656 | | 313,067 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | | | | 1,075 | | 104,232 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | | | | 2,530 | | 116,532 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos. | | | | | | 2,452 | | 395,679 | |
Prudential Financial Inc. | | | | | | 2,724 | | 260,823 | |
The Allstate Corp. | | | | | | 1,955 | | 235,577 | |
The Progressive Corp. | | | | | | 4,774 | | 585,531 | |
The Travelers Companies | | | | | | 1,232 | | 199,140 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Insurance - 1.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | | | | 898 | | 185,733 | |
| 5,414,991 | |
Internet Software & Services - 3.1% | | | | | |
Alphabet Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 25,500 | g | 2,759,610 | |
Alphabet Inc., Cl. C | | | | | | 28,380 | g | 3,097,677 | |
Amazon.com Inc. | | | | | | 40,870 | g | 5,181,090 | |
Booking Holdings Inc. | | | | | | 201 | g | 377,038 | |
Etsy Inc. | | | | | | 1,150 | g | 121,452 | |
Meta Platforms Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 11,096 | g | 1,807,871 | |
Twitter Inc. | | | | | | 4,630 | g | 179,413 | |
Verisign Inc. | | | | | | 834 | g | 151,971 | |
| 13,676,122 | |
Materials - .1% | | | | | |
Amcor PLC | | | | | | 7,160 | | 85,992 | |
Ball Corp. | | | | | | 1,794 | | 100,123 | |
WestRock Co. | | | | | | 3,225 | | 130,903 | |
| 317,018 | |
Media - .6% | | | | | |
Charter Communications Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 890 | g | 367,241 | |
Comcast Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 23,106 | | 836,206 | |
Fox Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 4,130 | | 141,163 | |
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. | | | | | | 1,055 | g | 95,330 | |
Netflix Inc. | | | | | | 330 | g | 73,775 | |
News Corporation, Cl. A | | | | | | 9,265 | | 156,764 | |
The Walt Disney Company | | | | | | 9,744 | g | 1,092,108 | |
| 2,762,587 | |
Metals & Mining - .1% | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. | | | | | | 6,740 | | 199,504 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | | | | 3,695 | | 152,825 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | | | | 1,090 | | 144,905 | |
| 497,234 | |
Real Estate - 1.0% | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | | | | 2,267 | h | 575,931 | |
AvalonBay Communities Inc. | | | | | | 1,026 | h | 206,134 | |
CBRE Group Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 2,190 | g | 172,922 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | | | | | 2,232 | h | 381,293 | |
Digital Realty Trust Inc. | | | | | | 1,013 | h | 125,237 | |
Equinix Inc. | | | | | | 479 | h | 314,880 | |
Equity Residential | | | | | | 2,160 | h | 158,069 | |
Essex Property Trust Inc. | | | | | | 642 | h | 170,169 | |
Extra Space Storage Inc. | | | | | | 783 | h | 155,606 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | | | | 1,170 | h | 118,486 | |
Iron Mountain Inc. | | | | | | 2,760 | h | 145,204 | |
Prologis Inc. | | | | | | 3,572 | h | 444,750 | |
Public Storage | | | | | | 1,223 | h | 404,605 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | | | | 1,970 | h | 119,855 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | | | | | 249 | h | 80,987 | |
Simon Property Group Inc. | | | | | | 2,092 | h | 213,342 | |
UDR Inc. | | | | | | 3,605 | h | 161,756 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Real Estate - 1.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Ventas Inc. | | | | | | 2,255 | h | 107,924 | |
VICI Properties Inc. | | | | | | 6,850 | h | 225,982 | |
Welltower Inc. | | | | | | 2,025 | h | 155,216 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | | | | 3,370 | h | 115,119 | |
| 4,553,467 | |
Retailing - 1.2% | | | | | |
AutoZone Inc. | | | | | | 128 | g | 271,259 | |
Best Buy Co. | | | | | | 1,688 | | 119,325 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | | | | 1,083 | | 257,126 | |
Dollar Tree Inc. | | | | | | 1,315 | g | 178,419 | |
Expedia Group Inc. | | | | | | 1,010 | g | 103,677 | |
Lowe's Cos. | | | | | | 3,252 | | 631,343 | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | | | | 3,268 | | 824,451 | |
O'Reilly Automotive Inc. | | | | | | 327 | g | 227,958 | |
Target Corp. | | | | | | 2,456 | | 393,795 | |
The Home Depot Inc. | | | | | | 4,936 | | 1,423,641 | |
The TJX Companies | | | | | | 5,897 | | 367,678 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | | | | 841 | | 155,711 | |
Ulta Beauty Inc. | | | | | | 291 | g | 122,182 | |
| 5,076,565 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.5% | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | | | | | | 8,036 | g | 682,015 | |
Analog Devices Inc. | | | | | | 2,643 | | 400,494 | |
Applied Materials Inc. | | | | | | 4,601 | | 432,816 | |
Broadcom Inc. | | | | | | 1,884 | | 940,323 | |
Intel Corp. | | | | | | 19,503 | | 622,536 | |
KLA Corp. | | | | | | 778 | | 267,733 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | | | | 761 | | 333,250 | |
Microchip Technology Inc. | | | | | | 3,346 | | 218,327 | |
Micron Technology Inc. | | | | | | 300 | | 16,959 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | | | | 11,807 | | 1,782,149 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | | | | 1,445 | | 237,818 | |
Qorvo Inc. | | | | | | 750 | g | 67,335 | |
Texas Instruments Inc. | | | | | | 4,310 | | 712,055 | |
| 6,713,810 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 3.3% | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Cl. A | | | | | | 3,479 | | 1,003,552 | |
Apple Inc. | | | | | | 71,544 | | 11,248,148 | |
Corning Inc. | | | | | | 4,555 | | 156,328 | |
DXC Technology Co. | | | | | | 2,550 | g | 63,189 | |
F5 Inc. | | | | | | 686 | g | 107,743 | |
Fortinet Inc. | | | | | | 5,225 | g | 254,405 | |
HP Inc. | | | | | | 5,641 | | 161,953 | |
Juniper Networks Inc. | | | | | | 5,270 | | 149,773 | |
Keysight Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 1,201 | g | 196,832 | |
Qualcomm Inc. | | | | | | 5,346 | | 707,115 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | | | | 2,080 | | 139,277 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | | | | | 2,155 | g | 91,070 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 35.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 3.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 486 | g | 146,597 | |
| 14,425,982 | |
Telecommunication Services - .6% | | | | | |
Arista Networks Inc. | | | | | | 1,360 | g | 163,037 | |
AT&T Inc. | | | | | | 18,570 | | 325,718 | |
Cisco Systems Inc. | | | | | | 20,250 | | 905,580 | |
Lumen Technologies Inc. | | | | | | 9,525 | | 94,869 | |
T-Mobile US Inc. | | | | | | 3,027 | g | 435,767 | |
Verizon Communications Inc. | | | | | | 22,008 | | 920,154 | |
| 2,845,125 | |
Transportation - .6% | | | | | |
CSX Corp. | | | | | | 7,658 | | 242,376 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | | | | 1,326 | | 279,534 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | | | | 2,160 | | 525,161 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | | | | 3,845 | | 863,241 | |
United Parcel Service Inc., Cl. B | | | | | | 3,529 | | 686,426 | |
| 2,596,738 | |
Utilities - 1.1% | | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | | | | | 1,925 | | 178,294 | |
American Electric Power Co. | | | | | | 2,458 | | 246,292 | |
American Water Works Co. | | | | | | 1,384 | | 205,455 | |
CenterPoint Energy Inc. | | | | | | 5,220 | | 164,587 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | | | | 2,985 | | 201,607 | |
Consolidated Edison Inc. | | | | | | 3,670 | | 358,706 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | | | | 2,008 | | 163,833 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | | | | 1,370 | | 178,566 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | | | | 3,428 | | 366,487 | |
Edison International | | | | | | 3,500 | | 237,195 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | | | | 1,403 | | 161,766 | |
Evergy Inc. | | | | | | 3,065 | | 210,044 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | | | | 6,025 | | 264,558 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | | | | 4,190 | | 165,715 | |
NextEra Energy Inc. | | | | | | 9,812 | | 834,609 | |
NiSource Inc. | | | | | | 5,780 | | 170,568 | |
NRG Energy Inc. | | | | | | 2,295 | | 94,738 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. | | | | | | 3,580 | | 230,409 | |
The AES Corp. | | | | | | 4,255 | | 108,290 | |
The Southern Company | | | | | | 5,050 | | 389,203 | |
| 4,930,922 | |
Total Common Stocks (cost $97,371,395) | | 155,428,396 | |
| Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .1% | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .1% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Ser. A (cost $375,000) | | 5.00 | | | | 15,000 | | 317,100 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies - 52.9% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 52.9% | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,541,832 | i | 18,101,111 | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,408,460 | i | 15,169,116 | |
BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 1,090,536 | i | 11,919,561 | |
BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, CI. Y | | | | | | 1,157,218 | i | 9,685,917 | |
BNY Mellon High Yield Fund, Cl. I | | | | | | 2,125,234 | i | 11,093,722 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,939,819 | i | 17,148,000 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 2,135,920 | i | 25,139,781 | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 857,001 | i | 16,274,442 | |
BNY Mellon International Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 19,300 | i | 226,000 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,344,091 | i | 24,005,465 | |
BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund Inc, Cl. Y | | | | | | 475,268 | g,i | 6,273,531 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Growth Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 889,122 | i | 20,529,815 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 1,133,473 | g,i | 25,151,772 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 234,350 | i | 4,630,763 | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares | | 2.34 | | | | 28,211,101 | i | 28,211,101 | |
Total Investment Companies (cost $229,899,065) | | 233,560,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .5% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .5% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $2,420,356) | | 2.34 | | | | 2,420,356 | i | 2,420,356 | |
Total Investments (cost $386,629,515) | | 100.5% | 443,585,662 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (0.5%) | (2,304,243) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 441,281,419 | |
GO—General Obligation
U.S. T-BILL—U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $6,561,751 and the value of the collateral was $6,770,033, consisting of cash collateral of $2,420,356 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $4,349,677. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
b Security is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.
c Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $2,990,492 or .68% of net assets.
d The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
g Non-income producing security.
h Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
i Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Investment Companies | 53.4 |
Technology | 8.7 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 7.9 |
Financial | 6.8 |
Communications | 5.0 |
Government | 4.8 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 3.7 |
Mortgage Securities | 3.3 |
Industrial | 3.0 |
Energy | 1.9 |
Utilities | 1.1 |
Basic Materials | .9 |
| 100.5 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Net Realized Gain (Loss) ($) | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 52.9% | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund, Cl. M - 4.1% | 20,471,709 | 745,218 | - | - | (3,115,816) | 18,101,111 | 745,218 | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, Cl. M - 3.4% | 33,403,107 | 373,786 | (13,468,176) | 3,374,076 | (8,513,677) | 15,169,116 | 373,787 | |
BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Cl. Y - 2.7% | 11,973,446 | 501,756 | - | - | (555,641) | 11,919,561 | 501,756 | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, Cl. M - .0% | 69,824,384 | 7,657,163 | (61,188,814) | 12,376,718 | (28,669,451) | - | 7,657,162 | |
BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, CI. Y - 2.2% | 11,434,177 | 901,389 | - | - | (2,649,649) | 9,685,917 | 901,389 | |
BNY Mellon High Yield Fund, Cl. I - 2.5% | 12,435,214 | 644,615 | - | - | (1,986,107) | 11,093,722 | 642,557 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M - 3.9% | 16,454,238 | 3,144,673 | - | - | (2,450,911) | 17,148,000 | 3,144,673 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, Cl. M - 5.7% | 27,010,997 | 576,028 | - | - | (2,447,244) | 25,139,781 | 576,028 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Net Realized Gain (Loss) ($) | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 52.9% (continued) | | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund, Cl. Y - 3.7% | 21,689,770 | 692,614 | - | - | (6,107,942) | 16,274,442 | 692,615 | |
BNY Mellon International Fund, Cl. M - .1% | 291,195 | 5,430 | - | - | (70,625) | 226,000 | 5,430 | |
BNY Mellon International Small Cap Fund, Cl. Y - .0% | 14,723,415 | - | (12,675,616) | 1,056,881 | (3,104,680) | - | 1,053,104 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M - 5.4% | 7,902,128 | 18,274,394 | - | - | (2,171,057) | 24,005,465 | 919,739 | |
BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund Inc, Cl. Y - 1.4% | 19,225,451 | 1,442,685 | (10,762,978) | 3,601,418 | (7,233,045) | 6,273,531 | 1,442,685 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Growth Fund, Cl. Y - 4.7% | 27,174,289 | 4,133,541 | - | - | (10,778,015) | 20,529,815 | 4,133,541 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund, Cl. Y - 5.7% | 18,690,003 | 15,021,033 | - | - | (8,559,264) | 25,151,772 | 4,442,037 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M - 1.0% | 5,399,061 | 609,077 | - | - | (1,377,375) | 4,630,763 | 609,077 | |
BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M - .0% | 17,005,865 | - | (16,870,168) | 3,782,127 | (3,917,824) | - | - | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 6.4% | 3,491,004 | 105,944,552 | (81,224,455) | - | - | 28,211,101 | 174,774 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Net Realized Gain (Loss) ($) | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .5% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - .5% | 280,000 | 39,847,714 | (37,707,358) | - | - | 2,420,356 | 4,559 | †† |
Total - 53.4% | 338,879,453 | 200,515,668 | (233,897,565) | 24,191,220 | (93,708,323) | 235,980,453 | 28,020,131 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
August 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(c): | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 53,851,582 | | 450,610,177 | | 1,920,330,813 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 51,115,549 | | 20,109,734 | | 52,994,907 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 2,709,100 | | - | | 2,291,441 | | |
Dividends, interest and securities lending income receivable | | | | 101,687 | | 1,351,818 | | 1,911,733 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 20,000 | | 845,227 | | 121,810 | | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | | - | | 41,557 | | 11,848 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 18,915 | | 50,075 | | 29,545 | | |
| | | | 107,816,833 | | 473,008,588 | | 1,977,692,097 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 61,921 | | 337,755 | | 1,601,052 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | - | | 729,260 | | - | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 1,901,201 | | 757,298 | | 2,867,270 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 412,487 | | - | | 2,958,753 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 14,814 | | 10,467 | | 60,018 | | |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | | | 163 | | - | | - | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c) | | | | - | | - | | 20,829,528 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 42,005 | | 55,188 | | 92,902 | | |
| | | | 2,432,591 | | 1,889,968 | | 28,409,523 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 105,384,242 | | 471,118,620 | | 1,949,282,574 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | (14,175,900) | | 342,530,431 | | 965,091,107 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | 119,560,142 | | 128,588,189 | | 984,191,467 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 105,384,242 | | 471,118,620 | | 1,949,282,574 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 16,325,740 | | 406,225,869 | | 1,088,533,222 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 42,514,309 | | 20,109,734 | | 52,994,907 | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | - | | - | | 56,042,170 | | |
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 94,394,624 | | 429,622,884 | | 1,816,046,700 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 5,350,721 | | 48,611,711 | | 101,654,936 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 17.64 | | 8.84 | | 17.86 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 10,989,618 | | 19,747,421 | | 133,235,874 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 604,121 | | 2,193,829 | | 7,657,916 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 18.19 | | 9.00 | | 17.40 | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | - | | 2,007,287 | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | - | | 226,846 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | - | | 8.85 | | - | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | - | | 1,059,672 | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | - | | 120,385 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | - | | 8.80 | | - | | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | - | | 18,255,367 | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | - | | 2,064,705 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | - | | 8.84 | | - | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | - | | 425,989 | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | - | | 48,265 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | - | | 8.83 | | - | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | BNY Mellon International Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(c): | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 585,862,533 | | 305,270,107 | | 347,780,365 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 33,115,211 | | 1,135,610 | | 4,887,452 | | |
Cash | | | | 337,980 | | - | | - | | |
Cash denominated in foreign currency††† | | | | - | | - | | 871,174 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 2,268,143 | | 5,224,420 | | 7,527,763 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 902,433 | | 238,608 | | 14,313 | | |
Dividends and securities lending income receivable | | | | 582,371 | | 255,002 | | 458,243 | | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | | 5,467 | | - | | 3,088,000 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 29,837 | | 33,457 | | 21,607 | | |
| | | | 623,103,975 | | 312,157,204 | | 364,648,917 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 562,015 | | 241,640 | | 373,085 | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c) | | | | 8,610,562 | | - | | 4,839,849 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 1,610,717 | | 598,413 | | 198,092 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 337,980 | | 5,314,729 | | 5,837,223 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 19,333 | | 11,000 | | 13,735 | | |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | | | - | | 2,681 | | 346 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 39,403 | | 52,775 | | 37,048 | | |
| | | | 11,180,010 | | 6,221,238 | | 11,299,378 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 611,923,965 | | 305,935,966 | | 353,349,539 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 536,017,218 | | 184,168,342 | | 460,593,530 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | 75,906,747 | | 121,767,624 | | (107,243,991) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 611,923,965 | | 305,935,966 | | 353,349,539 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 508,997,905 | | 212,189,886 | | 398,515,915 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 33,115,211 | | 1,135,610 | | 4,887,452 | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | 35,880,947 | | - | | 4,716,031 | | |
††† Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost) ($) | | | | - | | - | | 876,506 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 583,546,058 | | 295,486,910 | | 337,994,280 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 29,528,219 | | 18,713,281 | | 28,870,954 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 19.76 | | 15.79 | | 11.71 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 28,377,907 | | 10,449,056 | | 15,355,259 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 1,550,931 | | 674,314 | | 1,225,894 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 18.30 | | 15.50 | | 12.53 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued)
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| | | | BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(c): | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 536,366,497 | | 52,977,158 | | 207,605,209 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 1,883,109 | | 1,422,207 | | 235,980,453 | | |
Cash | | | | 21,727 | | - | | - | | |
Cash denominated in foreign currency††† | | | | 3,288,843 | | 309,584 | | - | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 7,270,929 | | - | | - | | |
Dividends, interest and securities lending income receivable | | | | 7,037,159 | | 225,402 | | 851,024 | | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | | 51,115 | | 620,832 | | - | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | - | | - | | 104,300 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 39,964 | | 7,752 | | 22,274 | | |
| | | | 555,959,343 | | 55,562,935 | | 444,563,260 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 991,448 | | 87,705 | | 185,046 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | - | | - | | 392,648 | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c) | | | | 1,883,109 | | 1,124,132 | | 2,420,356 | | |
Note payable—Note 2 | | | | 1,200,000 | | - | | - | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 869,512 | | 50,043 | | 9,660 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 19,333 | | 1,800 | | 12,597 | | |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | | | 5,740 | | - | | - | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | - | | - | | 211,122 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 42,003 | | 27,120 | | 50,412 | | |
| | | | 5,011,145 | | 1,290,800 | | 3,281,841 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 550,948,198 | | 54,272,135 | | 441,281,419 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 808,974,193 | | 125,279,650 | | 348,274,723 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (258,025,995) | | (71,007,515) | | 93,006,696 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 550,948,198 | | 54,272,135 | | 441,281,419 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 471,710,561 | | 51,730,001 | | 154,310,094 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 1,883,109 | | 1,422,207 | | 232,319,421 | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | 11,663,243 | | 1,137,999 | | 6,561,751 | | |
††† Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost) ($) | | | | 3,383,027 | | 314,329 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 522,075,382 | | 52,809,632 | | 432,480,955 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 48,467,312 | | 4,621,425 | | 34,420,203 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.77 | | 11.43 | | 12.56 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 28,872,816 | | 1,462,503 | | 8,800,464 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 2,611,971 | | 126,262 | | 693,245 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 11.05 | | 11.58 | | 12.69 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended August 31, 2022
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends: | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 1,846,635 | | 14,090,691 | † | 29,622,627 | † |
Affiliated issuers | | | 1,392,173 | | 128,716 | | 211,179 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(c) | | | 2,297 | | 17,808 | | 150,049 | |
Total Income | | | 3,241,105 | | 14,237,215 | | 29,983,855 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,198,284 | | 3,285,878 | | 18,642,548 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 180,042 | | 636,866 | | 3,126,279 | |
Professional fees | | | 45,064 | | 48,498 | | 94,609 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 32,525 | | 61,531 | | 390,781 | |
Registration fees | | | 32,080 | | 87,272 | | 36,355 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 30,088 | | 46,234 | | 235,310 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 24,037 | | 17,169 | | 27,470 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 12,905 | | 10,670 | | 59,897 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 11,827 | | 11,311 | | 11,840 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 3,581 | | 7,910 | | 25,128 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | | | 163 | | 2,156 | | - | |
Distribution fees—Note 3(b) | | | - | | 6,315 | | - | |
Miscellaneous | | | 22,046 | | 31,978 | | 94,139 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,592,642 | | 4,253,788 | | 22,744,356 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | (1,089) | | - | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,592,642 | | 4,252,699 | | 22,744,356 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,648,463 | | 9,984,516 | | 7,239,499 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions: | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 126,571,604 | | 122,722,683 | | 230,322,444 | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 18,814,221 | | - | | - | |
Net realized gain (loss) on options transactions | | | - | | 148,680 | | - | |
Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers | | | 30,884,089 | | - | | - | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 176,269,914 | | 122,871,363 | | 230,322,444 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | (137,338,317) | | (107,737,504) | | (714,575,601) | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | (58,688,500) | | - | | - | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (196,026,817) | | (107,737,504) | | (714,575,601) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (19,756,903) | | 15,133,859 | | (484,253,157) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (18,108,440) | | 25,118,375 | | (477,013,658) | |
† Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($) | | | - | | 61,482 | | 67,429 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued)
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | BNY Mellon International Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends: | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 7,641,095 | † | 5,932,545 | | 17,933,461 | † |
Affiliated issuers | | | 139,389 | | 24,198 | | 5,738 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(c) | | | 316,947 | | 420 | | 20,292 | |
Total Income | | | 8,097,431 | | 5,957,163 | | 17,959,491 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a) | | | 6,837,795 | | 2,952,598 | | 4,544,420 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,011,135 | | 530,501 | | 672,379 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 80,509 | | 31,781 | | 47,304 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 73,395 | | 41,232 | | 47,872 | |
Professional fees | | | 52,898 | | 50,944 | | 46,366 | |
Registration fees | | | 46,284 | | 47,016 | | 34,655 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 42,431 | | 9,183 | | 114,956 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 13,370 | | 9,999 | | 6,926 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 13,055 | | 5,157 | | 6,991 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | | | 245 | | 4,328 | | 3,123 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 41,604 | | 27,127 | | 31,523 | |
Total Expenses | | | 8,229,890 | | 3,727,035 | | 5,573,684 | |
Net Investment Income (Loss) | | | (132,459) | | 2,230,128 | | 12,385,807 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | 9,897,545 | | 55,262,283 | | (24,313,384) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | - | | - | | (7,437) | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 9,897,545 | | 55,262,283 | | (24,320,821) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (132,545,919) | | (131,322,734) | | (113,654,285) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | - | | - | | 2,757 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (132,545,919) | | (131,322,734) | | (113,651,528) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (122,648,374) | | (76,060,451) | | (137,972,349) | |
Net (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (122,780,833) | | (73,830,323) | | (125,586,542) | |
† Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($) | | | 33,257 | | - | | 1,957,484 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends: | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 47,137,247 | † | 3,777,053 | † | 2,263,115 | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 11,759 | | 1,243 | | 5,588,531 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(c) | | | 47,318 | | 2,377 | | 4,559 | |
Interest | | | - | | - | | 1,493,286 | |
Total Income | | | 47,196,324 | | 3,780,673 | | 9,349,491 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a) | | | 10,001,046 | | 661,263 | | 1,605,172 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,093,309 | | 97,880 | | 254,683 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 865,246 | | 86,116 | | 8,553 | |
Registration fees | | | 154,734 | | 30,205 | | 31,554 | |
Professional fees | | | 120,942 | | 45,006 | | 51,220 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 81,302 | | 3,770 | | 20,651 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 81,067 | | 7,022 | | 45,173 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | | | 29,516 | | 599 | | 569 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | | 20,603 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 14,114 | | 1,214 | | 6,860 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 9,664 | | 8,553 | | 11,710 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 50,198 | | 17,526 | | 31,857 | |
Total Expenses | | | 12,518,307 | | 976,323 | | 2,088,605 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | - | | (75,121) | |
Net Expenses | | | 12,518,307 | | 976,323 | | 2,013,484 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 34,678,017 | | 2,804,350 | | 7,336,007 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions: | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 61,318,116 | | 4,606,067 | | (2,636,380) | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | - | | - | | 24,191,220 | |
Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers | | | - | | - | | 22,427,041 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | 61,318,116 | | 4,606,067 | | 43,981,881 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | (320,397,241) | | (17,590,829) | | (21,954,793) | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | - | | - | | (93,708,323) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (320,397,241) | | (17,590,829) | | (115,663,116) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (259,079,125) | | (12,984,762) | | (71,681,235) | |
Net (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (224,401,108) | | (10,180,412) | | (64,345,228) | |
† Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($) | | | 5,402,499 | | 424,577 | | - | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,648,463 | | | | 2,394,087 | | 9,984,516 | | | | 11,639,730 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 176,269,914 | | | | 30,638,374 | | 122,871,363 | | | | 99,886,340 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (196,026,817) | | | | 91,012,551 | | (107,737,504) | | | | 97,168,823 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (18,108,440) | | | | 124,045,012 | | 25,118,375 | | | | 208,694,893 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (39,145,590) | | | | (18,784,646) | | (93,310,187) | | | | (11,182,363) | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,357,757) | | | | (478,281) | | (3,313,325) | | | | (242,609) | |
Class A | | | - | | | | - | | (315,573) | | | | (23,244) | |
Class C | | | - | | | | - | | (116,701) | | | | (7,581) | |
Class I | | | - | | | | - | | (1,615,290) | | | | (158,176) | |
Class Y | | | - | | | | - | | (143,557) | | | | (13,604) | |
Total Distributions | | | (40,503,347) | | | | (19,262,927) | | (98,814,633) | | | | (11,627,577) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 5,373,853 | | | | 90,930,191 | | 74,655,179 | | | | 45,175,308 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,627,284 | | | | 8,383,526 | | 10,656,309 | | | | 6,993,635 | |
Class A | | | - | | | | - | | 857,076 | | | | 477,023 | |
Class C | | | - | | | | - | | 729,804 | | | | 14,800 | |
Class I | | | - | | | | - | | 14,293,701 | | | | 1,421,773 | |
Class Y | | | - | | | | - | | 137,730 | | | | - | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 29,104,450 | | | | 14,193,078 | | 36,772,633 | | | | 1,838,037 | |
Investor Shares | | | 928,441 | | | | 408,800 | | 2,638,670 | | | | 213,844 | |
Class A | | | - | | | | - | | 300,209 | | | | 22,247 | |
Class C | | | - | | | | - | | 116,700 | | | | 7,581 | |
Class I | | | - | | | | - | | 1,423,072 | | | | 143,571 | |
Class Y | | | - | | | | - | | 143,558 | | | | 13,604 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (368,891,819) | | | | (48,836,837) | | (167,054,538) | | | | (259,521,947) | |
Investor Shares | | | (4,096,552) | | | | (2,715,932) | | (7,052,622) | | | | (7,931,616) | |
Class A | | | - | | | | - | | (602,310) | | | | (405,742) | |
Class C | | | - | | | | - | | (308,796) | | | | (383,703) | |
Class I | | | - | | | | - | | (4,743,897) | | | | (3,680,540) | |
Class Y | | | - | | | | - | | (531,015) | | | | - | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (334,954,343) | | | | 62,362,826 | | (37,568,537) | | | | (215,602,125) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (393,566,130) | | | | 167,144,911 | | (111,264,795) | | | | (18,534,809) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 498,950,372 | | | | 331,805,461 | | 582,383,415 | | | | 600,918,224 | |
End of Period | | | 105,384,242 | | | | 498,950,372 | | 471,118,620 | | | | 582,383,415 | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 268,990 | | | | 4,901,102 | | 8,206,558 | | | | 5,190,045 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 1,406,012 | | | | 783,715 | | 4,122,850 | | | | 209,423 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (18,013,152) | | | | (2,523,331) | | (17,260,801) | | | | (30,690,046) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (16,338,150) | | | | 3,161,486 | | (4,931,393) | | | | (25,290,578) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 117,864 | | | | 449,104 | | 1,120,882 | | | | 774,298 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 43,425 | | | | 21,920 | | 289,772 | | | | 23,754 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (193,385) | | | | (140,668) | | (750,347) | | | | (914,572) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (32,096) | | | | 330,356 | | 660,307 | | | | (116,520) | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | - | | | | - | | 92,777 | | | | 49,986 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | - | | | | - | | 33,516 | | | | 2,481 | |
Shares redeemed | | | - | | | | - | | (65,122) | | | | (49,223) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | - | | | | - | | 61,171 | | | | 3,244 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | - | | | | - | | 80,514 | | | | 1,444 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | - | | | | - | | 13,106 | | | | 875 | |
Shares redeemed | | | - | | | | - | | (34,126) | | | | (43,529) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | - | | | | - | | 59,494 | | | | (41,210) | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | - | | | | - | | 1,587,310 | | | | 169,364 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | - | | | | - | | 158,997 | | | | 16,228 | |
Shares redeemed | | | - | | | | - | | (504,841) | | | | (437,177) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | - | | | | - | | 1,241,466 | | | | (251,585) | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | - | | | | - | | 15,185 | | | | - | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | - | | | | - | | 16,079 | | | | 1,520 | |
Shares redeemed | | | - | | | | - | | (58,289) | | | | - | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | - | | | | - | | (27,025) | | | | 1,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 120,738 Class M shares representing $2,614,166 were exchanged for 117,232 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 865,951 Class M shares representing $8,231,963 were exchanged for 851,272 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 411,468 Class M shares representing $7,371,522 were exchanged for 400,281 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 764,169 Class M shares representing $6,784,989 were exchanged for 753,116 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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| | | | BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 7,239,499 | | | | 4,654,164 | | (132,459) | | | | (1,581,841) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 230,322,444 | | | | 369,022,852 | | 9,897,545 | | | | 120,213,134 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (714,575,601) | | | | 517,138,703 | | (132,545,919) | | | | 85,252,643 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (477,013,658) | | | | 890,815,719 | | (122,780,833) | | | | 203,883,936 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (317,016,965) | | | | (194,781,339) | | (105,858,494) | | | | (4,157,707) | |
Investor Shares | | | (21,460,398) | | | | (9,957,724) | | (4,329,154) | | | | (174,271) | |
Total Distributions | | | (338,477,363) | | | | (204,739,063) | | (110,187,648) | | | | (4,331,978) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 131,500,513 | | | | 154,767,926 | | 184,363,598 | | | | 341,289,130 | |
Investor Shares | | | 53,270,204 | | | | 73,332,789 | | 14,479,458 | | | | 14,455,218 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 137,487,779 | | | | 83,909,671 | | 50,813,496 | | | | 2,178,234 | |
Investor Shares | | | 17,357,474 | | | | 8,254,672 | | 3,704,720 | | | | 149,887 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (521,361,999) | | | | (491,690,686) | | (361,562,211) | | | | (68,397,030) | |
Investor Shares | | | (60,295,702) | | | | (48,627,853) | | (14,661,356) | | | | (8,477,538) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (242,041,731) | | | | (220,053,481) | | (122,862,295) | | | | 281,197,901 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (1,057,532,752) | | | | 466,023,175 | | (355,830,776) | | | | 480,749,859 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 3,006,815,326 | | | | 2,540,792,151 | | 967,754,741 | | | | 487,004,882 | |
End of Period | | | 1,949,282,574 | | | | 3,006,815,326 | | 611,923,965 | | | | 967,754,741 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,578,749 | | | | 7,186,605 | | 8,335,456 | | | | 14,424,758 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 6,509,838 | | | | 4,091,159 | | 2,273,534 | | | | 92,968 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (26,114,942) | | | | (22,815,486) | | (16,893,699) | | | | (2,902,153) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (13,026,355) | | | | (11,537,722) | | (6,284,709) | | | | 11,615,573 | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,653,269 | | | | 3,409,989 | | 700,102 | | | | 625,164 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 842,187 | | | | 410,476 | | 178,713 | | | | 6,816 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,074,523) | | | | (2,238,766) | | (730,791) | | | | (359,827) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 420,933 | | | | 1,581,699 | | 148,024 | | | | 272,153 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 2,550,351 Class M shares representing $52,469,790 were exchanged for 2,614,151 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 626,736 Class M shares representing $13,896,251 were exchanged for 674,698 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 3,218,686 Class M shares representing $70,369,969 were exchanged for 3,285,764 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 548,483 Class M shares representing $13,388,301 were exchanged for 584,956 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | BNY Mellon International Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,230,128 | | | | 2,452,152 | | 12,385,807 | | | | 11,236,968 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 55,262,283 | | | | 62,550,290 | | (24,320,821) | | | | 41,350,609 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (131,322,734) | | | | 63,159,391 | | (113,651,528) | | | | 70,156,376 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (73,830,323) | | | | 128,161,833 | | (125,586,542) | | | | 122,743,953 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (64,364,690) | | | | (32,861,249) | | (10,972,686) | | | | (12,773,086) | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,978,901) | | | | (611,494) | | (328,535) | | | | (299,493) | |
Total Distributions | | | (66,343,591) | | | | (33,472,743) | | (11,301,221) | | | | (13,072,579) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 84,164,041 | | | | 39,838,377 | | 42,310,492 | | | | 61,975,120 | |
Investor Shares | | | 10,559,783 | | | | 5,690,530 | | 10,715,219 | | | | 12,871,567 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 33,441,805 | | | | 16,515,745 | | 1,913,533 | | | | 2,226,618 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,324,972 | | | | 399,681 | | 252,819 | | | | 238,826 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (169,538,461) | | | | (113,680,498) | | (178,260,338) | | | | (119,816,814) | |
Investor Shares | | | (9,163,060) | | | | (4,027,028) | | (10,023,297) | | | | (11,193,745) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (49,210,920) | | | | (55,263,193) | | (133,091,572) | | | | (53,698,428) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (189,384,834) | | | | 39,425,897 | | (269,979,335) | | | | 55,972,946 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 495,320,800 | | | | 455,894,903 | | 623,328,874 | | | | 567,355,928 | |
End of Period | | | 305,935,966 | | | | 495,320,800 | | 353,349,539 | | | | 623,328,874 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,741,035 | | | | 2,136,615 | | 2,960,185 | | | | 4,391,112 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 1,701,007 | | | | 955,219 | | 129,118 | | | | 161,349 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (9,720,392) | | | | (6,146,462) | | (13,494,214) | | | | (8,525,620) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (3,278,350) | | | | (3,054,628) | | (10,404,911) | | | | (3,973,159) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 571,862 | | | | 311,460 | | 712,127 | | | | 833,122 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 68,545 | | | | 23,442 | | 15,921 | | | | 16,159 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (528,072) | | | | (225,096) | | (681,847) | | | | (730,196) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 112,335 | | | | 109,806 | | 46,201 | | | | 119,085 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended Augusst 31, 2022, 561,933 Class M shares representing $10,559,783 were exchanged for 571,862 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund and 746,476 Class M shares representing $10,488,986 were exchanged for 697,461 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 299,356 Class M shares representing $5,553,976 were exchanged for 303,890 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund and 881,995 Class M shares representing $12,729,641 were exchanged for 824,993 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 34,678,017 | | | | 17,343,020 | | 2,804,350 | | | | 2,936,741 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 61,318,116 | | | | 52,551,535 | | 4,606,067 | | | | 2,283,064 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (320,397,241) | | | | 134,443,173 | | (17,590,829) | | | | 18,646,175 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (224,401,108) | | | | 204,337,728 | | (10,180,412) | | | | 23,865,980 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (18,779,410) | | | | (10,234,104) | | (3,259,273) | | | | (3,874,486) | |
Investor Shares | | | (615,834) | | | | (249,808) | | (61,322) | | | | (32,564) | |
Total Distributions | | | (19,395,244) | | | | (10,483,912) | | (3,320,595) | | | | (3,907,050) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 119,038,625 | | | | 242,420,663 | | 3,770,663 | | | | 2,215,399 | |
Investor Shares | | | 20,385,715 | | | | 20,110,178 | | 1,466,682 | | | | 1,952,585 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 3,324,382 | | | | 2,017,327 | | 959,726 | | | | 1,090,285 | |
Investor Shares | | | 481,300 | | | | 200,582 | | 47,898 | | | | 27,290 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (428,652,989) | | | | (131,940,013) | | (28,270,733) | | | | (44,789,177) | |
Investor Shares | | | (16,863,324) | | | | (12,958,610) | | (1,122,709) | | | | (1,721,931) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (302,286,291) | | | | 119,850,127 | | (23,148,473) | | | | (41,225,549) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (546,082,643) | | | | 313,703,943 | | (36,649,480) | | | | (21,266,619) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,097,030,841 | | | | 783,326,898 | | 90,921,615 | | | | 112,188,234 | |
End of Period | | | 550,948,198 | | | | 1,097,030,841 | | 54,272,135 | | | | 90,921,615 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,370,815 | | | | 17,778,021 | | 290,682 | | | | 180,647 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 254,937 | | | | 159,852 | | 72,459 | | | | 88,607 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (36,309,720) | | | | (9,988,027) | | (2,237,040) | | | | (3,641,777) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (26,683,968) | | | | 7,949,846 | | (1,873,899) | | | | (3,372,523) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,584,701 | | | | 1,479,539 | | 111,155 | | | | 145,241 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 35,891 | | | | 15,465 | | 3,573 | | | | 2,151 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,338,697) | | | | (961,400) | | (85,326) | | | | (131,987) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 281,895 | | | | 533,604 | | 29,402 | | | | 15,405 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 1,498,829 Class M shares representing $18,733,686 were exchanged for 1,459,974 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and 112,677 Class M shares representing $1,466,682 were exchanged for 111,155 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 1,297,529 Class M shares representing $17,090,072 were exchanged for 1,263,855 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and 134,903 class M shares representing $1,783,081 were exchanged for 133,092 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 7,336,007 | | | | 5,719,149 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 43,981,881 | | | | 21,438,748 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (115,663,116) | | | | 78,976,653 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (64,345,228) | | | | 106,134,550 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (33,007,312) | | | | (17,946,163) | |
Investor Shares | | | (502,061) | | | | (213,750) | |
Total Distributions | | | (33,509,373) | | | | (18,159,913) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 35,128,163 | | | | 28,903,160 | |
Investor Shares | | | 4,703,594 | | | | 3,631,696 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 16,573,744 | | | | 8,583,726 | |
Investor Shares | | | 471,584 | | | | 200,277 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (60,211,965) | | | | (50,275,624) | |
Investor Shares | | | (2,532,696) | | | | (3,641,138) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (5,867,576) | | | | (12,597,903) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (103,722,177) | | | | 75,376,734 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 545,003,596 | | | | 469,626,862 | |
End of Period | | | 441,281,419 | | | | 545,003,596 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,505,076 | | | | 2,049,894 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 1,123,931 | | | | 632,150 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,232,492) | | | | (3,622,566) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (603,485) | | | | (940,522) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 339,791 | | | | 250,941 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 31,836 | | | | 14,535 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (183,067) | | | | (256,534) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 188,560 | | | | 8,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 324,018 Class M shares representing $4,437,580 were exchanged for 320,858 Investor shares and during the period ended August 31, 2021, 202,247 Class M shares representing $2,907,268 were exchanged for 200,376 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
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| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 22.33 | 17.61 | 15.86 | 18.12 | 16.50 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .13 | .11 | .16 | .15 | .14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (2.65) | 5.48 | 2.91 | (.35) | 3.21 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (2.52) | 5.59 | 3.07 | (.20) | 3.35 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.38) | (.15) | (.17) | (.23) | (.23) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.79) | (.72) | (1.15) | (1.83) | (1.50) |
Total Distributions | | (2.17) | (.87) | (1.32) | (2.06) | (1.73) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 17.64 | 22.33 | 17.61 | 15.86 | 18.12 |
Total Return (%) | | (12.73) | 32.91 | 20.12 | .69 | 21.44 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsb | | .58 | .56 | .64 | .64 | .66 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsb | | .62 | .57 | 1.01 | .96 | .80 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 12.10 | 12.57 | 15.09 | 25.75 | 15.03 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 94,395 | 484,341 | 326,268 | 308,921 | 349,960 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 22.96 | 18.10 | 16.28 | 18.53 | 16.84 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .08 | .07 | .12 | .11 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (2.73) | 5.63 | 2.99 | (.34) | 3.28 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (2.65) | 5.70 | 3.11 | (.23) | 3.38 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.33) | (.12) | (.14) | (.19) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.79) | (.72) | (1.15) | (1.83) | (1.50) |
Total Distributions | | (2.12) | (.84) | (1.29) | (2.02) | (1.69) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 18.19 | 22.96 | 18.10 | 16.28 | 18.53 |
Total Return (%) | | (12.93) | 32.59 | 19.76 | .45 | 21.15 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsb | | .83 | .81 | .89 | .89 | .91 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsb | | .37 | .32 | .77 | .71 | .56 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 12.10 | 12.57 | 15.09 | 25.75 | 15.03 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 10,990 | 14,609 | 5,538 | 6,949 | 6,598 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.70 | 9.78 | 9.29 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .19 | .18 | .20 | .22 | .21 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | .24 | 3.02 | (.66) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total From Investment Operations | | .43 | 3.20 | (.46) | (.11) | 1.37 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.19) | (.18) | (.19) | (.21) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | | (1.95) | (.18) | (.90) | (.97) | (.88) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 8.84 | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.70 | 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | | 4.22 | 44.06 | (6.38) | (.36) | 15.31 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | .83 | .83 | .81 | .80 | .80 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | .83 | .83 | .81 | .80 | .80 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 1.99 | 2.02 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.17 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 429,623 | 554,602 | 578,269 | 930,683 | 1,185,755 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 10.52 | 7.44 | 8.82 | 9.90 | 9.39 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .17 | .16 | .19 | .20 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | .23 | 3.08 | (.69) | (.33) | 1.18 |
Total from Investment Operations | | .40 | 3.24 | (.50) | (.13) | 1.36 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.16) | (.16) | (.17) | (.19) | (.16) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | | (1.92) | (.16) | (.88) | (.95) | (.85) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 9.00 | 10.52 | 7.44 | 8.82 | 9.90 |
Total Return (%) | | 3.87 | 43.91 | (6.77) | (.60) | 15.08 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 1.76 | 1.77 | 2.26 | 2.24 | 1.92 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 19,747 | 16,125 | 12,282 | 23,913 | 31,625 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Class A |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 10.37 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.79 | 9.30 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .16 | .15 | .17 | .19 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | .24 | 3.03 | (.66) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total from Investment Operations | | .40 | 3.18 | (.49) | (.14) | 1.34 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.16) | (.15) | (.17) | (.18) | (.16) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | | (1.92) | (.15) | (.88) | (.94) | (.85) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 8.85 | 10.37 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.79 |
Total Return (%)b | | 3.85 | 43.74 | (6.81) | (.64) | 15.01 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 1.68 | 1.68 | 2.18 | 2.20 | 1.89 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 2,007 | 1,718 | 1,193 | 1,506 | 4,608 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Exclusive of sales charge.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Class C |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 10.33 | 7.32 | 8.68 | 9.76 | 9.28 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .09 | .09 | .11 | .12 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | .23 | 3.01 | (.65) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total from Investment Operations | | .32 | 3.10 | (.54) | (.21) | 1.26 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.09) | (.09) | (.11) | (.11) | (.09) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | | (1.85) | (.09) | (.82) | (.87) | (.78) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 8.80 | 10.33 | 7.32 | 8.68 | 9.76 |
Total Return (%)b | | 3.03 | 42.59 | (7.44) | (1.43) | 14.07 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.93 | 1.93 | 1.91 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | .93 | .96 | 1.43 | 1.36 | 1.08 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 1,060 | 629 | 747 | 1,158 | 826 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Exclusive of sales charge.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Class I |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.78 | 9.30 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .18 | .17 | .20 | .22 | .20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | .24 | 3.03 | (.67) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total from Investment Operations | | .42 | 3.20 | (.47) | (.11) | 1.36 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.18) | (.18) | (.19) | (.20) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | | (1.94) | (.18) | (.90) | (.96) | (.88) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 8.84 | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | | 4.13 | 43.96 | (6.54) | (.28) | 15.18 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | .89 | .89 | .87 | .84 | .83 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | .89 | .89 | .87 | .84 | .83 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 1.96 | 1.96 | 2.51 | 2.41 | 2.13 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 18,255 | 8,530 | 7,887 | 10,135 | 12,491 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | Class Y |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 10.35 | 7.33 | 8.70 | 9.78 | 9.29 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .20 | .18 | .20 | .22 | .20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | .23 | 3.02 | (.67) | (.33) | 1.17 |
Total from Investment Operations | | .43 | 3.20 | (.47) | (.11) | 1.37 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.19) | (.18) | (.19) | (.21) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | | (1.95) | (.18) | (.90) | (.97) | (.88) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 8.83 | 10.35 | 7.33 | 8.70 | 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | | 4.21 | 44.11 | (6.51) | (.36) | 15.31 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | .83 | .83 | .83 | .82 | .80 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | .83 | .83 | .83 | .82 | .80 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 2.00 | 2.01 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.17 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 426 | 779 | 541 | 382 | 12 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 24.69 | 19.28 | 17.45 | 19.24 | 16.72 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .06 | .04 | .09 | .08 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (4.01) | 6.99 | 2.36 | (.63) | 3.28 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.95) | 7.03 | 2.45 | (.55) | 3.33 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.02) | (.08) | (.04) | (.05) | (.04) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (2.86) | (1.54) | (.58) | (1.19) | (.77) |
Total Distributions | | (2.88) | (1.62) | (.62) | (1.24) | (.81) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 17.86 | 24.69 | 19.28 | 17.45 | 19.24 |
Total Return (%) | | (17.82) | 38.15 | 14.24 | (1.54) | 20.48 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | .90 | .90 | .90 | .89 | .89 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | .31 | .18 | .50 | .45 | .30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 22.23 | 31.74 | 41.86 | 44.44 | 50.53 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 1,816,047 | 2,831,948 | 2,433,885 | 2,610,739 | 3,358,399 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 24.16 | 18.90 | 17.13 | 18.90 | 16.45 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)—neta | | .01 | (.02) | .04 | .04 | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.91) | 6.86 | 2.31 | (.60) | 3.22 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.90) | 6.84 | 2.35 | (.56) | 3.23 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | - | (.04) | - | (.02) | (.01) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (2.86) | (1.54) | (.58) | (1.19) | (.77) |
Total Distributions | | (2.86) | (1.58) | (.58) | (1.21) | (.78) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 17.40 | 24.16 | 18.90 | 17.13 | 18.90 |
Total Return (%) | | (18.00) | 37.83 | 13.93 | (1.70) | 20.13 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | .06 | (.08) | .26 | .21 | .05 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 22.23 | 31.74 | 41.86 | 44.44 | 50.53 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 133,236 | 174,867 | 106,907 | 118,579 | 123,713 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 26.07 | 19.28 | 17.12 | 23.16 | 19.48 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)—net a | | (.00) b | (.05) | .00b | .02 | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.37) | 6.99 | 2.77 | (3.16) | 5.41 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.37) | 6.94 | 2.77 | (3.14) | 5.38 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | - | - | (.03) | - | - |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (2.94) | (.15) | (.58) | (2.90) | (1.70) |
Total Distributions | | (2.94) | (.15) | (.61) | (2.90) | (1.70) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 19.76 | 26.07 | 19.28 | 17.12 | 23.16 |
Total Return (%) | | (14.23) | 36.05 | 16.42 | (11.94) | 28.97 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | (.01) | (.19) | .02 | .10 | (.15) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 52.04 | 55.94 | 74.33 | 71.58 | 63.00 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 583,546 | 933,506 | 466,531 | 405,350 | 625,344 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 24.41 | 18.11 | 16.12 | 22.08 | 18.69 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment (loss) a | | (.05) | (.10) | (.04) | (.02) | (.08) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.12) | 6.55 | 2.61 | (3.04) | 5.17 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.17) | 6.45 | 2.57 | (3.06) | 5.09 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | (2.94) | (.15) | (.58) | (2.90) | (1.70) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 18.30 | 24.41 | 18.11 | 16.12 | 22.08 |
Total Return (%) | | (14.40) | 35.68 | 16.20 | (12.20) | 28.62 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.26 |
Ratio of net investment (loss) to average net assets | | (.26) | (.44) | (.22) | (.13) | (.40) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 52.04 | 55.94 | 74.33 | 71.58 | 63.00 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 28,378 | 34,249 | 20,474 | 18,823 | 25,022 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Class M |
| | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 21.97 | 17.88 | 15.57 | 18.63 | 16.96 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .10 | .10 | .14 | .10 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (3.19) | 5.38 | 3.29 | (.53) | 3.51 |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (3.09) | 5.48 | 3.43 | (.43) | 3.60 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.09) | (.15) | (.13) | (.12) | (.07) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (3.00) | (1.24) | (.99) | (2.51) | (1.86) |
Total Distributions | | | (3.09) | (1.39) | (1.12) | (2.63) | (1.93) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 15.79 | 21.97 | 17.88 | 15.57 | 18.63 |
Total Return (%) | | | (16.85) | 32.72 | 23.11 | (.59) | 22.62 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .88 | .87 | .87 | .86 | .86 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .54 | .55 | .90 | .66 | .53 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 44.48 | 29.38 | 43.62 | 78.12 | 45.29 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 295,487 | 483,169 | 447,927 | 430,597 | 577,906 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | | Investor Shares |
| | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 21.62 | 17.62 | 15.37 | 18.43 | 16.81 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .05 | .05 | .10 | .07 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (3.13) | 5.29 | 3.24 | (.53) | 3.46 |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (3.08) | 5.34 | 3.34 | (.46) | 3.51 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.04) | (.10) | (.10) | (.09) | (.03) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (3.00) | (1.24) | (.99) | (2.51) | (1.86) |
Total Distributions | | | (3.04) | (1.34) | (1.09) | (2.60) | (1.89) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 15.50 | 21.62 | 17.62 | 15.37 | 18.43 |
Total Return (%) | | | (17.07) | 32.36 | 22.77 | (.81) | 22.24 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 1.13 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .29 | .28 | .67 | .42 | .32 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 44.48 | 29.38 | 43.62 | 78.12 | 45.29 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 10,449 | 12,152 | 7,968 | 7,153 | 11,658 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 15.38 | 12.78 | 12.31 | 13.45 | 13.17 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .33 | .27 | .21 | .31 | .23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.71) | 2.64 | .60 | (1.20) | .26 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.38) | 2.91 | .81 | (.89) | .49 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.29) | (.31) | (.34) | (.25) | (.21) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 11.71 | 15.38 | 12.78 | 12.31 | 13.45 |
Total Return (%) | | (22.39) | 23.04 | 6.47 | (6.50) | 3.68 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 2.33 | 1.86 | 1.67 | 2.47 | 1.68 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 78.04 | 56.01 | 66.41 | 59.03 | 54.87 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 337,994 | 603,937 | 552,883 | 897,080 | 1,124,632 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 16.44 | 13.65 | 13.12 | 14.32 | 14.02 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .31 | .25 | .20 | .29 | .22 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.97) | 2.81 | .64 | (1.27) | .26 |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.66) | 3.06 | .84 | (.98) | .48 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.25) | (.27) | (.31) | (.22) | (.18) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 12.53 | 16.44 | 13.65 | 13.12 | 14.32 |
Total Return (%) | | (22.57) | 22.66 | 6.28 | (6.74) | 3.41 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 2.08 | 1.62 | 1.53 | 2.20 | 1.44 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 78.04 | 56.01 | 66.41 | 59.03 | 54.87 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 15,355 | 19,392 | 14,473 | 16,755 | 19,963 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 14.15 | 11.35 | 10.14 | 10.72 | 11.23 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .50 | .24 | .07 | .14 | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.61) | 2.71 | 1.27 | (.64) | (.53) |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.11) | 2.95 | 1.34 | (.50) | (.42) |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.27) | (.15) | (.13) | (.08) | (.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 10.77 | 14.15 | 11.35 | 10.14 | 10.72 |
Total Return (%) | | (22.31) | 26.19 | 13.24 | (4.68) | (3.76) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 4.00 | 1.78 | .71 | 1.37 | .96 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 60.15 | 63.29 | 34.44 | 90.09 | 80.86 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 522,075 | 1,063,203 | 762,408 | 819,164 | 922,117 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 14.52 | 11.64 | 10.41 | 11.01 | 11.53 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .48 | .21 | .04 | .12 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (3.71) | 2.80 | 1.30 | (.67) | (.54) |
Total from Investment Operations | | (3.23) | 3.01 | 1.34 | (.55) | (.45) |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.24) | (.13) | (.11) | (.05) | (.07) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 11.05 | 14.52 | 11.64 | 10.41 | 11.01 |
Total Return (%) | | (22.52) | 25.97 | 12.85 | (4.99) | (3.93) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.68 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 3.75 | 1.53 | .36 | 1.10 | .74 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 60.15 | 63.29 | 34.44 | 90.09 | 80.86 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 28,873 | 33,827 | 20,919 | 20,970 | 20,257 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 13.79 | 11.27 | 12.20 | 13.86 | 14.20 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .47 | .37 | .37 | .59 | .57 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (2.28) | 2.62 | (.82) | (1.69) | (.32) |
Total from Investment Operations | | (1.81) | 2.99 | (.45) | (1.10) | .25 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.55) | (.47) | (.48) | (.56) | (.59) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 11.43 | 13.79 | 11.27 | 12.20 | 13.86 |
Total Return (%) | | (13.65) | 27.02 | (3.94) | (7.98) | 1.63 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.25 | 1.20 | 1.14 | 1.07 | 1.08 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 3.61 | 2.95 | 3.05 | 4.53 | 3.92 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 45.62 | 44.35 | 55.03 | 45.49 | 54.20 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 52,810 | 89,568 | 111,258 | 282,061 | 360,816 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 13.97 | 11.42 | 12.35 | 14.00 | 14.36 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | .45 | .36 | .36 | .53 | .54 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | (2.32) | 2.63 | (.85) | (1.67) | (.34) |
Total from Investment Operations | | (1.87) | 2.99 | (.49) | (1.14) | .20 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.52) | (.44) | (.44) | (.51) | (.56) |
Net asset value, end of period | | 11.58 | 13.97 | 11.42 | 12.35 | 14.00 |
Total Return (%) | | (13.88) | 26.62 | (4.15) | (8.21) | 1.27 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | 1.50 | 1.45 | 1.39 | 1.32 | 1.33 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 3.36 | 2.80 | 2.97 | 4.09 | 3.78 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | 45.62 | 44.35 | 55.03 | 45.49 | 54.20 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 1,463 | 1,354 | 930 | 2,318 | 1,627 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | | Class M |
| | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 15.34 | 12.88 | 12.27 | 13.16 | 12.30 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .21 | .16 | .21 | .19 | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.01) | 2.81 | 1.31 | (.33) | 1.26 |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.80) | 2.97 | 1.52 | (.14) | 1.43 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.35) | (.21) | (.23) | (.26) | (.21) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.63) | (.30) | (.68) | (.49) | (.36) |
Total Distributions | | | (.98) | (.51) | (.91) | (.75) | (.57) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.56 | 15.34 | 12.88 | 12.27 | 13.16 |
Total Return (%) | | | (12.62) | 23.59 | 12.78 | (.44) | 11.86 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsb | | | .42 | .40 | .39 | .39 | .38 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsb | | | .41 | .32 | .31 | .31 | .29 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsb | | | 1.50 | 1.14 | 1.76 | 1.55 | 1.33 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29.76 | 17.71 | 35.71 | 28.14 | 20.66 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 432,481 | 537,189 | 463,184 | 454,093 | 489,598 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | | Investor Shares |
| | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 15.48 | 13.00 | 12.37 | 13.25 | 12.39 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .17 | .12 | .18 | .13 | .14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.02) | 2.83 | 1.32 | (.29) | 1.26 |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.85) | 2.95 | 1.50 | (.16) | 1.40 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.31) | (.17) | (.19) | (.23) | (.18) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.63) | (.30) | (.68) | (.49) | (.36) |
Total Distributions | | | (.94) | (.47) | (.87) | (.72) | (.54) |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.69 | 15.48 | 13.00 | 12.37 | 13.25 |
Total Return (%) | | | (12.85) | 23.29 | 12.51 | (.63) | 11.50 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsb | | | .67 | .65 | .64 | .64 | .63 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsb | | | .66 | .57 | .56 | .56 | .54 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsb | | | 1.25 | .86 | 1.52 | 1.09 | 1.06 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 29.76 | 17.71 | 35.71 | 28.14 | 20.66 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 8,800 | 7,815 | 6,443 | 7,083 | 6,959 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-one series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund and the following non-diversified fund: BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund seek capital appreciation. BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund seek total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). BNY Mellon International Fund and BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund seek long-term capital growth. BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund seeks long-term growth of principal in conjunction with current income.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser. BNY Mellon, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). BNY Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which BNY Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services.
Walter Scott & Partners Limited (“Walter Scott”), also a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s sub-adviser with respect to the U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy of the fund. Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners”), and Geneva Capital Management LLC (“Geneva”), serve as BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s sub-adviser with respect to the Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy and the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, respectively. Newton Investment Management North America, LLC (“NIMNA”), also a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser serves as a sub-adviser of (i) BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund responsible for the portions of the fund’s assets allocated to the Dynamic Large Cap Value Strategy and the U.S. Large Cap Growth Strategy; (ii) BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund; (iii) BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund responsible for the portions of the fund’s assets allocated to the Opportunistic Mid Cap Value Strategy and the Mid Cap Growth Strategy; (iv) BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund responsible for the portions of the fund’s assets allocated to the Opportunistic Small Cap Strategy, the Small Cap Value Strategy and the Small Cap Growth Strategy; (v) BNY Mellon International Fund; (vi) BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund; and (vii) BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund. NIMNA, subject to the Adviser’s supervision and approval, provides investment advisory assistance and research and the day-to-day management of the respective fund’s assets or the portion of the respective fund’s assets allocated to the strategies described above. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares.
Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor and for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund only Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y. Class A and Class C shares are sold primarily to retail investors through financial intermediaries and bear Distribution and/or Shareholder Services Plan fees. Class A shares generally are subject to a sales charge imposed at the time of purchase. Class A shares bought without an initial sales charge as part of an investment of $1 million or more may be charged a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% if redeemed within one year. Class C shares are subject to a CDSC imposed on Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the date of purchase, without the imposition of a sales charge. Class I shares are sold primarily to bank trust departments and other financial service providers (including BNY Mellon and its affiliates), acting on behalf of customers having a qualified trust or an investment account or relationship at such institution, and bear no Distribution or Shareholder Services Plan fees. Class Y shares are sold at net asset value per share generally to institutional investors, and bear no Distribution or Shareholder Services Plan fees. Class I and Class Y shares are offered without a front-end sales charge or CDSC. Other differences between the classes include the services offered to and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to
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each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:
On June 7, 2022 the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) approved, effective September 8, 2022, the Adviser, as each fund’s valuation designee to make all fair value determinations with respect to each fund’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight and adopted all other updates pursuant to Rule 2A-5.
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund: Investments in debt securities excluding short-term investments (other than U.S. Treasury Bills), are valued each business day by one or more independent pricing services (each, a “Service”) approved by the Board. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of a Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by a Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by a Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Securities are valued as determined by a Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. The Services are engaged under the general supervision of the Board. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in equity securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. For open short positions, asked prices are used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices. U.S Treasury Bills are valued at the mean price between quoted prices and asked prices by the Service. These
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securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a Service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant ADRs and futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the funds calculate their net asset value, the funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange.
The following below summarizes the inputs used as of August 31, 2022 in valuing each fund’s investments:
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 53,851,582 | - | | - | 53,851,582 | |
Investment Companies | 51,115,549 | - | | - | 51,115,549 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 440,524,267 | - | | - | 440,524,267 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 10,085,910 | - | | - | 10,085,910 | |
Investment Companies | 20,109,734 | - | | - | 20,109,734 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 1,888,405,926 | - | | - | 1,888,405,926 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 31,924,887 | - | | - | 31,924,887 | |
Investment Companies | 52,994,907 | - | | - | 52,994,907 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 584,775,263 | - | | - | 584,775,263 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 1,087,270 | - | | - | 1,087,270 | |
Investment Companies | 33,115,211 | - | | - | 33,115,211 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 305,270,107 | - | | - | 305,270,107 | |
Investment Companies | 1,135,610 | - | | - | 1,135,610 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | - | 335,398,820 | †† | - | 335,398,820 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | - | 6,591,123 | †† | - | 6,591,123 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 5,790,422 | - | | - | 5,790,422 | |
Investment Companies | 4,887,452 | - | | - | 4,887,452 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Securities classified within Level 2 at period end as the values were determined pursuant to the fund’s fair valuation procedures.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 81,530,288 | 451,061,649 | †† | 0 | 532,591,937 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 1,033,307 | - | | - | 1,033,307 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 2,741,253 | - | | - | 2,741,253 | |
Investment Companies | 1,883,109 | - | | - | 1,883,109 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Securities classified within Level 2 at period end as the values were determined pursuant to the fund’s fair valuation procedures.
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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| |
| Equity Securities-Common Stocks ($) |
Balance as of 8/31/2021 | - |
Net realized gain (loss) | - |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (4,202,901) |
Purchases/Issuances | - |
Sales/Dispositions | - |
Transfers into Level 3† | 4,202,901 |
Transfer out of Level 3 | - |
Balances as of 8/31/2022†† | 0 |
The amount of total net gains (loss) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to investments still held at 8/31/2022 | (4,202,901) |
† Transfers into of Level 3 represent the value at the date of transfer. The transfer into Level 3 for the current period was due to the lack of observable inputs.
†† Securities deemed as Level 3 due to the lack of observable inputs by management assessment.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 7,363,491 | 44,489,807 | †† | - | 51,853,298 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 281,432 | 120,970 | †† | - | 402,402 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 721,458 | - | | - | 721,458 | |
Investment Companies | 1,422,207 | - | | - | 1,422,207 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Securities classified within Level 2 at period end as the values were determined pursuant to the fund’s fair valuation procedures.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed | - | 753,515 | | - | 753,515 | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 16,214,484 | | - | 16,214,484 | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 155,428,396 | - | | - | 155,428,396 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 317,100 | - | | - | 317,100 | |
Investment Companies | 235,980,453 | - | | - | 235,980,453 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 1,184,274 | | - | 1,184,274 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 238,032 | | - | 238,032 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 13,520,583 | | - | 13,520,583 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 19,948,825 | | - | 19,948,825 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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(b) Foreign currency transactions: Each relevant fund do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized on securities transactions between trade and settlement date, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments resulting from changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are also included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
Foreign taxes: Each relevant fund may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, realized and unrealized capital gains on investments or certain foreign currency transactions. Foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the funds’ understanding of the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which the funds invest. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the funds and are reflected in the Statements of Operations, if applicable. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of August 31, 2022, if any, are disclosed in the funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
(c) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.
Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with BNY Mellon, the funds may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the funds’ policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Adviser, or U.S. Government and Agency securities. The funds are entitled to receive all dividends, interest and distributions on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Should a borrower fail to return the securities in a timely manner, BNY Mellon is required to replace the securities for the benefit of the funds or credit the funds with the market value of the unreturned securities and is subrogated to the funds’ rights against the borrower and the collateral. Additionally, the contractual maturity of security lending transactions are on an overnight and continuous basis. Table 1 summarizes the amount BNY Mellon earned from each fund from lending portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement during the period ended August 31, 2022.
| |
Table 1—Securities Lending Agreement ($) | |
| |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 313 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 2,427 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 20,452 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 43,208 |
BNY Mellon Focus Equity Opportunities Fund | 57 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 2,766 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 6,451 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 324 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 619 |
(d) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are defined as “affiliated” under the Act.
(e) Risk: Certain events particular to the industries in which BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund investments conduct their operations, as well as general economic, political and public health conditions, may have a significant negative impact on the investee’s operations and profitability. BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund invest in foreign markets which may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation, repatriation restrictions on income and capital, and adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities issued in these markets may be less liquid, subject to government ownership controls and delayed settlements, and their prices may be more volatile than those of comparable securities in the U.S. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit
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and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Recent examples include pandemic risks related to COVID-19 and aggressive measures taken world-wide in response by governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged quarantines of large populations, and by businesses, including changes to operations and reducing staff. To the extent each fund may overweight its investments in certain countries, companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase each fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those countries, companies, industries or sectors.
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund invests in debt securities. Failure of an issuer of the debt securities to make timely interest or principal payments, or a decline or the perception of a decline in the credit quality of a debt security, can cause the debt security’s price to fall, potentially lowering the fund’s share price. In addition, the value of debt securities may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment. They may also decline because of factors that affect a particular industry.
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund is non-diversified, which means that a relatively high percentage of the fund’s assets may be invested in a limited number of issuers. Therefore, the fund’s performance may be vulnerable to changes in market value of a single issuer or group of issuers and more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a diversified fund.
(f) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are recorded by each fund on the ex-dividend date. BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund normally declare and pay dividends from net investment income monthly. BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund normally declares and pays dividends from net investment income quarterly. BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund and BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund normally declare and pay dividends from net investment income annually. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers of a fund, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(g) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of each fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.
As of and during the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the four-year period ended August 31, 2022 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.
Table 2 summarizes each fund’s components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis at August 31, 2022.
Table 3 summarizes each relevant fund’s accumulated capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022.
Table 4 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal periods ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021.
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Table 2—Components of Accumulated Earnings |
| Undistributed Ordinary Income($) | Undistributed Capital Gains ($) | Accumulated Capital (Losses) ($) | Ordinary late year loss deferral | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 3,051,072 | 70,525,123 | - | - | 45,983,947 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 16,335,694 | 70,525,856 | - | - | 41,726,639 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 3,553,862 | 170,801,598 | - | - | 809,836,007 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | - | 13,600,295 | - | (349,444) | 62,655,896 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 1,578,435 | 28,943,972 | - | - | 91,245,217 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 14,732,986 | - | (65,633,988) | - | (56,342,989) |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 55,077,377 | - | (364,961,480) | - | 51,858,108 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 835,657 | - | (72,296,205) | - | 453,033 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 385,072 | 35,966,918 | - | - | 56,654,706 |
† These losses were deferred for tax purposes to the first day of the following fiscal year.
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Table 3—Capital Loss Carryover | | | | | |
| | Short-Term Losses ($)† | Long-Term Losses ($)† | |
| | Total ($) |
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BNY Mellon International Fund | | | 61,470,651 | 4,163,337 | 65,633,988 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | 319,535,210 | 45,426,270 | 364,961,480 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | 36,346,439 | 35,949,766 | 72,296,205 |
† These capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
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Table 4— Tax Character of Distributions Paid |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) | | Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 8,706,995 | 31,796,352 | | 3,402,600 | 15,860,327 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 12,657,456 | 86,157,177 | | 11,627,577 | - |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 52,286,726 | 286,190,637 | | 13,631,523 | 191,107,540 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 36,895,850 | 73,291,798 | | - | 4,331,978 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 8,432,494 | 57,911,097 | | 5,151,064 | 28,321,679 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 11,301,221 | - | | 13,072,579 | - |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 19,395,244 | - | | 10,483,912 | - |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 3,320,595 | - | | 3,907,050 | - |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 12,911,973 | 20,597,400 | | 7,448,909 | 10,711,004 |
During the period ended August 31, 2022, as a result of permanent book to tax differences, where indicated each identified fund increased (decreased) total distributable earnings (loss) and increased (decreased) paid-in capital as summarized in Table 5. These permanent book to tax differences are primarily due to the tax treatment for treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes for BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund and net operating losses for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. Net assets and net asset value per share were not affected by these reclassifications.
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Table 5—Return of Capital Statement of Position |
| | | Total Distributable Earnings (Loss) ($) | Paid-in Capital ($) | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | (94,556,349) | 94,556,349 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | | (13,344,522) | 13,344,522 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | (28,002,145) | 28,002,145 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | 400,175 | (400,175) | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | (14,727,916) | 14,727,916 | |
(h) New accounting pronouncements: In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”), and in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and other interbank offered rates as of the end of 2021. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 on BNY Mellon Asset Allocation fund’s investments, derivatives, debt and other contracts that will undergo reference rate-related modifications as a result of the reference rate reform. Management is also currently actively working with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines.
NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:
The funds participate with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $823.5 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Credit Facility”) and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by BNY Mellon (the “BNYM Credit Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions (each, a “Facility”). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $688.5 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the funds, and (ii) Tranche B is in amount equal to $135 million and is available only to the BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, each fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNYM Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the funds based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund did not borrow under the Facilities.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund was approximately $4,932, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 3.31%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund was approximately $209,589, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.03%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund was approximately $21,096, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.16%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund was approximately $178,356, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.43%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon International Fund was approximately $128,767, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.43%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund was approximately $1,075,342, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.74%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund was approximately $29,315, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.04%.
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The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended August 31, 2022 for BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund was approximately $47,397, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.20%.
NOTE 3—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee, Sub-Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .70% (direct investment in securities) and .15% (other underlying funds, which may consist of affiliated funds and unaffiliated open-end funds, closed-end funds and exchange traded funds) of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .65% of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, .75% of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .85% of BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .70% of BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, .85% of BNY Mellon International Fund, 1.15% of BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, .85% of BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and .65% (equity securities), .40% (debt securities) and .15% (money market instruments and other underlying funds, which may consist of affiliated funds and unaffiliated open-end funds, closed-end funds and exchange traded funds) of BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund.
For BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund, so that the direct expenses of Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares (excluding Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan fees, Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed .90% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2022, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $1,089 during the period ended August 31, 2022.
For BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund, so that the total annual fund operating expenses of neither class (including indirect fees, and expense of the underlying funds, but excluding Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed .87% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2022, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $75,121 during the period ended August 31, 2022.
Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, BNY Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:
0 up to $6 billion .15%
$6 billion up to $12 billion .12%
In excess of $12 billion .10%
No administration fee is applied to assets held by BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund which are invested in shares of other underlying funds.
No administration fee is applied to assets held by BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund which are invested in cash or money market instruments or shares of other underlying funds.
Pursuant to a sub-investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and Walter Scott, the Adviser pays Walter Scott a monthly fee at an annual rate of .41% of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s average daily net assets allocated to the U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy.
Pursuant to a sub-investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and NIMNA, the Adviser pays NIMNA a monthly fee at an annual rate set forth below in Table 6 of the respective fund’s average daily net assets or the portion of the respective fund’s average daily net assets allocated to the strategies sub-advised by NIMNA.
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Table 6—Annual Fee (as a percentage of average daily net assets allocated to the strategies sub-advised by NIMNA) | |
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BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | .15 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | .195 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | .40 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | .55 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | .255 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | .345 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | .25 |
Pursuant to separate sub-investment advisory agreements, Geneva and Boston Partners serve as a sub-adviser responsible for the day-to-day management of their respective portion of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy
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Fund’s portfolio. The Adviser pays Boston Partners and Geneva separate monthly fees at an annual percentage of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s average daily net assets allocated to the Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy and the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, respectively. The Adviser has obtained an exemptive order from the SEC (the “Order”), upon which the funds may rely, to use a manager of managers approach that permits the Adviser, subject to certain conditions and approval by the Board, to enter into and materially amend sub-investment advisory agreements with one or more sub-advisers who are either unaffiliated with the Adviser or are wholly-owned subsidiaries (as defined under the Act) of the Adviser’s ultimate parent company, BNY Mellon, without obtaining shareholder approval. The Order also allows the funds to disclose the sub-advisory fee paid by the Adviser to any unaffiliated sub-adviser in the aggregate with other unaffiliated sub-advisers in documents filed with the SEC and provided to shareholders. In addition, pursuant to the Order, it is not necessary to disclose the sub-advisory fee payable by the Adviser separately to a sub-adviser that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon in documents filed with the SEC and provided to shareholders; such fees are to be aggregated with fees payable to the Adviser. The Adviser has ultimate responsibility (subject to oversight by the Board) to supervise any sub-adviser and recommend the hiring, termination, and replacement of any sub-adviser to the Board.
During the period ended August 31, 2022, the Distributor retained $1,236 from commissions earned on sales of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Class A shares.
(b) Under the Distribution Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, Class C shares of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund pay the Distributor for distributing its shares at an annual rate of .75% of the value of its average daily net assets. The Distributor may pay one or more Service Agents in respect of advertising, marketing and other distribution services, and determines the amounts, if any, to be paid to Service Agents and the basis on which such payments are made. During the period ended August 31, 2022, Class C shares were charged $6,315 pursuant to the Distribution Plan.
Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund has also adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Class A and Class C shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares, and BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Class A and Class C shares, based on the respective fund’s average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 7 summarizes the amounts Investor, Class A and Class C shares were charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 7—Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | $ 32,479 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | |
Investor Shares | 45,083 |
Class A | 4,535 |
Class C | 2,105 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 389,868 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 80,148 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 31,424 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 47,202 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 80,772 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 3,736 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 20,623 |
The funds have an arrangement with BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc., (the “Transfer Agent”), a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
The funds have an arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”), a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the funds will receive interest income or be charged an overdraft fees when cash balances are maintained. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include this interest income and overdraft fees, if any, as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
Each fund compensates the Transfer Agent, under a transfer agency agreement, for providing transfer agency services for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares and cash management services inclusive of earnings credits, if any, for the funds. The majority of Transfer Agent fees for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares are comprised of amounts paid on a per account basis, while cash management
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fees are related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. BNY Mellon pays each fund’s Transfer Agent fees comprised of amounts paid on a per account basis out of the administration fee it receives from the Trust, excluding BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares. Table 8 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 8—Transfer Agent Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | $ 46 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 3,597 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 772 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 352 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 57 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 102 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 148 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 34 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 28 |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a custody agreement, for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 9 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the custody agreement.
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Table 9—Custody Agreement Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | $ 12,905 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 10,670 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 59,897 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 42,431 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 9,183 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 114,956 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 865,246 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 86,116 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 8,553 |
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Table 10 summarizes the amount each fund was charged for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff, during the period ended August 31, 2022.
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Table 10—Chief Compliance Officer Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | $ 24,037 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 17,169 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 27,470 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 17,169 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 17,169 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 17,169 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 17,169 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 17,169 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 20,603 |
Table 11 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.
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Table 11—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates |
| Investment Advisory Fees ($) | Administration Fees ($) | Distribution Plan Fees ($) | Shareholder Services Plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) | Transfer Agent Fees ($) | Less Expense Reimbursement ($) |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 44,863 | 7,042 | - | 2,461 | 4,000 | 3,555 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 269,221 | 53,830 | 737 | 4,854 | 6,000 | 2,539 | 777 | (203) |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 1,313,615 | 227,635 | - | 29,740 | 26,000 | 4,062 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 464,627 | 71,042 | - | 6,307 | 17,500 | 2,539 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 196,152 | 36,419 | - | 2,330 | 4,200 | 2,539 | - | - |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 278,481 | 42,580 | - | 3,485 | 46,000 | 2,539 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 568,454 | 64,244 | - | 6,211 | 350,000 | 2,539 | - | - |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 41,493 | 6,344 | - | 329 | 37,000 | 2,539 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 152,684 | 23,917 | - | 1,898 | 3,500 | 3,047 | - | - |
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(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
Table 12 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts “forward contracts” and options transactions, during the period ended August 31, 2022.
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each relevant fund enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements or similar agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with its OTC derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under a Master Agreement, the fund may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment in the event of default or termination.
Each type of derivative instrument that was held by each relevant fund during the period ended August 31, 2022 is discussed below.
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Table 12—Purchases and Sales | | | |
| | Purchases ($) | | Sales ($) | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 33,295,606 | | 373,547,731 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 402,393,562 | | 528,703,522 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 544,969,628 | | 1,106,418,347 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 402,697,036 | | 619,315,198 | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | 185,880,127 | | 299,461,341 | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | 407,785,604 | | 531,265,681 | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | 509,912,035 | | 788,561,770 | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | 34,649,062 | | 57,970,053 | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | 139,185,539 | | 173,603,451 | |
Options Transactions: BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund purchases and writes (sells) put and call options to hedge against changes in the values of equities or as a substitute for an investment. The fund is subject to market risk, in the course of pursuing its investment objectives through its investments in options contracts. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the writer to sell, the underlying financial instrument at the exercise price at any time during the option period, or at a specified date. Conversely, a put option gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to sell, and obligates the writer to buy the underlying financial instrument at the exercise price at any time during the option period, or at a specified date.
As a writer of call options, the fund receives a premium at the outset and then bears the market risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the financial instrument underlying the option. Generally, the fund realizes a gain, to the extent of the premium, if the price of the underlying financial instrument decreases between the date the option is written and the date on which the option is terminated. Generally, the fund incurs a loss if the price of the financial instrument increases between those dates.
As a writer of put options, the fund receives a premium at the outset and then bears the market risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the financial instrument underlying the option. Generally, the fund realizes a gain, to the extent of the premium, if the price of the underlying financial instrument increases between the date the option is written and the date on which the option is terminated. Generally, the fund incurs a loss if the price of the financial instrument decreases between those dates.
As a writer of an option, the fund has no control over whether the underlying financial instrument may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the financial instrument underlying the written option. There is a risk of loss from a change in value of such options which may exceed the related premiums received. The Statement of Operations reflects any unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period as well as any realized gains or losses which occurred upon the expiration or closing of the option transaction. At August
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31, 2022, there were no purchase or written options outstanding for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund.
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: BNY Mellon International Fund enter into forward contracts in order to hedge their exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings, to settle foreign currency transactions or as a part of their investment strategies. When executing forward contracts, each fund is obligated to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specified rate on a certain date in the future. With respect to sales of forward contracts, each fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract increases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. Each fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract decreases between those dates. With respect to purchases of forward contracts, each fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract decreases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. Each fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract increases between those dates. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period are reflected in the Statements of Operations. Each fund is exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. Each fund is also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance on these forward contracts, which is generally limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract. This risk may be mitigated by Master Agreements, if any, between each fund and the counterparty and the posting of collateral, if any, by the counterparty to each fund to cover the funds’ exposure to the counterparty. At August 31, 2022, there were no forward contracts outstanding for BNY Mellon International Fund.
Table 13 summarizes each relevant fund’s average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended August 31, 2022.
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Table 13—Average Market Value of Derivatives |
Average Market Value ($) |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Equity options contracts | 168,435 |
BNY Mellon International Fund Forward contracts | 354,308 |
Table 14 summarizes the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for each fund at August 31, 2022.
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Table 14—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | |
| | Cost of Investments ($) | Gross Appreciation ($) | Gross Depreciation ($) | Net ($) |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 58,983,184 | 46,232,055 | 248,108 | 45,983,947 |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 428,993,272 | 66,348,700 | 24,622,061 | 41,726,639 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 1,163,489,713 | 884,015,491 | 74,179,484 | 809,836,007 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 556,321,848 | 138,305,728 | 75,649,832 | 62,655,896 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | 215,160,500 | 96,247,971 | 5,002,754 | 91,245,217 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | 408,710,111 | 17,935,090 | 73,977,384 | (56,042,294) |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | 486,283,475 | 122,020,447 | 70,054,316 | 51,966,131 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | 53,870,109 | 7,883,873 | 7,354,617 | 529,256 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | 386,930,956 | 72,831,400 | 16,176,694 | 56,654,706 |
NOTE 5—Plan of Liquidation:
The Trust has approved the liquidation of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (the “Liquidation Fund”), a series of the Trust, effective on or about November 14, 2022 (the “Liquidation Date”). Before the Liquidation Date, and at the discretion of Liquidation Fund management, the Liquidation Fund’s portfolio securities will be sold and shares held of underlying funds will be redeemed, and the Liquidation Fund may cease to pursue its investment objective and policies. The liquidation of the Liquidation Fund may result in one or more taxable events for shareholders subject to federal income tax.
Accordingly, effective on or about October 14, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Liquidation Fund will be closed to any investments for new accounts, except that new accounts may be established by participants in group retirement plans (and their successor plans), provided the plan sponsor has been approved by the Adviser in the case of the Adviser sponsored retirement plans, or BNY Mellon Wealth Management (“BNYM WM”), in the case of BNYM WM-sponsored retirement plans, and has established the Liquidation Fund as an investment option in the plan before the Closing Date. The Liquidation Fund will continue to accept subsequent investments until the Liquidation Date, except that subsequent investments made by check or pursuant to
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TeleTransfer or Automatic Asset Builder no longer will be accepted after November 4, 2022. However, subsequent investments made by BNYM WM-sponsored Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”) and BNYM WM-sponsored retirement plans (together, “BNYM WM Retirement Plans”) and the Adviser-sponsored IRAs and the Adviser-sponsored retirement plans (together, “BNYM Adviser Retirement Plans”), if any, pursuant to TeleTransfer or Automatic Asset Builder (but not by check) will be accepted after November 4, 2022.
Fund shares held on the Liquidation Date in BNYM WM Retirement Plans will be reallocated to other previously approved investment vehicles designated in plan documents as determined by BNYM WM and/or a client’s trustee or other fiduciary, where required, within BNYM WM’s investment discretion should the consent of a client’s third-party fiduciary not be obtained prior to the Liquidation Date. Liquidation Fund shares held on the Liquidation Date in the Adviser Retirement Plans will be exchanged for Wealth shares of Dreyfus Government Cash Management (“DGCM”). Investors may obtain a copy of the Prospectus of DGCM by calling 1-800-373-9387.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of the Funds and Board of Trustees of
BNY Mellon Funds Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, (collectively, the “Funds”), each a series of BNY Mellon Funds Trust, including the statements of investments as of August 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of August 31, 2022, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. investment companies since 1994.
New York, New York
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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund
For federal tax purposes the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 92.03% of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction provided under Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $8,056,012 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. Shareholders will receive notification in early 2023 of the percentage applicable to the preparation of their 2022 income tax returns. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $1.7009 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 21, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0913 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 21, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund
For federal tax purposes the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 42.71% of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction provided under Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $6,229,426 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. Shareholders will receive notification in early 2023 of the percentage applicable to the preparation of their 2022 income tax returns. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $1.7023 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 7, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0567 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 7, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund
For federal tax purposes the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 41.38% of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction provided under Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $23,000,520 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. Shareholders will receive notification in early 2023 of the percentage applicable to the preparation of their 2022 income tax returns. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.4267 as a short-term capital gain dividend and $2.4288 as a long-term capital gain dividend paid on December 14, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund
The fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.985 as a short-term capital gain and $1.956 per share as a long-term capital gain dividend paid on December 17, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund
For federal tax purposes the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 59.24% of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction provided under Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $5,140,289 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. Shareholders will receive notification in early 2023 of the percentage applicable to the preparation of their 2022 income tax returns. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $2.6930 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 9, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.3084 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 9, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon International Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund elects to provide each shareholder with their portion of the fund’s income sourced from foreign countries and taxes paid from foreign countries.
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The fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $22,836,695 as income sourced from foreign countries for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 in accordance with Section 853(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and also the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $1,957,484 as taxes paid from foreign countries for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 in accordance with Section 853(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Where required by federal tax rules, shareholders will receive notification of their proportionate share of foreign sourced income and foreign taxes paid for the 2022 calendar year with Form 1099-DIV which will be mailed in early 2023. Also the fund reports the maximum amount allowable, but not less than $13,258,705 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund elects to provide each shareholder with their portion of the fund’s income sourced from foreign countries and taxes paid from foreign countries. The fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $55,583,885 as income sourced from foreign countries for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 in accordance with Section 853(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and also the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $5,413,626 as taxes paid from foreign countries for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 in accordance with Section 853(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Where required by federal tax rules, shareholders will receive notification of their proportionate share of foreign sourced income and foreign taxes paid for the 2022 calendar year with Form 1099-DIV which will be mailed in early 2023. Also the fund reports the maximum amount allowable, but not less than $20,693,338 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund elects to provide each shareholder with their portion of the fund’s income sourced from foreign countries and taxes paid from foreign countries. The fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $4,457,751 as income sourced from foreign countries for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 in accordance with Section 853(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code and also the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $408,708 as taxes paid from foreign countries for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 in accordance with Section 853(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Where required by federal tax rules, shareholders will receive notification of their proportionate share of foreign sourced income and foreign taxes paid for the 2022 calendar year with Form 1099-DIV which will be mailed in early 2023. Also the fund reports the maximum amount allowable, but not less than $3,729,303 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund
For federal tax purposes the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 26.20% of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction provided under Section 243 of the Internal Revenue Code in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $5,591,796 as ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as qualified dividend income in accordance with Section 854(b)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. Shareholders will receive notification in early 2023 of the percentage applicable to the preparation of their 2022 income tax returns. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.6015 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 31, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0275 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 31, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF EACH FUND’S INVESTMENT ADVISORY, ADMINISTRATION AND EACH RELEVANT FUND’S SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the Trust’s Board of Trustees held on March 14–15, 2022, the Board considered the renewal of (i) the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser provides the funds with investment advisory services and The Bank of New York Mellon is responsible for the provision of administrative services to the funds (together, the “Management Agreement”); (ii) the separate Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements with respect to BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, pursuant to which (a) Walter Scott & Partners Limited (“Walter Scott”) provides day-to-day management of the portion of the fund’s investments allocated to the U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy, and (b) Newton Investment Management North America, LLC (“NIMNA”) provides day-to-day management of the portion of the fund’s investments allocated to the Dynamic Large Cap Value Strategy and U.S. Large Cap Growth Strategy; (iii) the separate Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements with respect to BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, pursuant to which (a) Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners”) provides day-to-day management of the fund’s investments allocated to the Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy, (b) Geneva Capital Management, LLC (“Geneva”) provides day-to-day management of the portion of the fund’s investments allocated to the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, and (c) NIMNA provides day-to-day management of the portion of the fund’s investments allocated to the Opportunistic Mid Cap Value Strategy and Mid Cap Growth Strategy; (iv) the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, pursuant to which NIMNA provides day-to-day management of the portion of the fund’s investments allocated to the Opportunistic Small Cap Strategy, the Small Cap Value Strategy and the Small Cap Growth Strategy; (v) the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, pursuant to which NIMNA provides day-to-day management of the fund’s investments; (vi) the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, pursuant to which NIMNA provides day-to-day management of the fund’s investments; (vii) the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund, pursuant to which NIMNA provides day-to-day management of the fund’s investments; and (viii) the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to BNY Mellon International Fund, pursuant to which NIMNA provides day-to-day management of the fund’s investments. The Management Agreement, together with the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements, are referred to as the “Agreements,” Walter Scott, Boston Partners, Geneva and NIMNA are each referred to as a “Sub-Adviser” and collectively as the “Sub-Advisers,” and BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Fund, are referred to collectively as the “Sub-Advised Funds.” The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain of the administrative services referenced above. The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Trust, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers. In considering the renewal of the Agreements, the Board considered several factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Funds. The Board considered information provided to it at the meeting and in previous presentations from representatives of the Adviser regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the funds in the Trust, including the funds. The Adviser provided the number of open accounts in each fund, each fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. The Adviser also had previously provided information regarding the distribution channel(s) of the funds and the need to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each distribution channel, as applicable to each fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, each fund’s portfolio management personnel and that the Adviser also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board also considered the Adviser’s extensive administrative, accounting and compliance infrastructures, as well as, for the Sub-Advised Funds, the Adviser’s supervisory activities over the Sub-Adviser(s). The Board also considered portfolio management’s brokerage policies and practices (including policies and practices regarding soft dollars) and the standards applied in seeking best execution.
Comparative Analysis of the Funds’ Performance and Management Fees and Expense Ratios. For each fund, the Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge Financial
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Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data based on classifications provided by Thomson Reuters Lipper (“Lipper”), which included information comparing (1) the performance of the fund’s Class M shares with the performance of a group of institutional funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds consisting of all retail and institutional funds in the particular Lipper classification (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2021, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Performance Group (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of all institutional funds in the particular Lipper classification, excluding outliers (the “Expense Universe”). At the Adviser’s request, the Board also reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge with respect to BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, a “fund of funds,” which included information comparing (1) the performance of the fund’s Class M shares with the performance of a group of funds of funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the “Funds of Funds Performance Group”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2021, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Funds of Funds Performance Group (the “Funds of Funds Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds consisting of the funds in the Funds of Funds Expense Group and the fund’s Expense Universe (the “Funds of Funds Expense Universe”). The information for each comparison was derived, in part, from fund financial statements available to Broadridge as of the date of its analysis. The Adviser previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe and representatives of the Adviser informed the Board of the methodology Broadridge used to select the funds in the Funds of Funds Performance Group and the Fund of Funds Expense Group and the funds in the Fund of Funds Expense Universe.
Performance Comparisons. Representatives of the Adviser stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations and policies that may be applicable to each fund and comparison funds and the end date selected.
Management Fee and Expense Ratio Comparisons. For each fund, the Board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee rate payable by the fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers, respectively. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the actual management fee rate paid by the fund over the fund’s last fiscal year. The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses as a percentage of average net assets of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons.
For the Sub-Advised Funds, the Board considered the fee payable to the Sub-Adviser(s) in relation to the fee payable to the Adviser by the fund and the respective services provided by the Sub-Adviser(s) and the Adviser. The Board also took into consideration that each Sub-Adviser’s fee is paid by the Adviser, out of its fee from the relevant fund, and not the fund.
For each of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, representatives of the Adviser reviewed with the Board the management or advisory fees paid by any funds advised by the Adviser in the same Lipper category as the fund (the “Similar Fund(s)”) and explained the nature of the Similar Fund(s). They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors. For each such fund, the Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Fund(s) to evaluate the appropriateness of the fund’s management fee. For each such fund, representatives of the Adviser noted that there were no separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios advised by the Adviser or, for the Sub-Advised Funds, the Sub-Adviser(s), that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund.
For each of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund and BNY Mellon International Fund, representatives of the Adviser reviewed with the Board the management or advisory fees (1) paid by any Similar Fund(s) and (2) paid to the Adviser or its affiliates for advising the one or more separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund (together with the Similar Funds, the “Similar Clients”), and explained the nature of the Similar Clients. They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors. For each such fund, the Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Clients to evaluate the appropriateness of the fund’s management fee. For BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund, representatives of the Adviser noted that there
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were no other funds advised by the Adviser that are in the same Lipper category as the fund or separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios advised by the Adviser or the Sub-Adviser that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund.
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as large-cap core funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was at or above the Performance Group medians and at or above the Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the three-year period when the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Universe median. The Board also reviewed performance attribution information relating to each fund strategy and the managers responsible for the strategy compared to the strategy’s benchmark index for the one-year period ended December 31, 2021, which showed that three out of the fund’s six strategies performed better than the respective benchmark index. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median, the fund’s actual management fee was equal to the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were equal to the Expense Group median and lower than the Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as equity income funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, the results of the comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the two- and five-year periods when the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group and the two-, four- and five-year periods when the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Universe median. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians during certain periods when the fund’s total return performance was below the median. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund’s returns were above the returns of the index in five of the ten calendar years shown.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was slightly higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were slightly higher than the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median total expenses.
Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund so that the direct expenses of none of Class A, C, I or Y shares of the fund (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees, shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowing and extraordinary expenses) exceed .90% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as mid-cap growth funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians. The Board also reviewed performance attribution information relating to each fund strategy and the managers responsible for the strategy compared to the strategy’s benchmark index for the one-year period ended December 31, 2021, which showed that three out of the fund’s five strategies performed better than the respective benchmark index. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted the fund’s returns were at or above the returns of the index in five of the ten calendar years shown. The Board discussed with management the reasons for the fund’s underperformance verses the Performance Group and Performance Universe during certain periods under review, noting the recent improved performance by the fund. It was
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also noted that the Performance Group and Performance Universe were comprised of institutional mid-cap growth funds, whereas the fund allocates its assets among multiple investment strategies which include mid-cap growth, value and core investment strategies. Management confirmed that the fund continued to apply consistent investment strategies and performed in a manner management expected under current market conditions.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median, and the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median actual management fee. It was noted that the fund’s total expenses were slightly higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as small-cap core funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe median s for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was below both the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians. The Board also reviewed performance attribution information relating to each fund strategy and the managers responsible for the strategy compared to the strategy’s benchmark index for the one-year period ended December 31, 2021, which showed that one out of the fund’s three strategies performed better than the respective benchmark index. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund’s returns were above the returns five out of the ten calendar years shown. The Board discussed with management the reasons for the fund’s recent underperformance verses the Performance Group and Universe during the one-year period.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s actual total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group consisted of funds classified as large-cap core funds, large-cap growth funds and large-cap value funds by Lipper and to that of its Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as large-cap core funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group median, and was above the Performance Universe median for all periods. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Group median in certain periods. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund’s returns were above the returns of the index in five of the ten calendar years shown (including the two most recent calendar years).
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expense were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon International Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as international multi-cap core funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median and the Performance Universe median for all periods. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians in certain periods. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund’s returns were above the returns of the index in five of the ten calendar years shown.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management
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fee was higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Emerging Market Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as emerging markets funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was at or above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the four-, five- and ten-year periods when the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median and the four- and ten-year periods where it was just below the Performance Universe median. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians in certain periods when performance was below median. The Adviser also provided a comparison for the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index. The Board also noted that the fund had a four-star rating for each of the three-, five-year and overall periods from Morningstar based on Morningstar’s risk-adjusted return measures.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as international equity income funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser and Sub-Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was at the Performance Group median and above the Performance Universe median. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians in certain periods. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as mixed-asset target allocation growth funds by Lipper and to that of its Funds of Funds Performance Group and Funds of Funds Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as mixed-asset target allocation growth funds of funds.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group median, and was above the Performance Universe median for all periods, except the ten-year period when it was below the Performance Universe median. The Board also considered that the fund’s total return performance was above the Funds of Funds Performance Group median for all periods and above the Funds of Funds Performance Universe median for all periods, except the ten-year period when the fund’s total return performance was below the Funds of Funds Performance Group median and Funds of Funds Performance Universe median. The Board also reviewed performance attribution information relating to each fund strategy to which fund assets were allocated and the managers and underlying funds responsible for the strategy compared to the strategy’s benchmark index for the one-year period ended December 31, 2021, which showed that eleven out of the fund’s nineteen managers/underlying funds in the strategies performed better than the respective benchmark index. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund’s returns were above the returns of the index in eight of the ten calendar years shown. The Board also noted that the fund had a four-star rating for each of the three- and five-year periods and overall from Morningstar based on Morningstar’s risk-adjusted return measures.
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The Board considered that the fund invests a portion of its assets in underlying mutual funds (“Acquired Funds”) and that the fund’s pro rata share of the expenses of the Acquired Funds was included in the fund’s total expenses used to determine its rankings in the Expense Group, Expense Universe, Funds of Funds Expense Group and Funds of Funds Expense Universe (even though not all other funds in the Expense Group, Expense Universe and Funds of Funds Expense Universe invest in underlying funds). The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was lower than the Expense Group median and higher than the Funds of Funds Expense Group median contractual management fee; the fund’s actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median actual management fee (lowest in the Expense Group) and higher than the Funds of Funds Expense Group median and the Funds of Funds Expense Universe median actual management fee; and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median total expenses and lower than the Funds of Funds Expense Group median and the slightly higher than the Funds of Funds Expense Universe median total expenses (all including Acquired Fund expenses). The Board determined that the fee payable by the fund pursuant to the Management Agreement was based on services provided that were in addition to, rather than duplicative of, the services provided under the advisory contracts of the Acquired Funds in which the fund invested.
Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the expenses of the fund so that the total annual operating expenses of neither share class (including indirect fees and expenses of the underlying funds, but excluding shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .87% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Representatives of the Adviser reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by the Adviser and its affiliates and the resulting profitability percentage for managing each fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to the Adviser and its affiliates for managing the funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not excessive, given the services rendered and service levels provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to each fund. The Board also considered the expense limitation arrangements for BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund and BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and the effect each such arrangement had on profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Adviser’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire BNY Mellon fund complex. The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
As to each fund, the Board considered, on the advice of its counsel, the profitability analysis (1) as part of its evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreements, considered in relation to the mix of services provided by the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser(s), including the nature, extent and quality of such services, supported the renewal of the Agreements and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Since the Adviser, and not the fund, pays the Sub-Adviser pursuant to the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board did not consider the Sub-Adviser’s profitability to be relevant to its deliberations. Representatives of the Adviser stated that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on a fund having achieved a substantial size with increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been stable or decreasing, the possibility that the Adviser may have realized any economies of scale would be less. Representatives of the Adviser also stated that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level. The Board also considered potential benefits to the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers from acting as investment adviser and sub-investment adviser, respectively, and took into consideration the soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund’s investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreements. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
· The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to each fund, and by the each Sub-Adviser to the applicable fund, are adequate and appropriate.
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· With respect to BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, the Board determined each fund’s overall performance was satisfactory in light of the totality of the information presented.
· With respect to BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, the Board was satisfied with the fund’s performance.
· With respect to BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, the board generally was satisfied with the fund’s overall performance.
· With respect to BNY Mellon International Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund, the Board expressed confidence in each such fund’s strategy and portfolio managers and agreed to closely monitor performance.
· With respect to each fund, as applicable, the Board concluded that the fees paid to the Adviser and the Sub-Advisers continued to be appropriate under the circumstances and in light of the factors and the totality of the services provided as discussed above.
· The Board determined that the fees charged by the Adviser under the Management Agreement with respect BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund were for services in addition to, and not duplicative of, services provided under the advisory contracts of the Acquired Funds in which the fund invested.
· The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with the management of the funds had been adequately considered by the Adviser in connection with the fee rate charged to each fund pursuant to the respective Agreements and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
In evaluating the respective Agreement with respect to each fund, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with the Adviser and its affiliates and the Sub-Advisers, of the Adviser (and, for the Sub-Advised Funds, the Sub-Adviser(s)) and the services provided to the fund pursuant to the respective Agreement. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the funds and the investment management and other services provided under the respective Agreement, including information on the investment performance of each fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to each fund; and compliance reports. In addition, the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for each fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of the Agreements, or substantially similar agreements for other BNY Mellon funds in the Trust, during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and representatives of the Adviser. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on its consideration of the respective fund’s arrangements, or substantially similar arrangements for the funds in the Trust, in prior years. The Board determined to renew the Agreement(s) for each fund.
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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Unaudited)
Effective June 1, 2019, each fund adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “Liquidity Risk Management Program”) pursuant to the requirements of Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Rule 22e-4 requires registered open-end funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds but not money market funds, to establish liquidity risk management programs in order to effectively manage fund liquidity and shareholder redemptions. The rule is designed to mitigate the risk that a fund could not meet redemption requests without significantly diluting the interests of remaining investors.
The rule requires each fund to assess, manage and review their liquidity risk at least annually considering applicable factors such as investment strategy and liquidity during normal and foreseeable stressed conditions, including whether the strategy is appropriate for an open-end fund and whether the fund has a relatively concentrated portfolio or large positions in particular issuers. Each fund must also assess its use of borrowings and derivatives, short-term and long-term cash flow projections in normal and stressed conditions, holdings of cash and cash equivalents, and borrowing arrangements and other funding sources.
The rule also requires each fund to classify its investments as highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid or illiquid based on the number of days each fund expects it would take to liquidate the investment, and to review these classifications at least monthly or more often under certain conditions. The periods range from three or fewer business days for a highly liquid investment to greater than seven calendar days for settlement of a less liquid investment. Illiquid investments are those funds do not expect to be able to sell or dispose of within seven calendar days without significantly changing the market value. Each fund is prohibited from acquiring an investment if, after the acquisition, its holdings of illiquid assets will exceed 15% of its net assets. In addition, if a fund permits redemptions in-kind, the rule requires the fund to establish redemption in-kind policies and procedures governing how and when it will engage in such redemptions.
Pursuant to the rule’s requirements, the Liquidity Risk Management Program has been reviewed and approved by the Board. Furthermore, the Board has received a written report prepared by the Program’s Administrator that addresses the operation of the Program, assesses its adequacy and effectiveness and describes any material changes made to the Program.
Assessment of Program
In the opinion of the Program Administrator, the Program approved by the Board continues to be adequate for each fund and the Program has been implemented effectively. The Program Administrator has monitored the funds’ liquidity risk and the liquidity classification of the securities held by each fund and has determined that the Program is operating effectively.
During the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, there were no material changes to the Program and no material liquidity events that impacted each fund. During the period, the fund held sufficient highly liquid assets to meet fund redemptions.
Under normal expected foreseeable fund redemption forecasts and foreseeable stressed fund redemption forecasts, the Program Administrator believes that the fund maintains sufficient highly liquid assets to meet expected fund redemptions.
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BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION (Unaudited)
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Independent Board Members
Patrick J. O’Connor (79)
Board Member, Chairman of the Board (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
Attorney, Cozen O’Connor, P.C. (1973-Present), Vice Chairman (1980-2002); and President and Chief Executive Officer (2002-2007)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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John R. Alchin (74)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· The Barnes Foundation, an art museum, Trustee (2017 - Present)
· Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, Advisory Board Member (2004 – Present)
· Philadelphia Art Museum, Board Member (2008 - Present)
· Xplornet Communications, Inc., a rural wireless tele-communications provider, Director (2015 –2020)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Ralph Lauren Corporation, a retail clothing and home furnishing company, Director (2007-Present), and Chair of Audit Committee (2018-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Ronald R. Davenport (86)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman (1972-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Jack Diederich (85)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Continental Mills, Inc., a dry baking products company, Director (1997 - 2020)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kim D. Kelly (66)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Consultant (2005-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· MCG Capital Corporation, a business development company, Director (2004-2015)
· HITV, broadcasting, President (2015 – 2019)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kevin C. Phelan (78)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Colliers International Mortgage Banker, (1978-Present) and Co-Chairman (2010-Present)
· A.D. Makepeace Co., cranberry grower and real estate development company, Director (2019-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, a real estate company, Trustee (2020 - Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Patrick J. Purcell (74)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· jobfind.com, an employment search site on the world wide web, President and Founder (1996 -– Present)
· The Boston Herald, President and Publisher (1994-2018)
· Herald Media, President and Chief Executive Officer, (2001 -– 2018)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. (81)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· Boston College. Trustee Associate (2013 – Present)
· NYISO Independent System Operator, a non-profit organization responsible for managing the state of New York’s electric grid, Director (1998-2021)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· RepliGen Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, Director (2002-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Maureen M. Young (77)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Once elected all Board Members serve for an indefinite term. The address of the Board Members and Officers is c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286. Additional information about the Board Members is available in the fund’s Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained from the Adviser free of charge by calling this toll free number: 1-800-373-9387. For individual account holders for Private Wealth Management clients, please contact your account officer or call 1-866-804-5023.
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (Unaudited)
PATRICK T. CROWE, President since July 2015.
National Director of Investment Advisory, Analytics and Solutions for BNY Mellon Wealth Management since July 2014; from July 2007 to July 2014, Managing Director for BNY Mellon Wealth Management's Tri-State region, comprising New York, New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. He is 58 years old and has served in various capacities with BNY Mellon since 1993.
JAMES WINDELS, Treasurer since November 2001.
Vice President of the Adviser since September 2020, and Director- BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 63 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1985.
PETER M. SULLIVAN, Chief Legal Officer since July 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2019.
Chief Legal Officer of the Adviser since July 2021, Associate General Counsel of BNY Mellon since July 2021; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from December 2020 to July 2021; and Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2009 to December 2020. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since April 2004.
JAMES BITETTO, Vice President since August 2005 and Secretary since February 2018.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2019; Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from April 2014 to December 2019; and Secretary of the Adviser. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 56 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since December 1996.
DEIRDRE CUNNANE, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2019.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since August 2018; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from February 2016 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 32 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since August 2018.
SARAH S. KELLEHER, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since April 2014.
Vice President (since February 2020) of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2017, Senior Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2013 to December 2017. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 46 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since March 2013.
JEFF PRUSNOFSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since August 2015.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon. He is an officer of 57 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 57 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since October 1990.
AMANDA QUINN, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2020.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since June 2019; Regulatory Administration Manager at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from September 2018 to May 2019; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from April 2015 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 2019.
NATALYA ZELENSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2017.
Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Trust; Managing Counsel from December 2019 to August 2021; Counsel of BNY Mellon from May 2016 to December 2019; and Assistant Secretary of the Adviser from April 2018 to August 2021. She is an officer of 55 investment companies (comprised of 128 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since May 2016.
GAVIN C. REILLY, Assistant Treasurer since December 2005.
Tax Manager - BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1991.
ROBERT SALVIOLO, Assistant Treasurer since July 2007.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 1989.
ROBERT SVAGNA, Assistant Treasurer since December 2002.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since November 1990.
JOSEPH W. CONNOLLY, Chief Compliance Officer since October 2004.
Chief Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust (55 investment companies, comprised of 115 portfolios). He also served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser from 2004 to June 2021. He is 65 years old.
CARIDAD M. CAROSELLA, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since January 2016.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust since January 2016. She is an officer of 48 investment companies (comprised of 121 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Distributor since 1997.
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The BNY Mellon Funds
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Adviser
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Sub-Adviser
Newton Investment Management
North America, LLC
BNY Mellon Center
201 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Walter Scott & Partners Limited
One Charlotte Square
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Geneva Capital Management LLC
411 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 2320,
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc.
One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street – Suite 1550
New York, NY 10165
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Sub-Administrator
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Transfer Agent &
Dividend Disbursing Agent
BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Distributor
BNY Mellon Securities Corporation
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
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Ticker Symbols: | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | Class M: MTSMX | Investor: MTSIX | | | | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | Class M: MPISX | Investor: MIISX | Class A: BMIAX | Class C: BMISX | Class I: BMIIX | Class Y: BMIYX |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | Class M: MPMCX | Investor: MIMSX | | | | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | Class M: MPSSX | Investor: MISCX | | | | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | Class M: MFOMX | Investor: MFOIX | | | | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | Class M: MPITX | Investor: MIINX | | | | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | Class M: MEMKX | Investor: MIEGX | | | | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | Class M: MLIMX | Investor: MLIIX | | | | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | Class M: MPBLX | Investor: MIBLX | | | | |
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The BNY Mellon Funds
BNY Mellon Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund
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ANNUAL REPORT August 31, 2022 |
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Contents
T H E F U N D S
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −12.19%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −12.39%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −11.52% for the same period.2
Bonds prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the negative impact of an overweight allocation to corporate bonds.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNY Mellon Investment Adviser) actively manages the fund’s bond market and maturity exposure and credit profile and uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risks. The fund’s investments in bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser.3 Investments in bonds may include government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities and municipal securities. Generally, the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by 0.25% in March, 0.50% in May, 0.75% in June and another 0.75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 0.75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Corporate Exposure Detracts from Relative Returns
Unlike the prior annual reporting period, when the fund outperformed the Index largely due to overweight allocations to corporate bonds and underweight allocations to Treasury securities, those same allocations detracted from relative performance during the current period. Significantly overweight exposure to corporate bonds, particularly in the financials and industrials sectors, was responsible for most of the fund’s relative underperformance. Within the corporate sector, the positive impact of a shorter average duration among the fund’s corporate holdings mitigated the negative impact of a tilt toward bonds with lower credit ratings. Nevertheless, overweight corporate allocation—which reflected our efforts to enhance the fund’s yield at a time of strong corporate fundamentals, low default rates and better-than-expected earnings reports—remained the primary driver of the fund’s underperformance.
Underweight exposure to Treasury bonds further detracted from the fund’s relative performance, although the shorter duration of the fund’s Treasury holdings again eased the sector-allocation impact. Among Treasury holdings, the fund’s relative performance benefited from a small, out-of-Index position in TIPS, as TIPS are indexed to inflation to provide investors with protection against rising rates. Among securitized holdings, the fund performed roughly in line with the Index, with relatively weak performance from mortgage-backed security holdings largely balanced by relatively strong performance from a small allocation to commercial mortgage-backed securities.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics.
As of the end of the reporting period, the fund has trimmed its corporate exposure, while still holding a mildly overweight position in corporates relative to the Index, with an emphasis on higher-yielding, lower-quality bonds. At the same time, in recognition of increased inflationary pressures and the likelihood of further interest-rate increases, we continue to maintain the
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fund’s relatively short average duration to reduce interest-rate sensitivity. The fund continues to hold modestly underweight exposure to Treasury obligations, which includes out-of-Index exposure to TIPS in an effort to further insulate the fund from the impact of rising rates.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS and CMBS (agency and nonagency). Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
Bond funds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.
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.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −6.93%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −7.11%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −8.20% for the same period.2
Intermediate-term bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund outperformed the Index, largely due to the positive impact of duration and allocation effects.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. actively manages bond market and maturity exposure and credit profile and uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risk.
The fund’s investments in bonds must be rated investment grade at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by the investment adviser.3 Investments in bonds may include government securities, corporate bonds and municipal bonds. Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and 10 years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will be between 2.5 and 5.5 years. When managing the fund, we use a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risk. We generally choose bonds based on yield, credit quality, the level of interest rates and inflation, general economic and financial trends, and our outlook for the securities markets. Our management process also includes computer modeling and scenario testing of possible changes in market conditions.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by 0.25% in March, 0.50% in May, 0.75% in June and another 0.75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 0.75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Duration and Allocation Bolster Relative Performance
Although the fund held significantly overweight exposure to corporate bonds compared to the Index at a time in which Treasury securities outperformed, the relatively short duration of the fund’s corporate holdings more than compensated for the negative allocation effect. The duration of the fund’s corporate holdings averaged 3.80 years during the period, compared with 4.43 years for the Index. Similarly, within the Treasury sector, the fund maintained a relatively short duration of 1.87 years, compared with 3.97 years for the Index, further bolstering relative returns. In addition, the fund benefited from a small, but significant out-of-Index position in TIPS, as TIPS are indexed to inflation to provide investors with protection against rising rates. Other small, out-of-Index positions in securitized products marginally bolstered relative returns as well. Conversely, the fund’s overweight exposure to lower-quality bonds rated BBB detracted somewhat from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment prevailing in the market.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics.
As of the end of the reporting period, the fund has trimmed its corporate exposure, while still holding a mildly overweight position in corporates relative to the Index, with an emphasis on higher-yielding, lower-quality bonds. At the same time, in recognition of increased inflationary pressures and the likelihood of further interest-rate increases, we continue to maintain the
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fund’s relatively short average duration to reduce interest-rate sensitivity. The fund continues to hold modestly underweight exposure to Treasury obligations, which includes out-of-Index exposure to TIPS in an effort to further insulate the fund from the impact of rising rates.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index is a broad-based, flagship benchmark that measures the non-securitized component of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
Bond funds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −11.58%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −11.82%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −9.37%, and the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index, the fund’s secondary benchmark, produced a total return of −14.43% for the same period.2,3
Investment-grade, corporate-backed bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the negative impact of allocation, duration and credit-quality effects.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in corporate bonds, which include U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by U.S. and foreign corporations. The remainder of the fund’s assets may be invested in U.S. government and agency bonds, mortgage-related securities, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, foreign corporate bonds denominated in foreign currencies, foreign government bonds, municipal bonds and commercial paper, and other money market instruments. For additional yield, the fund may invest up to 20% of its assets in fixed-income securities rated below investment grade (“high yield” or “junk” bonds) or the unrated equivalent as determined by the investment adviser, but no lower than Ba-/BB- (or the unrated equivalent as determined by the investment adviser) in the case of mortgage-related and asset-backed securities.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risk. The investment adviser chooses bonds based on yield, credit quality, the level of interest rates and inflation, general economic and financial trends, and its outlook for the securities markets. In selecting corporate bonds for investment, the fund’s portfolio managers analyze fundamental metrics, including the issuer’s cash flow, leverage and operating margins, as well as its business strategy and operating performance, and macroeconomic factors.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by 0.25% in March, 0.50% in May, 0.75% in June and another 0.75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 0.75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Duration, Credit Quality and Allocation Detract from Relative Returns
Unlike the Index, which includes a significant allocation to government-related issues, including agencies, local authorities, sovereigns and supranationals, the fund held relatively little exposure outside of corporate bonds. As government-related securities, on average, outperformed the corporate bond sector during the reporting period, the fund’s underweighted exposure to government-related issues detracted from relative performance. By the same logic, the fund’s overweighted exposure to corporate bonds detracted as well. Within the corporate sector, where holdings were concentrated in the industrial and finance areas, the fund’s relatively long duration further undermined relative returns. During a period in which risk-off sentiment predominated, returns also suffered due to the negative impact of the fund’s tilt toward bonds with lower credit ratings—particularly those rated BBB—which reflected our efforts to enhance the fund’s yield.
Maintaining a Consistent Posture
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics.
As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues to hold an overweight position in corporates relative to the Index,
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with an emphasis on higher-yielding, lower-quality bonds. The fund’s sector positions remain constant as well, with significant exposure in industrial and finance, and underweight exposure to the utility sector.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets with a maturity greater than one year and less than 10 years. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes non-U.S. agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities constrained by maturity. The U.S. Intermediate Credit Index is a subset of the U.S. Credit Index, which feeds into the U.S. Government/Credit Index and U.S. Aggregate Index. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes non-U.S. agencies sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Lawrence R. Dunn, CFA, Portfolio Manager of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −3.77%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −3.99%.1 In comparison, the Bloomberg U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of −4.03% for the same period.2
Short-term U.S. government bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures, and as the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) moved aggressively to hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark as a result of relatively strong returns from non-Treasury exposure.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue this goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, and in repurchase agreements. The fund may invest in mortgage-related securities issued by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities, such as mortgage pass-through securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”). Although not a principal investment strategy, the fund may also invest in collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), including stripped mortgage-backed securities. Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will be less than three years.
When choosing securities, we typically first examine U.S. and global economic conditions and other market factors to estimate long- and short-term interest rates. Using a research-driven investment process, generally we then seek to identify what we believe are potentially profitable sectors before they are widely perceived as such by the market. We also seek to identify underpriced or mispriced securities that appear likely to perform well over time.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the fed funds rate by 0.25% in March, 0.50% in May, 0.75% in June and another 0.75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the 2-year Treasury bond yield rose from 0.75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
Mortgage Bonds Provide a Yield Advantage
Throughout the reporting period, approximately 60% to 70% of the fund’s assets were invested in short-term agency mortgage instruments, most of them backed by government-sponsored enterprises. These investments afforded yield advantages compared to Treasury securities of similar duration. The relatively short duration of the fund’s mortgage-related holdings further bolstered relative returns as we were careful to minimize the duration extension risks implicit in such investments. The fund also derived a degree of yield advantage through modest investments in callable agency instruments. Positions in option-adjusted spreads proved less advantageous, as did holdings in taxable municipal bonds, the latter of which the fund trimmed during the second half of the period.
Remaining Cautious Amid Uncertainty
As of the end of the reporting period, we see clear signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have slowed U.S. economic growth. In our opinion, with additional Fed tightening expected, the economy appears likely slip into recession by early 2023, although we also hope and believe the decline will prove short and shallow. Accordingly, the fund is maintaining a cautious posture, with a neutral- to slightly short-duration posture. The fund continues to seek to enhance yield by investing a majority of assets in government-guaranteed mortgage instruments, avoiding companies and credits we believe are overleveraged and vulnerable to default and emphasizing issues that appear insulated from slowing economic growth.
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1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2022, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index comprises the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Agency Indices. The index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal U.S. Treasuries and U.S. agency debentures, which reach maturity in 1-3 years. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. Municipal income may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.
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.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -12.19% | .42% | 1.22% |
Investor shares | -12.39% | .18% | .97% |
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index | -11.52% | .52% | 1.35% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS and CMBS (agency and nonagency). Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index (the “Index”).
| | | |
Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -6.93% | .78% | 1.00% |
Investor shares | -7.11% | .55% | .76% |
Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index | -8.20% | .84% | 1.29% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the non-securitized component of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index and the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index.
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 |
| | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -11.58% | 1.54% | 2.62% |
Investor shares | | -11.82% | 1.27% | 2.36% |
Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index | | -9.37% | 1.21% | 2.00% |
Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index | | -14.43% | .95% | 2.17% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in each of the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index and the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets with a maturity greater than 1 year and less than 10 years. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes non-U.S. agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities constrained by maturity. The U.S. Intermediate Credit Index is a subset of the U.S. Credit Index which feeds into the U.S. Government/Credit Index and U.S. Aggregate Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes non-U.S. agencies sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities. Unlike a mutual fund, the indices are not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Bloomberg U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -3.77% | .42% | .34% |
Investor shares | -3.99% | .16% | .09% |
Bloomberg U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index | -4.03% | .75% | .72% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index comprises the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Agency Indices. The index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal U.S. Treasuries and U.S. agency debentures, which reach maturity in 1-3 years. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from March 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assume actual returns for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.71 | $3.92 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $920.60 | $919.80 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .56 | .81 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.77 | $4.00 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $959.70 | $958.40 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .56 | .81 | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.72 | $3.93 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $925.40 | $924.10 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .56 | .81 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.49 | $3.74 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $979.40 | $977.80 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .50 | .75 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited) (continued)
COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.85 | $4.13 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.38 | $1,021.12 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .56 | .81 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.85 | $4.13 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.38 | $1,021.12 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .56 | .81 | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.85 | $4.13 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.38 | $1,021.12 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .56 | .81 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.55 | $3.82 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.68 | $1,021.42 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .50 | .75 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
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|
BNY Mellon Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - .5% | | | | | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 2/1/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,657,630 | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 5/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,009,642 | |
| 5,667,272 | |
Airlines - .6% | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 4,000,807 | | 3,464,928 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA | | 3.20 | | 4/25/2024 | | 4,225,000 | | 4,095,173 | |
| 7,560,101 | |
Automobiles & Components - .2% | | | | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 1/12/2032 | | 3,100,000 | a | 2,504,168 | |
Banks - 7.2% | | | | | |
Banco Santander SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.75 | | 5/28/2025 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,174,149 | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. TT | | 6.13 | | 4/27/2027 | | 8,650,000 | b | 8,535,820 | |
Citigroup Inc., Sub. Notes | | 4.45 | | 9/29/2027 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,316,622 | |
Citizens Bank NA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 4/28/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,740,679 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.31 | | 2/2/2027 | | 6,500,000 | c | 5,485,723 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.55 | | 1/7/2028 | | 8,490,000 | | 7,242,110 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.76 | | 6/9/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,789,377 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. II | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 5,475,000 | a,b | 4,693,444 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.59 | | 5/4/2027 | | 8,500,000 | | 7,580,231 | |
NatWest Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.08 | | 1/27/2030 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,351,642 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 6.63 | | 3/26/2026 | | 4,280,000 | b,c | 4,216,108 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 6.22 | | 6/15/2033 | | 9,750,000 | c | 9,284,245 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sub. Notes | | 6.75 | | 10/1/2037 | | 8,270,000 | | 9,181,044 | |
| 84,591,194 | |
Beverage Products - .5% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/1/2046 | | 6,250,000 | | 5,944,931 | |
Chemicals - .6% | | | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.90 | | 7/5/2024 | | 3,825,000 | | 3,855,149 | |
Yara International ASA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 6/4/2030 | | 4,000,000 | c | 3,377,827 | |
| 7,232,976 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .2% | | | | | |
The George Washington University, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2018 | | 4.13 | | 9/15/2048 | | 2,905,000 | | 2,660,499 | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates - 1.0% | | | | | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C12, CI. A4 | | 3.20 | | 3/15/2048 | | 3,378,028 | | 3,366,226 | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C13, Cl. A4 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2045 | | 9,045,000 | | 8,947,951 | |
| 12,314,177 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 1.0% | | | | | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 7,185,000 | c | 6,714,709 | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.28 | | 3/15/2032 | | 6,225,000 | c | 5,428,813 | |
| 12,143,522 | |
Diversified Financials - 3.4% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 1.75 | | 1/30/2026 | | 4,500,000 | | 3,969,773 | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 10/29/2026 | | 7,250,000 | | 6,395,657 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 1/26/2028 | | 10,500,000 | c | 8,594,686 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 4,989,682 | |
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 2/9/2026 | | 3,800,000 | | 3,442,690 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 9/30/2028 | | 6,890,000 | | 5,489,289 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.13 | | 10/7/2051 | | 7,650,000 | c | 4,947,357 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/15/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,110,657 | |
| 39,939,791 | |
Electronic Components - .5% | | | | | |
Jabil Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 1/15/2030 | | 5,975,000 | | 5,264,682 | |
Energy - 2.2% | | | | | |
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 9/1/2032 | | 3,825,000 | | 3,226,770 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 2.2% (continued) | | | | | |
BP Capital Markets America Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.72 | | 1/12/2032 | | 6,485,000 | | 5,660,134 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 3/24/2031 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,146,013 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.80 | | 4/1/2028 | | 4,825,000 | | 4,559,062 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 5/15/2030 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,832,870 | |
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 10/12/2031 | | 5,775,000 | | 4,742,426 | |
| 26,167,275 | |
Food Products - .4% | | | | | |
The Kroger Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.70 | | 1/15/2031 | | 6,500,000 | | 5,188,221 | |
Foreign Governmental - .3% | | | | | |
Province of Quebec, Unscd. Bonds | | 0.60 | | 7/23/2025 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,662,901 | |
Health Care - 1.8% | | | | | |
AbbVie Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,484,748 | |
Amgen Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.65 | | 6/15/2042 | | 4,955,000 | | 5,225,986 | |
Astrazeneca Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.20 | | 5/28/2026 | | 4,450,000 | | 4,019,999 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.78 | | 3/25/2038 | | 7,250,000 | | 6,901,798 | |
| 21,632,531 | |
Industrial - .6% | | | | | |
John Deere Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.45 | | 1/17/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,831,635 | |
LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC., Sr. Scd. Bonds | | 3.80 | | 12/31/2057 | | 5,000,000 | c | 3,482,333 | |
| 7,313,968 | |
Information Technology - 1.0% | | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 3/1/2041 | | 4,775,000 | | 3,465,157 | |
Fiserv Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 7/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,348,474 | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 5/15/2035 | | 4,790,000 | | 3,921,958 | |
| 11,735,589 | |
Insurance - .7% | | | | | |
MetLife Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G | | 3.85 | | 9/15/2025 | | 1,900,000 | b | 1,769,664 | |
Prudential Financial Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.35 | | 2/25/2050 | | 6,375,000 | | 5,895,561 | |
| 7,665,225 | |
Internet Software & Services - 1.0% | | | | | |
Amazon.com Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 5/12/2028 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,224,236 | |
eBay Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.90 | | 3/11/2025 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,667,475 | |
| 11,891,711 | |
Media - .7% | | | | | |
Sky Ltd., Gtd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 9/16/2024 | | 5,130,000 | c | 5,099,516 | |
The Walt Disney Company, Gtd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 1/13/2031 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,530,034 | |
| 8,629,550 | |
Metals & Mining - .6% | | | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 9/23/2031 | | 4,775,000 | a,c | 3,800,966 | |
Nucor Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.30 | | 5/23/2027 | | 2,875,000 | | 2,860,380 | |
| 6,661,346 | |
Municipal Securities - 2.6% | | | | | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 3.49 | | 6/1/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,481,721 | |
Massachusetts, GO (Build America Bonds) | | 4.91 | | 5/1/2029 | | 4,990,000 | | 5,277,090 | |
Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. II | | 2.71 | | 10/15/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,901,480 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.13 | | 6/15/2042 | | 5,445,000 | | 4,784,682 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 1/1/2028 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,205,709 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 1.92 | | 8/1/2031 | | 3,825,000 | | 3,132,867 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AAA | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2023 | | 4,755,000 | | 4,654,260 | |
Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 3.41 | | 1/1/2043 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,655,410 | |
| 30,093,219 | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Real Estate - 2.3% | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 3/15/2034 | | 4,775,000 | | 4,031,504 | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/15/2029 | | 6,500,000 | | 6,375,323 | |
Duke Realty LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 1/15/2032 | | 2,825,000 | | 2,345,691 | |
Goodman US Finance Five LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 5/4/2032 | | 2,875,000 | c | 2,797,970 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 1/15/2030 | | 4,696,000 | | 3,964,531 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 4/1/2032 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,158,042 | |
Simon Property Group LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 2/1/2032 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,327,397 | |
| 27,000,458 | |
Retailing - .8% | | | | | |
Ross Stores Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.70 | | 4/15/2027 | | 4,750,000 | | 4,767,132 | |
The Home Depot Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.38 | | 3/15/2031 | | 5,595,000 | | 4,497,888 | |
| 9,265,020 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.9% | | | | | |
Broadcom Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 2/15/2031 | | 4,200,000 | c | 3,352,376 | |
Broadcom Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.19 | | 11/15/2036 | | 6,000,000 | c | 4,464,581 | |
KLA Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.10 | | 3/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,975,150 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes | | 0.97 | | 2/15/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,857,518 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,868,921 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 3/1/2026 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,580,781 | |
| 22,099,327 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .3% | | | | | |
Dell International LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 12/15/2041 | | 4,800,000 | c | 3,367,680 | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.6% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 3/9/2049 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,210,209 | |
T-Mobile USA Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2041 | | 6,675,000 | | 4,892,279 | |
Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.99 | | 10/30/2056 | | 8,498,000 | | 5,723,050 | |
Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.40 | | 3/22/2041 | | 2,610,000 | | 2,105,476 | |
| 18,931,014 | |
Transportation - .4% | | | | | |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 3/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,925,443 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .4% | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-135, Cl. AE | | 1.83 | | 12/16/2052 | | 5,813,893 | | 5,244,172 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-12, Cl. A | | 1.41 | | 10/16/2042 | | 1,164 | | 1,162 | |
| 5,245,334 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 25.0% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
1.50%, 10/1/2050 | | | 5,675,684 | d | 4,498,751 | |
2.00%, 8/1/2041 | | | 7,871,788 | d | 6,958,978 | |
2.50%, 3/1/2042 | | | 9,122,643 | d | 8,303,970 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2052-3/1/2052 | | | 24,661,411 | d | 22,871,294 | |
3.50%, 1/1/2052 | | | 14,609,122 | d | 13,936,225 | |
4.00%, 1/1/2052 | | | 10,277,228 | d | 10,057,905 | |
5.00%, 8/1/2049 | | | 1,467,555 | d | 1,503,341 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
1.50%, 1/1/2042 | | | 5,879,390 | d | 4,980,920 | |
2.00%, 11/1/2046-1/1/2052 | | | 50,369,631 | d | 43,462,931 | |
2.50%, 12/1/2036-11/1/2051 | | | 49,987,922 | d | 45,491,747 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2035-2/1/2052 | | | 17,469,404 | d | 16,657,158 | |
4.00%, 4/1/2052-6/1/2052 | | | 24,328,775 | d | 23,804,067 | |
4.50%, 3/1/2050-6/1/2052 | | | 18,104,300 | d | 18,047,503 | |
5.00%, 6/1/2052 | | | 5,659,716 | d | 5,728,827 | |
Government National Mortgage Association II: | | | |
2.00%, 8/20/2051-9/20/2051 | | | 9,283,260 | | 7,920,325 | |
2.50%, 5/20/2051 | | | 12,224,831 | | 10,796,341 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 25.0% (continued) | | | | | |
3.00%, 6/20/2050-11/20/2051 | | | 15,964,083 | | 15,005,570 | |
3.50%, 1/20/2052 | | | 18,685,662 | | 18,046,036 | |
4.00%, 2/20/2051-6/20/2051 | | | 9,302,673 | | 9,048,271 | |
4.50%, 7/20/2052 | | | 8,980,630 | | 8,997,139 | |
| 296,117,299 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 38.0% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 1.88 | | 11/15/2051 | | 7,000,000 | | 5,099,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 1.88 | | 2/15/2041 | | 13,475,000 | | 10,330,746 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.00 | | 8/15/2051 | | 5,500,000 | | 4,134,023 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.25 | | 2/15/2052 | | 7,745,000 | | 6,188,739 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.88 | | 5/15/2052 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,535,156 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 3.25 | | 5/15/2042 | | 9,100,000 | | 8,707,563 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.02% | | 2.89 | | 1/31/2024 | | 11,850,000 | a,e | 11,845,070 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.08% | | 2.83 | | 4/30/2024 | | 18,750,000 | e | 18,711,105 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 1/15/2027 | | 6,133,300 | f | 6,032,407 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 7/15/2025 | | 15,256,395 | f | 15,067,196 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.50 | | 1/15/2028 | | 13,940,738 | f | 13,733,620 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 5/31/2023 | | 13,250,000 | | 12,935,269 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 12/15/2023 | | 9,000,000 | | 8,626,641 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 6/15/2024 | | 16,000,000 | a | 15,113,125 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.38 | | 10/31/2023 | | 8,300,000 | | 8,011,283 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 12/31/2023 | | 6,500,000 | | 6,271,484 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 4/30/2026 | | 11,315,000 | | 10,264,827 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.88 | | 1/31/2024 | | 15,195,000 | | 14,648,336 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 11/15/2031 | | 17,975,000 | | 15,400,924 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 4/30/2023 | | 630,000 | | 622,834 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 8/15/2029 | | 13,175,000 | | 11,857,243 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.75 | | 12/31/2026 | | 10,555,000 | | 9,866,039 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.88 | | 2/15/2032 | | 4,200,000 | | 3,755,719 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.13 | | 7/31/2024 | | 16,250,000 | | 15,853,906 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.38 | | 5/15/2027 | | 18,300,000 | | 17,503,307 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 5/31/2024 | | 17,500,000 | a | 17,212,549 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2027 | | 20,035,000 | a | 19,296,209 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 2/28/2026 | | 15,000,000 | | 14,524,512 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 1/31/2024 | | 13,820,000 | | 13,633,754 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 7/31/2029 | | 20,000,000 | | 19,176,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/31/2026 | | 8,785,000 | a | 8,547,359 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 7/31/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,946,641 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 8/15/2032 | | 11,995,000 | a | 11,573,301 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 4/30/2029 | | 17,030,000 | a | 16,563,005 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 5/15/2032 | | 31,455,000 | a | 30,666,168 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/31/2024 | | 6,000,000 | a | 5,947,969 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2029 | | 25,750,000 | a | 25,651,426 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2027 | | 11,750,000 | | 11,695,381 | |
| 449,551,007 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $1,268,221,610) | | 1,162,967,431 | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Preferred Stocks - .5% | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .5% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Ser. A (cost $6,500,000) | | 5.00 | | | | 260,000 | | 5,496,400 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies - .8% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .8% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $9,985,554) | | 2.34 | | | | 9,985,554 | g | 9,985,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 3.4% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 3.4% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $40,564,922) | | 2.34 | | | | 40,564,922 | g | 40,564,922 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,325,272,086) | | 103.0% | 1,219,014,307 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (3.0%) | (35,900,788) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 1,183,113,519 | |
GO—General Obligation
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $133,861,863 and the value of the collateral was $137,946,955, consisting of cash collateral of $40,564,922 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $97,382,033. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
b Security is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.
c Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $74,414,890 or 6.29% of net assets.
d The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
g Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Government | 40.8 |
Mortgage Securities | 26.5 |
Financial | 13.4 |
Investment Companies | 4.2 |
Communications | 3.8 |
Technology | 3.1 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 3.1 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 2.7 |
Energy | 2.2 |
Industrial | 2.0 |
Basic Materials | 1.2 |
| 103.0 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .8% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .9% | 5,484,975 | 343,714,177 | (339,213,598) | 9,985,554 | 46,549 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 3.4% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 3.4% | 7,926,415 | 894,330,411 | (861,691,904) | 40,564,922 | 79,164 | †† |
Total - 4.2% | 13,411,390 | 1,238,044,588 | (1,200,905,502) | 50,550,476 | 125,713 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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|
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - .6% | | | | | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.17 | | 2/4/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 989,657 | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.51 | | 5/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,006,115 | |
| 3,995,772 | |
Airlines - 1.0% | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 3,577,613 | | 3,098,418 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2020-1, Cl. AA | | 2.00 | | 6/10/2028 | | 3,521,649 | | 3,056,627 | |
| 6,155,045 | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.4% | | | | | |
American Honda Finance Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.30 | | 9/9/2026 | | 3,250,000 | | 2,926,575 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.70 | | 8/18/2023 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,193,015 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.00 | | 10/7/2024 | | 3,650,000 | | 3,512,026 | |
| 8,631,616 | |
Banks - 12.0% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., Sub. Notes, Ser. L | | 3.95 | | 4/21/2025 | | 5,775,000 | | 5,719,930 | |
Bank of Montreal, Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. E | | 3.30 | | 2/5/2024 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,459,337 | |
Barclays PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.28 | | 11/24/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,514,944 | |
Citigroup Inc., Sub. Bonds | | 4.40 | | 6/10/2025 | | 5,450,000 | | 5,428,653 | |
Citizens Financial Group Inc., Sub. Notes | | 4.30 | | 12/3/2025 | | 3,240,000 | | 3,203,853 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, Gtd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 7/21/2026 | | 6,270,000 | | 5,984,797 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.59 | | 9/11/2025 | | 5,500,000 | a | 5,090,201 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 5/24/2025 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,165,890 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 11/22/2027 | | 1,785,000 | | 1,574,479 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. II | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 4,235,000 | b,c | 3,630,454 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,495,574 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.91 | | 11/7/2023 | | 5,374,000 | | 5,358,393 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sub. Notes | | 4.88 | | 11/1/2022 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,514,392 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, Sub. Notes | | 4.65 | | 1/27/2026 | | 6,000,000 | b | 6,048,641 | |
Santander UK PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.10 | | 1/13/2023 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,976,003 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.75 | | 11/24/2025 | | 3,680,000 | a | 3,597,973 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.95 | | 1/12/2026 | | 3,475,000 | | 3,095,305 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.95 | | 10/21/2027 | | 6,400,000 | | 5,687,079 | |
| 75,545,898 | |
Beverage Products - .8% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 1/23/2029 | | 4,955,000 | | 5,059,961 | |
Chemicals - .5% | | | | | |
DuPont de Nemours Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.21 | | 11/15/2023 | | 3,225,000 | | 3,234,155 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .6% | | | | | |
Global Payments Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 3,600,000 | | 3,600,462 | |
Consumer Discretionary - .5% | | | | | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 3,665,000 | a | 3,425,109 | |
Consumer Staples - .5% | | | | | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.05 | | 9/15/2027 | | 3,350,000 | | 2,935,791 | |
Diversified Financials - 3.2% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 1.75 | | 1/30/2026 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,117,212 | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 10/29/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,410,798 | |
Air Lease Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.30 | | 2/1/2025 | | 4,790,000 | | 4,489,114 | |
American Express Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 5/3/2024 | | 3,350,000 | | 3,313,676 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2027 | | 2,750,000 | b | 2,397,912 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,434,533 | |
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2020 | | 0.95 | | 8/1/2027 | | 2,350,000 | | 2,073,886 | |
| 20,237,131 | |
Energy - 1.8% | | | | | |
Cimarex Energy Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 3/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,611,293 | |
ONEOK Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 7/13/2027 | | 3,400,000 | | 3,251,770 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 1.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.75 | | 5/15/2024 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,537,199 | |
Spectra Energy Partners LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 3/15/2025 | | 2,760,000 | | 2,700,699 | |
| 11,100,961 | |
Food Products - .6% | | | | | |
McCormick & Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.90 | | 2/15/2026 | | 3,840,000 | | 3,427,666 | |
Health Care - 4.5% | | | | | |
AbbVie Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 4,600,000 | | 4,204,973 | |
Amgen Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 2/21/2027 | | 3,960,000 | | 3,641,463 | |
Astrazeneca Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.20 | | 5/28/2026 | | 3,975,000 | | 3,590,898 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.30 | | 3/25/2028 | | 4,305,000 | | 4,258,310 | |
Elevance Health Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.38 | | 1/15/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,879,214 | |
Humana Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.65 | | 8/3/2023 | | 2,275,000 | | 2,208,915 | |
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 9/23/2026 | | 5,005,000 | | 4,786,830 | |
UnitedHealth Group Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.15 | | 5/15/2026 | | 2,915,000 | | 2,657,731 | |
| 28,228,334 | |
Industrial - 2.7% | | | | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.90 | | 3/2/2026 | | 5,460,000 | b | 4,957,036 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.05 | | 6/17/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,538,567 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.70 | | 6/14/2024 | | 3,825,000 | | 3,740,539 | |
Snap-On Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 3/1/2027 | | 3,890,000 | | 3,801,268 | |
| 17,037,410 | |
Information Technology - 2.7% | | | | | |
Fiserv Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 7/1/2029 | | 4,580,000 | | 4,197,310 | |
Microsoft Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 11/3/2025 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,905,603 | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 4/1/2025 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,647,269 | |
| 16,750,182 | |
Internet Software & Services - 1.5% | | | | | |
Amazon.Com Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.80 | | 6/3/2025 | | 5,350,000 | | 4,946,662 | |
eBay Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.90 | | 3/11/2025 | | 4,750,000 | | 4,486,751 | |
| 9,433,413 | |
Media - .5% | | | | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 3/11/2026 | | 3,150,000 | | 3,147,594 | |
Metals & Mining - .5% | | | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.63 | | 9/1/2025 | | 3,750,000 | a | 3,421,558 | |
Municipal Securities - 3.3% | | | | | |
California, GO | | 3.38 | | 4/1/2025 | | 950,000 | | 943,095 | |
California Earthquake Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 7/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,934,226 | |
Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.28 | | 11/15/2028 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,122,533 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.05 | | 1/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,274,571 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 1.75 | | 3/15/2028 | | 4,155,000 | | 3,689,753 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AAA | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2023 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,670,552 | |
State Board of Administration Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 1.71 | | 7/1/2027 | | 5,315,000 | | 4,759,401 | |
| 20,394,131 | |
Real Estate - 2.0% | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.38 | | 7/15/2031 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,090,744 | |
Healthcare Realty Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 1/15/2028 | | 2,375,000 | | 2,181,522 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 1/15/2030 | | 3,950,000 | | 3,334,731 | |
Life Storage LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 10/15/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,609,321 | |
UDR Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 9/1/2026 | | 3,620,000 | | 3,380,404 | |
| 12,596,722 | |
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Retailing - 1.4% | | | | | |
Target Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 4/15/2025 | | 3,785,000 | | 3,637,912 | |
The TJX Companies, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.15 | | 5/15/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,117,470 | |
| 8,755,382 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.4% | | | | | |
Broadcom Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2029 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,708,275 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes | | 0.97 | | 2/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,810,025 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Sr. Scd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/1/2024 | | 1,440,000 | | 1,345,623 | |
| 8,863,923 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .8% | | | | | |
Apple Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.05 | | 9/11/2026 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,144,621 | |
Telecommunication Services - 2.9% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 2/1/2028 | | 6,750,000 | | 5,802,825 | |
Motorola Solutions Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 5/23/2029 | | 2,420,000 | | 2,333,947 | |
T-Mobile USA Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 4/15/2030 | | 4,700,000 | | 4,347,446 | |
Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 8/15/2026 | | 5,900,000 | | 5,563,371 | |
| 18,047,589 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .5% | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-135, Cl. AE | | 1.83 | | 12/16/2052 | | 3,114,191 | | 2,809,022 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - .4% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
4.50%, 2/1/2034 | | | 367,416 | d | 374,082 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
2.91%, 4/1/2026 | | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,958,299 | |
| 2,332,381 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations - 5.6% | | | | | |
Federal Farm Credit Bank Funding Corp., Bonds | | 3.33 | | 4/12/2027 | | 6,845,000 | | 6,620,106 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 2.20 | | 3/28/2025 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,304,174 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 2.75 | | 3/25/2027 | | 6,750,000 | | 6,410,811 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 3.00 | | 3/25/2027 | | 6,800,000 | | 6,508,283 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Notes | | 4.05 | | 8/28/2025 | | 4,900,000 | d | 4,898,236 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, Notes | | 0.55 | | 8/19/2025 | | 9,250,000 | d | 8,424,439 | |
| 35,166,049 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 43.4% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.13 | | 10/15/2025 | | 6,634,962 | e | 6,505,491 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 1/15/2027 | | 15,897,514 | e | 15,636,000 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 9/30/2025 | | 5,440,000 | | 4,930,425 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.50 | | 11/30/2023 | | 3,250,000 | | 3,133,457 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.63 | | 5/15/2030 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,298,438 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.88 | | 1/31/2024 | | 12,065,000 | | 11,630,943 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.13 | | 2/28/2025 | | 32,705,000 | | 30,879,397 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 11/15/2031 | | 7,000,000 | | 5,997,578 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 8/31/2023 | | 4,000,000 | b | 3,917,346 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.50 | | 9/15/2022 | | 20,000,000 | b | 19,994,937 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 8/15/2029 | | 1,995,000 | | 1,795,461 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.75 | | 9/30/2022 | | 19,210,000 | b | 19,201,876 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.00 | | 4/30/2024 | | 16,670,000 | | 16,281,250 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.38 | | 2/29/2024 | | 15,000,000 | | 14,762,109 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2023 | | 12,465,000 | b | 12,411,793 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2027 | | 6,975,000 | b | 6,717,797 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 2/28/2023 | | 12,500,000 | | 12,464,172 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 4/15/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,892,188 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 7/31/2027 | | 6,250,000 | | 6,083,252 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 4/30/2023 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,968,385 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 43.4% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 11/30/2023 | | 22,365,000 | | 22,208,620 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 4/30/2029 | | 5,345,000 | b | 5,198,430 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/31/2024 | | 17,000,000 | b | 16,852,578 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2025 | | 11,000,000 | b | 10,853,906 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.13 | | 11/15/2028 | | 8,890,000 | | 8,778,875 | |
| 272,394,704 | |
Utilities - .7% | | | | | |
Black Hills Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.05 | | 10/15/2029 | | 5,260,000 | | 4,593,219 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $646,110,553) | | 616,465,801 | |
| Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .7% | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .7% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Ser. A (cost $5,125,000) | | 5.00 | | | | 205,000 | | 4,333,700 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies - .6% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .6% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $4,007,071) | | 2.34 | | | | 4,007,071 | f | 4,007,071 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 6.3% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 6.3% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $39,424,308) | | 2.34 | | | | 39,424,308 | f | 39,424,308 | |
Total Investments (cost $694,666,932) | | 105.9% | 664,230,880 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (5.9%) | (36,915,784) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 627,315,096 | |
GO—General Obligation
a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $19,243,116 or 3.07% of net assets.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $101,699,432 and the value of the collateral was $104,557,945, consisting of cash collateral of $39,424,308 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $65,133,637. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
c Security is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.
d The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
e Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
f Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Government | 52.3 |
Financial | 17.3 |
Investment Companies | 6.9 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 6.9 |
Communications | 5.6 |
Technology | 4.9 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 4.3 |
Industrial | 3.3 |
Energy | 1.8 |
Basic Materials | 1.1 |
Mortgage Securities | .8 |
Utilities | .7 |
| 105.9 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .6% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .6% | 4,053,514 | 199,812,231 | (199,858,674) | 4,007,071 | 33,477 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 6.3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 6.3% | 11,290,760 | 892,754,034 | (864,620,486) | 39,424,308 | 68,472 | †† |
Total - 6.9% | 15,344,274 | 1,092,566,265 | (1,064,479,160) | 43,431,379 | 101,949 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 96.4% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 1.1% | | | | | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 7/1/2030 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,139,043 | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 2/4/2026 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,119,644 | |
| 6,258,687 | |
Airlines - 2.5% | | | | | |
Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.60 | | 3/15/2027 | | 2,084,621 | a | 1,924,424 | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 3,515,762 | | 3,044,851 | |
JetBlue Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2019-1, CI. A | | 2.95 | | 5/15/2028 | | 4,451,322 | | 3,803,844 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2016-2, Cl. A | | 3.10 | | 10/7/2028 | | 6,680,755 | | 5,433,659 | |
| 14,206,778 | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.3% | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.40 | | 2/18/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 951,888 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.58 | | 3/18/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,989,384 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.70 | | 8/20/2027 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,557,293 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 1/12/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,615,593 | |
| 7,114,158 | |
Banks - 22.5% | | | | | |
BAC Capital Trust XIV, Ltd. Gtd. Notes, Ser. G, 3 Month LIBOR +0.40% | | 4.00 | | 10/5/2022 | | 3,000,000 | b,c,d | 2,277,933 | |
Banco Santander SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.72 | | 9/14/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,445,332 | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. FF | | 5.88 | | 3/15/2028 | | 3,000,000 | d | 2,722,500 | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. TT | | 6.13 | | 4/27/2027 | | 2,000,000 | c,d | 1,973,600 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.03 | | 9/30/2027 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,309,617 | |
Barclays PLC, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 8.00 | | 3/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,940,000 | |
Barclays PLC, Sub. Notes | | 5.20 | | 5/12/2026 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,978,087 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 4/10/2024 | | 4,500,000 | a | 4,490,302 | |
BNP Paribas SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.38 | | 5/12/2026 | | 4,500,000 | a | 4,419,000 | |
BPCE SA, Sub. Notes | | 3.12 | | 10/19/2032 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,133,448 | |
Citigroup Inc., Sub. Bonds | | 4.40 | | 6/10/2025 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,482,374 | |
Citizens Financial Group Inc., Sub. Notes | | 3.75 | | 2/11/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,646,211 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 8/4/2025 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,934,997 | |
Credit Agricole SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.00 | | 1/10/2033 | | 6,000,000 | a | 5,415,468 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.59 | | 9/11/2025 | | 6,000,000 | a | 5,552,946 | |
Danske Bank A/S, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/10/2025 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,593,426 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sub. Notes | | 4.50 | | 4/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,420,514 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sub. Notes | | 4.88 | | 12/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,250,474 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sub. Notes | | 4.25 | | 3/14/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,990,297 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. FF | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | d | 4,628,125 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes | | 3.63 | | 12/1/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,390,759 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, Sub. Notes | | 4.58 | | 12/10/2025 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,413,337 | |
M&T Bank Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | c,d | 4,777,977 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.51 | | 7/20/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,214,886 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 6.63 | | 3/26/2026 | | 3,465,000 | a,d | 3,413,275 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, Sub. Notes | | 4.65 | | 1/27/2026 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,528,374 | |
Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.80 | | 11/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,986,903 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.75 | | 11/24/2025 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,444,275 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 6.22 | | 6/15/2033 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,380,576 | |
Standard Chartered PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.97 | | 3/30/2026 | | 4,750,000 | a | 4,592,391 | |
The Bank of Nova Scotia, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 4.65 | | 1/12/2023 | | 5,000,000 | d | 4,450,000 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 11/16/2026 | | 4,250,000 | | 4,085,270 | |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Sub. Notes | | 3.63 | | 9/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,858,774 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., Sub. Notes | | 4.32 | | 11/23/2031 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,285,505 | |
Zions Bancorp NA, Sub. Notes | | 3.25 | | 10/29/2029 | | 3,550,000 | | 3,018,981 | |
| 128,445,934 | |
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 96.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Beverage Products - 1.0% | | | | | |
Constellation Brands Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 8/1/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,700,908 | |
Suntory Holdings Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 10/16/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,840,827 | |
| 5,541,735 | |
Building Materials - 1.1% | | | | | |
CRH America Finance Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.40 | | 5/9/2027 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,851,181 | |
Masco Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.50 | | 2/15/2028 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,371,668 | |
| 6,222,849 | |
Chemicals - 1.9% | | | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.90 | | 7/5/2024 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,527,587 | |
Huntsman International LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2029 | | 4,200,000 | | 3,873,884 | |
Yara International ASA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 6/1/2028 | | 3,750,000 | a | 3,586,182 | |
| 10,987,653 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 1.2% | | | | | |
Global Payments Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 8/15/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,498,148 | |
Grand Canyon University, Unscd. Bonds | | 3.25 | | 10/1/2023 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,456,250 | |
| 6,954,398 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 3.4% | | | | | |
Hasbro Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 11/19/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,669,061 | |
Leggett & Platt Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 3/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,940,001 | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 3,825,000 | a | 3,574,636 | |
Magallanes Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.28 | | 3/15/2032 | | 3,500,000 | a | 3,052,345 | |
Marriott International Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. II | | 2.75 | | 10/15/2033 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,137,016 | |
Whirlpool Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 2/26/2029 | | 4,000,000 | c | 3,942,678 | |
| 19,315,737 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - .5% | | | | | |
Michael Kors USA Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 11/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,944,485 | |
Diversified Financials - 6.4% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 10/29/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,253,598 | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 4.45 | | 10/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,422,481 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 1/26/2028 | | 1,000,000 | a | 818,542 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 6/15/2026 | | 4,750,000 | | 4,395,647 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,158,068 | |
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 2/9/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,717,913 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 9/30/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,983,519 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 2/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | a | 836,670 | |
Goldman Sachs BDC Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 2/10/2025 | | 3,000,000 | c | 2,944,375 | |
Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.80 | | 8/24/2027 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,375,509 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/15/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,377,051 | |
Stifel Financial Corp., Sr. Unscd. Bonds | | 4.25 | | 7/18/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,997,029 | |
| 36,280,402 | |
Electronic Components - 1.4% | | | | | |
Arrow Electronics Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 2/15/2032 | | 1,760,000 | | 1,430,589 | |
Arrow Electronics Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,939,140 | |
Jabil Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 1/15/2030 | | 3,975,000 | | 3,502,445 | |
| 7,872,174 | |
Energy - 9.1% | | | | | |
Cenovus Energy Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 1/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,464,671 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 2.74 | | 12/31/2039 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,561,826 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.13 | | 6/30/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,498,000 | |
Cheniere Energy Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 10/15/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,930,000 | |
Diamondback Energy Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2029 | | 4,250,000 | | 3,861,324 | |
El Paso Natural Gas Co., Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 2/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,631,241 | |
Enbridge Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/1/2026 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,941,224 | |
Energy Transfer LP, Sr. Unscd. Bonds | | 5.50 | | 6/1/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,527,944 | |
Energy Transfer LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.15 | | 9/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,844,380 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 96.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 9.1% (continued) | | | | | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 936,000 | | 886,579 | |
EQT Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 10/1/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,843,805 | |
Helmerich & Payne Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.90 | | 9/29/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,538,480 | |
MPLX LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/1/2027 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,450,862 | |
MPLX LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 9/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,940,138 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, Gtd. Notes | | 6.49 | | 1/23/2027 | | 4,500,000 | c | 3,972,340 | |
Sabal Trail Transmission LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 5/1/2028 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,900,405 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 3/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,037,977 | |
Targa Resources Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 5.20 | | 7/1/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,994,547 | |
The Williams Companies, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 6/15/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,897,631 | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 5/15/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,790,567 | |
Valero Energy Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.80 | | 12/1/2031 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,102,338 | |
| 51,616,279 | |
Environmental Control - .5% | | | | | |
Waste Connections Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 5/1/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,836,396 | |
Financials - .8% | | | | | |
Apollo Management Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 5/30/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,953,779 | |
Apollo Management Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 1/14/2050 | | 2,000,000 | a,c | 1,764,104 | |
| 4,717,883 | |
Food Products - 1.6% | | | | | |
Flowers Foods Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 10/1/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,905,218 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 6/27/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,967,786 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 5.95 | | 4/17/2023 | | 500,000 | a,d | 495,788 | |
JBS USA Finance Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 2/2/2029 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,742,180 | |
McCormick & Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 4/15/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,725,333 | |
| 8,836,305 | |
Foreign Governmental - .5% | | | | | |
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Unscd. Bonds | | 7.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,804,087 | |
Health Care - 4.2% | | | | | |
AbbVie Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,656,498 | |
Amgen Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.35 | | 2/22/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 905,050 | |
Centene Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/1/2031 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,197,520 | |
Cigna Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 10/15/2028 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,449,377 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.78 | | 3/25/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,903,944 | |
HCA Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 3/15/2032 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,729,522 | |
HCA Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.13 | | 6/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,765,343 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 9/2/2030 | | 3,000,000 | a,c | 2,436,529 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 11/26/2028 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,059,010 | |
| 24,102,793 | |
Industrial - 3.0% | | | | | |
Carlisle Companies, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 12/1/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,799,362 | |
Flowserve Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.80 | | 1/15/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,951,175 | |
Hillenbrand Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 9/15/2026 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,887,260 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.48 | | 12/1/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,721,707 | |
Oshkosh Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 5/15/2028 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,863,647 | |
| 17,223,151 | |
Information Technology - 1.8% | | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 7/15/2025 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,003,713 | |
Fiserv Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 7/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,380,199 | |
Fiserv Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 7/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,832,886 | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 3/25/2026 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,060,088 | |
| 10,276,886 | |
Insurance - 2.9% | | | | | |
Assured Guaranty US Holdings Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 6/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,591,990 | |
MetLife Inc., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. D | | 5.88 | | 3/15/2028 | | 5,500,000 | c,d | 5,396,557 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 96.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Insurance - 2.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Prudential Financial Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes | | 5.70 | | 9/15/2048 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,420,193 | |
Reinsurance Group of America Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 5/15/2029 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,220,713 | |
| 16,629,453 | |
Internet Software & Services - .5% | | | | | |
eBay Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 6/5/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,900,060 | |
Materials - .3% | | | | | |
WRKCo Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,927,367 | |
Media - 1.1% | | | | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 4/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,212,799 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 1/30/2026 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,987,919 | |
| 6,200,718 | |
Metals & Mining - 1.8% | | | | | |
Anglo American Capital PLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 3/15/2028 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,821,531 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Bonds | | 4.63 | | 4/29/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,004,290 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.63 | | 9/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,737,246 | |
Nucor Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 4/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,762,500 | |
| 10,325,567 | |
Municipal Securities - 2.5% | | | | | |
Detroit, GO, Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2044 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,970,753 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 3.49 | | 6/1/2036 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,308,961 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.63 | | 6/15/2024 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,459,049 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Montefiore Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.95 | | 8/1/2048 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,345,262 | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (OU Medicine Project) Ser. C | | 5.45 | | 8/15/2028 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,340,918 | |
| 14,424,943 | |
Real Estate - 9.5% | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.95 | | 1/15/2027 | | 3,327,000 | | 3,250,530 | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,904,094 | |
Brandywine Operating Partnership LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 10/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,886,559 | |
CBRE Services Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 4/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,608,382 | |
CBRE Services Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 3/1/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,022,428 | |
CubeSmart LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.00 | | 2/15/2031 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,189,542 | |
EPR Properties, Gtd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 4/15/2028 | | 4,250,000 | | 3,905,562 | |
Extra Space Storage LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.35 | | 3/15/2032 | | 3,250,000 | | 2,554,604 | |
Goodman US Finance Five LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 5/4/2032 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,946,414 | |
Healthcare Realty Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 2/15/2030 | | 4,500,000 | | 3,883,715 | |
Healthpeak Properties Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.13 | | 12/1/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,582,547 | |
Highwoods Realty LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.20 | | 4/15/2029 | | 3,250,000 | | 3,007,832 | |
Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.15 | | 4/15/2032 | | 4,000,000 | c | 3,599,866 | |
Life Storage LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,657,764 | |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 11/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,305,827 | |
Spirit Realty LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.10 | | 3/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,252,679 | |
Spirit Realty LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,728,654 | |
VICI Properties LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 2/15/2030 | | 2,500,000 | c | 2,403,865 | |
WP Carey Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.40 | | 2/1/2031 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,257,226 | |
| 53,948,090 | |
Retailing - 3.6% | | | | | |
7-Eleven Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.80 | | 2/10/2031 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,145,068 | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.55 | | 7/26/2027 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,816,691 | |
AutoNation Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.85 | | 3/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,715,194 | |
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 1/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | c | 2,379,149 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 96.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Retailing - 3.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Dollar Tree Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 12/1/2031 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,336,635 | |
Kohl's Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2031 | | 2,500,000 | c | 1,789,399 | |
Nordstorm Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2027 | | 2,000,000 | c | 1,753,203 | |
O'Reilly Automotive Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 6/1/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,791,824 | |
| 20,727,163 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.1% | | | | | |
Broadcom Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.14 | | 11/15/2035 | | 2,365,000 | a | 1,794,038 | |
Broadcom Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.47 | | 4/15/2034 | | 3,250,000 | a | 2,634,385 | |
KLA Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.10 | | 3/15/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,980,120 | |
Microchip Technology Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 9/1/2025 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,939,039 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 6/1/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,950,849 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 3/1/2024 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,511,504 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.17 | | 11/25/2026 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,436,839 | |
| 23,246,774 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .6% | | | | | |
Dell International LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.10 | | 7/15/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,489,246 | |
Telecommunication Services - 2.0% | | | | | |
Motorola Solutions Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 5/23/2029 | | 4,750,000 | | 4,581,094 | |
T-Mobile USA Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 2/15/2031 | | 500,000 | | 423,345 | |
T-Mobile USA Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 4/15/2030 | | 4,150,000 | | 3,838,702 | |
Verizon Communications Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.10 | | 3/22/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,653,260 | |
| 11,496,401 | |
Utilities - 1.7% | | | | | |
CenterPoint Energy Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 3/1/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,782,586 | |
Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.10 | | 5/15/2028 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,900,886 | |
Mississippi Power Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.95 | | 3/30/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,890,609 | |
The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 11/15/2030 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,958,130 | |
| 9,532,211 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $597,546,581) | | 549,406,763 | |
| Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.4% | | | | | |
Diversified Financials - .5% | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., Ser. A | | 6.15 | | | | 120,000 | | 2,851,200 | |
Telecommunication Services - .9% | | | | | |
AT&T Inc., Ser. A | | 5.00 | | | | 250,000 | | 5,285,000 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $9,250,000) | | 8,136,200 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.5% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.5% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $8,814,007) | | 2.34 | | | | 8,814,007 | e | 8,814,007 | |
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Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.8% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.8% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $10,057,024) | | 2.34 | | | | 10,057,024 | e | 10,057,024 | |
Total Investments (cost $625,667,612) | | 101.1% | 576,413,994 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (1.1%) | (6,193,282) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 570,220,712 | |
GO—General Obligation
LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate
a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $121,356,781 or 21.28% of net assets.
b Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
c Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $12,301,008 and the value of the collateral was $12,728,389, consisting of cash collateral of $10,057,024 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $2,671,365. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
d Security is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Financial | 42.6 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 11.3 |
Energy | 9.1 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 8.0 |
Industrial | 7.4 |
Technology | 6.5 |
Communications | 4.5 |
Basic Materials | 3.7 |
Investment Companies | 3.3 |
Government | 3.0 |
Utilities | 1.7 |
| 101.1 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.5% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.5% | 9,018,856 | 180,469,689 | (180,674,538) | 8,814,007 | 49,249 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.8% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.8% | 24,487,583 | 112,673,864 | (127,104,423) | 10,057,024 | 92,799 | †† |
Total - 3.3% | 33,506,439 | 293,143,553 | (307,778,961) | 18,871,031 | 142,048 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.7% | | | | | |
Municipal Securities - 5.9% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 7.75 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,008,000 | a | 2,183,346 | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. A | | 0.92 | | 6/1/2025 | | 250,000 | | 230,751 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 2.08 | | 11/1/2023 | | 500,000 | | 489,560 | |
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 1.90 | | 5/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,976,328 | |
Mesa Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 2.90 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 992,210 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (State of New York Personal Income Tax) Ser. C | | 0.49 | | 3/15/2024 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,666,980 | |
Sumter Landing Community Development District, Revenue Bonds | | 2.80 | | 10/1/2022 | | 1,000,000 | | 999,329 | |
Tennessee School Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser.A | | 0.22 | | 11/1/2023 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,442,479 | |
Virginia Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 1.89 | | 11/1/2022 | | 500,000 | | 498,674 | |
| 10,479,657 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 13.1% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 2586, Cl. MJ | | 5.50 | | 3/15/2023 | | 14,170 | b | 14,204 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3527, Cl. DA | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2029 | | 27,869 | b | 27,832 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3563, Cl. BD | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2024 | | 100,540 | b | 100,651 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3627, Cl. QH | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2025 | | 355,652 | b | 355,909 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3640, Cl. GM | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2025 | | 234,723 | b | 234,926 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3780, Cl. AV | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2031 | | 752,947 | b | 754,984 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3810, Cl. QB | | 3.50 | | 2/15/2026 | | 360,455 | b | 359,065 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3816, Cl. HA | | 3.50 | | 11/15/2025 | | 879,354 | b | 876,203 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3820, Cl. TB | | 3.50 | | 3/15/2026 | | 567,618 | b | 565,435 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3830, Cl. NB | | 4.50 | | 2/15/2039 | | 525,596 | b | 527,195 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3909, Cl. NG | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2026 | | 690,509 | b | 692,158 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3964, Cl. QA | | 3.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 332,904 | b | 328,717 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3987, Cl. A | | 2.00 | | 9/15/2026 | | 45,917 | b | 45,256 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3998, Cl. KG | | 2.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 986,831 | b | 970,684 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4020, Cl. PC | | 1.75 | | 3/15/2027 | | 152,076 | b | 147,475 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4029, Cl. LA | | 2.00 | | 1/15/2027 | | 791,290 | b | 774,745 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4216, Cl. KC | | 1.75 | | 6/15/2028 | | 697,397 | b | 673,110 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4287, Cl. AB | | 2.00 | | 12/15/2026 | | 176,347 | b | 170,605 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4304, Cl. DA | | 2.50 | | 1/15/2027 | | 120,824 | b | 119,583 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4313, Cl. ME | | 3.00 | | 4/15/2039 | | 785,972 | b | 760,130 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4340, Cl. VD | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 813,754 | b | 806,237 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4386, Cl. AB | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2029 | | 312,895 | b | 309,544 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4465, Cl. BA | | 2.50 | | 12/15/2039 | | 415,172 | b | 409,632 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4569, Cl. DV | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 974,043 | b | 954,852 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 5058, Cl. CD | | 1.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 757,847 | b | 724,070 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 5071, Cl. BA | | 3.00 | | 11/25/2035 | | 930,055 | b | 926,825 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2005-63, Cl. HB | | 5.00 | | 7/25/2025 | | 46,681 | b | 46,702 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2009-21, Cl. HB | | 4.50 | | 4/25/2024 | | 4 | b | 4 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2010-112, Cl. CY | | 4.00 | | 10/25/2025 | | 545,433 | b | 545,208 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-71, Cl. BA | | 4.00 | | 5/25/2037 | | 64,257 | b | 64,092 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-79, Cl. GC | | 2.00 | | 12/25/2022 | | 4,734 | b | 4,722 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-79, Cl. HD | | 2.00 | | 12/25/2022 | | 2,395 | b | 2,389 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.7% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 13.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-88, Cl. M | | 3.50 | | 9/25/2026 | | 315,018 | b | 313,583 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-127, Cl. DH | | 4.00 | | 11/25/2027 | | 10,690 | b | 10,662 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-148, Cl. DC | | 1.50 | | 1/25/2028 | | 981,838 | b | 942,547 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-78, Cl. KB | | 1.75 | | 7/25/2027 | | 228,594 | b | 219,512 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-98, Cl. YM | | 1.50 | | 9/25/2027 | | 803,575 | b | 767,823 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-137, Cl. V | | 3.50 | | 10/25/2028 | | 140,501 | b | 139,780 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-30, Cl. DA | | 1.75 | | 4/25/2028 | | 269,324 | b | 257,410 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-39, Cl. MP | | 1.75 | | 5/25/2028 | | 871,876 | b | 835,667 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2014-19, Cl. VK | | 4.50 | | 4/25/2034 | | 89,816 | b | 89,709 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2014-34, Cl. LC | | 2.50 | | 6/25/2029 | | 353,519 | b | 345,947 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2015-33, Cl. P | | 2.50 | | 6/25/2045 | | 1,080,086 | b | 1,044,413 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2017-9, Cl. HA | | 3.00 | | 12/25/2042 | | 596,354 | b | 590,665 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2020-28, Cl. V | | 3.50 | | 2/25/2048 | | 900,063 | b | 891,115 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2010-6, Cl. AB | | 3.00 | | 11/20/2039 | | 485,768 | | 479,601 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-101, Cl. MA | | 2.50 | | 5/20/2040 | | 479,485 | | 470,472 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-51, Cl. VQ | | 3.50 | | 4/20/2025 | | 495,761 | | 492,830 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2016-23, CI. KA | | 4.26 | | 1/20/2031 | | 237,080 | | 238,555 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-90, CI. KB | | 3.00 | | 9/20/2044 | | 1,778,797 | | 1,731,255 | |
| 23,154,690 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - 28.9% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K030, Cl. A2 | | 3.25 | | 4/25/2023 | | 1,438,633 | b | 1,432,640 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K044, Cl. A2 | | 2.81 | | 1/25/2025 | | 1,461,043 | b | 1,427,639 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K724, Cl. A2 | | 3.06 | | 11/25/2023 | | 1,862,851 | b | 1,844,924 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K725, Cl. A2 | | 3.00 | | 1/25/2024 | | 736,080 | b | 726,204 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KC03, Cl. A2 | | 3.50 | | 1/25/2026 | | 1,499,020 | b | 1,476,911 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KL1P, Cl. A1P | | 2.54 | | 10/25/2025 | | 1,861,272 | b | 1,816,733 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KLU1, Cl. A1 | | 2.38 | | 1/25/2025 | | 1,376,680 | b | 1,346,497 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KW02, Cl. A1 | | 2.90 | | 4/25/2026 | | 1,997,298 | b | 1,963,799 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. X2FX, Cl. A2 | | 2.41 | | 9/25/2025 | | 1,425,130 | b | 1,385,818 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. X3FX, Cl. A1FX | | 3.00 | | 3/25/2025 | | 1,862,404 | b | 1,831,194 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB22, Cl. A7F | | 1.98 | | 9/25/2023 | | 493,393 | b | 484,790 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.7% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - 28.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB25, Cl. A7F | | 2.58 | | 10/25/2023 | | 217,569 | b | 213,661 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2018-SB50, Cl. A5F | | 3.06 | | 4/25/2023 | | 1,150,146 | b | 1,143,263 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2018-SB51, CI. A5H | | 3.14 | | 4/25/2038 | | 710,612 | b,c | 705,898 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2019-SB61, Cl. A5F | | 2.86 | | 1/25/2024 | | 1,793,654 | b | 1,762,963 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2019-SB67, CI. A5H | | 2.24 | | 8/25/2039 | | 745,867 | b,c | 721,783 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2019-SB68, CI. A5H | | 2.39 | | 8/25/2039 | | 380,829 | b,c | 370,948 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2013-M2, Cl. AFL, 1 Month LIBOR +.35% | | 2.79 | | 1/25/2023 | | 1,303,722 | b,c | 1,304,172 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2014-M1, Cl. A2 | | 3.34 | | 7/25/2023 | | 966,065 | b | 959,262 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2014-M13, Cl. A2 | | 3.02 | | 8/25/2024 | | 291,563 | b | 287,074 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2014-M3, Cl. A2 | | 3.50 | | 1/25/2024 | | 1,661,365 | b | 1,646,848 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2016-M3, Cl. ASQ2 | | 2.26 | | 2/25/2023 | | 171,974 | b | 171,175 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2017-M10, CI. AV2 | | 2.64 | | 7/25/2024 | | 1,913,542 | b | 1,872,903 | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K045, Cl. A2 | | 3.02 | | 1/25/2025 | | 1,378,133 | b | 1,352,020 | |
FRESB Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2017-SB41, Cl. A10F | | 2.94 | | 9/25/2027 | | 1,906,208 | b | 1,833,360 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2011-103, Cl. B | | 3.77 | | 7/16/2051 | | 929,654 | | 891,788 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-142, CI. BC | | 2.46 | | 3/16/2049 | | 1,274,780 | | 1,223,418 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-150, CI. A | | 1.90 | | 11/16/2052 | | 1,010,723 | | 918,883 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-105, Cl. A | | 1.71 | | 2/16/2037 | | 503,893 | | 496,887 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-142, Cl. V | | 3.10 | | 2/16/2025 | | 761,262 | | 745,536 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-158, Cl. AB | | 3.01 | | 8/16/2053 | | 1,377,816 | | 1,333,144 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-29, CI. AB | | 1.77 | | 10/16/2045 | | 182,843 | | 173,687 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-29, CI. AD | | 1.51 | | 8/16/2041 | | 471,020 | | 461,973 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-30, Cl. A | | 1.50 | | 5/16/2042 | | 77,915 | | 76,649 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-109, Cl. B | | 3.20 | | 9/16/2051 | | 1,103,018 | | 1,091,541 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-82, Cl. VG | | 2.88 | | 12/16/2046 | | 1,250,611 | | 1,214,822 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2015-188, CI. VD | | 2.50 | | 3/16/2032 | | 509,727 | | 482,484 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2017-70, CI. A | | 2.50 | | 10/16/2057 | | 641,089 | | 624,290 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2017-94, CI. AK | | 2.40 | | 5/16/2051 | | 1,301,166 | | 1,247,770 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2018-123, Cl. D | | 3.10 | | 1/16/2059 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,674,285 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2018-149, CI. A | | 3.00 | | 7/16/2048 | | 280,862 | | 273,891 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2019-34, Cl. AL | | 3.15 | | 5/16/2059 | | 1,602,914 | | 1,570,221 | |
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.7% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - 28.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2019-55, Cl. AE | | 3.00 | | 12/16/2059 | | 1,168,521 | | 1,121,695 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-147, CI. A | | 2.20 | | 10/16/2062 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,898,516 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-3, CI. AM | | 1.60 | | 9/16/2051 | | 986,813 | | 888,989 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-53, Cl. AE | | 1.50 | | 4/16/2046 | | 2,955,862 | | 2,764,920 | |
| 51,257,868 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 23.9% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
2.50%, 3/1/2027-12/1/2027 | | | 2,788,059 | b | 2,712,293 | |
3.50%, 10/1/2026-5/1/2027 | | | 425,343 | b | 414,942 | |
4.50%, 11/1/2024-2/1/2034 | | | 570,971 | b | 580,277 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
1.91%, 9/1/2051, 1 Month SOFR +2.35% | | | 2,572,904 | b,c | 2,445,873 | |
1.94%, 11/1/2022 | | | 48,271 | b | 48,188 | |
2.16%, 1/1/2023 | | | 3,282,078 | b | 3,276,870 | |
2.25%, 1/1/2024 | | | 762,662 | b | 754,128 | |
2.36%, 12/1/2022 | | | 1,292,098 | b | 1,289,878 | |
2.39%, 6/1/2025 | | | 793,811 | b | 772,791 | |
2.45%, 4/1/2025 | | | 2,764,831 | b | 2,667,275 | |
2.50%, 11/1/2026-9/1/2027 | | | 2,097,682 | b | 2,039,928 | |
2.70%, 7/1/2024 | | | 1,816,192 | b | 1,767,784 | |
2.72%, 3/1/2024 | | | 2,000,000 | b | 1,965,491 | |
2.74%, 1/1/2050, 12 Month LIBOR +1.59% | | | 1,450,393 | b,c | 1,440,969 | |
2.74%, 10/1/2022 | | | 1,500,000 | b | 1,497,849 | |
2.85%, 11/1/2049, 12 Month LIBOR +1.61% | | | 2,114,293 | b,c | 2,119,309 | |
2.88%, 6/1/2024 | | | 917,580 | b | 916,041 | |
2.89%, 4/1/2024-1/1/2025 | | | 3,000,000 | b | 2,949,498 | |
2.95%, 11/1/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | b | 972,879 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2028 | | | 424,378 | b | 416,807 | |
3.09%, 8/1/2023 | | | 1,000,000 | b | 994,764 | |
3.11%, 12/1/2024 | | | 1,907,089 | b | 1,881,729 | |
3.15%, 11/1/2049, 12 Month LIBOR +1.61% | | | 1,805,153 | b,c | 1,793,251 | |
3.45%, 7/1/2025 | | | 1,675,546 | b | 1,666,723 | |
4.00%, 7/1/2029-3/1/2034 | | | 1,193,966 | b | 1,193,288 | |
5.00%, 3/1/2027 | | | 219,747 | b | 225,015 | |
5.10%, 10/1/2024 | | | 689,388 | b | 699,403 | |
Government National Mortgage Association I: | | | |
3.00%, 5/15/2027 | | | 1,620,725 | | 1,593,578 | |
4.00%, 8/15/2024-7/15/2027 | | | 378,239 | | 381,459 | |
Government National Mortgage Association II: | | | |
3.00%, 4/20/2027 | | | 397,694 | | 378,197 | |
3.50%, 3/20/2026 | | | 157,039 | | 154,449 | |
4.50%, 7/20/2024-5/20/2025 | | | 433,290 | | 436,511 | |
| 42,447,437 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations - 3.0% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 0.57 | | 9/30/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,873,184 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 3.13 | | 4/28/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,466,381 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Notes | | 2.05 | | 3/24/2025 | | 2,000,000 | b | 1,919,973 | |
| 5,259,538 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 23.9% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 1/15/2024 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,388,477 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 2/15/2024 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,429,336 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 5/15/2024 | | 4,750,000 | | 4,498,770 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 98.7% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 23.9% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 11/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,769,531 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.25 | | 8/31/2024 | | 5,750,000 | d | 5,507,646 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 4/30/2024 | | 3,285,000 | | 3,233,287 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 5/31/2024 | | 11,000,000 | | 10,819,316 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 5/15/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,942,637 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 8/31/2023 | | 5,500,000 | d | 5,459,660 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.13 | | 8/15/2025 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,227,500 | |
| 42,276,160 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $181,054,664) | | 174,875,350 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.9% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.9% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $3,369,717) | | 2.34 | | | | 3,369,717 | e | 3,369,717 | |
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Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.7% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.7% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $2,975,863) | | 2.34 | | | | 2,975,863 | e | 2,975,863 | |
Total Investments (cost $187,400,244) | | 102.3% | 181,220,930 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (2.3%) | (4,028,511) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 177,192,419 | |
ACES—Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate
REMIC—Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
SOFR—Secured Overnight Financing Rate
a These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
b The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
c Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
d Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At August 31, 2022, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $8,421,616 and the value of the collateral was $8,595,815, consisting of cash collateral of $2,975,863 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $5,619,952. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Mortgage Securities | 66.0 |
Government | 32.7 |
Investment Companies | 3.6 |
| 102.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.9% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.9% | 7,008,387 | 103,022,110 | (106,660,780) | 3,369,717 | 26,972 | |
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued) | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2021 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.7% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.7% | - | 74,090,042 | (71,114,179) | 2,975,863 | 4,470 | †† |
Total - 3.6% | 7,008,387 | 177,112,152 | (177,774,959) | 6,345,580 | 31,442 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
†† Represents securities lending income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral from loaned securities, net of fees and collateral investment expenses, and other payments to and from borrowers of securities.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
August 31, 2022
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| | | | BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 1,168,463,831 | | 620,799,501 | | 557,542,963 | | 174,875,350 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 50,550,476 | | 43,431,379 | | 18,871,031 | | 6,345,580 | | |
Dividends, interest and securities lending income receivable | | | | 7,035,643 | | 4,032,216 | | 6,524,863 | | 540,725 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 1,691,933 | | 269,112 | | 292,500 | | 991,852 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 29,823 | | 24,466 | | 12,903 | | 21,638 | | |
| | | | 1,227,771,706 | | 668,556,674 | | 583,244,260 | | 182,775,145 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 554,324 | | 293,728 | | 271,181 | | 67,923 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 2,697,150 | | 1,147,491 | | 1,412,755 | | 168,477 | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(b) | | | | 40,564,922 | | 39,424,308 | | 10,057,024 | | 2,975,863 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 767,460 | | 321,686 | | 1,232,013 | | 89,719 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 31,633 | | 15,133 | | 15,666 | | 5,800 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | - | | - | | - | | 2,233,121 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 42,698 | | 39,232 | | 34,909 | | 41,823 | | |
| | | | 44,658,187 | | 41,241,578 | | 13,023,548 | | 5,582,726 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,183,113,519 | | 627,315,096 | | 570,220,712 | | 177,192,419 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 1,337,731,928 | | 663,332,391 | | 622,835,160 | | 200,046,685 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (154,618,409) | | (36,017,295) | | (52,614,448) | | (22,854,266) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,183,113,519 | | 627,315,096 | | 570,220,712 | | 177,192,419 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 1,274,721,610 | | 651,235,553 | | 606,796,581 | | 181,054,664 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 50,550,476 | | 43,431,379 | | 18,871,031 | | 6,345,580 | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | 133,861,863 | | 101,699,432 | | 12,301,008 | | 8,421,616 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,172,291,701 | | 619,470,277 | | 564,924,840 | | 175,540,867 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 104,444,158 | | 52,612,803 | | 48,122,494 | | 16,028,831 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 11.22 | | 11.77 | | 11.74 | | 10.95 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 10,821,818 | | 7,844,819 | | 5,295,872 | | 1,651,552 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 965,784 | | 664,869 | | 450,613 | | 150,664 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 11.21 | | 11.80 | | 11.75 | | 10.96 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended August 31, 2022
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | 32,916,363 | | 17,152,424 | | 25,011,745 | | 2,074,910 | |
Dividends: | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 325,000 | | 256,250 | | 568,875 | | - | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 46,549 | | 33,477 | | 49,249 | | 26,972 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(b) | | | 79,164 | | 68,472 | | 92,799 | | 4,470 | |
Total Income | | | 33,367,076 | | 17,510,623 | | 25,722,668 | | 2,106,352 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a) | | | 5,077,791 | | 2,753,123 | | 2,772,813 | | 551,146 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,599,283 | | 866,994 | | 872,549 | | 198,531 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 117,555 | | 60,210 | | 63,212 | | 12,104 | |
Professional fees | | | 74,526 | | 51,757 | | 54,468 | | 42,413 | |
Registration fees | | | 42,360 | | 34,470 | | 35,717 | | 41,012 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 30,719 | | 24,840 | | 16,649 | | 9,905 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 24,447 | | 11,665 | | 12,239 | | 11,075 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 22,721 | | 13,531 | | 6,152 | | 3,428 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 15,430 | | 14,684 | | 10,679 | | 13,773 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 36,144 | | 30,375 | | 31,592 | | 37,126 | |
Total Expenses | | | 7,058,145 | | 3,878,818 | | 3,893,239 | | 937,682 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | - | | - | | (137,353) | |
Net Expenses | | | 7,058,145 | | 3,878,818 | | 3,893,239 | | 800,329 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 26,308,931 | | 13,631,805 | | 21,829,429 | | 1,306,023 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (33,559,114) | | (1,834,562) | | 1,466,603 | | (575,281) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (158,390,689) | | (60,548,888) | | (109,031,132) | | (6,677,551) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (191,949,803) | | (62,383,450) | | (107,564,529) | | (7,252,832) | |
Net (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (165,640,872) | | (48,751,645) | | (85,735,100) | | (5,946,809) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 26,308,931 | | | | 22,557,418 | | 13,631,805 | | | | 15,217,791 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (33,559,114) | | | | 9,732,205 | | (1,834,562) | | | | 5,583,570 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (158,390,689) | | | | (25,300,442) | | (60,548,888) | | | | (15,719,879) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (165,640,872) | | | | 6,989,181 | | (48,751,645) | | | | 5,081,482 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (31,131,402) | | | | (58,139,162) | | (14,937,727) | | | | (16,244,256) | |
Investor Shares | | | (258,946) | | | | (432,181) | | (183,563) | | | | (153,470) | |
Total Distributions | | | (31,390,348) | | | | (58,571,343) | | (15,121,290) | | | | (16,397,726) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 333,337,287 | | | | 327,798,253 | | 108,679,466 | | | | 99,405,334 | |
Investor Shares | | | 26,277,220 | | | | 20,175,687 | | 11,904,817 | | | | 14,137,038 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 4,723,355 | | | | 19,657,953 | | 2,746,258 | | | | 2,860,843 | |
Investor Shares | | | 213,651 | | | | 368,779 | | 159,629 | | | | 124,764 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (309,635,386) | | | | (225,834,590) | | (208,148,635) | | | | (203,715,376) | |
Investor Shares | | | (25,060,677) | | | | (18,074,128) | | (12,401,272) | | | | (13,323,672) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 29,855,450 | | | | 124,091,954 | | (97,059,737) | | | | (100,511,069) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (167,175,770) | | | | 72,509,792 | | (160,932,672) | | | | (111,827,313) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,350,289,289 | | | | 1,277,779,497 | | 788,247,768 | | | | 900,075,081 | |
End of Period | | | 1,183,113,519 | | | | 1,350,289,289 | | 627,315,096 | | | | 788,247,768 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 27,208,027 | | | | 24,654,820 | | 8,832,056 | | | | 7,637,070 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 388,791 | | | | 1,480,678 | | 223,630 | | | | 220,249 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (25,328,155) | | | | (17,023,473) | | (16,716,541) | | | | (15,629,069) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 2,268,663 | | | | 9,112,025 | | (7,660,855) | | | | (7,771,750) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,120,229 | | | | 1,530,513 | | 954,596 | | | | 1,085,072 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 17,670 | | | | 27,850 | | 12,965 | | | | 9,593 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,035,089) | | | | (1,371,980) | | (1,007,444) | | | | (1,021,890) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 102,810 | | | | 186,383 | | (39,883) | | | | 72,775 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 2,048,875 Class M Shares representing $25,474,778 were exchanged for 2,053,071 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Bond Fund and 944,952 Class M Shares representing $11,762,042 were exchanged for 943,238 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 1,478,214 Class M Shares representing $19,532,549 were exchanged for 1,481,327 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Bond Fund and 1,085,263 Class M Shares representing $14,120,624 were exchanged for 1,083,737 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 21,829,429 | | | | 24,515,457 | | 1,306,023 | | | | 2,027,752 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 1,466,603 | | | | 13,262,011 | | (575,281) | | | | 563,703 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (109,031,132) | | | | (4,860,187) | | (6,677,551) | | | | (2,802,651) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (85,735,100) | | | | 32,917,281 | | (5,946,809) | | | | (211,196) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (26,586,001) | | | | (26,638,751) | | (2,978,102) | | | | (3,541,306) | |
Investor Shares | | | (235,509) | | | | (185,328) | | (57,884) | | | | (73,458) | |
Total Distributions | | | (26,821,510) | | | | (26,824,079) | | (3,035,986) | | | | (3,614,764) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 127,212,542 | | | | 105,549,061 | | 78,219,789 | | | | 187,555,518 | |
Investor Shares | | | 7,793,456 | | | | 11,232,091 | | 3,339,486 | | | | 9,928,542 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 6,552,719 | | | | 6,003,401 | | 604,805 | | | | 677,084 | |
Investor Shares | | | 161,297 | | | | 129,333 | | 54,388 | | | | 70,875 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (214,957,748) | | | | (209,133,437) | | (68,839,960) | | | | (245,096,305) | |
Investor Shares | | | (7,827,067) | | | | (10,646,076) | | (6,224,947) | | | | (10,515,819) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (81,064,801) | | | | (96,865,627) | | 7,153,561 | | | | (57,380,105) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (193,621,411) | | | | (90,772,425) | | (1,829,234) | | | | (61,206,065) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 763,842,123 | | | | 854,614,548 | | 179,021,653 | | | | 240,227,718 | |
End of Period | | | 570,220,712 | | | | 763,842,123 | | 177,192,419 | | | | 179,021,653 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,931,460 | | | | 7,653,507 | | 7,047,458 | | | | 16,019,133 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 510,095 | | | | 436,356 | | 53,785 | | | | 57,848 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (17,228,465) | | | | (15,187,093) | | (6,095,882) | | | | (20,953,372) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (6,786,910) | | | | (7,097,230) | | 1,005,361 | | | | (4,876,391) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 597,375 | | | | 814,247 | | 295,516 | | | | 848,547 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 12,616 | | | | 9,392 | | 4,811 | | | | 6,059 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (610,242) | | | | (770,362) | | (554,957) | | | | (899,233) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (251) | | | | 53,277 | | (254,630) | | | | (44,627) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 528,874 Class M Shares representing $6,850,398 were exchanged for 528,459 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and 252,548 Class M Shares representing $2,857,242 were exchanged for 252,487 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 799,301 Class M Shares representing $11,020,723 were exchanged for 798,844 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and 497,238 Class M Shares representing $5,812,901 were exchanged for 497,432 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 13.10 | | 13.63 | | 13.14 | | 12.32 | | 12.82 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .25 | | .23 | | .30 | | .35 | | .34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.83) | | (.17) | | .54 | | .84 | | (.48) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.58) | | .06 | | .84 | | 1.19 | | (.14) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.30) | | (.31) | | (.35) | | (.37) | | (.36) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | - | | (.28) | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (.30) | | (.59) | | (.35) | | (.37) | | (.36) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.22 | | 13.10 | | 13.63 | | 13.14 | | 12.32 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (12.19) | | .50 | | 6.49 | | 9.89 | | (1.10) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.07 | | 1.71 | | 2.30 | | 2.77 | | 2.70 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 88.66 | | 72.04 | | 93.11 | | 79.56 | | 47.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 1,172,292 | | 1,339,003 | | 1,268,576 | | 1,220,362 | | 1,002,899 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 13.08 | | 13.60 | | 13.11 | | 12.29 | | 12.79 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .23 | | .20 | | .28 | | .32 | | .31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.83) | | (.16) | | .52 | | .84 | | (.48) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.60) | | .04 | | .80 | | 1.16 | | (.17) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.27) | | (.28) | | (.31) | | (.34) | | (.33) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | - | | (.28) | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (.27) | | (.56) | | (.31) | | (.34) | | (.33) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.21 | | 13.08 | | 13.60 | | 13.11 | | 12.29 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (12.39) | | .30 | | 6.22 | | 9.60 | | (1.35) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.82 | | 1.46 | | 2.08 | | 2.47 | | 2.46 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 88.66 | | 72.04 | | 93.11 | | 79.56 | | 47.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 10,822 | | 11,286 | | 9,204 | | 8,697 | | 6,944 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 12.93 | | 13.11 | | 12.72 | | 12.26 | | 12.60 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .24 | | .24 | | .25 | | .27 | | .25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.13) | | (.16) | | .41 | | .47 | | (.32) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.89) | | .08 | | .66 | | .74 | | (.07) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.27) | | (.26) | | (.27) | | (.28) | | (.27) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.77 | | 12.93 | | 13.11 | | 12.72 | | 12.26 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (6.93) | | .62 | | 5.23 | | 6.09 | | (.58) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .56 | | .56 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.98 | | 1.85 | | 1.97 | | 2.15 | | 2.03 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 31.46 | | 19.07 | | 41.86 | | 33.30 | | 28.92 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 619,470 | | 779,123 | | 891,782 | | 985,280 | | 833,954 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 12.95 | | 13.12 | | 12.73 | | 12.26 | | 12.60 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .22 | | .21 | | .22 | | .23 | | .22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.13) | | (.16) | | .40 | | .48 | | (.33) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.91) | | .05 | | .62 | | .71 | | (.11) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.24) | | (.22) | | (.23) | | (.24) | | (.23) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.80 | | 12.95 | | 13.12 | | 12.73 | | 12.26 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (7.11) | | .42 | | 4.93 | | 5.88 | | (.84) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .81 | | .81 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.73 | | 1.59 | | 1.68 | | 1.88 | | 1.78 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 31.46 | | 19.07 | | 41.86 | | 33.30 | | 28.92 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 7,845 | | 9,125 | | 8,293 | | 6,225 | | 5,756 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 13.80 | | 13.69 | | 13.36 | | 12.52 | | 13.06 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .40 | | .43 | | .45 | | .46 | | .44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.96) | | .15 | | .35 | | .86 | | (.50) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.56) | | .58 | | .80 | | 1.32 | | (.06) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.43) | | (.47) | | (.47) | | (.48) | | (.48) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.07) | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (.50) | | (.47) | | (.47) | | (.48) | | (.48) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.74 | | 13.80 | | 13.69 | | 13.36 | | 12.52 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (11.58) | | 4.29 | | 6.16 | | 10.81 | | (.48) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .56 | | .56 | | .56 | | .56 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.15 | | 3.10 | | 3.39 | | 3.65 | | 3.43 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25.87 | | 18.34 | | 25.67 | | 30.95 | | 33.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 564,925 | | 757,617 | | 849,166 | | 907,433 | | 776,480 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 13.81 | | 13.70 | | 13.37 | | 12.53 | | 13.07 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .37 | | .40 | | .43 | | .43 | | .37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.97) | | .14 | | .34 | | .85 | | (.46) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.60) | | .54 | | .77 | | 1.28 | | (.09) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.39) | | (.43) | | (.44) | | (.44) | | (.45) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.07) | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (.46) | | (.43) | | (.44) | | (.44) | | (.45) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.75 | | 13.81 | | 13.70 | | 13.37 | | 12.53 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (11.82) | | 4.02 | | 5.87 | | 10.50 | | (.72) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .81 | | .81 | | .81 | | .81 | | .80 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.90 | | 2.85 | | 3.12 | | 3.41 | | 3.06 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 25.87 | | 18.34 | | 25.67 | | 30.95 | | 33.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 5,296 | | 6,225 | | 5,448 | | 2,693 | | 2,573 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Class M Shares |
BNY Mellon Short-Term | | | Year Ended August 31, |
U.S. Government Securities Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 11.60 | | 11.81 | | 11.70 | | 11.52 | | 11.72 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .09 | | .11 | | .19 | | .21 | | .14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (.52) | | (.13) | | .15 | | .20 | | (.18) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.43) | | (.02) | | .34 | | .41 | | (.04) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.22) | | (.19) | | (.23) | | (.23) | | (.16) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 10.95 | | 11.60 | | 11.81 | | 11.70 | | 11.52 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (3.77) | | (.15) | | 2.95 | | 3.61 | | (.36) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .59 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | | .56 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .50 | | .54 | | .55 | | .55 | | .56 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .84 | | .89 | | 1.65 | | 1.84 | | 1.20 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 65.86 | | 114.85 | | 65.00 | | 119.53 | | 61.04 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 175,541 | | 174,319 | | 234,920 | | 255,767 | | 190,515 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Investor Shares |
BNY Mellon Short-Term | | | Year Ended August 31, |
U.S. Government Securities Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 11.60 | | 11.80 | | 11.68 | | 11.50 | | 11.71 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | | | .07 | | .08 | | .11 | | .18 | | .11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (.53) | | (.12) | | .21 | | .20 | | (.19) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.46) | | (.04) | | .32 | | .38 | | (.08) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.18) | | (.16) | | (.20) | | (.20) | | (.13) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 10.96 | | 11.60 | | 11.80 | | 11.68 | | 11.50 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (3.99) | | (.37) | | 2.73 | | 3.31 | | (.69) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .84 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | | .81 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .75 | | .79 | | .80 | | .80 | | .81 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .59 | | .64 | | .98 | | 1.54 | | .92 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 65.86 | | 114.85 | | 65.00 | | 119.53 | | 61.04 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 1,652 | | 4,703 | | 5,308 | | 1,727 | | 1,494 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-one series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund seek total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser. BNY Mellon, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). BNY Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which BNY Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.
Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor. Each class of shares has identical rights and privileges, except with respect to the Shareholder Service Plan and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:
On June 7, 2022, the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) approved, effective September 8, 2022, the Adviser, as each fund’s valuation designee to make all fair value determinations with respect to each fund’s portfolio
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investments, subject to the Board’s oversight and adopted all other updates pursuant to Rule 2A-5.
Investments in debt securities excluding short-term investments (other than U.S. Treasury Bills), are valued each business day by one or more independent pricing services (each, a “Service”) approved by the Board. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of a Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by a Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by a Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Securities are valued as determined by a Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. The Services are engaged under the general supervision of the Board. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Each relevant fund: Investments in equity securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. For open short positions, asked prices are used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a Service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant American Depository Receipts and futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the funds calculate their net asset value, the funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following below summarizes the inputs used as of August 31, 2022 in valuing each fund’s investments:
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed | - | 12,314,177 | | - | 12,314,177 | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 365,983,494 | | - | 365,983,494 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 5,496,400 | - | | - | 5,496,400 | |
Foreign Governmental | - | 3,662,901 | | - | 3,662,901 | |
Investment Companies | 50,550,476 | - | | - | 50,550,476 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 30,093,219 | | - | 30,093,219 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 5,245,334 | | - | 5,245,334 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 296,117,299 | | - | 296,117,299 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($)(continued) | | |
Investments in Securities:†(continued) | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 449,551,007 | | - | 449,551,007 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 283,369,514 | | - | 283,369,514 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 4,333,700 | - | | - | 4,333,700 | |
Investment Companies | 43,431,379 | - | | - | 43,431,379 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 20,394,131 | | - | 20,394,131 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 2,809,022 | | - | 2,809,022 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 2,332,381 | | - | 2,332,381 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations | - | 35,166,049 | | - | 35,166,049 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 272,394,704 | | - | 272,394,704 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 532,177,733 | | - | 532,177,733 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 8,136,200 | - | | - | 8,136,200 | |
Foreign Governmental | - | 2,804,087 | | - | 2,804,087 | |
Investment Companies | 18,871,031 | - | | - | 18,871,031 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 14,424,943 | | - | 14,424,943 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Investment Companies | 6,345,580 | - | | - | 6,345,580 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 10,479,657 | | - | 10,479,657 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | - | 23,154,690 | | - | 23,154,690 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 51,257,868 | | - | 51,257,868 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 42,447,437 | | - | 42,447,437 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations | - | 5,259,538 | | - | 5,259,538 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 42,276,160 | | - | 42,276,160 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.
Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with BNY Mellon, the funds may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the funds’ policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Adviser, or U.S. Government and Agency securities. The funds are entitled to receive all dividends, interest and distributions on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Should a borrower fail to return the securities in a timely manner, BNY Mellon is required to replace the securities for the benefit of the funds or credit the funds with the market value of the unreturned securities and is subrogated to the funds’ rights against the borrower and the collateral. Additionally, the contractual maturity of security lending transactions are on an overnight and continuous basis. Table 1 summarizes the amount BNY Mellon earned from each fund from lending portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement during the period ended August 31, 2022.
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Table 1—Securities Lending Agreement | |
| |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 10,791 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 9,335 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 12,651 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 609 |
(c) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are defined as “affiliated” under the Act.
(d) Risk: Certain events particular to the industries in which each fund’s investments conduct their operations, as well as general economic, political and public health conditions, may have a significant negative impact on the investee’s operations and profitability. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Recent examples include pandemic risks related to COVID-19 and aggressive measures taken world-wide in response by governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged quarantines of large populations, and by businesses, including changes to operations and reducing staff. 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. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and any other outbreak of an infectious disease or other serious public health concern could have, a significant negative impact on economic and market conditions and could trigger a prolonged period of global economic slowdown. 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.
The funds invest primarily in debt securities. Failure of an issuer of the debt securities to make timely interest or principal payments, or a decline or the perception of a decline in the credit quality of a debt security, can cause the debt security’s price to fall, potentially lowering each fund’s share price. In addition, the value of debt securities may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment. They may also decline because of factors that affect a particular industry.
(e) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are recorded by each fund on the ex-dividend date. The funds normally declare and pay dividends from net investment income monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers of a fund, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(f) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of each fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.
As of and during the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the four-year period ended August 31, 2022 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
Table 2 summarizes each fund’s components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis at August 31, 2022.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.
Table 3 summarizes each relevant fund’s accumulated capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022.
Table 4 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal periods ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021.
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Table 2—Components of Accumulated Earnings | |
| | Undistributed Ordinary Income ($) | Accumulated Capital (Losses) ($) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Capital (Losses) Realized After October 31, 2021† | | |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | 986,906 | (46,507,554) | (109,097,761) | - | | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | 1,100,671 | (4,265,023) | (32,852,943) | - | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | 433,570 | - | (51,394,705) | (1,653,313) | | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | 196,647 | (16,594,595) | (6,456,318) | - | | |
† These losses were deferred for tax purposes to the first day of the following fiscal year.
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Table 3—Capital Loss Carryover | | | | | | |
| | | Short-Term Losses ($)
| † | Long-Term Losses ($) | |
| | | | | † | Total ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | | | 34,575,397 | 11,932,157 | 46,507,554 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | | | 2,220,047 | 2,044,976 | 4,265,023 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | | | 7,875,172 | 8,719,423 | 16,594,595 |
† These capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
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Table 4—Tax Character of Distributions Paid | | | | | | |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) | | Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | 31,390,348 | - | | 39,076,531 | 19,494,812 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 15,121,290 | - | | 16,397,726 | - |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 23,075,813 | 3,745,697 | | 26,824,079 | - |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 3,035,986 | - | | 3,614,764 | - |
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(g) New accounting pronouncements: In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”), and in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates as of the end of 2021. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 on each fund’s investments, derivatives, debt and other contracts that will undergo reference rate-related modifications as a result of the reference rate reform. Management is also currently actively working with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines.
NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:
The funds participate with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $823.5 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Credit Facility”) and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by BNY Mellon (the “BNYM Credit Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions (each, a “Facility”). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $688.5 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the funds, and (ii) Tranche B is in amount equal to $135 million and is available only to the BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, each fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNYM Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the funds based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not borrow under the Facilities.
NOTE 3—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .40% of BNY Mellon Bond Fund, .40% of BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, .40% of BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and .35% of BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund.
For BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, 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 Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .50% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2022, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $137,353 during the period ended August 31, 2022.
Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, BNY Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:
0 up to $6 billion .15%
$6 billion up to $12 billion .12%
In excess of $12 billion .10%
(b) Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 5 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
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Table 5—Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 30,361 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 24,562 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 16,448 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 9,550 |
The funds have an arrangement with BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc., (the “Transfer Agent”), a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
The funds have an arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”), a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the funds will receive interest income or be charged an overdraft fees when cash balances are maintained. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include this interest income and overdraft fees, if any, as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
Each fund compensates Transfer Agent, under a transfer agency agreement, for providing cash management services inclusive of earnings credits, if any, for the funds. The Transfer Agent fees are comprised of amounts paid on cash management fees which are related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. BNY Mellon pays each fund’s Transfer Agent fees comprised of amounts paid on a per account basis out of the administration fee it receives from the Trust. Table 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 6—Transfer Agency Agreement Fees |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 163 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 130 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 96 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 51 |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a custody agreement, for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 7 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the custody agreement.
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Table 7—Custody Agreement Fees |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 24,447 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 11,665 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 12,239 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 11,075 |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a shareholder redemptions draft processing agreement, for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 8 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 8—BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 116 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 142 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 105 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 29 |
During the period ended August 31, 2022, each fund was charged $17,169 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.
Table 9 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
Table 10 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities during the period ended August 31, 2022.
Table 11 summarizes the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for each fund at August 31, 2022.
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Table 9—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates | | | |
| Investment Advisory Fees ($) | Administration Fees ($) | Shareholder Services Plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | Transfer Agency Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) | Less Expense Reimbursement ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | 407,184 | 132,301 | 2,280 | 10,000 | 20 | 2,539 | - |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 214,680 | 69,753 | 1,744 | 5,000 | 12 | 2,539 | - |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 198,071 | 64,356 | 1,195 | 5,000 | 20 | 2,539 | - |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 50,380 | 18,708 | 344 | 5,000 | 6 | 2,539 | (9,054) |
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Table 10—Purchases and Sales |
| | Purchases ($) | | Sales ($) | |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | 1,137,486,736 | | 1,114,480,239 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | 214,092,307 | | 314,485,431 | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | 175,695,980 | | 256,460,145 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | 107,402,122 | | 102,599,579 | |
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Table 11—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | |
| | Cost ($) | Gross Appreciation ($) | Gross Depreciation ($) | Net ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | 1,328,112,068 | 867,809 | 109,965,570 | (109,097,761) |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | 697,083,823 | 216,826 | 33,069,769 | (32,852,943) |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | 627,808,699 | 1,074,624 | 52,469,329 | (51,394,705) |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | 187,677,248 | 7,643 | 6,463,961 | (6,456,318) |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of the Funds and Board of Trustees of
BNY Mellon Funds Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of BNY Mellon Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (collectively, the “Funds”), each a series of BNY Mellon Funds Trust, including the statements of investments as of August 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of August 31, 2022, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. investment companies since 1994.
New York, New York
October 24, 2022
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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)
BNY Mellon Bond Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund designates the maximum amount allowable but not less than 88.89% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Sections 871(k)(1) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund designates the maximum amount allowable but not less than 85.79% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Sections 871(k)(1) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 69.78% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Sections 871(k)(1) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0660 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 7, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund
For federal tax purposes, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 99.85% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Sections 871(k)(1) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF EACH FUND’S INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the Trust’s Board of Trustees held on March 14-15, 2022, the Board considered the renewal of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser provides the funds with investment advisory services and The Bank of New York Mellon is responsible for the provision of administrative services to the funds (together, the “Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain of these administrative services. The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Trust, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of the Adviser. In considering the renewal of the Agreement, the Board considered several factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Funds. The Board considered information provided to it at the meeting and in previous presentations from representatives of the Adviser regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the funds in the Trust, including the funds. The Adviser provided the number of open accounts in each fund, each fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. The Adviser also had previously provided information regarding the distribution channel(s) of the funds and the need to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each distribution channel, as applicable to each fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, each fund’s portfolio management personnel and that the Adviser also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board also considered the Adviser’s extensive administrative, accounting and compliance infrastructures.
Comparative Analysis of the Funds’ Performance and Management Fees and Expense Ratios. For each fund, the Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data based on classifications provided by Thomson Reuters Lipper (“Lipper”), which included information comparing (1) the performance of the fund’s Class M shares with the performance of a group of institutional funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds consisting of all retail and institutional funds in the particular Lipper classification (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2021, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Performance Group (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of all institutional funds in the particular Lipper classification, excluding outliers (the “Expense Universe”). The information for each comparison was derived, in part, from fund financial statements available to Broadridge as of the date of its analysis. The Adviser previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.
Performance Comparisons. Representatives of the Adviser stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations and policies that may be applicable to each fund and comparison funds and the end date selected.
Management Fee and Expense Ratio Comparisons. For each fund, the Board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee rate payable by the fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services provided by the Adviser. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the actual management fee rate paid by the fund over the fund’s last fiscal year. The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses as a percentage of average net assets of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons.
As to each fund, representatives of the Adviser noted that there were no separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios advised by the Adviser that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund.
BNY Mellon Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as core bond funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median and Performance Universe median for all periods. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Universe medians during the periods when the fund’s total
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return performance was below the median. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or above the Performance Group median for seven of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and above the Performance Universe median for all ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and it was noted that the fund’s returns were above the returns of the index in six of the ten calendar years shown.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expense were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as short-intermediate investment grade debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median for all periods, except the two- and three-year periods when the fund’s total return performance was above and at the Performance Group median, and was above the Performance Universe median for all periods, except for the one- and ten-year periods when the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Universe median. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians in the periods when the performance was below the medians. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or above the Performance Group median for seven of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and above the Performance Universe median for eight seven of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns of the fund’s benchmark index. The Board also noted that the fund had a four-star rating for each of the three-, five-year and overall periods from Morningstar based on Morningstar’s risk-adjusted return measures.
Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as BBB-rated corporate debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median and Performance Universe median for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was above the Performance Group medians for six out of the nine one-year periods ended December 31st and above the Performance Universe medians for seven of the nine one-year periods ended December 31st. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were slightly higher than the Expense Group median total expenses and slightly lower than the Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as short U.S. government funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, expect the one-year period when the fund’s total performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or above the Performance Group median for five of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and at or above the Performance Universe median for eight of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s total return
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF EACH FUND’S INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
and yield performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe medians in certain periods when performance was below median. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index. The Board also noted that the fund had a four-star rating for the three-year period from Morningstar based on Morningstar’s risk-adjusted return measures.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expense were equal to the Expense Group median total expense and higher than the Expense Universe total expense.
Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2022 to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund so that the direct expenses of neither class of fund shares (excluding shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .50% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Representatives of the Adviser reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by the Adviser and its affiliates and the resulting profitability percentage for managing each fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to the Adviser and its affiliates for managing the funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not excessive, given the services rendered and service levels provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to each fund. The Board also considered the expense limitation arrangement for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund and the effect such arrangement had on profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Adviser’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire BNY Mellon fund complex. The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
As to each fund, the Board considered, on the advice of its counsel, the profitability analysis (1) as part of its evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreement, considered in relation to the mix of services provided by the Adviser, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, supported the renewal of the Agreement and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Representatives of the Adviser stated that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on a fund having achieved a substantial size with increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been stable or decreasing, the possibility that the Adviser may have realized any economies of scale would be less. Representatives of the Adviser also stated that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level. The Board also considered potential benefits to the Adviser from acting as investment adviser and took into consideration that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the fund’s investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
· The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to each fund are adequate and appropriate.
· With respect to each fund, the Board generally was satisfied with the fund’s performance.
· With respect to each fund, the Board concluded that the fees paid pursuant to the Agreement continued to be appropriate under the circumstances and in light of the factors and the totality of the services provided as discussed above.
· The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with the management of the funds had been adequately considered by the Adviser in connection with the fee rate charged to each fund pursuant to the Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
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In evaluating the Agreement with respect to each fund, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with the Adviser and its affiliates, of the Adviser and the services provided to the fund pursuant to the Agreement. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the funds and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreement, including information on the investment performance of each fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to each fund; and compliance reports. In addition, the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for each fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of the Agreement for the funds, during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and representatives of the Adviser. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on its consideration of the respective fund’s arrangements, or the arrangements for the other funds in the Trust, in prior years. The Board determined to renew the Agreement for each fund.
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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Unaudited)
Effective June 1, 2019, each fund adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “Liquidity Risk Management Program”) pursuant to the requirements of Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Rule 22e-4 requires registered open-end funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds but not money market funds, to establish liquidity risk management programs in order to effectively manage fund liquidity and shareholder redemptions. The rule is designed to mitigate the risk that a fund could not meet redemption requests without significantly diluting the interests of remaining investors.
The rule requires each fund to assess, manage and review their liquidity risk at least annually considering applicable factors such as investment strategy and liquidity during normal and foreseeable stressed conditions, including whether the strategy is appropriate for an open-end fund and whether the fund has a relatively concentrated portfolio or large positions in particular issuers. Each fund must also assess its use of borrowings and derivatives, short-term and long-term cash flow projections in normal and stressed conditions, holdings of cash and cash equivalents, and borrowing arrangements and other funding sources.
The rule also requires each fund to classify its investments as highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid or illiquid based on the number of days each fund expects it would take to liquidate the investment, and to review these classifications at least monthly or more often under certain conditions. The periods range from three or fewer business days for a highly liquid investment to greater than seven calendar days for settlement of a less liquid investment. Illiquid investments are those funds do not expect to be able to sell or dispose of within seven calendar days without significantly changing the market value. Each fund is prohibited from acquiring an investment if, after the acquisition, its holdings of illiquid assets will exceed 15% of its net assets. In addition, if a fund permits redemptions in-kind, the rule requires the fund to establish redemption in-kind policies and procedures governing how and when it will engage in such redemptions.
Pursuant to the rule’s requirements, the Liquidity Risk Management Program has been reviewed and approved by the Board. Furthermore, the Board has received a written report prepared by the Program’s Administrator that addresses the operation of the Program, assesses its adequacy and effectiveness and describes any material changes made to the Program.
Assessment of Program
In the opinion of the Program Administrator, the Program approved by the Board continues to be adequate for each fund and the Program has been implemented effectively. The Program Administrator has monitored the funds’ liquidity risk and the liquidity classification of the securities held by each fund and has determined that the Program is operating effectively.
During the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, there were no material changes to the Program and no material liquidity events that impacted each fund. During the period, the fund held sufficient highly liquid assets to meet fund redemptions.
Under normal expected foreseeable fund redemption forecasts and foreseeable stressed fund redemption forecasts, the Program Administrator believes that the fund maintains sufficient highly liquid assets to meet expected fund redemptions.
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BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION (Unaudited)
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Independent Board Members
Patrick J. O’Connor (79)
Board Member, Chairman of the Board (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
Attorney, Cozen O’Connor, P.C. (1973-Present), Vice Chairman (1980-2002); and President and Chief Executive Officer (2002-2007)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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John R. Alchin (74)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· The Barnes Foundation, an art museum, Trustee (2017 - Present)
· Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, Advisory Board Member (2004 – Present)
· Philadelphia Art Museum, Board Member (2008 - Present)
· Xplornet Communications, Inc., a rural wireless tele-communications provider, Director (2015 –2020)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Ralph Lauren Corporation, a retail clothing and home furnishing company, Director (2007-Present), and Chair of Audit Committee (2018-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Ronald R. Davenport (86)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman (1972-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Jack Diederich (85)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Continental Mills, Inc., a dry baking products company, Director (1997 - 2020)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kim D. Kelly (66)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Consultant (2005-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· MCG Capital Corporation, a business development company, Director (2004-2015)
· HITV, broadcasting, President (2015 – 2019)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kevin C. Phelan (78)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Colliers International Mortgage Banker, (1978-Present) and Co-Chairman (2010-Present)
· A.D. Makepeace Co., cranberry grower and real estate development company, Director (2019-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, a real estate company, Trustee (2020 - Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Patrick J. Purcell (74)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· jobfind.com, an employment search site on the world wide web, President and Founder (1996 -– Present)
· The Boston Herald, President and Publisher (1994-2018)
· Herald Media, President and Chief Executive Officer, (2001 -– 2018)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. (81)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· Boston College. Trustee Associate (2013 – Present)
· NYISO Independent System Operator, a non-profit organization responsible for managing the state of New York’s electric grid, Director (1998-2021)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· RepliGen Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, Director (2002-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION (Unaudited) (continued)
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS (continued)
Maureen M. Young (77)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Once elected all Board Members serve for an indefinite term. The address of the Board Members and Officers is c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286. Additional information about the Board Members is available in the fund’s Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained from the Adviser free of charge by calling this toll free number: 1-800-373-9387. For individual account holders for Private Wealth Management clients, please contact your account officer or call 1-866-804-5023.
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (Unaudited)
PATRICK T. CROWE, President since July 2015.
National Director of Investment Advisory, Analytics and Solutions for BNY Mellon Wealth Management since July 2014; from July 2007 to July 2014, Managing Director for BNY Mellon Wealth Management's Tri-State region, comprising New York, New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. He is 58 years old and has served in various capacities with BNY Mellon since 1993.
JAMES WINDELS, Treasurer since November 2001.
Vice President of the Adviser since September 2020, and Director- BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 63 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1985.
PETER M. SULLIVAN, Chief Legal Officer since July 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2019.
Chief Legal Officer of the Adviser since July 2021, Associate General Counsel of BNY Mellon since July 2021; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from December 2020 to July 2021; and Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2009 to December 2020. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since April 2004.
JAMES BITETTO, Vice President since August 2005 and Secretary since February 2018.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2019; Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from April 2014 to December 2019; and Secretary of the Adviser. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 56 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since December 1996.
DEIRDRE CUNNANE, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2019.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since August 2018; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from February 2016 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 32 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since August 2018.
SARAH S. KELLEHER, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since April 2014.
Vice President (since February 2020) of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2017, Senior Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2013 to December 2017. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 46 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since March 2013.
JEFF PRUSNOFSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since August 2015.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon. He is an officer of 57 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 57 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since October 1990.
AMANDA QUINN, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2020.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since June 2019; Regulatory Administration Manager at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from September 2018 to May 2019; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from April 2015 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 2019.
NATALYA ZELENSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2017.
Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Trust; Managing Counsel from December 2019 to August 2021; Counsel of BNY Mellon from May 2016 to December 2019; and Assistant Secretary of the Adviser from April 2018 to August 2021. She is an officer of 55 investment companies (comprised of 128 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since May 2016.
GAVIN C. REILLY, Assistant Treasurer since December 2005.
Tax Manager - BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1991.
ROBERT SALVIOLO, Assistant Treasurer since July 2007.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 1989.
ROBERT SVAGNA, Assistant Treasurer since December 2002.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since November 1990.
JOSEPH W. CONNOLLY, Chief Compliance Officer since October 2004.
Chief Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust (55 investment companies, comprised of 115 portfolios). He also served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser from 2004 to June 2021. He is 65 years old.
CARIDAD M. CAROSELLA, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since January 2016.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust since January 2016. She is an officer of 48 investment companies (comprised of 121 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Distributor since 1997.
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The BNY Mellon Funds
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BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
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The Bank of New York Mellon
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BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
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The Bank of New York Mellon
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | Class M: MPBFX | | Investor: MIBDX | | | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | Class M: MPIBX | | Investor: MIIDX | | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | Class M: BYMMX | | Investor: BYMIX | | | |
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The BNY Mellon Funds
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund
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ANNUAL REPORT August 31, 2022 |
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T H E F U N D S
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive and Mary Collette O’Brien, Portfolio Managers with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −8.14%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −8.45%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −7.24% and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of −7.20% for the same period.2, 3, 4
Intermediate municipal bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the negative impact of credit and maturity allocations.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 5 Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from .75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Municipal bonds tended to underperform Treasury securities while outperforming corporates. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Credit and Maturity Factors Detract
The fund’s performance lagged the Index due primarily to credit and maturity effects. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund generally held overweight exposure to lower-quality BBB and A rated credits, and underweight exposure to higher-quality AA and AAA rated credits, a position that detracted slightly from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment that predominated during the period. From a maturity perspective, the fund held a barbell position, with out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing before 2024, out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2037 and later, and generally underweight exposure to bonds maturing between those time frames. Shorter-maturity holdings tended to outperform longer-maturities. However, on average, the fund’s maturity profile detracted slightly from relative returns, exacerbated by issue effects. Among sectors, tax-supported holdings detracted most, particularly state general obligation and dedicated tax, followed by health care and education, while housing proved mildly accretive. In terms of geographic exposure, an overweight position and negative duration effects in New York detracted. High levels of fund outflows during the period also took a toll on performance by raising transaction costs. On the positive side, the fund’s interest-rate futures and cash position contributed positively to relative performance.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues seeking to enhance yield while dampening volatility through selective positioning in terms of sector and issue selection, credit quality, geographic allocation and interest-rate hedging.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.
2 Source: FactSet. — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.
4 Source: Lipper Inc.— The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. Municipal income may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.
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.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −3.17%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −3.42%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index2 (the “Index”), produced a total return of −2.64% and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index, produced a total return of −2.57% for the same period.3,4
Short-term municipal bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the negative impact of credit and maturity allocations.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by the investment adviser.5 Generally, the average effective portfolio maturity and the average effective portfolio duration of the fund’s portfolio will be less than three years.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from .75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Municipal bonds tended to underperform Treasury securities while outperforming corporates. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Credit and Maturity Factors Detract
The fund’s performance lagged the Index due primarily to credit and maturity effects. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund generally held overweight exposure to lower-quality bonds rated AA and below, and underweight exposure to higher-quality AAA rated credits, a position that detracted from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment that predominated during the period. From a maturity perspective, the fund held out-of-Index exposures to bonds maturing in 2026 and later. As longer-maturity holdings tended to underperform shorter maturities, this positioning detracted from relative returns. Among sectors, underweight exposure to prerefunded/ETM (escrowed to maturity) detracted, as did duration and issue effects among single-family housing holdings, while local general obligation and hospital bonds proved accretive. On the positive side, the fund’s interest-rate futures and cash position contributed positively to relative performance.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues seeking to enhance yield while dampening volatility through selective positioning in terms of sector and issue selection, credit quality, geographic allocation and interest-rate hedging.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2022, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.
2 Source: FactSet — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard &Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of six months and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, four years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.
4 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P Municipal Bond Short Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of six months and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, four years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. Municipal bonds may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.
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.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Gregory J. Conant and Mary Collette O’Brien, Portfolio Managers with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “Fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −8.18%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −8.34%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −7.24%, and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of −7.20% for the same period. 2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the combined negative impact of maturity, credit, sector and geographic positions.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state personal income taxes. These municipal bonds include those issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as those issued by territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, or multistate agencies and authorities, and certain other specified securities. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.5 Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from .75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Municipal bonds tended to underperform Treasury securities while outperforming corporates. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
A Combination of Factors Detract
The fund’s performance lagged the Index due to a combination of maturity, credit, sector and geographic positions. From a maturity perspective, the fund held a barbell position, with out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2025 and earlier, out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2037 and later, and generally underweight exposure to bonds maturing between those time frames. Shorter-maturity holdings tended to outperform longer-maturities. However, on average, the fund’s maturity profile detracted from relative returns due to duration and issue effects. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund generally held overweight exposure to lower-quality A-rated credits, and underweight exposure to higher-quality credits rated AA and AAA, a position that detracted slightly from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment that predominated during the period. Among sectors, tax-supported holdings detracted most, particularly state general obligation and dedicated tax, followed by health care and education, while housing, transportation and utility proved accretive. In terms of geographic exposure, an overweight position in Pennsylvania detracted, as did an out-of-Index position in Puerto Rico. On the positive side, the fund’s interest-rate futures and cash position contributed positively to relative performance.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues seeking to enhance yield while dampening volatility through selective positioning in terms of sector and issue selection, credit quality, geographic allocation and interest-rate hedging.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes for non-Pennsylvania residents, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2022, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.
2 Source: FactSet — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses and is not limited to investments principally in Pennsylvania municipal obligations. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.
4 Source: Lipper Inc.— The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. Municipal income may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.
Recent market risks include pandemic risks related to COVID-19. The effects of COVID19 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.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by Mary Collette O’Brien and Stephen J. O’Brien, Portfolio Managers of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −7.69%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −7.85%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −7.24%, and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of −7.20% for the same period.2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the negative impact of credit allocations.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state personal income taxes. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.5 Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from .75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Municipal bonds tended to underperform Treasury securities while outperforming corporates. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Credit and Maturity Factors Detract
The fund’s performance lagged the Index due primarily to credit and maturity effects. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund generally held overweight exposure to lower-quality BBB-rated credits, and underweight exposure to higher-quality AAA-rated credits, positions that detracted slightly from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment that predominated during the period. From a maturity perspective, the fund held a barbell position, with out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing before 2024, out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2037 and later, and generally underweight exposure to bonds maturing between those time frames. Shorter-maturity holdings tended to outperform longer-maturities. On average, the fund’s maturity profile had little effect on relative returns. Among sectors, tax-supported holdings detracted most, particularly local general obligation, dedicated tax and state general obligation, while education, transportation and IDR/PCR (industry development revenue/pollution control revenue) proved accretive. In terms of geographic exposure, an underweight position and negative credit effects in New York detracted. Generally, the fund’s interest-rate futures and cash position contributed positively to relative performance.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues seeking to enhance yield while dampening volatility through selective positioning in terms of sector and issue selection, credit quality, geographic allocation and interest-rate hedging.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.
2 Source: FactSet — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.
4 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. The amount of public information available about municipal bonds is generally less than that for corporate equities or bonds. Special factors, such as legislative changes, and state and local economic and business developments, may adversely affect the yield and/or value of the fund’s investments in municipal bonds. Other factors include the general conditions of the municipal bond market, the size of the particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating of the issue. Changes in economic, business or political conditions relating to a particular municipal project, municipality, or state in which the fund invests may have an impact on the fund’s share price.
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.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive and Gregory J. Conant, Portfolio Managers of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −8.67%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −8.98%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −7.24%, and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of −7.20% for the same period.2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bond prices declined over the six months under pressure from rising interest rates and increasingly hawkish rhetoric from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”). The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the combined negative impact of maturity, credit, sector and geographic positions.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. This objective may be changed without shareholder approval. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal, New York State and New York City personal income taxes. These municipal bonds include those issued by New York State and New York City, as well as those issued by U.S. territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and their political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, or multistate agencies and authorities, and certain other specified securities. Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from .75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Municipal bonds tended to underperform Treasury securities while outperforming corporates. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
A Combination of Factors Detract
The fund’s performance lagged the Index due to a combination of maturity, credit, sector and geographic positions. From a maturity perspective, the fund held a barbell position, with out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2025 and earlier, out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2037 and later, and generally underweight exposure to bonds maturing between those time frames. Shorter-maturity holdings tended to outperform longer-maturities. However, on average, the fund’s maturity profile detracted from relative returns largely due to duration and issue effects. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund generally held overweight exposure to lower-quality credits rated BBB and A, and underweight exposure to higher-quality credits rated AA and AAA, a position that detracted slightly from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment that predominated during the period. Among sectors, tax-supported holdings detracted most, particularly local general obligation and dedicated tax, followed by transportation and housing, while IDR/PCR (industry development revenue/pollution control revenue) proved accretive. In terms of geographic exposure, an overweight position in New York detracted. On the positive side, the fund’s interest-rate futures and cash position contributed positively to relative performance.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues seeking to enhance yield while dampening volatility through selective positioning in terms of sector and issue selection, credit quality, geographic allocation and interest-rate hedging.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2022, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower
2 Source: FactSet — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
3 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.
4 Source: Lipper Inc.— The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. Municipal income may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.
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.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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For the period from September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022, as provided by John F. Flahive, Portfolio Manager Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the 12-month period ended August 31, 2022, BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −10.38%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −10.60%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −8.63% for the same period.2
Municipal bond prices declined as yields rose due to inflationary pressures and aggressive action from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to hike interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to the negative impact of credit, maturity and allocations.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks to maximize total return consisting of high current income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-income securities that provide income exempt from federal income tax (municipal bonds). While the fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds, it may invest up to 20% of its assets in taxable fixed-income securities, including taxable municipal bonds and non-U.S. dollar-denominated, foreign-debt securities, such as Brady bonds and sovereign-debt obligations.
We seek to deliver value-added, excess returns (“alpha”) by applying an investment approach designed to identify and exploit relative-value opportunities within the municipal bond market. Although the fund seeks to be diversified by geography and sector, it may at times invest a significant portion of its assets in a particular state or region or in a particular sector due to market conditions.
Yields Rise as Interest Rates Increase
The reporting period began amid increasing inflationary pressures due to rising energy and commodity prices and global supply-chain disruptions. The Fed, which expressed increasingly hawkish sentiments prior to the start of the period, indicated in September 2021 a willingness to consider reducing accommodative policies sooner rather than later due to the unexpected level and persistence of inflationary forces affecting the economy. As inflationary pressures continued to mount, Fed rhetoric grew increasingly emphatic. Increasing tensions between Russia and Ukraine in early 2022 and the eventual invasion of Ukraine by its larger neighbor further undermined investor sentiment and pressured international credit markets. The Fed began to take concrete action soon thereafter, raising the federal funds rate by .25% in March, .50% in May, .75% in June and another .75% in July—its most aggressive series of rate increases in decades. The Fed also began the process of quantitative tightening, scaling back bond purchases as it allowed existing holdings to mature.
Most U.S. bond prices trended lower, spreads widened, and yields crept higher as interest rates rose throughout the period, with the sharpest rise in yields occurring in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 1.5% in late 2021 to just under 3.5% in June 2022, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from .75% to 3.5% during the same period. Short Treasury yields generally remained higher than long Treasury yields through the end of the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession.
Not surprisingly, given these conditions, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Amid predominantly risk-off investor sentiment, Treasury bonds broadly outperformed corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, higher-quality, higher-rated instruments generally outperformed their lower-quality, lower-rated peers. Municipal bonds tended to underperform Treasury securities while outperforming corporates. Floating-rate bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities.
Credit and Maturity Factors Detract
The fund’s performance lagged the Index due primarily to credit, maturity and geographic effects. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund generally held overweight exposure to lower-quality BBB and A rated credits, and underweight exposure to higher-quality AA and AAA rated credits, a position that detracted somewhat from relative performance due to the risk-off sentiment that predominated during the period. From a maturity perspective, the fund held significantly overweight exposure to bonds maturing in 2037 and later, including out-of-Index exposure to bonds maturing in 2052 and later. As longer-maturity holdings tended to underperform shorter maturities, this positioning detracted from relative returns. In terms of geographic exposure, overweight positions and negative duration effects in California and New York detracted. High levels of fund outflows during the period also took a toll on performance by raising transaction costs. On the positive side, the fund’s interest-rate futures and cash position contributed positively to relative performance.
Adopting a More Cautious Position
The current reporting period was one of the weakest periods for fixed-income investments in the last forty years. However, we believe the medium- and long-term outlook appears more positive amid signs that the Fed’s moves to raise rates and reduce its balance sheet have materially slowed U.S. economic growth. While the potential for a brief, shallow recession has increased, many underlying economic fundamentals remain strong, including solid corporate balance sheets, resilient consumer demand and healthy labor statistics. As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues to seek to enhance yield while dampening volatility through selective positioning in terms of sector and issue selection, credit quality, geographic allocation and interest-rate hedging, maintaining a near neutral duration relative to the Index in light of all the volatility in the fixed income space.
September 15, 2022
1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.
2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index covers the USD-denominated, long-term, tax-exempt bond market. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.
Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. Municipal income may be subject to state and local taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.
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.
The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -8.14% | 1.04% | 1.74% |
Investor shares | -8.45% | .78% | 1.48% |
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index | -7.20% | 1.31% | 2.20% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Effective 7/1/2013, the fund changed its benchmark from the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index to the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index because the new benchmark index is more reflective of the credit quality of the fund’s portfolio holdings. The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was launched on 3/19/13. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period. Performance information for the fund versus the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index is included in the graph and table on the next page.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| Inception Date | 1 Year | 5 Years | From Inception |
Class M shares | 7/1/13 | -8.14% | 1.04% | 2.01% |
Investor shares | 7/1/13 | -8.45% | .78% | 1.75% |
S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index | 7/1/13 | -7.24% | 1.23% | 2.44%††† |
†† Source: FactSet
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund on 7/1/13 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
††† For comparative purposes, the value of the Index on 6/30/13 is used as the beginning value on 7/1/13.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -3.17% | .52% | .58% |
Investor shares | -3.42% | .27% | .33% |
S&P Municipal Bond Short Index | -2.57% | .86% | .98% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Effective 7/1/2013, the fund changed its benchmark from the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index to the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index because the new benchmark index is more reflective of the credit quality of the fund’s portfolio holdings. The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index was launched on 3/19/13. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index has been calculated for a 10-year period. Performance information for the fund versus the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index is included in the graph and table on the next page.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of six months and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, four years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Fund Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| Inception Date | 1 Year | 5 Years | From Inception |
Class M shares | 7/1/13 | -3.17% | .52% | .68% |
Investor shares | 7/1/13 | -3.42% | .27% | .43% |
S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index | 7/1/13 | -2.64% | .82% | .99%††† |
†† Source: FactSet
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund on 7/1/13 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. For the avoidance of doubt, the lowest rating is used in determining if a bond is eligible for the index. S&P Dow Jones Indices looks at the long term rating, either insured or uninsured, and the underlying rating for index inclusion. Bonds that are pre-refunded or escrowed to maturity are included in this index. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of six months and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, four years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
††† For comparative purposes, the value of the Index on 6/30/13 is used as the beginning value on 7/1/13.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -8.18% | 1.00% | 1.47% |
Investor shares | -8.34% | .75% | 1.22% |
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index | -7.20% | 1.31% | 2.20% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Effective 7/1/2013, the fund changed its benchmark from the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index to the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index because the new benchmark index is more reflective of the credit quality of the fund’s portfolio holdings. The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was launched on 3/19/13. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period. Performance information for the fund versus the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index is included in the graph and table on the next page.
Unlike the Index, the fund invests primarily in Pennsylvania investment-grade municipal bonds. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| Inception Date | 1 Year | 5 Years | From Inception |
Class M shares | 7/1/13 | -8.18% | 1.00% | 1.82% |
Investor shares | 7/1/13 | -8.34% | .75% | 1.57% |
S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index | 7/1/13 | -7.24% | 1.23% | 2.44%††† |
†† Source: FactSet
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund on 7/1/13 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Unlike the Index, the fund invests primarily in Pennsylvania investment-grade municipal bonds. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
††† For comparative purposes, the value of the Index on 6/30/13 is used as the beginning value on 7/1/13.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund's performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | |
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -7.69% | .92% | 1.45% |
Investor shares | -7.85% | .67% | 1.19% |
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index | -7.20% | 1.31% | 2.20% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Effective 7/1/2013, the fund changed its benchmark from the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index to the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index because the new benchmark index is more reflective of the credit quality of the fund’s portfolio holdings. The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on 3/19/13. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period. Performance information for the fund versus the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index is included in the graph and table on the next page.
Unlike the Index, the fund invests primarily in Massachusetts investment-grade municipal bonds. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| Inception Date | 1 Year | 5 Years | From Inception |
Class M shares | 7/1/13 | -7.69% | .92% | 1.51% |
Investor shares | 7/1/13 | -7.85% | .67% | 1.76% |
S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index | 7/1/13 | -7.24% | 1.23% | 2.44%††† |
†† Source: FactSet
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund on 7/1/13 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Unlike the Index, the fund invests primarily in Massachusetts investment-grade municipal bonds. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
††† For comparative purposes, the value of the Index on 6/30/13 is used as the beginning value on 7/1/13.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| 1 Year | | 5 Years | 10 Years |
Class M shares | -8.67% | | .77% | 1.50% |
Investor shares | -8.98% | | .52% | 1.24% |
S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index | -7.20% | | 1.31% | 2.20% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Effective 7/1/2013, the fund changed its benchmark from the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index to the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index because the new benchmark index is more reflective of the credit quality of the fund’s portfolio holdings. The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was launched on 3/19/13. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period. Performance information for the fund versus the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index is included in the graph and table on the next page.
As of the close of business on September 12, 2008, substantially all of the assets of another investment company advised by an affiliate of the fund’s investment adviser, BNY Hamilton New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Fund (the “predecessor fund”), a series of BNY Hamilton Funds, Inc., were transferred to BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund in a tax-free reorganization and the fund commenced operations. The performance figures for the fund’s Class M shares represent the performance of the predecessor fund’s Institutional shares prior to the commencement of operations for BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and the performance of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund’s Class M shares thereafter. The performance figures for Investor shares represent the performance of the predecessor fund’s Class A shares prior to the commencement of operations for BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and the performance of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund’s Investor shares thereafter. Investor shares are subject to a Shareholder Services Plan.
Unlike the Index, the fund invests primarily in New York investment-grade municipal bonds. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of three years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| Inception Date | 1 Year | 5 Years | From Inception |
Class M shares | 7/1/13 | -8.67% | .77% | 1.86% |
Investor shares | 7/1/13 | -8.98% | .52% | 1.59% |
S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index | 7/1/13 | -7.24% | 1.23% | 2.44%††† |
†† Source: FactSet
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund on 7/1/13 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
Unlike the Index, the fund invests primarily in New York investment-grade municipal bonds. The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M shares and Investor shares. The Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
††† For comparative purposes, the value of the Index on 6/30/13 is used as the beginning value on 7/1/13.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
Comparison of change in value of a $10,000 investment in Class M shares and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund with a hypothetical investment of $10,000 in the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”).
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Average Annual Total Returns as of 8/31/2022 | | | | |
| | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Years |
Class M shares | | -10.38% | 1.68% | 2.72% |
Investor shares | | -10.60% | 1.43% | 2.47% |
Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index | | -8.63% | 1.28% | 2.25% |
† Source: Lipper Inc.
Past performance is not predictive of future performance.
The above graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in each of the Class M and Investor shares of BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund on 8/31/12 to a hypothetical investment of $10,000 made in the Index on that date. All dividends and capital gain distributions are reinvested.
The fund’s performance shown in the line graph above takes into account all applicable fees and expenses for Class M and Investor shares. The Index covers the U.S. dollar-denominated long-term tax-exempt bond market. Unlike a mutual fund, the Index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Further information relating to fund performance, including expense reimbursements, if applicable, is contained in the Financial Highlights section of the prospectus and elsewhere in this report.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. 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. Go to www.im.bnymellon.com for the fund’s most recent month-end returns.
The fund’s performance shown in the graph and table does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from March 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assume actual returns for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.51 | $3.74 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $952.50 | $951.30 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .51 | .76 | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.20 | $3.45 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $985.50 | $984.30 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .44 | .69 | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.90 | $4.13 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $949.70 | $949.30 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.66 | $3.89 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $954.70 | $953.50 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .54 | .79 | |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.89 | $4.12 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $946.10 | $944.90 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.16 | $4.38 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $930.20 | $929.10 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .65 | .90 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited) (continued)
COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.60 | $3.87 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.63 | $1,021.37 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .51 | .76 | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.24 | $3.52 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.99 | $1,021.73 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .44 | .69 | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.01 | $4.28 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.23 | $1,020.97 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.75 | $4.02 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.48 | $1,021.22 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .54 | .79 | |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.01 | $4.28 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.23 | $1,020.97 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.31 | $4.58 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.93 | $1,020.67 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .65 | .90 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% | | | | | |
Alabama - 1.4% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 14,250,000 | a | 14,280,670 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 11,455,000 | a | 11,447,802 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,237,166 | |
| 30,965,638 | |
Alaska - .2% | | | | | |
Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2051 | | 4,910,000 | | 4,774,647 | |
Arizona - 1.9% | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,812,673 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2035 | | 850,000 | | 925,598 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,097,526 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2033 | | 900,000 | | 995,229 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 650,000 | | 611,164 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 525,000 | | 472,679 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 675,000 | | 583,421 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 881,650 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 600,000 | | 552,305 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Greathearts Arizona Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 795,000 | | 706,172 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Greathearts Arizona Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 820,000 | | 720,467 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Greathearts Arizona Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 770,000 | | 692,010 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,645,100 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,479,904 | |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,563,269 | |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,615,028 | |
Mesa Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,071,792 | |
| 43,425,987 | |
California - 9.4% | | | | | |
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,567,885 | |
Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2035 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,278,174 | |
Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 2.63 | | 4/1/2026 | | 10,000,000 | a | 9,950,089 | |
California, GO | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2029 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,297,191 | |
California, GO | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2039 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,372,810 | |
California, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,471,860 | |
California, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 6,505,000 | | 7,722,667 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 250,000 | | 271,835 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 300,000 | | 327,899 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (City of Hope Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2049 | | 5,375,000 | | 5,496,627 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
- 9.4% (continued) | | | | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2047 | | 1,120,000 | | 1,079,808 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Adventist Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2033 | | 6,990,000 | | 6,993,925 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Orange County Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,098,659 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stanford Health Care Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 14,030,000 | a | 14,158,275 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 8,275,000 | b | 8,787,760 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 385,000 | | 372,326 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 235,000 | | 232,213 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 250,000 | | 244,969 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 315,000 | | 315,675 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 225,000 | | 223,074 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 315,000 | | 307,149 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 435,000 | c | 457,522 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 470,000 | c | 499,141 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 500,000 | c | 537,427 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 425,000 | c | 454,653 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2030 | | 2,785,000 | c | 3,221,291 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 2,560,000 | c | 2,982,769 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 2,400,000 | c | 2,747,386 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2026 | | 3,190,000 | c | 3,480,708 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2027 | | 2,955,000 | c | 3,286,051 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 9,080,000 | b | 9,267,793 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.21 | | 6/1/2050 | | 10,000,000 | | 7,921,721 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2027 | | 3,500,000 | b | 3,918,652 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | b | 1,135,206 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 12,215,000 | b | 13,866,536 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 5,875,000 | | 6,529,946 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 2,840,000 | | 3,128,803 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2033 | | 2,055,000 | | 2,245,679 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 9.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2036 | | 5,650,000 | | 6,074,843 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 1,620,000 | | 1,794,190 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2025 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,305,059 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,603,075 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. H | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 4,470,000 | | 4,968,316 | |
New Haven Unified School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2033 | | 4,000,000 | d | 2,746,020 | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,109,607 | |
Sacramento County Water Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR x0.67 +0.55% | | 1.61 | | 6/1/2034 | | 8,000,000 | e | 7,459,398 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2024 | | 4,375,000 | | 4,529,439 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2027 | | 5,045,000 | | 5,446,100 | |
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, GO | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 2,390,000 | | 1,964,369 | |
Southern California Public Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Apex Power Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 3,380,000 | | 3,514,802 | |
Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,071,970 | |
Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 540,256 | |
| 209,379,598 | |
Colorado - 1.3% | | | | | |
Colorado Energy Public Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 6.13 | | 11/15/2023 | | 2,435,000 | | 2,486,737 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. F | | 4.25 | | 11/1/2049 | | 3,670,000 | | 3,730,721 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 3.75 | | 5/1/2050 | | 3,905,000 | | 3,916,655 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,099,987 | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 1,450,000 | | 1,495,944 | |
Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 1,710,000 | | 1,911,224 | |
Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,369,612 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2032 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,402,805 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2032 | | 1,905,000 | | 2,050,846 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2029 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,507,587 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners LLC) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,081,621 | |
| 28,053,739 | |
Connecticut - 1.7% | | | | | |
Connecticut, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 3/15/2033 | | 3,700,000 | | 3,801,613 | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,090,519 | |
Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2030 | | 7,055,000 | | 7,657,767 | |
Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,445,658 | |
Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 1,070,000 | | 1,167,155 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Connecticut College) Ser. M | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 1,045,000 | | 1,012,536 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Connecticut - 1.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fairfield University) Ser. R | | 3.25 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,785,000 | | 1,600,467 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,777,097 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 6,215,000 | | 6,664,536 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2047 | | 950,000 | | 956,626 | |
Windsor, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,268,955 | |
Windsor, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,304,188 | |
| 37,747,117 | |
Delaware - .5% | | | | | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 1,180,000 | c | 1,328,079 | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,100,000 | c | 1,249,534 | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,276,065 | |
University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2023 | | 5,440,000 | b | 5,536,858 | |
| 10,390,536 | |
District of Columbia - 2.7% | | | | | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Friendship Public Charter School Inc.) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 3,200,000 | | 3,265,418 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 5,955,000 | | 6,142,100 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 4,925,000 | | 5,128,182 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,051,668 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 10,000,000 | c | 11,561,332 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,847,330 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Dulles Metrorail) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 958,488 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Dulles Metrorail) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,213,028 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. C2 | | 1.48 | | 10/1/2039 | | 3,000,000 | f | 3,000,000 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 5,080,000 | | 5,564,145 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,515,243 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 3,275,000 | | 3,410,286 | |
| 59,657,220 | |
Florida - 5.3% | | | | | |
Alachua County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinics Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,360,242 | |
Broward County Tourist Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,033,989 | |
Florida Department of Transportation Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.50 | | 7/1/2040 | | 8,710,000 | | 8,744,706 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Mater Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,793 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Lucie Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,208,802 | �� |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Lucie Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,434,297 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Lucie Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 1,650,000 | | 1,824,869 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 3,610,000 | | 3,382,695 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Florida - 5.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Miami-Dade County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 20,000,000 | | 20,559,062 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 10,110,000 | | 10,600,873 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,275,783 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,179,972 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 5,150,000 | | 5,407,755 | |
Orange County Convention Center, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,154,908 | |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Orlando Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,247,162 | |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Orlando Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,189,989 | |
Orange County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,690,554 | |
Palm Beach County School District, COP, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2030 | | 7,840,000 | | 8,290,787 | |
Palm Beach County School District, COP, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 2,855,000 | | 3,014,246 | |
Palm Beach County School District, COP, Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2036 | | 5,400,000 | | 6,168,128 | |
Tampa Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 90,000 | | 92,392 | |
The Miami-Dade County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2032 | | 5,475,000 | | 5,711,177 | |
| 118,607,181 | |
Georgia - 1.3% | | | | | |
DeKalb County Water & Sewerage, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2036 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,506,829 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2029 | | 4,940,000 | | 5,261,419 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2028 | | 2,510,000 | | 2,664,325 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,634,226 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,133,308 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 6.38 | | 7/15/2038 | | 1,335,000 | | 20 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 5,200,000 | a | 5,462,714 | |
The Development Authority of Burke County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Georgia Power Co.) | | 2.88 | | 8/19/2025 | | 5,650,000 | a | 5,603,691 | |
| 28,266,532 | |
Hawaii - .3% | | | | | |
Hawaii Airports System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,351,109 | |
Hawaii Airports System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,561,978 | |
Honolulu City & County, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,284,641 | |
| 6,197,728 | |
Idaho - .1% | | | | | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Ltd. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2034 | | 400,000 | | 393,629 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Ltd. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2033 | | 575,000 | | 569,919 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Ltd. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 275,000 | | 268,968 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Ltd. Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 500,000 | | 563,045 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Ltd. Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 400,000 | | 453,079 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Ltd. Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2032 | | 400,000 | | 454,979 | |
| 2,703,619 | |
Illinois - 9.0% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2005D | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2037 | | 10,010,000 | | 10,360,665 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007F | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2035 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,886,183 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,245,600 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,167,220 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,572,450 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois - 9.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,120,866 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,618,725 | |
Chicago Il, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 1/1/2034 | | 3,585,000 | | 3,846,299 | |
Chicago Il Wastewater Transmission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,081,305 | |
Chicago Il Wastewater Transmission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,110,000 | | 2,203,733 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 4,450,000 | | 4,703,299 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,044,156 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,227,173 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,235,020 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,250,160 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 2,350,000 | | 2,610,474 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 10,210,000 | | 10,076,940 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 5,240,000 | | 4,999,617 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,009,408 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 960,000 | | 969,032 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 1,760,000 | | 1,737,063 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. F2 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 975,000 | | 1,033,473 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. F2 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 1,550,000 | | 1,687,091 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. F2 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,884,442 | |
Cook County Community Consolidated School District No. 34 Glenview, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 6,265,000 | | 5,698,080 | |
Cook County Community Unit Elmwood Park School District No. 401, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 1,480,000 | | 1,587,734 | |
Cook County Community Unit Elmwood Park School District No. 401, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2030 | | 1,220,000 | | 1,306,998 | |
Cook County Community Unit Elmwood Park School District No. 401, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,060,607 | |
Cook County II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 3,750,000 | | 4,250,506 | |
Cook County ll, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 6,050,000 | | 6,605,280 | |
DuPage & Cook Counties Township High School District No. 86 , GO | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2035 | | 5,205,000 | | 5,315,095 | |
DuPage & Cook Counties Township High School District No. 86 , GO | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2033 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,055,923 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,855,000 | | 2,070,091 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,256,486 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 10,030,000 | | 10,204,623 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,188,559 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2022 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,003,475 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,223,972 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,068,275 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 480,000 | | 522,622 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2032 | | 2,045,000 | | 2,212,523 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 5,750,000 | | 6,240,316 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 10,120,000 | | 10,806,322 | |
Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 6.00 | | 6/15/2025 | | 3,225,000 | | 3,486,179 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
- 9.0% (continued) | | | | | |
, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 6.00 | | 6/15/2026 | | 4,290,000 | | 4,752,244 | |
, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 6.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 5,030,000 | | 5,296,884 | |
Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (OSF Healthcare System Obligated Group) Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,199,643 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,875,000 | | 2,147,969 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 2,010,000 | | 2,190,553 | |
Kane Cook & DuPage Counties Community College District No. 509, GO, Refunding (Elgin Community College) | | 3.00 | | 12/15/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,969,880 | |
Kendall County Forest Preserve District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 2,270,000 | | 2,338,798 | |
Schaumburg ll, GO, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 1,220,000 | | 1,296,195 | |
Will Grundy Counties Community College District No. 525, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 9,305,000 | | 9,387,598 | |
| 201,313,824 | |
Indiana - 1.3% | | | | | |
Hamilton Southeastern Consolidated School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2033 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,261,542 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 775,000 | | 848,626 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2027 | | 740,000 | | 801,658 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 2.10 | | 11/1/2026 | | 2,700,000 | a | 2,612,980 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Indiana Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A4 | | 1.20 | | 12/1/2039 | | 4,100,000 | f | 4,100,000 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Parkview Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.05 | | 11/1/2039 | | 4,100,000 | f | 4,100,000 | |
Whiting, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (BP Products North America Inc.) | | 5.00 | | 6/5/2026 | | 14,430,000 | a | 15,405,501 | |
| 29,130,307 | |
Iowa - .5% | | | | | |
PEFA Inc., Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 10,150,000 | a | 10,608,234 | |
Kentucky - 3.1% | | | | | |
Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 2,395,000 | | 2,699,347 | |
Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 2,275,000 | | 2,562,398 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 112) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2028 | | 5,150,000 | | 5,533,606 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 112) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,198,205 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 112) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 7,475,000 | | 7,976,719 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,074,556 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 8,000,000 | a | 8,071,654 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 16,500,000 | a | 16,647,787 | |
Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds (Revitalization Projects) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 675,000 | b | 689,605 | |
Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,416,753 | |
Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 5,430,000 | | 5,742,499 | |
| 68,613,129 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Louisiana - .3% | | | | | |
East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 1.30 | | 2/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,327,946 | |
Louisiana, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2033 | | 1,770,000 | | 1,813,326 | |
| 6,141,272 | |
Maine - .4% | | | | | |
Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 5,255,000 | | 5,428,159 | |
Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,880,000 | | 1,940,823 | |
Maine Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,347,657 | |
| 8,716,639 | |
Maryland - 1.0% | | | | | |
Howard County Housing Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 1.20 | | 6/1/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,841,505 | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2049 | | 2,650,000 | | 2,674,127 | |
Maryland Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,305,162 | |
Maryland Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 2,250,000 | c | 2,557,259 | |
Maryland Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2027 | | 2,250,000 | c | 2,515,716 | |
Montgomery County, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,551,613 | |
| 22,445,382 | |
Massachusetts - 1.1% | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,056,476 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,169,584 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 770,000 | | 829,178 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 620,000 | | 672,378 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 800,000 | | 855,750 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 700,000 | | 765,188 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,045,803 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,043,018 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,051,978 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (MWRA Program) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 380,000 | | 381,034 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1 | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2022 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,028,171 | |
| 23,898,558 | |
Michigan - 1.7% | | | | | |
Central Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.48 | | 10/1/2032 | | 500,000 | f | 500,000 | |
Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,037,519 | |
Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,037,701 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Michigan - 1.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,401,386 | |
Lakeview School District, GO (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 5/1/2032 | | 5,200,000 | f | 5,200,000 | |
Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. IA | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,112,399 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Great Lakes Water Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C3 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,611,573 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Great Lakes Water Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C3 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,136,086 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Great Lakes Water Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C3 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,875,000 | | 1,960,397 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. D2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,613,863 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McLaren Health Care Corp. Obligated Group) Ser. D2 | | 1.20 | | 4/13/2028 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,445,468 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Credit Corp. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,961,865 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Credit Corp. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,478,441 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 925,000 | | 1,039,608 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2031 | | 850,000 | | 969,380 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 600,000 | | 680,081 | |
| 37,185,767 | |
Minnesota - .7% | | | | | |
Minneapolis, Revenue Bonds (Allina Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 2,405,000 | | 2,367,763 | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 675,000 | | 679,769 | |
Minnesota Municipal Gas Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2027 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,149,449 | |
St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Allina Health Obligated Group) (LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA) Ser. B2 | | 1.03 | | 11/15/2035 | | 1,500,000 | f | 1,500,000 | |
| 14,696,981 | |
Missouri - 1.3% | | | | | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,210,408 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,322,819 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,422,825 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,871,330 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,068,018 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2027 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,518,232 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Missouri - 1.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 1,655,000 | | 1,813,641 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Kansas City International Airport) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,967,573 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Kansas City International Airport) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2034 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,482,176 | |
Ladue School District, GO | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,310,947 | |
Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mercy Health) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,654,985 | |
| 29,642,954 | |
Montana - .3% | | | | | |
Montana Board of Housing, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 3.50 | | 6/1/2044 | | 1,640,000 | | 1,637,047 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,144,646 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 500,000 | | 550,885 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2028 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,284,355 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2029 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,355,028 | |
| 5,971,961 | |
Nebraska - .2% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,108,566 | |
Nevada - 2.0% | | | | | |
Clark County, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2033 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,879,915 | |
Clark County Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,145,000 | | 1,197,744 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 5,280,000 | | 5,800,727 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,527,101 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2028 | | 10,005,000 | | 11,261,639 | |
Clark County School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,390,251 | |
Las Vegas Valley Water District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 6,295,000 | | 6,447,929 | |
Nevada, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2035 | | 4,755,000 | | 4,405,148 | |
Nevada Housing Division, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2049 | | 2,365,000 | | 2,387,170 | |
| 45,297,624 | |
New Jersey - 6.6% | | | | | |
Fair Lawn, GO | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,332,501 | |
Fair Lawn, GO | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 1,315,000 | | 1,145,272 | |
Fair Lawn, GO | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 2,215,000 | | 2,045,846 | |
Hudson County, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 11/15/2032 | | 11,700,000 | | 11,186,409 | |
Morris County, GO | | 2.00 | | 2/1/2031 | | 4,315,000 | | 3,786,619 | |
New Jersey, GO (COVID-19 Emergency Bonds) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,785,360 | |
New Jersey, GO (COVID-19 Emergency Bonds) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2027 | | 10,000,000 | | 11,030,408 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. N1 | | 5.50 | | 9/1/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,255,723 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 985,865 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,099,686 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2033 | | 2,185,000 | | 2,374,752 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey - 6.6% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,040,611 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,060,000 | | 1,125,219 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,081,456 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,867,403 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 6/15/2025 | | 4,245,000 | | 4,559,449 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,486,064 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2027 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,454,970 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2027 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,910,978 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2044 | | 10,050,000 | | 10,151,531 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2034 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,718,829 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,163,758 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,686,450 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2037 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,594,514 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,071,276 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,203,112 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 5,125,000 | | 5,253,513 | |
Ocean City, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,898,629 | |
Perth Amboy, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2030 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,973,011 | |
Perth Amboy, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,672,863 | |
Sussex County, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,945,000 | | 1,746,639 | |
Sussex County, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 1,945,000 | | 1,786,371 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,521,082 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 12,000,000 | | 12,816,941 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,432,011 | |
| 147,245,121 | |
New Mexico - .1% | | | | | |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2053 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,943,485 | |
New York - 15.2% | | | | | |
Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,443,983 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,878,201 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 15.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 8,445,000 | | 9,053,535 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,318,063 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2027 | | 2,365,000 | | 2,554,478 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2033 | | 10,285,000 | | 11,436,780 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2034 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,621,009 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 10,185,000 | | 10,873,695 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C1 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2031 | | 7,400,000 | | 7,770,292 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2037 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,646,765 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2031 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,482,107 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,007,143 | |
Nassau County, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 10,000,000 | | 11,150,745 | |
New York City, GO (Liquidity Agreement; JPMorgan Chase Bank) Ser. F6 | | 1.05 | | 6/1/2044 | | 3,600,000 | f | 3,600,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. L4 | | 1.15 | | 4/1/2038 | | 4,600,000 | f | 4,600,000 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2042 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,457,179 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. F1 | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,721,274 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 2.15 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,290,000 | | 1,206,874 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 3.38 | | 11/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,998,873 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2 | | 5.25 | | 7/3/2023 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,235,854 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2028 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,496,721 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,244,020 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2045 | | 2,200,000 | f | 2,200,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2045 | | 400,000 | f | 400,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SPA; Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) Ser. BB2 | | 1.08 | | 6/15/2039 | | 6,000,000 | f | 6,000,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA1 | | 1.05 | | 6/15/2050 | | 2,300,000 | f | 2,300,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DD | | 4.50 | | 6/15/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,012,344 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. BB | | 1.46 | | 6/15/2051 | | 7,500,000 | f | 7,500,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. C5 | | 1.46 | | 11/1/2041 | | 3,600,000 | f | 3,600,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2035 | | 5,295,000 | | 5,741,752 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2037 | | 10,000,000 | | 11,029,072 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 15,400,000 | g | 14,897,523 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 15.2% (continued) | | | | | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 2-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.15 | | 11/15/2034 | | 3,500,000 | g | 3,537,452 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 1.45 | | 11/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,202,010 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 1WTC | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,129,430 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2039 | | 4,900,000 | | 4,786,339 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2034 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,662,046 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,913,771 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2033 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,534,981 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2033 | | 5,685,000 | | 6,101,571 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 15,000,000 | | 15,754,426 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 189 | | 3.25 | | 4/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 997,954 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 220 | | 2.40 | | 10/1/2034 | | 10,545,000 | | 8,902,644 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 223 | | 2.65 | | 10/1/2034 | | 7,020,000 | | 6,123,822 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2046 | | 3,405,000 | | 3,675,131 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. K | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,140,171 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines Inc.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 20,000,000 | | 20,423,202 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,558,632 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,046,418 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207 | | 5.00 | | 9/15/2024 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,414,800 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 195,000 | | 212,750 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 200,000 | | 216,675 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 225,000 | | 247,789 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 75,000 | | 82,393 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2030 | | 175,000 | | 192,926 | |
Suffolk County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,093,686 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B1 | | 1.15 | | 1/1/2033 | | 3,300,000 | f | 3,300,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; State Street Bank & Trust Co.) Ser. B3 | | 1.01 | | 1/1/2032 | | 4,900,000 | f | 4,900,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. 2005B-4C | | 1.15 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,100,000 | f | 1,100,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 10,000,000 | d | 7,860,471 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C2 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,810,903 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 3,480,000 | | 3,821,167 | |
Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,790,403 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 15.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2030 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,552,670 | |
TSASC Inc., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,094,311 | |
Webster Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,180,000 | | 1,068,010 | |
| 338,727,236 | |
North Carolina - .6% | | | | | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 3,400,000 | | 3,753,852 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 3,780,000 | | 4,189,614 | |
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Atrium Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 4,000,000 | a | 4,543,013 | |
| 12,486,479 | |
Ohio - 1.1% | | | | | |
Akron , Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 1,650,000 | | 1,751,857 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 735,000 | | 847,268 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,136,496 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 545,000 | | 622,015 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2027 | | 575,000 | | 639,105 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 515,000 | | 580,667 | |
Montgomery County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2037 | | 695,000 | | 682,060 | |
Montgomery County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2036 | | 500,000 | | 536,310 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Ohio Valley Electric Corp.) | | 2.60 | | 10/1/2029 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,288,733 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2042 | | 3,205,000 | | 2,918,350 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 4,835,000 | | 4,567,849 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 3/1/2047 | | 970,000 | | 985,587 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2047 | | 1,930,000 | | 1,942,143 | |
Wadsworth School District, GO | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2045 | | 2,040,000 | | 1,609,653 | |
Wadsworth School District, GO | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2056 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,405,454 | |
Warrensville Heights City School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2044 | | 600,000 | | 623,352 | |
Warrensville Heights City School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,440,000 | b | 1,520,756 | |
| 24,657,655 | |
Oklahoma - .2% | | | | | |
Oklahoma, GO | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 5,190,000 | | 4,809,348 | |
Oregon - 1.3% | | | | | |
Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2047 | | 1,570,000 | | 1,578,886 | |
Portland Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2037 | | 13,635,000 | | 14,241,384 | |
Portland Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2033 | | 11,435,000 | | 12,004,139 | |
Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Salem Health Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2038 | | 2,095,000 | | 2,242,207 | |
| 30,066,616 | |
Pennsylvania - 7.8% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 1,005,000 | c | 1,103,442 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2030 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,482,039 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 7.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2028 | | 1,715,000 | | 1,919,492 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2029 | | 1,465,000 | | 1,657,133 | |
Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Main Line Health System Inc. Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 2,105,000 | | 2,074,768 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 3,250,000 | | 3,525,665 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,827,028 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2030 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,394,738 | |
Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 905,741 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2027 | | 5,010,000 | a | 5,408,878 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,509,088 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 1,155,000 | | 1,148,581 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2035 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,219,710 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 5.00 | | 9/15/2029 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,551,572 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,232,144 | |
Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,227,610 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2032 | | 3,305,000 | | 3,338,740 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,727,047 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,985,610 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Drexel University) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2030 | | 1,795,000 | | 2,037,195 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2028 | | 350,000 | | 395,183 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 350,000 | | 389,560 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1 | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2032 | | 1,355,000 | | 1,402,841 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1 | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 2,505,000 | | 2,615,462 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AT1 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,352,601 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122 | | 3.65 | | 10/1/2032 | | 4,880,000 | | 4,797,942 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2046 | | 975,000 | | 980,924 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 118B | | 3.80 | | 10/1/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,900,888 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,633,124 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,844,439 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 1.46 | | 12/1/2039 | | 5,300,000 | f | 5,300,000 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 3 | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,501,037 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 7.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 3 | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 7,085,000 | | 7,680,348 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 7,925,000 | | 8,526,275 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 4,515,000 | | 4,553,399 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,840,000 | | 2,851,335 | |
Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2024 | | 3,600,000 | b | 3,728,436 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,181,352 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 8,400,000 | | 8,431,548 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 850,000 | | 898,847 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,093,834 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,103,115 | |
State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Philadelphia School District) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,371,338 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2027 | | 500,000 | | 551,797 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2024 | | 600,000 | | 627,412 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 533,388 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 542,988 | |
West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,090,444 | |
West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2027 | | 1,140,000 | | 1,250,976 | |
| 174,407,054 | |
Rhode Island - .7% | | | | | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds (Providence College) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2047 | | 2,045,000 | | 2,162,589 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2033 | | 435,000 | | 490,347 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2032 | | 405,000 | | 459,769 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. 70 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 3,530,000 | | 3,561,555 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2051 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,853,376 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2029 | | 535,000 | | 603,580 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 300,000 | | 328,350 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2027 | | 500,000 | | 551,456 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 525,000 | | 592,000 | |
| 14,603,022 | |
South Carolina - 1.0% | | | | | |
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,082,317 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
South Carolina - 1.0% (continued) | | | | | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Santee Cooper) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2037 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,652,720 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Santee Cooper) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 3,750,000 | | 4,100,938 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2032 | | 1,340,000 | | 1,519,234 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2033 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,548,036 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2031 | | 2,245,000 | | 2,537,328 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2029 | | 1,705,000 | | 1,899,407 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2030 | | 2,140,000 | | 2,406,047 | |
| 21,746,027 | |
South Dakota - .3% | | | | | |
Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 500,000 | b | 509,403 | |
Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 1,800,000 | b | 1,833,851 | |
South Dakota Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 2,660,000 | | 2,784,087 | |
South Dakota Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,312,457 | |
| 6,439,798 | |
Tennessee - 2.3% | | | | | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 1.05 | | 7/1/2038 | | 2,800,000 | f | 2,800,000 | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 1.05 | | 2/1/2036 | | 5,100,000 | f | 5,100,000 | |
Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Metropolitan Government, Revenue Bonds (Vanderbilt University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,609,315 | |
Nashville & Davidson County Metropolitan Government, GO, Refunding | | 2.50 | | 1/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,871,848 | |
Nashville & Davidson County Metropolitan Government, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,909,981 | |
Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2023 | | 5,750,000 | a | 5,781,937 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1B | | 3.50 | | 1/1/2047 | | 885,000 | | 883,053 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2042 | | 790,000 | | 796,280 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,261,772 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,870,000 | | 3,119,441 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,900,000 | | 2,022,701 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2039 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,327,065 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,935,168 | |
| 51,418,561 | |
Texas - 9.6% | | | | | |
Arlington, Special Tax Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 4,180,000 | | 4,375,877 | |
Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,289,059 | |
Bexar County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tax Exempt Venue Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 1,110,000 | | 1,200,529 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 9.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, BAN, Ser. F | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,623,633 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,306,500 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2023 | | 295,000 | | 300,846 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2028 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,349,261 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. T | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,135,506 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. T | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 1,110,000 | | 1,161,654 | |
Dallas, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,506,273 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 952,150 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 938,217 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,962,107 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 971,266 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,003,100 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2049 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,232,560 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.75 | | 8/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,000,058 | |
Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2036 | | 4,330,000 | | 3,927,672 | |
Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 4,310,000 | | 3,967,708 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., BAN | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2023 | | 12,500,000 | | 12,621,465 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Memorial Hermann Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 10,795,000 | a | 11,623,448 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Texas Children's Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,622,960 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2037 | | 1,545,000 | | 1,461,980 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 1,855,000 | | 1,744,724 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 526,867 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 700,000 | | 735,588 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,048,056 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 500,000 | | 528,898 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 250,000 | | 266,806 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 100,000 | | 106,422 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2030 | | 500,000 | | 534,404 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2032 | | 300,000 | | 319,030 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 485,000 | | 518,538 | |
Houston, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2037 | | 2,305,000 | | 2,040,466 | |
Houston, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2036 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,346,329 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 9.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Houston, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,487,410 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,145,000 | | 1,115,723 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,945,384 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 1,225,000 | | 1,325,425 | |
Houston Texas Combined Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.50 | | 11/15/2038 | | 16,540,000 | | 16,949,712 | |
Houston Texas Combined Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,449,866 | |
Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,898,386 | |
Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2027 | | 1,720,000 | | 1,893,962 | |
Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,500,009 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 5,015,000 | | 5,175,918 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 8,650,000 | | 9,273,699 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 11,415,000 | | 11,982,902 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,155,448 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,875,000 | | 1,999,143 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,031,775 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,873,297 | |
Southwest Higher Education Authority Inc., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern Methodist University) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,434,048 | |
Southwest Higher Education Authority Inc., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern Methodist University) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,890,643 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (CHRISTUS Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 2,750,000 | a | 3,063,489 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 1,475,000 | | 1,626,118 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,150,544 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,146,469 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 1.56 | | 6/1/2043 | | 600,000 | f | 600,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 1.56 | | 6/1/2044 | | 4,400,000 | f | 4,400,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. B | | 1.56 | | 12/1/2041 | | 6,400,000 | f | 6,400,000 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2026 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,207,822 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2029 | | 4,435,000 | | 4,728,106 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2032 | | 1,490,000 | | 1,588,843 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2035 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,216,266 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2035 | | 1,330,000 | | 1,297,282 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2033 | | 1,215,000 | | 1,197,005 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2033 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,718,927 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,466,837 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 9.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,471,096 | |
University of Houston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,313,619 | |
| 213,225,130 | |
U.S. Related - .3% | | | | | |
Antonio B Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 5.50 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | b | 1,033,133 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,092,923 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,099,672 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 6,607 | d | 6,106 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 25,549 | d | 14,540 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 15,316 | | 13,725 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 17,845 | | 16,408 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 21,657 | | 18,391 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 20,824 | | 18,186 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 19,853 | | 18,603 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2023 | | 11,086 | | 11,254 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.38 | | 7/1/2025 | | 22,111 | | 22,820 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2027 | | 21,911 | | 23,252 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2029 | | 21,555 | | 23,216 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2031 | | 20,936 | | 22,969 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.48 | | 11/1/2043 | | 137,954 | f | 71,219 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. ZZ | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,500,000 | h | 2,018,750 | |
| 7,525,167 | |
Utah - .4% | | | | | |
Salt Lake City, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,551,656 | |
Salt Lake City, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,138,884 | |
Salt Lake City, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,684,218 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2030 | | 215,000 | | 245,590 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2031 | | 235,000 | | 269,678 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2028 | | 225,000 | | 251,527 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2029 | | 200,000 | | 226,642 | |
| 8,368,195 | |
Vermont - .5% | | | | | |
University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 740,000 | | 774,382 | |
Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Landmark College Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2039 | | 100,000 | f | 100,000 | |
Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Vermont Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2032 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,588,557 | |
| 11,462,939 | |
Virginia - .6% | | | | | |
Roanoke Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Carilion Clinic Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 7,000,000 | a | 7,841,647 | |
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,098,927 | |
| 12,940,574 | |
Washington - 2.6% | | | | | |
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. S1 | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 10,000,000 | | 8,886,014 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Washington - 2.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,495,445 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2028 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,834,485 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2030 | | 2,800,000 | | 3,109,911 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,363,597 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 2,840,000 | | 2,974,909 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,048,540 | |
Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,352,248 | |
Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,150,973 | |
Washington, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2022 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2038 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,603,612 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,740,635 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance) | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 435,000 | g | 386,508 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance) | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 445,000 | g | 388,882 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 2,175,000 | | 2,329,740 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,775,457 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,116,232 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2027 | | 500,000 | | 543,144 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2029 | | 500,000 | | 555,363 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2031 | | 790,000 | | 874,696 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2032 | | 500,000 | | 550,947 | |
| 57,081,338 | |
West Virginia - .1% | | | | | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (West Virginia United Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. C | | 1.47 | | 6/1/2034 | | 3,100,000 | f | 3,100,000 | |
Wisconsin - .5% | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Advocate Aurora Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 7,750,000 | a | 8,357,853 | |
WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,344 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Wisconsin - .5% (continued) | | | | | |
WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,344 | |
| 10,428,541 | |
Total Investments (cost $2,326,335,097) | | 100.8% | 2,241,623,026 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (0.8%) | (17,000,536) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 2,224,622,490 | |
a These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a specific action to retain the bond after the put date.
b These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
c Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of August 31, 2022.
d Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
g Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $19,210,365 or .86% of net assets.
h Non-income producing—security in default.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 21.0 |
General Obligation | 16.2 |
Transportation | 14.2 |
Medical | 11.5 |
Airport | 7.2 |
Education | 6.0 |
Water | 5.8 |
Prerefunded | 4.4 |
Development | 3.2 |
School District | 3.1 |
Single Family Housing | 2.9 |
Tobacco Settlement | 2.5 |
Power | .9 |
Utilities | .6 |
Facilities | .4 |
Multifamily Housing | .3 |
Nursing Homes | .2 |
Special Tax | .2 |
Pollution | .2 |
| 100.8 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 76 | 12/20/2022 | 11,381,958 | 11,362,000 | 19,958 | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 716 | 12/20/2022 | 90,382,449 | 89,634,250 | 748,199 | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 768,157 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% | | | | | |
Alabama - 1.8% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,008,569 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,017,219 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 4) Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,052,505 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 835,000 | | 852,029 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 450,000 | | 459,032 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 325,000 | | 329,811 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 275,000 | | 278,348 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 420,000 | | 428,068 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 300,000 | | 305,109 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,548,068 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,022,608 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 500,000 | | 505,952 | |
| 15,807,318 | |
Arizona - 1.6% | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 870,000 | | 892,699 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2023 | | 800,000 | | 812,294 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2022 | | 500,000 | | 501,176 | |
Chandler Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Intel Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 6/3/2024 | | 7,000,000 | a | 7,227,843 | |
Maricopa County Unified School District No. 4, GO (Project 2018) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 1,450,000 | | 1,516,572 | |
The Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) Ser. A2 | | 2.20 | | 6/3/2024 | | 3,350,000 | a | 3,289,344 | |
| 14,239,928 | |
Arkansas - .1% | | | | | |
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Arkansas Division of Emergency Management Project) | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,061,883 | |
California - 9.2% | | | | | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 400,000 | | 422,303 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 380,000 | | 395,067 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 4,565,000 | a | 4,833,330 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 1,025,000 | | 1,066,163 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) | | 2.95 | | 12/1/2022 | | 3,500,000 | a | 3,500,000 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Republic Services) Ser. A | | 1.88 | | 10/3/2022 | | 8,500,000 | a | 8,487,480 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Water Capital Project) | | 0.60 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | a | 975,922 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (ENSO Village Project) Ser. B3 | | 2.13 | | 11/15/2027 | | 3,000,000 | b | 2,779,515 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 2.38 | | 11/15/2028 | | 1,000,000 | b | 914,591 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 440,000 | c | 459,858 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 310,000 | c | 315,925 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 440,000 | c | 454,482 | |
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 9.2% (continued) | | | | | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,520,000 | | 1,594,256 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,120,379 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2023 | | 2,460,000 | | 2,487,587 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 2,530,000 | c | 2,703,929 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 2,890,000 | c | 3,025,736 | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 2,645,000 | c | 2,703,472 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 9,040,000 | | 9,674,299 | |
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 1,175,000 | | 1,192,409 | |
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,720,000 | | 1,770,035 | |
Los Angeles, TRAN | | 4.00 | | 6/29/2023 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,605,898 | |
Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,550,744 | |
Mount Diablo Unified School District, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,523,316 | |
Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 260,000 | | 263,152 | |
Silicon Valley Clean Water, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,017,531 | |
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. S | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2023 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,058,724 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 700,000 | | 722,102 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 523,471 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2026 | | 600,000 | | 637,036 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 580,000 | | 589,366 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,129,099 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,292,676 | |
Western Placer Unified School District, BAN | | 2.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,853,064 | |
Western Placer Unified School District, BAN | | 2.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 970,856 | |
| 82,613,773 | |
Colorado - 2.4% | | | | | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association Collateral) Ser. K | | 3.88 | | 5/1/2050 | | 2,410,000 | | 2,426,149 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. B | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2051 | | 2,555,000 | | 2,502,324 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 3.75 | | 5/1/2050 | | 1,745,000 | | 1,750,208 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2022 | | 14,460,000 | a | 14,527,041 | |
| 21,205,722 | |
Connecticut - 1.6% | | | | | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 165,000 | | 167,462 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 340,000 | | 350,483 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 200,000 | | 212,322 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. L1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 650,000 | | 656,738 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. L1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 600,000 | | 608,233 | |
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Connecticut - 1.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. L1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 550,000 | | 553,738 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yale University) Ser. C2 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,052,742 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2045 | | 2,945,000 | | 2,971,370 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. E-E3 | | 1.63 | | 11/15/2022 | | 305,000 | a | 304,441 | |
State of Connecticut, GO, Ser. F | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 2,975,000 | | 3,132,100 | |
| 14,009,629 | |
Delaware - .3% | | | | | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 500,000 | c | 526,139 | |
University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.03 | | 11/1/2035 | | 2,100,000 | d | 2,100,000 | |
| 2,626,139 | |
District of Columbia - 2.9% | | | | | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 1.75 | | 10/1/2024 | | 21,000,000 | a | 20,675,138 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. C2 | | 1.48 | | 10/1/2039 | | 3,400,000 | d | 3,400,000 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,587,262 | |
| 25,662,400 | |
Florida - 2.3% | | | | | |
Alachua County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinics Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,989,109 | |
Broward County, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2025 | | 1,875,000 | | 1,986,314 | |
Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2022 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,252,460 | |
Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,299,581 | |
Broward County School District, COP, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 10,660,000 | | 11,381,962 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luice Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,741,477 | |
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (BayCare Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. D | | 1.10 | | 11/15/2042 | | 1,000,000 | d | 1,000,000 | |
| 20,650,903 | |
Georgia - 2.3% | | | | | |
Atlanta Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,822 | |
Fayette County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Piedmont Healthcare Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,054,996 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/2/2024 | | 2,600,000 | a | 2,660,975 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 700,000 | | 705,070 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,008,471 | |
The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project) | | 2.25 | | 5/25/2023 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,933,559 | |
The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project) | | 2.25 | | 5/25/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,970,590 | |
| 20,362,483 | |
Hawaii - 1.3% | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County, GO (Honolulu Rail Transit Project) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,094,781 | |
Honolulu City & County, GO (Honolulu Rail Transit Project) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,094,781 | |
Honolulu City & County, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2023 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,287,949 | |
| 11,477,511 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois - 5.7% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 850,000 | | 845,470 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2023 | | 730,000 | | 730,012 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,211,180 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 513,175 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2023 | | 500,000 | | 503,403 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,084,220 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,148,483 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,250,087 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,052,416 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2022 | | 10,680,000 | a | 10,754,561 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (The University of Chicago Medical Center Obligated Group) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.03 | | 8/1/2044 | | 1,100,000 | d | 1,100,000 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (OSF Healthcare System Obligated Group) Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2024 | | 2,750,000 | a | 2,842,693 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Chicago) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,436,541 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA,FNMA,FHLMC) Ser. A2 | | 3.15 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,185,000 | | 1,186,667 | |
Springfield IL Electric, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2027 | | 5,200,000 | | 5,472,554 | |
Will County, GO | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,080,351 | |
| 51,211,813 | |
Indiana - 3.1% | | | | | |
Columbus Multi School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bartholomew Consolidated School) | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2024 | | 1,140,000 | | 1,161,655 | |
Columbus Multi School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bartholomew Consolidated School) | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2023 | | 1,380,000 | | 1,397,126 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 10,000,000 | e | 10,195,570 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Indiana Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A4 | | 1.20 | | 12/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | d | 1,000,000 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Indianapolis Power & Light) Ser. B | | 0.95 | | 4/1/2026 | | 3,300,000 | a | 2,873,361 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Republic Services Project) Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2022 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,000,000 | |
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.15 | | 1/1/2042 | | 500,000 | d | 500,000 | |
Whiting, Revenue Bonds (BP Products North America) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2022 | | 6,000,000 | a | 6,020,774 | |
| 28,148,486 | |
Iowa - 1.7% | | | | | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Gevo NW Iowa RNG) (LOC; Citibank NA) | | 1.50 | | 4/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,932,950 | |
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds (Des Moines University Project) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 570,000 | | 598,528 | |
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds (Des Moines University Project) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 515,000 | | 525,395 | |
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds (Des Moines University Project) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 540,000 | | 558,656 | |
PEFA Inc., Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,451,462 | |
| 15,066,991 | |
Kansas - .8% | | | | | |
Kansas Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,000,000 | |
Kentucky - .6% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,007,456 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,513,151 | |
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Kentucky - .6% (continued) | | | | | |
Owen County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kentucky-American Water Obligated Group) Ser. 2020 | | 0.70 | | 9/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,441,285 | |
| 4,961,892 | |
Louisiana - .7% | | | | | |
Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 0.60 | | 5/1/2023 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,902,146 | |
Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge & Parish of East Baton Rouge, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,123,967 | |
Metropolitan Council of Baton Rouge & Parish of East Baton Rouge, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,045,214 | |
| 6,071,327 | |
Maine - .8% | | | | | |
Maine Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2050 | | 2,195,000 | | 2,214,638 | |
Maine Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F | | 4.25 | | 11/15/2048 | | 2,460,000 | | 2,494,712 | |
Maine Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,780,000 | | 2,839,456 | |
| 7,548,806 | |
Maryland - .8% | | | | | |
Maryland Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 3,250,000 | c | 3,564,626 | |
Maryland Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | c | 3,227,333 | |
| 6,791,959 | |
Massachusetts - 2.1% | | | | | |
Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority, RAN | | 3.75 | | 8/18/2023 | | 8,200,000 | | 8,249,682 | |
Hamilton Wenham Regional School District, BAN, Refunding | | 1.50 | | 1/19/2023 | | 1,081,400 | | 1,076,965 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 300,000 | | 307,021 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 720,000 | | 749,298 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2022 | | 275,000 | | 275,530 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 518,850 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 350,000 | | 356,380 | |
Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Metropolitan Highway System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,037,262 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 9.59 | | 8/1/2023 | | 2,600,000 | f | 2,631,411 | |
| 19,202,399 | |
Michigan - 1.0% | | | | | |
Michigan Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 1.50 | | 10/1/2022 | | 955,000 | | 954,220 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds (Consumers Energy Co.) | | 1.80 | | 10/1/2024 | | 6,650,000 | a | 6,435,005 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 450,000 | | 490,884 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2024 | | 570,000 | | 599,348 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2023 | | 225,000 | | 231,887 | |
| 8,711,344 | |
Minnesota - .1% | | | | | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B | | 3.50 | | 7/1/2050 | | 1,180,000 | | 1,174,996 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Missouri - 1.1% | | | | | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 650,000 | | 684,809 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,037,823 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 700,000 | | 711,803 | |
Missouri Board of Public Buildings, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,002,547 | |
Missouri Development Finance Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Nelson Gallery Foundation) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2022 | | 3,540,000 | | 3,546,126 | |
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 11/1/2050 | | 2,015,000 | | 2,006,764 | |
| 9,989,872 | |
Montana - .1% | | | | | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 325,000 | | 346,298 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2024 | | 400,000 | | 418,044 | |
| 764,342 | |
Nebraska - .8% | | | | | |
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2045 | | 4,535,000 | | 4,434,678 | |
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. E | | 3.75 | | 9/1/2049 | | 3,185,000 | | 3,183,276 | |
| 7,617,954 | |
Nevada - .1% | | | | | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 1,175,000 | | 1,187,907 | |
New Hampshire - .7% | | | | | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) Ser. A3 | | 2.15 | | 7/1/2024 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,938,404 | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) Ser. A4 | | 2.15 | | 7/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,965,704 | |
| 5,904,108 | |
New Jersey - 6.0% | | | | | |
Jefferson, BAN, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 6/16/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,039,624 | |
Margate, BAN, Refunding | | 1.25 | | 12/14/2022 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,982,247 | |
New Jersey, GO (COVID-19 Emergency Bond) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,052,435 | |
New Jersey, GO (COVID-19 Emergency Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,240,512 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Water Co.) Ser. B | | 1.20 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,466,608 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. N1 | | 5.50 | | 9/1/2025 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,346,286 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. GGG | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,449,530 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2023 | | 220,000 | | 223,927 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2025 | | 400,000 | | 422,284 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 300,000 | | 311,637 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. H | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2052 | | 4,975,000 | | 4,818,459 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,830,674 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey - 6.0% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2025 | | 5,125,000 | | 5,410,515 | |
| 53,594,738 | |
New Mexico - .6% | | | | | |
New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2025 | | 5,500,000 | a | 5,787,209 | |
New York - 21.1% | | | | | |
Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2023 | | 1,225,000 | | 1,258,389 | |
Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2022 | | 875,000 | | 880,603 | |
Irondequoit, BAN, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.25 | | 12/16/2022 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,477,158 | |
Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 1.65 | | 9/1/2024 | | 7,000,000 | a | 6,778,964 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BAN, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,079,856 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BAN, Ser. D1 | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2022 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 2,200,000 | a | 2,269,974 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. L4 | | 1.15 | | 4/1/2038 | | 7,300,000 | d | 7,300,000 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 8,600,000 | | 9,211,406 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. D3 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,107,952 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LOC; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. D2 | | 0.70 | | 11/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,888,311 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LOC; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. F2 | | 0.60 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,849,809 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 4,100,000 | | 4,187,687 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 9.91 | | 3/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | f | 2,008,025 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2045 | | 4,600,000 | d | 4,600,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F1A | | 1.46 | | 6/15/2035 | | 2,400,000 | d | 2,400,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. C5 | | 1.46 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,500,000 | d | 1,500,000 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. I | | 2.55 | | 11/1/2022 | | 1,390,000 | | 1,390,260 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. I | | 2.65 | | 5/1/2023 | | 885,000 | | 885,344 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; SONYMA) Ser. M2 | | 0.75 | | 11/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,657,285 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; SONYMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. N | | 1.50 | | 11/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 987,031 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E | | 0.85 | | 11/1/2024 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,199,708 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E | | 0.95 | | 5/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 948,288 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. P | | 1.60 | | 11/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,824,991 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 186 | | 3.95 | | 4/1/2025 | | 4,705,000 | | 4,741,455 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 191 | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 997,436 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,036,058 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,327,975 | |
North Colonie Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.75 | | 7/14/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,093,653 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 21.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2027 | | 1,425,000 | | 1,464,199 | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,670,101 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226 | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2025 | | 2,260,000 | | 2,386,799 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226 | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2023 | | 2,710,000 | | 2,774,692 | |
Rochester, BAN, Refunding, Ser. I | | 2.50 | | 3/1/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,987,841 | |
Rye School District, BAN | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2023 | | 11,517,124 | | 11,597,283 | |
Schenectady City School District, BAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.50 | | 7/20/2023 | | 5,350,000 | | 5,377,452 | |
Suffolk County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,785,000 | | 1,876,096 | |
Suffolk County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 625,000 | | 641,381 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,277,482 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. 2005B-4C | | 1.15 | | 1/1/2031 | | 7,700,000 | d | 7,700,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 2.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 21,875,000 | a | 21,505,883 | |
Webster Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 4.00 | | 6/28/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,107,111 | |
| 189,253,938 | |
Ohio - 1.4% | | | | | |
Akron, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 2,210,000 | | 2,309,954 | |
American Municipal Power, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 1.00 | | 8/15/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,913,516 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2025 | | 780,000 | | 833,946 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2024 | | 675,000 | | 706,645 | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,710,000 | | 1,753,891 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; PNC Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.08 | | 1/15/2046 | | 3,300,000 | d | 3,300,000 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B | | 3.25 | | 3/1/2050 | | 1,915,000 | | 1,892,655 | |
| 12,710,607 | |
Oklahoma - 1.3% | | | | | |
The University of Oklahoma, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,860,000 | | 1,899,780 | |
Tulsa, GO | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,067,708 | |
Tulsa County Independent School District No. 1, GO, Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,932,639 | |
| 11,900,127 | |
Oregon - .5% | | | | | |
Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2052 | | 2,160,000 | | 2,114,787 | |
Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D | | 4.75 | | 1/1/2050 | | 2,745,000 | | 2,812,361 | |
| 4,927,148 | |
Pennsylvania - 3.2% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 500,000 | c | 513,377 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2026 | | 1,660,000 | c | 1,759,290 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2025 | | 500,000 | c | 521,780 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2023 | | 950,000 | | 974,481 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2024 | | 705,000 | | 738,343 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 3.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Gwynedd Mercy University Project) | | 1.13 | | 5/1/2023 | | 1,220,000 | a | 1,203,900 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2022 | | 600,000 | | 600,000 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education) | | 0.74 | | 6/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,774,482 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) | | 1.75 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,860,058 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,049,600 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,025,052 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 1.46 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,100,000 | d | 2,100,000 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 510,612 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2022 | | 225,000 | | 225,608 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C, 1 Month MUNIPSA +.65% | | 2.15 | | 12/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | a,g | 3,001,498 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,125,711 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. F | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,116,869 | |
| 29,100,661 | |
Rhode Island - .7% | | | | | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2050 | | 1,755,000 | | 1,719,209 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 3.50 | | 10/1/2050 | | 2,220,000 | | 2,211,067 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 0.45 | | 10/1/2023 | | 2,705,000 | a | 2,625,654 | |
| 6,555,930 | |
South Carolina - 1.7% | | | | | |
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,082,317 | |
South Carolina Housing Finance & Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 3.25 | | 1/1/2052 | | 3,030,000 | | 2,992,710 | |
South Carolina Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | e | 5,369,737 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2024 | | 730,000 | | 754,184 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2023 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,217,608 | |
| 15,416,556 | |
Tennessee - .1% | | | | | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 1.05 | | 2/1/2036 | | 1,100,000 | d | 1,100,000 | |
Texas - 9.1% | | | | | |
Austin Affordable Public Facility Corp., Revenue Bonds (Bridge at Turtle Creek) | | 0.42 | | 12/1/2023 | | 3,350,000 | a | 3,271,722 | |
Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2024 | | 600,000 | | 625,123 | |
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2023 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,012,322 | |
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 9.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Dallas Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Estates at Shiloh) | | 1.25 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,974,740 | |
Denton County Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Pathway on Woodrow) | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,125,756 | |
Fort Bend Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 0.72 | | 8/1/2026 | | 1,720,000 | a | 1,575,893 | |
Georgetown Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,965,890 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.59 | | 10/1/2022 | | 2,625,000 | | 2,622,116 | |
Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2022 | | 1,310,000 | | 1,315,508 | |
Housing Options, Revenue Bonds (Estelle Village Apartments) | | 3.90 | | 2/1/2025 | | 3,150,000 | a | 3,186,794 | |
Hutto Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. 2015 | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,962,869 | |
Lower Colorado River Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LCRA Transmission Services) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2025 | | 2,125,000 | | 2,259,837 | |
Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 0.90 | | 9/1/2023 | | 3,750,000 | a | 3,666,720 | |
Mission Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) | | 2.95 | | 12/1/2022 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,500,000 | |
Pasadena Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 1.50 | | 8/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,920,868 | |
Pflugerville Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.50 | | 8/15/2023 | | 9,725,000 | a | 9,737,247 | |
Prosper Independent School District, GO | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 5,805,000 | a | 5,818,561 | |
San Antonio Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,230,000 | | 1,251,912 | |
San Antonio Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,017,815 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.75 | | 12/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,408,528 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2019 | | 2.75 | | 12/1/2022 | | 2,250,000 | a | 2,251,571 | |
San Antonio Water System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2013-F | | 1.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 1,275,000 | a | 1,174,576 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 3,645,000 | a | 3,626,319 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 755,000 | a,e | 752,009 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 600,000 | a,e | 597,623 | |
Sinton Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 2.75 | | 8/15/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,995,997 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 1.56 | | 6/1/2045 | | 2,700,000 | d | 2,700,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 1.56 | | 6/1/2044 | | 300,000 | d | 300,000 | |
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, Revenue Bonds (FishPond Living at Corpus Christi) | | 0.50 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,959,715 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2025 | | 875,000 | | 909,309 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2022 | | 500,000 | | 502,308 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2023 | | 750,000 | | 763,575 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 625,000 | | 643,178 | |
Travis County, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,102,648 | |
University of Houston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,080,783 | |
University of Houston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,058,827 | |
| 81,638,659 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Related - .7% | | | | | |
Antonio B. Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 825,000 | | 845,020 | |
Antonio B. Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2022 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,001,960 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.00 | | 11/1/2051 | | 1,722,505 | a | 850,487 | |
Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority, TRAN, Ser. K | | 5.00 | �� | 12/31/2049 | | 2,885,000 | h | 865,500 | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Puerto Rico Public Housing Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,563,999 | |
| 6,126,966 | |
Utah - .3% | | | | | |
Utah County, Revenue Bonds (IHC Health Services Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,132,779 | |
Vermont - .0% | | | | | |
Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Landmark College Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2039 | | 100,000 | d | 100,000 | |
Virginia - .5% | | | | | |
Halifax County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Virginia Electric and Power Co.) | | 1.65 | | 5/31/2024 | | 1,750,000 | a | 1,713,111 | |
Louisa Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Virginia Electric and Power Co.) | | 1.65 | | 5/31/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,936,762 | |
| 4,649,873 | |
Washington - 2.0% | | | | | |
Everett Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Baker Heights Legacy) | | 0.30 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | a | 970,996 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 100,000 | | 99,286 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2022 | | 100,000 | | 99,958 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 150,000 | | 150,491 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 100,000 | | 100,445 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 150,000 | | 156,913 | |
Port of Seattle, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 1,860,000 | | 1,995,721 | |
Port of Seattle, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,775,000 | | 1,868,162 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2026 | | 4,600,000 | | 4,955,770 | |
Seattle Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (LAM BOW Apartments Project) | | 1.25 | | 6/1/2024 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,461,480 | |
Vancouver Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Anthem Park & Columbia Housing Project) | | 2.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,977,872 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 200,000 | b | 208,846 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 275,000 | b | 292,242 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2022 | | 250,000 | b | 251,404 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 250,000 | b | 256,710 | |
| 17,846,296 | |
Wisconsin - 1.0% | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B5 | | 5.00 | | 12/3/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,251,828 | |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Housing Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.40 | | 11/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,934,565 | |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Housing Revenue, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.50 | | 11/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,851,235 | |
| 9,037,628 | |
Total Long-Term Municipal Investments (cost $885,928,530) | | 863,951,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Municipal Investments - 5.4% | | | | | |
Alabama - .1% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2022 | | 750,000 | | 750,893 | |
California - .0% | | | | | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2023 | | 200,000 | c | 200,809 | |
Indiana - .1% | | | | | |
Indianapolis Board of School Commissioners, GO | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,009,878 | |
Massachusetts - .1% | | | | | |
Norton, BAN | | 1.50 | | 12/15/2022 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,395,534 | |
New York - 3.7% | | | | | |
Adirondack Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.25 | | 6/28/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,055,338 | |
Cheektowaga Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 11/18/2022 | | 900,000 | | 899,005 | |
Greece, BAN, Refunding | | 1.00 | | 10/14/2022 | | 1,000,000 | | 998,332 | |
Monticello Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.25 | | 6/28/2023 | | 10,177,500 | | 10,234,651 | |
Oneida City School District, BAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. B | | 3.50 | | 7/7/2023 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,538,370 | |
Plattsburgh, BAN | | 2.00 | | 11/18/2022 | | 1,206,397 | | 1,205,114 | |
Village of Alden, BAN, Refunding | | 1.50 | | 9/8/2022 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,999,594 | |
| 32,930,404 | |
Pennsylvania - .6% | | | | | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,094,695 | |
Texas - .2% | | | | | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,022,012 | |
Wisconsin - .6% | | | | | |
Madison Metropolitan School District, GO | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,039,406 | |
Total Short-Term Municipal Investments (cost $48,582,597) | | 48,443,631 | |
Total Investments (cost $934,511,127) | | 101.6% | 912,394,631 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (1.6%) | (14,243,698) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 898,150,933 | |
a These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a specific action to retain the bond after the put date.
b Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $15,152,838 or 1.69% of net assets.
c Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of August 31, 2022.
d The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
e These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
f Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
g Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
h Non-income producing—security in default.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 16.0 |
General Obligation | 14.6 |
School District | 14.3 |
Transportation | 7.9 |
Medical | 6.0 |
Multifamily Housing | 5.8 |
Airport | 5.6 |
Single Family Housing | 5.1 |
Education | 4.9 |
Water | 4.8 |
Development | 4.7 |
Power | 3.9 |
Pollution | 2.2 |
Prerefunded | 2.1 |
Utilities | 1.5 |
Special Tax | .7 |
Nursing Homes | .6 |
Housing | .5 |
Facilities | .3 |
Tobacco Settlement | .1 |
| 101.6 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.5% | | | | | |
Alabama - .6% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 750,000 | a | 751,614 | |
California - .9% | | | | | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 875,000 | b | 988,057 | |
Illinois - 2.8% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 524,560 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 500,000 | | 535,778 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 527,870 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 513,192 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,117,035 | |
| 3,218,435 | |
Indiana - .1% | | | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Indiana Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A5 | | 1.16 | | 10/1/2040 | | 100,000 | c | 100,000 | |
Iowa - .5% | | | | | |
PEFA Inc., Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 525,000 | a | 548,702 | |
Kentucky - 2.6% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,008,767 | |
Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,017,914 | |
| 3,026,681 | |
- 1.8% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,043,427 | |
- 2.2% | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 625,000 | | 672,946 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 875,000 | | 950,894 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 875,000 | | 956,858 | |
| 2,580,698 | |
New York - 5.5% | | | | | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A2 | | 1.11 | | 10/1/2038 | | 900,000 | c | 900,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. L4 | | 1.15 | | 4/1/2038 | | 100,000 | c | 100,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Citibank NA) Ser. F2 | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2035 | | 300,000 | c | 300,000 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of America Tower) | | 2.63 | | 9/15/2069 | | 1,675,000 | | 1,501,156 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 2,250,000 | d | 2,176,586 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,378,566 | |
| 6,356,308 | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,064,860 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2033 | | 610,000 | b | 679,960 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 971,181 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,079,189 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2034 | | 690,000 | | 752,656 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (George School Project) | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2038 | | 850,000 | | 755,952 | |
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BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (George School Project) | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2036 | | 800,000 | | 735,116 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (George School Project) | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2035 | | 775,000 | | 720,986 | |
Capital Region Water, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2026 | | 750,000 | | 815,124 | |
Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Main Line Health System Inc. Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2038 | | 600,000 | | 588,755 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,723,560 | |
Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,081,418 | |
Dallastown Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2031 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,482,209 | |
Dauphin County General Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pinnacle Health Systems Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,058,700 | |
Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 905,741 | |
Derry Township Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 355,000 | | 379,748 | |
Derry Township Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2028 | | 425,000 | | 453,268 | |
Derry Township Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2027 | | 745,000 | | 792,627 | |
Franklin County, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2032 | | 1,205,000 | | 1,250,139 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2035 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,188,392 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 1,005,000 | a | 1,107,327 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2027 | | 145,000 | | 150,849 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2028 | | 110,000 | | 114,828 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 135,000 | | 140,457 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 175,000 | | 181,576 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2026 | | 150,000 | | 155,240 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 150,000 | | 156,724 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 80,000 | | 81,497 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2025 | | 115,000 | | 118,253 | |
Lebanon School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,568,504 | |
Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2031 | | 460,000 | | 469,831 | |
Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2034 | | 515,000 | | 523,053 | |
Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2033 | | 495,000 | | 503,350 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Hill School Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2037 | | 500,000 | | 531,448 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2030 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,734,285 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 994,443 | |
Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (St. Clair Memorial Hospital Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,069,177 | |
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BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (St. Clair Memorial Hospital Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,105,000 | | 1,176,507 | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lafayette College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,030,476 | |
Pennsylvania, GO, Ser. 1st | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 917,913 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Amtrak Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,003,350 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2032 | | 1,690,000 | | 1,707,253 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2037 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,361,305 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build American Mutual) Ser. AT1 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,080,194 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,091,780 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,116,718 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Drexel University) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2028 | | 1,855,000 | | 2,005,535 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Drexel University) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2029 | | 1,115,000 | | 1,252,714 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,259,864 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2030 | | 375,000 | | 431,543 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2029 | | 375,000 | | 428,258 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Sciences) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,054,994 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122 | | 3.65 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,115,000 | | 1,096,251 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2019-131A | | 3.50 | | 4/1/2049 | | 1,360,000 | | 1,356,761 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,260,000 | | 1,336,731 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 7/15/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,695,947 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2nd | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 1,230,000 | | 1,307,874 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2030 | | 1,325,000 | | 1,443,043 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2035 | | 2,280,000 | | 2,400,308 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,071,850 | |
Philadelphia, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,099,366 | |
Philadelphia, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2030 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,392,920 | |
Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,099,366 | |
Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,084,972 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,050,090 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,075,093 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,520,000 | | 1,616,049 | |
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BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Philadelphia Museum) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,365,452 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,003,756 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 850,000 | | 909,599 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2027 | | 850,000 | | 919,982 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2016 | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,589,928 | |
Philadelphia Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,120,809 | |
Philadelphia Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,232,079 | |
Pittsburgh, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 500,000 | | 482,551 | |
Pittsburgh, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 325,000 | | 316,262 | |
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,107,441 | |
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 940,000 | | 988,445 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,025,767 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,089,540 | |
Susquehanna Township School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. R | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 1,730,000 | | 1,702,927 | |
The Canonsburg-Houston Joint Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 1,260,000 | | 1,295,385 | |
The Canonsburg-Houston Joint Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 1,605,000 | | 1,717,976 | |
The Pennsylvania University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,098,835 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 500,000 | | 557,886 | |
Tredyffrin Easttown School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 240,000 | | 263,081 | |
Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2026 | | 275,000 | e | 298,097 | |
Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2026 | | 250,000 | e | 270,997 | |
Upper Moreland Township School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 780,000 | | 784,090 | |
Upper St. Clair Township School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,045,020 | |
West Chester Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 3/15/2031 | | 820,000 | | 723,701 | |
West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,078,257 | |
Whitemarsh Township, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,007,845 | |
| 94,121,156 | |
Tennessee - 1.5% | | | | | |
Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 1.05 | | 11/1/2035 | | 1,700,000 | c | 1,700,000 | |
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BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.5% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Related - .2% | | | | | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.01 | | 11/1/2051 | | 584,412 | a | 266,638 | |
Total Investments (cost $119,289,117) | | 100.5% | 115,701,716 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (0.5%) | (627,583) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 115,074,133 | |
a These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a specific action to retain the bond after the put date.
b Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of August 31, 2022.
c The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
d Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $2,176,586 or 1.89% of net assets.
e These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Medical | 16.6 |
Education | 15.3 |
General Obligation | 13.3 |
Transportation | 9.8 |
Water | 8.3 |
School District | 8.0 |
General | 7.8 |
Development | 5.9 |
Tobacco Settlement | 4.6 |
Facilities | 3.3 |
Airport | 3.2 |
Prerefunded | 2.3 |
Single Family Housing | 2.1 |
| 100.5 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 4 | 12/20/2022 | 599,050 | 598,000 | 1,050 | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 37 | 12/20/2022 | 4,670,602 | 4,631,938 | 38,664 | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 39,714 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% | | | | | |
Alabama - .6% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,503,228 | |
California - .7% | | | | | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 1,575,000 | b | 1,778,502 | |
District of Columbia - .4% | | | | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 975,165 | |
Illinois - 3.0% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,049,120 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,071,556 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,055,740 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,039,802 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,650,481 | |
| 7,866,699 | |
Indiana - 1.0% | | | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Parkview Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.05 | | 11/1/2039 | | 2,800,000 | c | 2,800,000 | |
Iowa - .4% | | | | | |
PEFA Inc., Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,045,146 | |
- 2.1% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,521,918 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,026,870 | |
| 5,548,788 | |
Massachusetts - 82.0% | | | | | |
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,097,442 | |
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,106,054 | |
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 475,000 | | 516,397 | |
Boston, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2034 | | 2,035,000 | | 1,928,712 | |
Boston Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 565,000 | | 619,541 | |
Boston Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2026 | | 615,000 | | 667,509 | |
Braintree, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2030 | | 1,395,000 | | 1,510,747 | |
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 215,000 | | 214,403 | |
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 485,000 | | 494,338 | |
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2039 | | 1,330,000 | | 1,332,626 | |
Dedham, GO | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 495,000 | | 515,498 | |
Framingham, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 365,000 | | 408,009 | |
Framingham, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 420,000 | | 470,898 | |
Gloucester, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2032 | | 925,000 | | 907,705 | |
Gloucester, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2033 | | 725,000 | | 705,312 | |
Groton, GO | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 390,000 | | 383,213 | |
Hingham, GO | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,184,120 | |
Hingham, GO | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2036 | | 375,000 | | 343,109 | |
Manchester Essex Regional School District, GO (School Project Loan-Chapter 70B) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2034 | | 845,000 | | 871,956 | |
Manchester Essex Regional School District, GO (School Project Loan-Chapter 70B) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2033 | | 590,000 | | 616,622 | |
Mansfield, GO | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2030 | | 845,000 | | 877,510 | |
Mansfield, GO | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2029 | | 815,000 | | 847,884 | |
Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2035 | | 4,225,000 | | 4,394,509 | |
Massachusetts, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 2/1/2037 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,804,624 | |
Massachusetts, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,327,661 | |
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 82.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,119,065 | |
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2032 | | 520,000 | | 511,070 | |
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2033 | | 535,000 | | 511,543 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Baystate Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. N | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 350,000 | | 363,831 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Obligated Group) Ser. N | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,678,364 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 280,000 | | 300,463 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 170,000 | | 179,753 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 340,000 | | 361,514 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 325,000 | | 347,706 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2023 | | 400,000 | | 402,888 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2046 | | 500,000 | | 463,760 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Trustees of Boston University) Ser. DD1 | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,075,000 | a | 1,102,362 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology Inc.) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 550,000 | | 570,688 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 1,910,000 | | 2,029,685 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Babson College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 545,000 | | 579,515 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bentley University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 825,000 | | 804,155 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bentley University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 986,100 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston Medical Center Corp. Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 526,433 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston Medical Center Corp. Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 535,085 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Caregroup) Ser. H1 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 800,000 | | 849,446 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Caregroup) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,147,044 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,238 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,041,900 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,322,214 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2043 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,017,761 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,046,216 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2035 | | 840,000 | | 875,496 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2031 | | 350,000 | | 370,950 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2032 | | 370,000 | | 390,120 | |
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 82.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2033 | | 390,000 | | 409,312 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Foxborough Regional Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,621,899 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Inc.) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2038 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,557,522 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Harvard University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2027 | | 3,200,000 | | 3,501,317 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (MCPHS University) Ser. H | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 465,000 | | 490,056 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System Inc.) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,015,837 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 2,480,000 | | 2,445,423 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SABIS International Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2033 | | 3,410,000 | | 3,484,995 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SABIS International Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2040 | | 1,730,000 | | 1,753,160 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. J | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2024 | | 465,000 | | 475,594 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1 | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,048,751 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1 | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 700,000 | | 738,821 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital Obligated Group Inc.) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 530,000 | | 545,959 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital Obligated Group Inc.) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 522,421 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital Obligated Group Inc.) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 750,000 | | 795,606 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 2,050,000 | | 2,240,237 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,099,989 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,340,000 | | 1,407,492 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,270,201 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,051,102 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,073,687 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,401,737 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Broad Institute Inc.) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,162,161 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trustees of Boston University) Ser. BB2 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,025,660 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trustees of the College of Holy Cross) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 705,000 | | 766,729 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,375,000 | | 2,500,556 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,340,000 | | 1,399,526 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Umass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. K | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 815,000 | | 843,953 | |
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 82.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellesley College) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,055,153 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 475,000 | | 517,342 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 325,000 | | 349,180 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,530,887 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,026,659 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2024 | | 1,090,000 | | 1,129,452 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 1,205,000 | | 1,286,914 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 500,000 | | 530,733 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 500,000 | | 533,947 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 130,000 | | 136,447 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 415,000 | | 448,887 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 410,000 | | 445,023 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 200,000 | | 217,582 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 140,000 | | 152,587 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 850,000 | | 919,401 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,156,557 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,474,176 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 2,075,000 | | 2,276,586 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 2,460,000 | | 2,722,013 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 515,000 | | 569,314 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 400,000 | | 434,131 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 450,000 | | 486,554 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2032 | | 250,000 | | 276,076 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 160,000 | | 175,352 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,087,551 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 250,000 | | 278,118 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 200,000 | | 217,733 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 200,000 | | 216,590 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,108,748 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% (continued) | | | | | |
- 82.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,300,000 | | 2,342,881 | |
Massachusetts Federal Highway, GAN, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,186,763 | |
Massachusetts Federal Highway, GAN, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,093,760 | |
Massachusetts Federal Highway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,733,453 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Amherst College) Ser. J2 | | 0.96 | | 11/1/2035 | | 1,400,000 | c | 1,400,000 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trustees of Tufts University) Ser. M | | 5.25 | | 2/15/2026 | | 3,130,000 | | 3,394,526 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. A1 | | 2.55 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,160,557 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. A3 | | 0.88 | | 12/1/2023 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,470,209 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. 195 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 645,000 | | 650,133 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. 220 | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2050 | | 1,810,000 | | 1,772,598 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 183 | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2046 | | 345,000 | | 344,372 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2049 | | 1,740,000 | | 1,756,053 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 211 | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2049 | | 700,000 | | 697,472 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 221 | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2050 | | 1,485,000 | | 1,451,278 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F | | 2.95 | | 12/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 951,675 | |
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric, Revenue Bonds (Project 2015-A) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 650,000 | | 666,778 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,650,574 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,095,173 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 500,000 | | 532,051 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 865,000 | | 932,020 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,178,148 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,201,641 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 1,635,000 | | 1,806,102 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 750,000 | | 782,156 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,083,008 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 1,060,000 | | 1,165,933 | |
Massachusetts Transportation Fund, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,477 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 2,590,000 | | 2,834,011 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 1,925,000 | | 2,110,874 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | d | 2,742,867 | |
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,306,526 | |
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 82.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Medway, GO | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 700,000 | | 694,247 | |
Medway, GO | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 500,000 | | 498,900 | |
Middleborough, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,455,000 | | 1,371,008 | |
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2027 | | 525,000 | | 576,880 | |
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2026 | | 915,000 | | 1,005,988 | |
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2028 | | 1,055,000 | | 1,157,541 | |
Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 640,000 | | 656,040 | |
Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2028 | | 420,000 | | 430,229 | |
Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 745,000 | | 761,725 | |
Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 315,000 | | 321,675 | |
Natick, GO | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2033 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,126,175 | |
Natick, GO | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,232,978 | |
Plainville, GO | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2030 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,278,758 | |
Quincy, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 500,000 | | 503,125 | |
Randolph, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/15/2031 | | 595,000 | | 658,116 | |
Rockland, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 980,955 | |
Scituate, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2031 | | 1,180,000 | | 1,270,844 | |
Scituate, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 1,645,000 | | 1,781,219 | |
Sharon, GO | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,711,244 | |
Shrewsbury, GO | | 3.00 | | 1/15/2034 | | 2,160,000 | | 2,064,621 | |
Somerville, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,033,135 | |
Somerville, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 1,045,000 | | 982,005 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2035 | | 990,000 | | 1,048,691 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2033 | | 2,300,000 | | 2,436,715 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 21 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2035 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,495,560 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 9.59 | | 8/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | e | 2,530,203 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (MWRA Program) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 155,000 | | 155,422 | |
University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 3 | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2034 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,410,580 | |
Waltham, GO | | 3.00 | | 10/15/2032 | | 1,160,000 | | 1,142,457 | |
Worcester, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2031 | | 2,235,000 | | 2,339,600 | |
Worcester, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2028 | | 800,000 | | 846,843 | |
Worcester, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 2.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,675,331 | |
Worcester, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2029 | | 1,690,000 | | 1,824,148 | |
| 216,551,187 | |
Nebraska - 1.2% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,065,140 | |
New Jersey - 2.4% | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. GGG | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2024 | | 2,400,000 | f | 2,507,887 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 875,000 | | 942,125 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,494,262 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,503,633 | |
| 6,447,907 | |
New York - 4.2% | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,579,516 | |
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.6% (continued) | | | | | |
- 4.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C1 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,100,079 | |
Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Citibank NA) Ser. F2 | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2035 | | 700,000 | c | 700,000 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of ) | | 2.63 | | 9/15/2069 | | 2,675,000 | | 2,397,368 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 2,250,000 | f | 2,176,586 | |
Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2037 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,239,283 | |
| 11,192,832 | |
- .1% | | | | | |
Oregon Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (PeaceHealth Obligated Group) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.15 | | 8/1/2034 | | 200,000 | c | 200,000 | |
Texas - 1.1% | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Great Hearts America) (Insured; Permanent School Fund) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 500,000 | | 503,591 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Great Hearts America) (Insured; Permanent School Fund) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2031 | | 510,000 | | 532,611 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Riverwalk Education Foundation Inc.) (Insured; Permanent School Fund) | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2034 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,115,187 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Riverwalk Education Foundation Inc.) (Insured; Permanent School Fund) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2032 | | 620,000 | | 697,151 | |
| 2,848,540 | |
U.S. Related - .4% | | | | | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.01 | | 11/1/2051 | | 474,835 | a | 216,643 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 285,000 | | 313,217 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 260,000 | | 283,749 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 310,000 | | 335,005 | |
| 1,148,614 | |
Total Investments (cost $273,333,592) | | 99.6% | 262,971,748 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 0.4% | 957,586 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 263,929,334 | |
a These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a specific action to retain the bond after the put date.
b Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of August 31, 2022.
c The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
d These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
e Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
f Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $4,684,473 or 1.77% of net assets.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Education | 23.0 |
General Obligation | 17.9 |
Medical | 14.3 |
General | 11.4 |
Water | 6.3 |
School District | 5.2 |
Transportation | 4.4 |
Airport | 3.9 |
Development | 2.6 |
Single Family Housing | 2.5 |
Student Loan | 2.1 |
Multifamily Housing | 1.8 |
Tobacco Settlement | 1.5 |
Power | 1.3 |
Prerefunded | 1.0 |
Housing | .4 |
| 99.6 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 9 | 12/20/2022 | 1,347,864 | 1,345,500 | 2,364 | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 86 | 12/20/2022 | 10,855,992 | 10,766,125 | 89,867 | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 92,231 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.9% | | | | | |
Alabama - .6% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 750,000 | a | 751,614 | |
California - .7% | | | | | |
California Public Works Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 725,000 | b | 818,676 | |
Illinois - 3.2% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 524,560 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 500,000 | | 535,778 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 527,870 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 971,335 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,325,240 | |
| 3,884,783 | |
Iowa - .4% | | | | | |
PEFA Inc., Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 525,000 | a | 548,702 | |
Kentucky - 1.2% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,513,435 | |
Nebraska - 1.2% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,532,570 | |
New Jersey - 1.8% | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 500,000 | | 538,357 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 750,000 | | 815,052 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 750,000 | | 820,164 | |
| 2,173,573 | |
New York - 90.4% | | | | | |
Albany Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2046 | | 500,000 | | 463,760 | |
Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2023 | | 385,000 | | 396,976 | |
Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2025 | | 420,000 | | 450,446 | |
Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 405,000 | | 425,780 | |
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 2.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,160,000 | | 1,019,473 | |
Brookhaven, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 2.00 | | 1/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 920,488 | |
Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA of Greater New York Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 200,000 | c | 214,510 | |
Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA of Greater New York Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 300,000 | c | 321,766 | |
Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA of Greater New York Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 350,000 | c | 375,393 | |
Colonie, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 1,025,000 | | 919,378 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Health Quest Systems Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,057,917 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Marist College Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,032,656 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 920,000 | | 968,844 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,079,763 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 525,000 | | 556,375 | |
East Ramapo Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,304,471 | |
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.9% (continued) | | | | | |
- 90.4% (continued) | | | | | |
, GO, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,635,000 | | 1,474,522 | |
Island Trees Union Free School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 1,545,000 | | 1,354,519 | |
Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,126,675 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 1,570,000 | | 1,707,878 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 2,300,000 | a | 2,373,154 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2 | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,020,603 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2033 | | 750,000 | | 833,990 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,057,039 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 1,215,000 | | 1,264,209 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C1 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,053,758 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,016,913 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Rochester General Hospital) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,039,622 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Rochester General Hospital) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 1,095,000 | | 1,153,972 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Rochester Project) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,002,955 | |
Nassau County, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2031 | | 500,000 | | 544,016 | |
Nassau County, GO, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,500,000 | c | 1,560,643 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A2 | | 1.11 | | 10/1/2038 | | 100,000 | d | 100,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A3 | | 1.11 | | 10/1/2040 | | 1,200,000 | d | 1,200,000 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. E1 | | 5.25 | | 3/1/2031 | | 1,065,000 | | 1,200,342 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 2.40 | | 11/1/2030 | | 910,000 | | 839,178 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/3/2023 | | 1,150,000 | c | 1,165,015 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 3.38 | | 11/15/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 999,624 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2 | | 5.25 | | 7/3/2023 | | 1,500,000 | c | 1,535,378 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Queens Baseball Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,540,000 | | 1,427,245 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,812,034 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2045 | | 400,000 | d | 400,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DD | | 3.00 | | 6/15/2038 | | 500,000 | | 427,106 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. FF2 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,104,558 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,102,907 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E1 | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2040 | | 1,075,000 | | 1,043,314 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of America Tower) | | 2.63 | | 9/15/2069 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,344,318 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 2,000,000 | e | 1,934,743 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.9% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 90.4% (continued) | | | | | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 2-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.15 | | 11/15/2034 | | 1,500,000 | e | 1,516,051 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 1.90 | | 11/15/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,638,981 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 1WTC | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2042 | | 500,000 | | 412,943 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2037 | | 225,000 | | 221,392 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2038 | | 275,000 | | 269,973 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2040 | | 250,000 | | 244,137 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2039 | | 250,000 | | 244,227 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (New York University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,005,000 | | 1,079,286 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (New York University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,400,000 | c | 2,454,131 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Special Needs Facilities) Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 990,000 | | 1,048,927 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (New York University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 350,000 | | 349,895 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,470,078 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,076,110 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 110,000 | c | 117,606 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Rockefeller University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,110,892 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2015B-B | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2035 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,172,359 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2030 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,382,547 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,260,607 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State of New York Mortgage Agency) Ser. E | | 4.13 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,006,228 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State of New York Mortgage Agency) Ser. L1 | | 1.50 | | 11/1/2029 | | 520,000 | | 444,788 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 203 | | 3.10 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,412,405 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 223 | | 2.65 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 872,339 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 226 | | 1.70 | | 4/1/2027 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,199,732 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. K | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,097,599 | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2036 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,051,774 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines Inc.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 1,575,000 | | 1,608,327 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Empire State Thruway Partners) | | 4.00 | | 10/31/2034 | | 500,000 | | 476,066 | |
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2026 | | 925,000 | | 979,531 | |
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 1,330,000 | | 1,387,714 | |
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,083,680 | |
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BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.9% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 90.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,026,074 | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Utica College Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,005,000 | | 1,053,000 | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Utica College Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 1,105,000 | | 1,166,717 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 222 | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,197 | |
South Glens Falls Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 7/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 908,237 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,074,626 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2039 | | 200,000 | | 212,566 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2038 | | 200,000 | | 213,095 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2041 | | 225,000 | | 237,948 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 225,000 | | 238,530 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2037 | | 250,000 | | 267,396 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 200,000 | | 215,631 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2035 | | 225,000 | | 241,923 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2036 | | 225,000 | | 241,365 | |
Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2030 | | 1,145,000 | | 1,184,405 | |
The New York City Cultural Resources Trust, Revenue Bonds (Wildlife Conservation Society) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 1,480,000 | c | 1,516,040 | |
The New York City Cultural Resources Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,280,297 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 2.00 | | 5/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,428,730 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 1,525,000 | | 1,657,317 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C2 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,360,334 | |
Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,390,658 | |
TSASC Inc., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 519,738 | |
Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2034 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,676,300 | |
Webster Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,105,000 | | 969,949 | |
Westchester County, GO, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 10/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 846,019 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Purchase Housing Corporation II Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,031,871 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sarah Lawrence College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,271,705 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sarah Lawrence College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,105,000 | | 1,149,045 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Westchester Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,022,995 | |
Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,252 | |
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BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.9% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 90.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Yonkers, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,088,364 | |
Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2029 | | 200,000 | | 192,071 | |
Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2039 | | 320,000 | | 317,800 | |
| 110,457,746 | |
U.S. Related - .4% | | | | | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 140,000 | | 153,861 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 120,000 | | 130,961 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 140,000 | | 151,292 | |
| 436,114 | |
Total Investments (cost $128,251,394) | | 99.9% | 122,117,213 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 0.1% | 112,674 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 122,229,887 | |
a These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a specific action to retain the bond after the put date.
b Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of August 31, 2022.
c These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
d The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
e Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $3,450,794 or 2.82% of net assets.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 17.3 |
Education | 16.1 |
General Obligation | 10.0 |
Transportation | 9.4 |
Development | 8.6 |
Prerefunded | 7.6 |
Medical | 7.4 |
School District | 4.5 |
Airport | 3.9 |
Tobacco Settlement | 3.1 |
Single Family Housing | 2.9 |
Multifamily Housing | 2.7 |
Water | 2.5 |
Power | 2.2 |
Utilities | .9 |
Housing | .8 |
| 99.9 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 4 | 12/20/2022 | 599,050 | 598,000 | 1,050 | |
Ultra 10 Year Treasury Notes | 39 | 12/20/2022 | 4,923,067 | 4,882,313 | 40,754 | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 41,804 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - .5% | | | | | |
Health Care - .3% | | | | | |
AHS Hospital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2021 | | 2.78 | | 7/1/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,523,922 | |
WakeMed, Unscd. Notes, Ser. A | | 3.29 | | 10/1/2052 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,761,851 | |
| 7,285,773 | |
Industrial - .2% | | | | | |
LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds | | 3.80 | | 12/31/2057 | | 5,000,000 | a | 3,482,333 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $15,000,000) | | 10,768,106 | |
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Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% | | | | | |
Alabama - 1.1% | | | | | |
Auburn University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2048 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,311,444 | |
Auburn University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2043 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,735,772 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,010,761 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 5,000,000 | b | 4,996,858 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,237,166 | |
| 24,292,001 | |
Arizona - 2.1% | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2049 | | 1,000,000 | a | 988,281 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) Ser. B | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2038 | | 1,165,000 | a | 1,201,974 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) Ser. B | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2048 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,054,243 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) Ser. B | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2053 | | 3,260,000 | a | 3,365,415 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Doral Academy of Nevada) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2049 | | 1,675,000 | a | 1,650,543 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Doral Academy of Nevada) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2039 | | 1,325,000 | a | 1,330,601 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund LLC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,812,673 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2044 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,700,289 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2043 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,261,179 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 1,400,000 | | 887,765 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2043 | | 1,650,000 | | 1,095,463 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (JEROME Facility Project) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2061 | | 3,700,000 | | 2,986,605 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (JEROME Facility Project) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 720,000 | | 647,883 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (JEROME Facility Project) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,471,750 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lone Mountain Campus Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2049 | | 700,000 | a | 700,913 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lone Mountain Campus Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2039 | | 400,000 | a | 404,039 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (MACOMBS Facility Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 950,000 | | 854,846 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (NCCU Properties) (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2044 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,919,445 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Phoenix Children's Hospital Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 2/1/2045 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,229,483 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Somerset Academy of Las Vegas) | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2041 | | 500,000 | a | 435,182 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Arizona - 2.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Banner Health Obligated Group) Ser. 2019 F | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,350,108 | |
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern California Edison) | | 2.40 | | 6/1/2035 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,978,248 | |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 7,500,000 | | 8,190,477 | |
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (WOF SW GGP 1 Project) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 10/1/2033 | | 2,056,000 | a | 1,952,812 | |
| 44,470,217 | |
Arkansas - .4% | | | | | |
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2039 | | 1,085,000 | | 1,086,748 | |
University of Arkansas, Revenue Bonds (Fayetteville Campus) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2042 | | 5,990,000 | | 6,445,326 | |
| 7,532,074 | |
California - 17.6% | | | | | |
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2052 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,111,263 | |
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,613,142 | |
Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,966,088 | |
California, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2049 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,713,652 | |
California, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,054,076 | |
California, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,584,350 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Napa Valley College Project) Ser. A | | 4.25 | | 7/1/2032 | | 500,000 | a | 489,742 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Napa Valley College Project) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2060 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,883,745 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orange Coast Properties) | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2048 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,013,475 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orange Coast Properties) | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2043 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,265,161 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Arbors Apartments) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2050 | | 7,500,000 | a | 7,018,422 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Creekwood Apartments) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2056 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,000,683 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Fountains at Emerald Park) | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2056 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,167,420 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Fountains at Emerald Park) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2046 | | 2,500,000 | a | 1,993,066 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Serenity at Larkspur Apartments) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2050 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,715,344 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Stoneridge Apartments) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2056 | | 3,250,000 | a | 2,617,760 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Verdant At Green Valley Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,717,665 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2049 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,645,727 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Loyola Marymount University) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2048 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,199,966 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2047 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,635,426 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,116,145 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.35 | | 6/1/2041 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,888,783 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2051 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,663,930 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital Los Angeles Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2047 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,025,854 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 17.6% (continued) | | | | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2046 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,857,252 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,270,000 | c | 2,319,494 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (WFCS Portfolio Project) Ser. A-1 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2056 | | 1,200,000 | a | 1,142,069 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,050,908 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bowles Hall Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 600,000 | | 612,606 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bowles Hall Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2050 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,785,652 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2048 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,137,582 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,166,468 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,144,576 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,057,830 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2037 | | 2,605,000 | | 2,706,068 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2034 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,349,757 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2052 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,655,731 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2039 | | 3,265,000 | | 3,379,083 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Claremont Colleges Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2052 | | 2,075,000 | a | 1,949,582 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Claremont Colleges Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,515,000 | a | 1,483,381 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (John Adams Academy - Lincoln) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 1,515,000 | a | 1,421,037 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (John Adams Academy - Lincoln) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2057 | | 1,650,000 | a | 1,517,501 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LAX Integrated Express Solutions Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2047 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,283,615 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northbay Healthcare Group Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 11/1/2047 | | 700,000 | | 711,908 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northbay Healthcare Group Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,232,170 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Palmdale Aerospace Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 1,100,000 | a | 1,111,558 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (United Airlines Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,973,161 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Community Medical Centers) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,054,032 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Rialto Bioenergy Facility Project) | | 7.50 | | 12/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | a | 3,393,292 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (ENSO Village Project) Ser. 85 | | 3.13 | | 5/15/2029 | | 1,000,000 | a | 910,832 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2046 | | 500,000 | a | 463,580 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 250,000 | a | 228,198 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2056 | | 500,000 | a | 448,913 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 17.6% (continued) | | | | | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 500,000 | a | 487,557 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2051 | | 3,555,000 | | 3,417,609 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 500,000 | a | 455,011 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2051 | | 750,000 | a | 643,827 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2061 | | 2,270,000 | a | 1,864,654 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2036 | | 300,000 | a | 283,546 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Dot Public Schools California Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,026,631 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Dot Public Schools California Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2048 | | 2,750,000 | a | 2,781,751 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (KIPP LA Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 590,000 | a | 605,771 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (KIPP LA Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 870,000 | a | 881,758 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Summit Public Schools Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2047 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,512,324 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,012,912 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,528,790 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,486,206 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 6,500,000 | a | 6,539,556 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CHF-Irvine) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,050,079 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Front Porch Communities & Services Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,504,044 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Front Porch Communities & Services Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2047 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,545,532 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2044 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,049,532 | |
California University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2045 | | 500,000 | | 485,066 | |
Capistrano Unified School Community Facilities District No. 90-2, Special Tax Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,100,672 | |
Chino Valley Unified School District, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2045 | | 2,610,000 | | 2,497,960 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2056 | | 1,000,000 | a | 710,615 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency VIII, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2047 | | 3,500,000 | a | 2,713,354 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2056 | | 2,500,000 | a | 1,962,663 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2057 | | 1,000,000 | a | 735,340 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2056 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,103,171 | |
Desert Sands Unified School District, GO | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 7,680,000 | | 8,296,202 | |
Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B1 | | 3.95 | | 1/15/2053 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,544,401 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 17.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 2.96 | | 1/15/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,388,173 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. D | | 3.06 | | 1/15/2043 | | 1,000,000 | | 734,869 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.09 | | 1/15/2049 | | 7,500,000 | | 6,196,783 | |
Fowler Unified School District, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 3.38 | | 8/1/2045 | | 1,200,000 | | 999,965 | |
Fowler Unified School District, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,268,927 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Appropriation) Ser. B | | 2.75 | | 6/1/2034 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,282,265 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Appropriation) Ser. B | | 3.29 | | 6/1/2042 | | 6,000,000 | | 4,782,154 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.21 | | 6/1/2050 | | 15,660,000 | | 12,405,415 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 0.00 | | 6/1/2066 | | 30,000,000 | d | 3,547,854 | |
Grant Joint Union High School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 2/1/2033 | | 4,380,000 | d | 2,948,044 | |
Grant Joint Union High School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 2,080,000 | d | 1,643,071 | |
Irvine, Special Assessment Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 9/2/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,005,296 | |
Long Beach Marina System, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2045 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,027,145 | |
Long Beach Marina System, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,545,270 | |
Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,041,572 | |
Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,045,120 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Ser. H | | 5.50 | | 5/15/2047 | | 8,010,000 | | 8,853,770 | |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,437,307 | |
New Haven Unified School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2032 | | 2,500,000 | d | 1,798,361 | |
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2047 | | 8,500,000 | | 8,694,681 | |
Northern California Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,158,155 | |
Northern California Gas Authority No. 1, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR x 0.67 +0.72% | | 2.25 | | 7/1/2027 | | 475,000 | e | 462,349 | |
Oroville, Revenue Bonds (Oroville Hospital) | | 5.25 | | 4/1/2039 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,775,591 | |
Palomar Health, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,451 | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,043,843 | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,051,958 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,133,509 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,282,924 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,859,933 | |
San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,385,000 | d | 2,217,126 | |
San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,615,000 | d | 1,501,325 | |
San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. F | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 2,205,000 | | 2,244,938 | |
San Francisco Airport City & County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2044 | | 6,500,000 | | 6,769,931 | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. C | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 2,000,000 | d | 797,173 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 17.6% (continued) | | | | | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. C | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2043 | | 7,835,000 | d | 2,313,565 | |
San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2025 | | 5,000,000 | c | 5,310,631 | |
Sierra Joint Community College District School Facilities District No. 2, GO (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 5,330,000 | d | 3,949,688 | |
Sierra Joint Community College District School Facilities District No. 2, GO (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2030 | | 3,020,000 | d | 2,335,738 | |
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,064,016 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2039 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,133,286 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2040 | | 500,000 | | 490,434 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 985,530 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 500,000 | | 498,448 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 800,000 | | 792,749 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Southern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2048 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,177,570 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2045 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,056,181 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,052,598 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 900,000 | | 974,484 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,073,537 | |
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AZ | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,428,184 | |
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. BE | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2050 | | 15,000,000 | | 14,291,460 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022-A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 420,000 | | 442,316 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022-A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 365,000 | | 386,012 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022-A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2039 | | 425,000 | | 450,702 | |
| 374,655,632 | |
Colorado - 1.2% | | | | | |
Colorado Board Governors University System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Higher Education Intercept Program) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,013,383 | |
Colorado Board Governors University System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Higher Education Intercept Program) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2043 | | 2,995,000 | | 3,232,268 | |
Colorado Board Governors University System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Higher Education Intercept Program) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2028 | | 2,005,000 | c | 2,257,670 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Project) Ser. R | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2027 | | 2,500,000 | c | 2,765,831 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,146,513 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2048 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,660,173 | |
Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2039 | | 905,000 | a | 925,013 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 1.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,563,803 | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,779,658 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 832,016 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 993,599 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 980,058 | |
| 26,149,985 | |
Connecticut - 1.2% | | | | | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. 2021 A | | 3.00 | | 1/15/2038 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,425,835 | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. B | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 3,375,000 | | 2,938,278 | |
Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2039 | | 2,695,000 | | 2,669,439 | |
Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2041 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,199,766 | |
Connecticut, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2036 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,736,709 | |
Connecticut, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,485,773 | |
Connecticut, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2035 | | 4,750,000 | | 5,322,025 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stamford Hospital) Ser. M | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,774,977 | |
The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,136,072 | |
The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2039 | | 500,000 | | 494,034 | |
The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2035 | | 500,000 | | 513,041 | |
The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2036 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,221,476 | |
| 25,917,425 | |
Delaware - .2% | | | | | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2046 | | 1,000,000 | | 951,948 | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2039 | | 1,790,000 | f | 1,974,160 | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2038 | | 425,000 | f | 469,925 | |
Kent County, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Dover University Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2048 | | 1,000,000 | | 943,360 | |
Kent County, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Dover University Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 750,000 | | 731,798 | |
| 5,071,191 | |
District of Columbia - 2.5% | | | | | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (District of Columbia International School Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2049 | | 4,265,000 | | 4,219,562 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2039 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,202,299 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2044 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,129,160 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2049 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,222,753 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP Charter School) | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,700,000 | c | 1,748,963 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP Charter School) | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,450,000 | c | 1,491,763 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP Charter School) | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | c | 1,131,682 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2048 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,123,489 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,125,676 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,736,338 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2040 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,888,969 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 5/1/2038 | | 2,605,000 | | 2,628,609 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds (Dulles Metrorail & Capital Improvement Projects) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 6,275,000 | d | 3,465,371 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
District of - 2.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2053 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,480,447 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. C2 | | 1.48 | | 10/1/2039 | | 1,400,000 | g | 1,400,000 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2040 | | 9,520,000 | | 8,175,141 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2046 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,883,574 | |
| 54,053,796 | |
Florida - 3.5% | | | | | |
Capital Trust Agency Inc., Revenue Bonds (Franklin Academy Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2040 | | 1,220,000 | a | 1,220,352 | |
Capital Trust Agency Inc., Revenue Bonds (Franklin Academy Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2035 | | 1,085,000 | a | 1,091,757 | |
Capital Trust Agency Inc., Revenue Bonds (H-Bay Ministries Inc-Superior Residences Project) Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2048 | | 750,000 | h | 300,000 | |
Capital Trust Agency Inc., Revenue Bonds (H-Bay Ministries Inc-Superior Residences Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2053 | | 250,000 | h | 47,500 | |
Collier County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2045 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,536,620 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 7.38 | | 1/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,769,678 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Mater Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2050 | | 6,500,000 | | 6,609,166 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Mater Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2040 | | 1,650,000 | | 1,693,571 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2051 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,091,938 | |
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rollins College Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 7,500,000 | | 5,364,354 | |
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rollins College Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2050 | | 10,000,000 | | 8,997,402 | |
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Tampa General Hospital Project) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2045 | | 2,220,000 | | 1,986,884 | |
Jacksonville, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 750,000 | | 751,642 | |
Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2040 | | 7,545,000 | | 7,756,455 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2041 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,188,261 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,565,926 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,446,643 | |
Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,055,288 | |
Miami-Dade County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nicklaus Children's Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2042 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,082,711 | |
Miami-Dade County Seaport Department, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2045 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,326,657 | |
Miami-Dade County Seaport Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 10/1/2023 | | 14,145,000 | c | 14,613,663 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2048 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,362,567 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 896,637 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2046 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,143,400 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2045 | | 1,850,000 | d | 603,776 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2049 | | 1,800,000 | d | 476,684 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | d | 411,854 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 3.5% (continued) | | | | | |
, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | d | 387,136 | |
| 73,778,522 | |
- 1.8% | | | | | |
Fulton County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center) | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2044 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,343,348 | |
George L Smith II Congress Center Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2054 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,565,787 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,843,138 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 2,155,000 | | 1,898,241 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2056 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,031,892 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2052 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,339,676 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2046 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,131,901 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 916,019 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2056 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,237,553 | |
Georgia Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,839,837 | |
Georgia Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2043 | | 6,245,000 | | 7,010,342 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,537,869 | |
Main Street Natural Gas Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,252,610 | |
The Atlanta Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2044 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,562,014 | |
| 38,510,227 | |
Hawaii - .5% | | | | | |
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kahala Senior Living Community Obligated Group) | | 5.13 | | 11/15/2032 | | 2,050,000 | | 2,060,395 | |
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kahala Senior Living Community Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,649 | |
Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Queen's Health Systems Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,274,491 | |
| 10,339,535 | |
Idaho - .4% | | | | | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2051 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,303,037 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,872,192 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; U.S Bank NA) Ser. C | | 1.15 | | 3/1/2048 | | 4,700,000 | g | 4,700,000 | |
| 8,875,229 | |
Illinois - 9.3% | | | | | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 1,170,000 | | 1,250,643 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2027 | | 750,000 | | 759,267 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2044 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,723,764 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 600,000 | | 628,498 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 6.75 | | 12/1/2030 | | 7,500,000 | a | 8,604,461 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2042 | | 10,000,000 | a | 11,326,042 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,311 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. A | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,631,936 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. B | | 6.50 | | 12/1/2046 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,889,304 | |
Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2046 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,640,137 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 9.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Board of Education, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,749,817 | |
Board of Education, Revenue Bonds | | 6.00 | | 4/1/2046 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,604,358 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2005D | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,161,587 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007E | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,803,802 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007F | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,288,430 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 600,000 | | 634,212 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,380,704 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2049 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,215,708 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. B | | 7.75 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,272,000 | | 1,347,231 | |
Chicago Midway International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,155,637 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2043 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,030,402 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2039 | | 3,710,000 | | 3,849,085 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 3,130,000 | | 3,271,809 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,127,179 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2038 | | 3,250,000 | | 3,379,909 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 6,800,000 | | 7,105,848 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 10,425,000 | | 10,885,324 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 15,000,000 | | 15,715,084 | |
Cook County II, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,497,619 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,550,778 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2038 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,196,482 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 5/1/2039 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,716,106 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 5/1/2030 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,797,764 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 15,000,000 | | 15,707,095 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2042 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,579,377 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2046 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,596,350 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 5,150,000 | | 5,499,265 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (The University of Chicago Medical Center Obligated Group) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.03 | | 8/1/2044 | | 900,000 | g | 900,000 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,016,000 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 5/15/2047 | | 3,715,000 | | 3,718,249 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 5/15/2023 | | 535,000 | c | 545,249 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,560,000 | | 1,595,962 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,121,471 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 3,750,000 | | 4,086,852 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2045 | | 3,215,000 | | 3,433,941 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 12/15/2040 | | 10,000,000 | d | 4,368,300 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McCormick Place Expansion Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2042 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,740,522 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McCormick Place Expansion Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2047 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,774,376 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McCormick Place Expansion Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2050 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,041,777 | |
| 197,679,024 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Indiana - .7% | | | | | |
Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds ( Project) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2044 | | 2,595,000 | | 2,414,827 | |
Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds ( Steel) Ser. A | | 6.75 | | 5/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,141,954 | |
Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A4 | | 1.20 | | 12/1/2039 | | 6,270,000 | g | 6,270,000 | |
Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stadium Project) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 2/1/2035 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,342,376 | |
| 15,169,157 | |
- .0% | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 976,708 | |
- 1.4% | | | | | |
, Revenue Bonds (Pratt Paper Project) | | 3.70 | | 1/1/2032 | | 1,395,000 | a | 1,373,297 | |
Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2047 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,513,807 | |
Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 112) (Insured; State Appropriation) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2027 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,888,458 | |
Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,089,568 | |
Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | c | 3,062,055 | |
| 28,927,185 | |
- .6% | | | | | |
Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District, Revenue Bonds (Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 6/15/2038 | | 3,200,000 | a | 3,271,209 | |
Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District, Revenue Bonds (Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.63 | | 6/15/2048 | | 4,350,000 | a | 4,417,107 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Louisiana Children's Medical Center Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2050 | | 1,000,000 | | 751,767 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 240,000 | c | 259,062 | |
New Orleans Water System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 500,000 | c | 528,604 | |
St. James Parish, Revenue Bonds (NuStar Logistics Project) Ser. 2 | | 6.35 | | 7/1/2040 | | 4,115,000 | a | 4,562,542 | |
| 13,790,291 | |
Maine - .4% | | | | | |
Maine Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Coastal Resources of Maine Project) | | 5.25 | | 6/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | h | 15,000 | |
Maine Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Coastal Resources of Maine Project) | | 5.38 | | 12/15/2033 | | 4,400,000 | a,h | 66,000 | |
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bowdoin College) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,389,979 | |
Maine Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,187,884 | |
| 7,658,863 | |
Maryland - .0% | | | | | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Seagirt Marine Terminal Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2049 | | 750,000 | | 779,408 | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Seagirt Marine Terminal Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2044 | | 200,000 | | 208,632 | |
| 988,040 | |
Massachusetts - 3.1% | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2040 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,483,653 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. E | | 1.77 | | 11/1/2032 | | 90,000 | | 72,575 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 3.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Collegiate , Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2049 | | 755,000 | | 738,584 | |
Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2054 | | 770,000 | | 746,117 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds | | 5.13 | | 11/15/2046 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,548,441 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Bentley University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,776,807 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Obligated Group) Ser. N | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,173,035 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 1/1/2042 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,714,621 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2046 | | 2,015,000 | | 2,058,819 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Berklee College of Music) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,303,098 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cape Cod Healthcare Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2023 | | 4,370,000 | c | 4,520,966 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,038,723 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2057 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,096,688 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,050,980 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2047 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,152,138 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SABIS International Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,520,081 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1 | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 2,115,000 | | 2,192,946 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2045 | | 500,000 | | 472,650 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2044 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,428,833 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 2/15/2048 | | 9,500,000 | | 10,327,059 | |
Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 2/15/2048 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,870,588 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (MWRA Program) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 50,000 | | 50,136 | |
| 66,337,538 | |
Michigan - 2.2% | | | | | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,036,307 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2033 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,198,744 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2035 | | 1,660,000 | | 1,716,146 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2038 | | 1,235,000 | | 1,266,869 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2036 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,238,538 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,065,523 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2028 | | 900,000 | | 963,915 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 700,000 | | 741,563 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2032 | | 850,000 | | 891,338 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,052,549 | |
Detroit, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2050 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,009,148 | |
Detroit, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2046 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,259,418 | |
Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2043 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,360,684 | |
Green Lake Township Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Interlochen Center Project) (LOC; BMO HARRIS BANK NA) | | 1.03 | | 6/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | g | 1,000,000 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 2.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Beaumont Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,096,171 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2040 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,072,957 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,486,591 | |
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 0.00 | | 6/1/2058 | | 30,000,000 | d | 1,377,960 | |
Michigan Trunk Line, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2045 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,433,809 | |
University of Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 4/1/2052 | | 7,290,000 | | 6,315,831 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2037 | | 900,000 | | 992,766 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2039 | | 850,000 | | 931,149 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,166,971 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 325,000 | | 359,316 | |
| 47,034,263 | |
Minnesota - 1.0% | | | | | |
Forest Lake, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (North Lakes Academy Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2056 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,642,892 | |
Minneapolis, Revenue Bonds (Allina Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,891,618 | |
Rochester, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Mayo Clinic | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2039 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,443,315 | |
Rochester, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Mayo Clinic | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2057 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,722,216 | |
Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds (Red Rock Hydroelectric Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 5,390,000 | | 5,868,387 | |
| 21,568,428 | |
Mississippi - .1% | | | | | |
Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (Jackson Water & Sewer System Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 6.88 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,690,821 | |
Missouri - .4% | | | | | |
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2047 | | 2,805,000 | | 3,132,066 | |
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2052 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,400,013 | |
The Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Washington University) Ser. C | | 1.15 | | 3/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | g | 1,000,000 | |
| 7,532,079 | |
Montana - .3% | | | | | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,481,318 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2036 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,233,286 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,251,584 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,690,904 | |
| 5,657,092 | |
Nebraska - 1.0% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,217,133 | |
Omaha Public Power District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2042 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,821,295 | |
Saline County Hospital Authority No. 1, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bryan Medical Center Obligated Group) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. C | | 1.15 | | 6/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | g | 1,000,000 | |
| 22,038,428 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- .6% | | | | | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2040 | | 750,000 | | 744,638 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2038 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,721,472 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2037 | | 850,000 | | 870,100 | |
Henderson, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2045 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,877,963 | |
Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels Project) | | 6.25 | | 12/15/2037 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,646,259 | |
Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels Project) Ser. B | | 5.13 | | 12/15/2037 | | 1,413,251 | a | 1,105,378 | |
| 11,965,810 | |
New Jersey - 3.6% | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.13 | | 1/1/2034 | | 5,325,000 | | 5,425,033 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.38 | | 1/1/2043 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,596,891 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Beloved Community Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2054 | | 725,000 | a | 703,609 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Beloved Community Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2049 | | 1,105,000 | a | 1,082,546 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,639,243 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Peter's University Hospital Obligated Group) | | 6.25 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,502,757 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,442,627 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2042 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,809,575 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2041 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,830,614 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 15,000,000 | | 16,119,937 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,137,653 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,216,014 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,608,007 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2050 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,525,082 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,602,561 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 2.78 | | 1/1/2040 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,539,950 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2048 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,513,850 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,268,568 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2046 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,099,562 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,476,549 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 6/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,234,080 | |
| 76,374,708 | |
New York - 12.3% | | | | | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Hellenic Classical Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 1,200,000 | a | 1,199,907 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Hellenic Classical Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 1,450,000 | a | 1,408,662 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2047 | | 1,000,000 | a | 994,301 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 12.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 500,000 | a | 510,759 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 700,000 | a | 708,198 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (NY Preparatory Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2056 | | 450,000 | | 359,635 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (NY Preparatory Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2051 | | 690,000 | | 568,838 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (NY Preparatory Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2041 | | 525,000 | | 461,489 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Shefa School Project) Ser. A | | 2.50 | | 6/15/2031 | | 250,000 | a | 215,189 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Shefa School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2051 | | 1,250,000 | a | 1,256,972 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 4.75 | | 11/15/2045 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,847,256 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2050 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,130,231 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C2 | | 5.18 | | 11/15/2049 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,977,415 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2045 | | 1,630,000 | | 1,465,496 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2056 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,090,298 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A2 | | 1.11 | | 10/1/2038 | | 700,000 | g | 700,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A3 | | 1.11 | | 10/1/2040 | | 2,100,000 | g | 2,100,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. L4 | | 1.15 | | 4/1/2038 | | 7,800,000 | g | 7,800,000 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2034 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,367,854 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. F1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2034 | | 2,220,000 | | 2,429,308 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. AA1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2035 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,739,151 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,155,968 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. D1 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2043 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,213,246 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. D1 | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2040 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,794,885 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. F1 | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2041 | | 1,215,000 | | 1,023,279 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Queens Baseball Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 2,250,000 | | 1,909,352 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Queens Baseball Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2039 | | 2,285,000 | | 1,923,356 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Queens Baseball Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,733,172 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Queens Baseball Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2040 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,434,033 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,192,442 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,639,267 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.15 | | 6/15/2045 | | 100,000 | g | 100,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SPA; Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) Ser. BB2 | | 1.08 | | 6/15/2039 | | 1,800,000 | g | 1,800,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,228,052 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. S3 | | 5.25 | | 7/15/2035 | | 10,000,000 | | 11,048,251 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 12.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. S1A | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2039 | | 6,750,000 | | 5,756,873 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. S2A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,492,945 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2037 | | 10,000,000 | | 11,029,072 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2044 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,333,326 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E1 | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2039 | | 6,830,000 | | 6,672,280 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2047 | | 5,380,000 | | 5,823,590 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2042 | | 4,750,000 | | 5,192,579 | |
Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2041 | | 5,915,000 | | 6,484,670 | |
New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2051 | | 4,585,000 | | 4,495,948 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.80 | | 9/15/2069 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,597,496 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,738,973 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,782,067 | |
Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds () (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2043 | | 750,000 | | 725,434 | |
Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding () Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2038 | | 500,000 | | 502,363 | |
Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2045 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,368,620 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 4.38 | | 10/1/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,639,532 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,341,772 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,150,153 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,573,490 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,126,288 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal LLC) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,183,948 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal LLC) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,202,738 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal LLC) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2042 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,106,319 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal LLC) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,594,369 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2031 | | 1,515,000 | | 1,608,705 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 8/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,077,684 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Airlines) | | 2.25 | | 8/1/2026 | | 815,000 | | 774,514 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Airlines) | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 933,199 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,836,619 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 12.3% (continued) | | | | | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 400,000 | | 418,552 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2037 | | 700,000 | | 730,284 | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2049 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,812,826 | |
Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Utica College Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2039 | | 750,000 | | 666,403 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 222 | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2039 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,211,057 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 222 | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2040 | | 1,620,000 | | 1,586,406 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 222 | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,991,123 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 222 | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2038 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,467,090 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226 | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2030 | | 1,675,000 | | 1,847,411 | |
Schenectady County Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Union College Project) | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2052 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,076,846 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B1 | | 1.15 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,200,000 | g | 1,200,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; State Street Bank & Trust Co.) Ser. B3 | | 1.01 | | 1/1/2032 | | 1,400,000 | g | 1,400,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. 2005B-4C | | 1.15 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | g | 1,000,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2031 | | 5,000,000 | d | 3,603,052 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,363,025 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2027 | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,704,548 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2028 | | 4,715,000 | d | 3,877,760 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2054 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,600,296 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,251,119 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2049 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,721,698 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,796,291 | |
| 260,997,615 | |
North Carolina - .6% | | | | | |
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2052 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,190,098 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,614,882 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2039 | | 750,000 | | 842,924 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 750,000 | | 840,791 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 755,000 | | 853,111 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 750,000 | | 853,188 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,427,770 | |
| 12,622,764 | |
Ohio - 2.4% | | | | | |
Akron , Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 1,950,000 | | 2,054,546 | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2055 | | 9,800,000 | | 9,334,285 | |
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project) | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2038 | | 2,420,000 | | 2,507,051 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 2.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding ( Foundation Project) | | 5.50 | | 12/1/2053 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,548,624 | |
Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding ( Foundation Project) | | 5.50 | | 12/1/2043 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,644,150 | |
, Revenue Bonds, Refunding ( Health Network Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,286,843 | |
, Revenue Bonds, Refunding ( Health Network Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 920,441 | |
, Revenue Bonds, Refunding ( Health Network Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 500,000 | | 481,675 | |
, Revenue Bonds ( Bypass Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,110,569 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds (Portsmouth Bypass Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2039 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,065,012 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2039 | | 800,000 | | 775,097 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2038 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,558,373 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2040 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,252,435 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2036 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,495,140 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Pratt Paper Project) | | 4.25 | | 1/15/2038 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,502,272 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy) Ser. A | | 4.25 | | 6/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | b | 1,020,925 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2047 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,418,363 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,552,808 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Revenue Bonds | | 5.70 | | 2/15/2034 | | 3,000,000 | i | 3,390,501 | |
Southern Ohio Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (PureCycle Project) Ser. A | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2042 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,500,559 | |
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (University of Toledo Parking Project) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 820,614 | |
| 50,240,283 | |
Oregon - .2% | | | | | |
Oregon, GO, Refunding, Ser. J | | 1.15 | | 6/1/2039 | | 1,300,000 | g | 1,300,000 | |
Oregon, GO, Refunding, Ser. M | | 1.15 | | 12/1/2044 | | 700,000 | g | 700,000 | |
Oregon Business Development Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (RED Rock Biofuels) Ser. 248A | | 6.50 | | 4/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | a,h | 146,000 | |
Oregon Business Development Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (RED Rock Biofuels) Ser. 248D | | 6.50 | | 4/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | a,h | 146,000 | |
Oregon Business Development Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (RED Rock Biofuels) Ser. 248F | | 11.50 | | 4/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | h | 60,000 | |
Oregon Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (PeaceHealth Obligated Group) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.15 | | 8/1/2034 | | 300,000 | g | 300,000 | |
Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2039 | | 700,000 | a | 760,777 | |
Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 700,000 | a | 766,908 | |
| 4,179,685 | |
Pennsylvania - 2.1% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United States Steel Corp.) | | 4.88 | | 11/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,027,536 | |
Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United States Steel Corp.) | | 5.13 | | 5/1/2030 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,829,360 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,773,423 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,324,320 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 2.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2050 | | 4,070,000 | | 3,738,011 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,418,348 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,125,973 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2040 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,387,652 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,864,207 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,096,623 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2037 | | 600,000 | | 644,808 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2038 | | 1,085,000 | | 1,163,006 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2039 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,176,653 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2051 | | 700,000 | | 556,304 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2046 | | 685,000 | | 561,279 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2044 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,655,238 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project) | | 6.50 | | 12/1/2038 | | 3,000,000 | a,h | 1,140,000 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 1.46 | | 12/1/2039 | | 4,700,000 | g | 4,700,000 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,256,167 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,768,973 | |
| 44,207,881 | |
Rhode Island - .4% | | | | | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 8/15/2043 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,089,503 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2045 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,326,798 | |
| 8,416,301 | |
South Carolina - .4% | | | | | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,069,657 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2036 | | 1,370,000 | | 1,352,055 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2037 | | 835,000 | | 818,773 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2035 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,731,183 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2034 | | 1,505,000 | | 1,655,158 | |
| 7,626,826 | |
Tennessee - .5% | | | | | |
Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 1.05 | | 11/1/2035 | | 3,000,000 | g | 3,000,000 | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 1.05 | | 2/1/2036 | | 6,500,000 | g | 6,500,000 | |
New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2031 | | 750,000 | i | 686,149 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- .5% (continued) | | | | | |
New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Memphis Project) | | 0.00 | | 4/1/2032 | | 775,000 | d | 539,953 | |
| 10,726,102 | |
Texas - 10.6% | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2046 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,119,235 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 1,315,000 | | 1,357,601 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2046 | | 860,000 | | 711,330 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2041 | | 610,000 | | 525,735 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2036 | | 330,000 | | 297,128 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2053 | | 925,000 | | 870,946 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2048 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,809,784 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 994,541 | |
Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2046 | | 13,120,000 | | 13,913,449 | |
Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Army Retirement Residence Foundation Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2041 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,720,522 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 7,300,000 | c | 7,800,599 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 4,255,000 | | 3,850,966 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2045 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,315,787 | |
Central Texas Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2037 | | 16,235,000 | | 16,827,803 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2032 | | 2,745,000 | | 2,748,589 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 6.00 | | 8/15/2043 | | 2,770,000 | | 2,828,064 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 6.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,538,229 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guaranteed) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2047 | | 4,305,000 | | 4,592,179 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (International Leadership of Texas Inc.) Ser. D | | 6.13 | | 8/15/2048 | | 18,000,000 | | 18,678,911 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Uplift Education) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2045 | | 3,855,000 | | 3,901,165 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,340,350 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2047 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,708,227 | |
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2035 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,012,996 | |
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2045 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,912,803 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2049 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,108,532 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority Inc., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.13 | | 8/15/2049 | | 2,240,000 | | 2,239,990 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,724,480 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,398,789 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 10/1/2023 | | 4,500,000 | c | 4,651,545 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.20 | | 10/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | i | 2,143,270 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 10.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.40 | | 10/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | i | 2,669,932 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.45 | | 10/1/2034 | | 2,235,000 | i | 2,377,032 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Texas Children's Hospital) | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,735,175 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 750,000 | | 690,193 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 900,000 | | 841,231 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 928,731 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds (United Airlines) | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2041 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,035,917 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,031,113 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,030,962 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,031,296 | |
Mission Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Natgasoline Project) | | 4.63 | | 10/1/2031 | | 3,250,000 | a | 3,298,763 | |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Sanctuary LTC Project) Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 1/1/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,366,937 | |
Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (A+ Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 8/15/2035 | | 750,000 | a | 776,480 | |
Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (A+ Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/15/2045 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,031,144 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,800,000 | | 3,017,024 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/2/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,012,278 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,931,345 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds | | 2.75 | | 1/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | a | 744,890 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds | | 2.88 | | 1/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | a | 701,958 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.63 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,273,363 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2050 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,189,033 | |
Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2046 | | 1,000,000 | | 967,439 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | | 981,644 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2042 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,369,389 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2044 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,167,591 | |
San Antonio Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2044 | | 7,140,000 | | 7,530,078 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 1.56 | | 6/1/2041 | | 2,100,000 | g | 2,100,000 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,132,178 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2032 | | 3,200,000 | | 3,412,280 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (Blueridge Transportation Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2045 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,012,197 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3) | | 6.75 | | 6/30/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,140,525 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3) | | 7.00 | | 12/31/2038 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,320,170 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,426,408 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2039 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,514,358 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- 10.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,422,618 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2037 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,204,003 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2036 | | 3,100,000 | | 3,009,044 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2037 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,201,546 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,882,553 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,887,200 | |
Texas Transportation Commission Highway 249 System, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2057 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,034,672 | |
| 225,074,235 | |
U.S. Related - 5.4% | | | | | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 980,000 | f | 995,675 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2035 | | 265,000 | f | 260,080 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2031 | | 1,515,000 | f | 1,532,644 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2036 | | 685,000 | f | 670,156 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 10/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | f | 1,004,338 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 10/1/2040 | | 525,000 | f | 513,091 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 10/1/2043 | | 1,250,000 | f | 1,209,132 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 6.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 570,000 | | 586,297 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 6.13 | | 10/1/2043 | | 360,000 | | 370,087 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 6.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,430,000 | c | 1,481,999 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 6.13 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,640,000 | c | 1,701,805 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.25 | | 10/1/2034 | | 600,000 | | 616,797 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.38 | | 10/1/2043 | | 480,000 | | 493,679 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.25 | | 10/1/2023 | | 400,000 | c | 415,604 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.38 | | 10/1/2023 | | 520,000 | c | 540,973 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2046 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,522,178 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,646,627 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2042 | | 2,250,000 | | 1,995,552 | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2050 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,082,224 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 2,090,000 | | 2,204,381 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,305,234 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Related - 5.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,157,871 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 267,516 | d | 247,251 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 1,034,664 | d | 588,824 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 722,684 | | 664,474 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 803,995 | | 753,356 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 877,029 | | 744,784 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 620,253 | | 555,805 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 843,308 | | 736,472 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2023 | | 448,959 | | 455,756 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.38 | | 7/1/2025 | | 895,428 | | 924,143 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2027 | | 887,317 | | 941,625 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2029 | | 872,922 | | 940,162 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2031 | | 847,862 | | 930,161 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.00 | | 11/1/2051 | | 338,349 | b | 167,060 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.00 | | 11/1/2043 | | 4,007,551 | b | 2,068,898 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.01 | | 11/1/2051 | | 7,670,410 | b | 3,499,625 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,091,752 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 15,000,000 | a | 15,708,597 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 7,500,000 | a | 7,523,587 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DDD | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2022 | | 2,000,000 | h | 1,615,000 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 6.75 | | 7/1/2036 | | 10,000,000 | h | 8,450,000 | |
Puerto Rico GDB Debt Recovery Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 7.50 | | 8/20/2040 | | 4,112,720 | | 3,680,884 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. M | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 220,000 | h | 66,550 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. M | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 110,000 | h | 33,275 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 120,000 | h | 36,300 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. K | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 120,000 | h | 36,300 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 498,000 | d | 345,004 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 387,000 | d | 296,432 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 561,000 | d | 350,143 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 4,348,000 | d | 927,294 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 5,338,000 | d | 1,528,767 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 397,000 | d | 332,964 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 142,000 | d | 133,242 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.50 | | 7/1/2034 | | 4,311,000 | | 4,344,953 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.55 | | 7/1/2040 | | 208,000 | | 207,999 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.75 | | 7/1/2053 | | 1,526,000 | | 1,459,317 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2058 | | 8,783,000 | | 8,520,448 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.33 | | 7/1/2040 | | 2,112,000 | | 2,055,546 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.54 | | 7/1/2053 | | 63,000 | | 58,146 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.78 | | 7/1/2058 | | 847,000 | | 792,031 | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,440,264 | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 2,250,000 | a | 2,212,338 | |
| 114,771,953 | |
Utah - .7% | | | | | |
Mida Mountain Village Public Infrastructure District, Special Assessment Bonds | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2050 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,591,099 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2052 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,548,507 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- .7% (continued) | | | | | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2041 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,246,454 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 868,562 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2052 | | 2,250,000 | | 1,712,746 | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summit Academy) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2044 | | 625,000 | | 666,763 | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summit Academy) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2049 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,221,567 | |
Utah County, Revenue Bonds (IHC Health Services Inc Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,660,438 | |
Utah County, Revenue Bonds (IHC Health Services Inc Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,188,149 | |
| 14,704,285 | |
Virginia - 2.5% | | | | | |
Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Hospital Center) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,671,806 | |
Chesapeake Expressway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.88 | | 7/15/2040 | | 2,000,000 | i | 2,002,864 | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2052 | | 13,000,000 | | 12,276,449 | |
Richmond Public Utility, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,949,169 | |
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Richfield Living Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2049 | | 10,000,000 | | 7,320,618 | |
University of Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2045 | | 3,950,000 | | 3,969,264 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Transform 66 P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2056 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,066,544 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Transform 66 P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2049 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,586,604 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (95 Express Lanes) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2048 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,058,079 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 936,685 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Senior Campuses Inc. Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2045 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,746,832 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Senior Campuses Inc. Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,407,881 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Senior Campuses Inc. Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,476,805 | |
| 53,469,600 | |
Washington - .5% | | | | | |
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. S1 | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,443,007 | |
Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,401,684 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2045 | | 1,200,000 | a | 1,124,063 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 1,000,000 | a | 925,886 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | a | 968,326 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2050 | | 1,000,000 | | 920,348 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2050 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,544,485 | |
| 11,327,799 | |
West Virginia - .7% | | | | | |
West Virginia, GO, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2041 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,804,273 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.0% (continued) | | | | | |
- .7% (continued) | | | | | |
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Arch Resources) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | b | 1,009,342 | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Charleston Area Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2039 | | 1,450,000 | | 1,507,591 | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Charleston Area Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,563,640 | |
| 14,884,846 | |
Wisconsin - 1.5% | | | | | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maryland Proton Treatment Center) Ser. A1 | | 6.38 | | 1/1/2048 | | 2,500,000 | a | 1,537,500 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Nevada State College) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2055 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,750,000 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Piedmont Community Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2049 | | 3,440,000 | | 3,456,913 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Piedmont Community Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2053 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,001,452 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Sky Harbour Capital Obligated Group) | | 4.25 | | 7/1/2054 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,836,161 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Friends Homes Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2039 | | 2,230,000 | a | 2,233,910 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Renown Regional Medical Center) | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2045 | | 6,515,000 | | 5,794,995 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2062 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,567,301 | |
Wisconsin Center District, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 12/15/2046 | | 3,990,000 | d | 1,248,748 | |
Wisconsin Center District, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 12/15/2044 | | 8,735,000 | d | 3,037,589 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marshfield Clinic Health System Obligated Group) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2047 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,603,870 | |
| 32,068,439 | |
Total Long-Term Municipal Investments (cost $2,206,282,192) | | 2,084,352,883 | |
Total Investments (cost $2,221,282,192) | | 98.5% | 2,095,120,989 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 1.5% | 31,755,068 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 2,126,876,057 | |
a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities were valued at $240,533,032 or 11.31% of net assets.
b These securities have a put feature; the date shown represents the put date and the bond holder can take a specific action to retain the bond after the put date.
c These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
d Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of August 31, 2022.
g The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
h Non-income producing—security in default.
i Zero coupon until a specified date at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective until maturity.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 16.6 |
Education | 14.3 |
Transportation | 13.9 |
Medical | 8.4 |
General Obligation | 8.3 |
Airport | 7.2 |
Development | 6.8 |
Tobacco Settlement | 3.7 |
School District | 3.5 |
Prerefunded | 3.0 |
Housing | 2.8 |
Nursing Homes | 2.4 |
Power | 2.2 |
Water | 2.0 |
Multifamily Housing | 1.8 |
Utilities | .5 |
Facilities | .5 |
Special Tax | .3 |
Pollution | .3 |
| 98.5 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes | 100 | 12/20/2022 | 11,783,403 | 11,690,625 | 92,778 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond | 150 | 12/20/2022 | 20,597,371 | 20,376,563 | 220,808 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 1,000 | 12/20/2022 | 149,762,610 | 149,500,000 | 262,610 | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 1,000 | 12/20/2022 | 126,232,470 | 125,187,500 | 1,044,970 | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 1,621,166 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Summary of Abbreviations (Unaudited) |
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ABAG | Association of Bay Area Governments | AGC | ACE Guaranty Corporation |
AGIC | Asset Guaranty Insurance Company | AMBAC | American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
BAN | Bond Anticipation Notes | BSBY | Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index |
CIFG | CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty | COP | Certificate of Participation |
CP | Commercial Paper | DRIVERS | Derivative Inverse Tax-Exempt Receipts |
EFFR | Effective Federal Funds Rate | FGIC | Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FHA | Federal Housing Administration | FHLB | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FHLMC | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | FNMA | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GAN | Grant Anticipation Notes | GIC | Guaranteed Investment Contract |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association | GO | General Obligation |
IDC | Industrial Development Corporation | LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate |
LOC | Letter of Credit | LR | Lease Revenue |
NAN | Note Anticipation Notes | MFHR | Multi-Family Housing Revenue |
MFMR | Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue | MUNIPSA | Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index Yield |
OBFR | Overnight Bank Funding Rate | PILOT | Payment in Lieu of Taxes |
PRIME | Prime Lending Rate | PUTTERS | Puttable Tax-Exempt Receipts |
RAC | Revenue Anticipation Certificates | RAN | Revenue Anticipation Notes |
RIB | Residual Interest Bonds | SFHR | Single Family Housing Revenue |
SFMR | Single Family Mortgage Revenue | SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
TAN | Tax Anticipation Notes | TRAN | Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
U.S. T-BILL | U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield | XLCA | XL Capital Assurance |
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See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
August 31, 2022
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| | | | BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† | | | | 2,241,623,026 | | 912,394,631 | | 115,701,716 | | 262,971,748 | | |
Interest receivable | | | | 24,937,660 | | 7,789,466 | | 1,312,067 | | 2,651,163 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 17,434,753 | | 415,860 | | - | | 846,523 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 6,285,291 | | 4,436,001 | | 31 | | 859,997 | | |
Cash collateral held by broker—Note 4 | | | | 2,463,000 | | - | | 127,750 | | 295,000 | | |
Receivable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | | | 239,066 | | - | | 12,422 | | 28,594 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 55,884 | | 35,842 | | 19,431 | | 20,621 | | |
| | | | 2,293,038,680 | | 925,071,800 | | 117,173,417 | | 267,673,646 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 964,935 | | 326,703 | | 55,457 | | 121,439 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 4,043,435 | | 797,785 | | 192,172 | | 975,722 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 58,108,107 | | 23,239,018 | | 1,816,562 | | 1,886,913 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 5,182,318 | | 2,492,702 | | 4,357 | | 716,456 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 39,587 | | 20,100 | | 3,150 | | 7,725 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 77,808 | | 44,559 | | 27,586 | | 36,057 | | |
| | | | 68,416,190 | | 26,920,867 | | 2,099,284 | | 3,744,312 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 2,224,622,490 | | 898,150,933 | | 115,074,133 | | 263,929,334 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 2,336,258,537 | | 923,775,702 | | 119,930,497 | | 277,124,031 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (111,636,047) | | (25,624,769) | | (4,856,364) | | (13,194,697) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 2,224,622,490 | | 898,150,933 | | 115,074,133 | | 263,929,334 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | 2,326,335,097 | | 934,511,127 | | 119,289,117 | | 273,333,592 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 2,163,888,174 | | 877,683,292 | | 109,376,161 | | 253,744,145 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 169,780,144 | | 70,801,317 | | 9,660,771 | | 21,158,303 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 12.75 | | 12.40 | | 11.32 | | 11.99 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 60,734,316 | | 20,467,641 | | 5,697,972 | | 10,185,189 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 4,770,965 | | 1,652,173 | | 503,944 | | 849,617 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 12.73 | | 12.39 | | 11.31 | | 11.99 | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† | | | | 122,117,213 | | 2,095,120,989 | | |
Interest receivable | | | | 1,326,983 | | 21,713,503 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 475,067 | | 4,531,753 | | |
Cash collateral held by broker—Note 4 | | | | 133,250 | | 10,000,000 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 100,126 | | 36,618,515 | | |
Receivable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | | | 12,891 | | 1,250,006 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 20,695 | | 45,156 | | |
| | | | 124,186,225 | | 2,169,279,922 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 63,563 | | 1,203,048 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 228,318 | | 4,408,286 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 868,579 | | 31,511,921 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 758,390 | | 5,137,225 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 3,517 | | 57,990 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 33,971 | | 85,395 | | |
| | | | 1,956,338 | | 42,403,865 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 122,229,887 | | 2,126,876,057 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 130,777,740 | | 2,258,695,446 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (8,547,853) | | (131,819,389) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 122,229,887 | | 2,126,876,057 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | 128,251,394 | | 2,221,282,192 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 112,780,938 | | 2,051,296,199 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 11,037,236 | | 167,039,571 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.22 | | 12.28 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 9,448,949 | | 75,579,858 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 924,205 | | 6,151,907 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.22 | | 12.29 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended August 31, 2022
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| | | | | BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | | 65,784,853 | | 12,882,827 | | 4,009,442 | | 8,077,560 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a) | | | 9,242,627 | | 3,031,980 | | 767,395 | | 1,140,546 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 3,325,121 | | 1,092,577 | | 192,898 | | 410,291 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 243,098 | | 74,900 | | 13,120 | | 29,255 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 205,292 | | 49,207 | | 20,023 | | 34,662 | |
Professional fees | | | 98,257 | | 51,092 | | 43,018 | | 48,796 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 56,769 | | 25,428 | | 7,635 | | 11,320 | |
Registration fees | | | 52,480 | | 38,706 | | 30,868 | | 32,460 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 22,804 | | 4,465 | | 1,842 | | 3,101 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 14,903 | | 7,948 | | 7,146 | | 8,286 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 143,997 | | 76,990 | | 33,817 | | 52,730 | |
Total Expenses | | | 13,422,517 | | 4,470,462 | | 1,134,931 | | 1,788,616 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | (605,321) | | (207,625) | | - | |
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 3(b) | | | - | | - | | (5) | | - | |
Net Expenses | | | 13,422,517 | | 3,865,141 | | 927,301 | | 1,788,616 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 52,362,336 | | 9,017,686 | | 3,082,141 | | 6,288,944 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (35,171,054) | | (3,460,771) | | (1,230,480) | | (3,614,200) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on futures | | | 7,534,635 | | - | | 410,497 | | 636,996 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (27,636,419) | | (3,460,771) | | (819,983) | | (2,977,204) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (261,549,348) | | (33,322,767) | | (15,847,994) | | (30,312,623) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures | | | 817,277 | | - | | 43,232 | | 94,623 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (260,732,071) | | (33,322,767) | | (15,804,762) | | (30,218,000) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (288,368,490) | | (36,783,538) | | (16,624,745) | | (33,195,204) | |
Net (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (236,006,154) | | (27,765,852) | | (13,542,604) | | (26,906,260) | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | | 3,623,072 | | 83,856,433 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a) | | | 749,874 | | 12,504,819 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 188,790 | | 3,149,085 | |
Professional fees | | | 44,057 | | 90,086 | |
Registration fees | | | 30,827 | | 48,991 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 26,777 | | 241,408 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 13,413 | | 230,861 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 12,225 | | 10,375 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 7,471 | | 55,743 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 1,211 | | 25,839 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 37,095 | | 152,621 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,128,909 | | 16,526,997 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | (216,770) | | - | |
Net Expenses | | | 912,139 | | 16,526,997 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 2,710,933 | | 67,329,436 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (2,710,600) | | (58,411,782) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on futures | | | 498,996 | | 51,824,643 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (2,211,604) | | (6,587,139) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (14,904,173) | | (344,416,952) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures | | | 46,060 | | 1,425,143 | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | (14,858,113) | | (342,991,809) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (17,069,717) | | (349,578,948) | |
Net (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (14,358,784) | | (282,249,512) | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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| | | | BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 52,362,336 | | | | 53,492,407 | | 9,017,686 | | | | 10,924,872 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (27,636,419) | | | | 15,395,379 | | (3,460,771) | | | | 2,720,227 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (260,732,071) | | | | 21,708,600 | | (33,322,767) | | | | (3,117,075) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (236,006,154) | | | | 90,596,386 | | (27,765,852) | | | | 10,528,024 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (64,229,087) | | | | (61,356,523) | | (8,783,825) | | | | (10,757,625) | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,871,289) | | | | (1,590,505) | | (155,445) | | | | (135,076) | |
Total Distributions | | | (66,100,376) | | | | (62,947,028) | | (8,939,270) | | | | (10,892,701) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 788,877,298 | | | | 544,770,811 | | 443,993,068 | | | | 278,287,755 | |
Investor Shares | | | 63,530,113 | | | | 73,572,140 | | 21,528,902 | | | | 20,515,295 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 10,552,823 | | | | 9,802,822 | | 1,197,389 | | | | 1,558,087 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,508,002 | | | | 1,267,171 | | 129,214 | | | | 117,542 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (1,083,271,304) | | | | (426,063,826) | | (425,650,104) | | | | (429,297,186) | |
Investor Shares | | | (89,816,298) | | | | (44,604,545) | | (19,103,575) | | | | (15,861,368) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (308,619,366) | | | | 158,744,573 | | 22,094,894 | | | | (144,679,875) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (610,725,896) | | | | 186,393,931 | | (14,610,228) | | | | (145,044,552) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 2,835,348,386 | | | | 2,648,954,455 | | 912,761,161 | | | | 1,057,805,713 | |
End of Period | | | 2,224,622,490 | | | | 2,835,348,386 | | 898,150,933 | | | | 912,761,161 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 59,264,067 | | | | 38,475,024 | | 35,404,594 | | | | 21,492,507 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 770,995 | | | | 691,859 | | 94,775 | | | | 120,327 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (82,774,877) | | | | (30,095,486) | | (33,778,890) | | | | (33,141,047) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (22,739,815) | | | | 9,071,397 | | 1,720,479 | | | | (11,528,213) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,771,756 | | | | 5,200,896 | | 1,704,720 | | | | 1,585,385 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 111,464 | | | | 89,548 | | 10,244 | | | | 9,083 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,793,068) | | | | (3,151,307) | | (1,511,334) | | | | (1,225,052) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (1,909,848) | | | | 2,139,137 | | 203,630 | | | | 369,416 | |
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a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 4,743,231 Class M shares representing $63,198,071 were exchanged for 4,749,005 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 1,664,401 Class M shares representing $21,029,260 were exchanged for 1,665,563 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 5,031,030 Class M shares representing $71,253,580 were exchanged for 5,037,123 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 1,477,553 Class M shares representing $19,132,457 were exchanged for 1,478,514 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 3,082,141 | | | | 3,804,983 | | 6,288,944 | | | | 6,290,513 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (819,983) | | | | 913,941 | | (2,977,204) | | | | 381,004 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (15,804,762) | | | | 923,648 | | (30,218,000) | | | | 2,844,403 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (13,542,604) | | | | 5,642,572 | | (26,906,260) | | | | 9,515,920 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (4,288,634) | | | | (4,824,864) | | (6,160,429) | | | | (6,095,786) | |
Investor Shares | | | (219,289) | | | | (212,120) | | (239,722) | | | | (167,310) | |
Total Distributions | | | (4,507,923) | | | | (5,036,984) | | (6,400,151) | | | | (6,263,096) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 24,149,461 | | | | 30,418,656 | | 96,122,964 | | | | 56,685,575 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,308,154 | | | | 1,666,168 | | 14,245,882 | | | | 5,551,289 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 631,940 | | | | 662,644 | | 765,471 | | | | 756,338 | |
Investor Shares | | | 170,844 | | | | 167,993 | | 196,542 | | | | 136,452 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (84,513,113) | | | | (29,334,430) | | (153,388,964) | | | | (31,020,928) | |
Investor Shares | | | (5,026,387) | | | | (1,898,486) | | (14,321,762) | | | | (2,354,941) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (62,279,101) | | | | 1,682,545 | | (56,379,867) | | | | 29,753,785 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (80,329,628) | | | | 2,288,133 | | (89,686,278) | | | | 33,006,609 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 195,403,761 | | | | 193,115,628 | | 353,615,612 | | | | 320,609,003 | |
End of Period | | | 115,074,133 | | | | 195,403,761 | | 263,929,334 | | | | 353,615,612 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,044,063 | | | | 2,404,963 | | 7,731,415 | | | | 4,293,054 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 51,183 | | | | 52,349 | | 60,929 | | | | 57,311 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (7,108,747) | | | | (2,318,903) | | (12,444,981) | | | | (2,350,322) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (5,013,501) | | | | 138,409 | | (4,652,637) | | | | 2,000,043 | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 193,166 | | | | 131,546 | | 1,115,928 | | | | 420,939 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 14,131 | | | | 13,293 | | 15,684 | | | | 10,340 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (430,787) | | | | (150,010) | | (1,163,922) | | | | (178,669) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (223,490) | | | | (5,171) | | (32,310) | | | | 252,610 | |
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a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 175,572 Class M shares representing $2,098,861 were exchanged for 175,796 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 1,090,110 Class M shares representing $13,872,558 were exchanged for 1,090,507 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 108,560 Class M shares representing $1,377,595 were exchanged for 108,721 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 444,147 Class M shares representing $5,865,619 were exchanged for 444,366 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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| | | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,710,933 | | | | 2,978,931 | | 67,329,436 | | | | 64,588,623 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (2,211,604) | | | | 1,771,646 | | (6,587,139) | | | | 20,752,745 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (14,858,113) | | | | 1,765,695 | | (342,991,809) | | | | 81,746,389 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (14,358,784) | | | | 6,516,272 | | (282,249,512) | | | | 167,087,757 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (4,144,533) | | | | (3,868,766) | | (68,188,647) | | | | (62,715,700) | |
Investor Shares | | | (284,882) | | | | (240,477) | | (2,494,638) | | | | (1,816,499) | |
Total Distributions | | | (4,429,415) | | | | (4,109,243) | | (70,683,285) | | | | (64,532,199) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 31,147,086 | | | | 20,363,842 | | 485,528,022 | | | | 608,196,308 | |
Investor Shares | | | 744,452 | | | | 2,561,074 | | 66,985,321 | | | | 73,190,503 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 1,000,427 | | | | 807,107 | | 16,386,132 | | | | 15,673,056 | |
Investor Shares | | | 268,625 | | | | 224,304 | | 2,092,723 | | | | 1,590,066 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (54,102,630) | | | | (21,667,418) | | (680,330,217) | | | | (341,660,326) | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,670,993) | | | | (2,064,252) | | (82,915,701) | | | | (29,869,689) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (22,613,033) | | | | 224,657 | | (192,253,720) | | | | 327,119,918 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (41,401,232) | | | | 2,631,686 | | (545,186,517) | | | | 429,675,476 | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 163,631,119 | | | | 160,999,433 | | 2,672,062,574 | | | | 2,242,387,098 | |
End of Period | | | 122,229,887 | | | | 163,631,119 | | 2,126,876,057 | | | | 2,672,062,574 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,909,139 | | | | 1,782,978 | | 36,998,758 | | | | 43,938,972 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 90,039 | | | | 70,718 | | 1,244,028 | | | | 1,129,850 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,176,802) | | | | (1,892,268) | | (53,364,116) | | | | (24,688,319) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (2,177,624) | | | | (38,572) | | (15,121,330) | | | | 20,380,503 | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 67,052 | | | | 223,015 | | 5,072,526 | | | | 5,269,841 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 24,456 | | | | 19,634 | | 158,779 | | | | 114,306 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (154,920) | | | | (179,959) | | (6,388,866) | | | | (2,157,144) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (63,412) | | | | 62,690 | | (1,157,561) | | | | 3,227,003 | |
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a | During the period ended August 31, 2022, 65,399 Class M shares representing $726,317 were exchanged for 65,361 Investor shares for BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and 4,358,685 Class M shares representing $57,315,643 were exchanged for 4,356,476 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2021, 219,587 Class M shares representing $2,521,027 were exchanged for 219,528 Investor shares for BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and 3,747,468 Class M shares representing $51,879,722 were exchanged for 3,745,686 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
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| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 14.23 | | 14.09 | | 14.04 | | 13.29 | | 13.64 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .27 | | .28 | | .30 | | .33 | | .34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.41) | | .19 | | .05 | | .75 | | (.35) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.14) | | .47 | | .35 | | 1.08 | | (.01) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.27) | | (.28) | | (.30) | | (.33) | | (.34) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.07) | | (.05) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.34) | | (.33) | | (.30) | | (.33) | | (.34) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.75 | | 14.23 | | 14.09 | | 14.04 | | 13.29 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (8.14) | | 3.34 | | 2.54 | | 8.26 | | (.05) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.99 | | 1.95 | | 2.16 | | 2.45 | | 2.54 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 65.37 | | 46.51 | | 45.62 | | 61.91 | | 38.75 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 2,163,888 | | 2,740,368 | | 2,585,034 | | 2,498,913 | | 2,144,898 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 14.22 | | 14.07 | | 14.02 | | 13.28 | | 13.63 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .24 | | .24 | | .27 | | .30 | | .31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.43) | | .20 | | .04 | | .74 | | (.36) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.19) | | .44 | | .31 | | 1.04 | | (.05) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.23) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.30) | | (.30) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.07) | | (.05) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.30) | | (.29) | | (.26) | | (.30) | | (.30) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.73 | | 14.22 | | 14.07 | | 14.02 | | 13.28 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (8.45) | | 3.16 | | 2.29 | | 7.92 | | (.30) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.74 | | 1.70 | | 1.92 | | 2.22 | | 2.29 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 65.37 | | 46.51 | | 45.62 | | 61.91 | | 38.75 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 60,734 | | 94,980 | | 63,920 | | 51,184 | | 47,265 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 12.94 | | 12.95 | | 12.91 | | 12.71 | | 12.83 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .13 | | .14 | | .17 | | .18 | | .14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (.54) | | (.01) | | .04 | | .20 | | (.12) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.41) | | .13 | | .21 | | .38 | | .02 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.13) | | (.14) | | (.17) | | (.18) | | (.14) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.40 | | 12.94 | | 12.95 | | 12.91 | | 12.71 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (3.17) | | 1.03 | | 1.64 | | 3.03 | | .18 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | | .50 | | .51 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .44 | | .48 | | .51 | | .50 | | .51 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.05 | | 1.10 | | 1.34 | | 1.44 | | 1.12 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 92.90 | | 66.89 | | 92.41 | | 128.58 | | 58.52 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 877,683 | | 894,027 | | 1,043,840 | | 1,129,486 | | 912,838 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 12.93 | | 12.94 | | 12.90 | | 12.70 | | 12.82 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .10 | | .11 | | .14 | | .15 | | .11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (.54) | | (.01) | | .04 | | .20 | | (.12) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.44) | | .10 | | .18 | | .35 | | (.01) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.10) | | (.11) | | (.14) | | (.15) | | (.11) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.39 | | 12.93 | | 12.94 | | 12.90 | | 12.70 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (3.42) | | .78 | | 1.39 | | 2.78 | | (.07) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .76 | | .76 | | .76 | | .75 | | .76 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .69 | | .73 | | .76 | | .75 | | .76 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .80 | | .85 | | 1.09 | | 1.20 | | .87 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 92.90 | | 66.89 | | 92.41 | | 128.58 | | 58.52 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 20,468 | | 18,734 | | 13,965 | | 14,608 | | 9,158 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 12.69 | | 12.65 | | 12.61 | | 11.95 | | 12.24 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .24 | | .24 | | .27 | | .29 | | .29 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.26) | | .12 | | .06 | | .66 | | (.27) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.02) | | .36 | | .33 | | .95 | | .02 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.24) | | (.24) | | (.27) | | (.29) | | (.29) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.11) | | (.08) | | (.02) | | - | | (.02) | |
Total Distributions | | | (.35) | | (.32) | | (.29) | | (.29) | | (.31) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.32 | | 12.69 | | 12.65 | | 12.61 | | 11.95 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (8.18) | | 2.91 | | 2.68 | | 8.09 | | .22 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .73 | | .71 | | .72 | | .70 | | .70 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .59 | | .66 | | .71 | | .70 | | .70 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.02 | | 1.93 | | 2.15 | | 2.41 | | 2.44 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 66.46 | | 47.09 | | 51.36 | | 69.91 | | 38.13 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 109,376 | | 186,186 | | 183,861 | | 191,702 | | 184,216 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 12.67 | | 12.63 | | 12.59 | | 11.93 | | 12.23 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .21 | | .21 | | .24 | | .26 | | .27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.25) | | .12 | | .06 | | .66 | | (.29) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.04) | | .33 | | .30 | | .92 | | (.02) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.21) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.26) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.11) | | (.08) | | (.02) | | - | | (.02) | |
Total Distributions | | | (.32) | | (.29) | | (.26) | | (.26) | | (.28) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.31 | | 12.67 | | 12.63 | | 12.59 | | 11.93 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (8.34) | | 2.65 | | 2.43 | | 7.83 | | (.12) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .98 | | .96 | | .97 | | .95 | | .95 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .84 | | .91 | | .97 | | .95 | | .95 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.77 | | 1.68 | | 1.90 | | 2.15 | | 2.19 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 66.46 | | 47.09 | | 51.36 | | 69.91 | | 38.13 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 5,698 | | 9,218 | | 9,255 | | 8,063 | | 5,473 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 13.25 | | 13.12 | | 13.12 | | 12.40 | | 12.75 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .25 | | .25 | | .27 | | .29 | | .30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.26) | | .13 | | (.00) | b | .72 | | (.35) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.01) | | .38 | | .27 | | 1.01 | | (.05) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.24) | | (.25) | | (.27) | | (.29) | | (.30) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.01) | | - | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.25) | | (.25) | | (.27) | | (.29) | | (.30) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.99 | | 13.25 | | 13.12 | | 13.12 | | 12.40 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (7.69) | | 2.89 | | 2.10 | | 8.28 | | (.32) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .54 | | .54 | | .54 | | .53 | | .54 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .54 | | .54 | | .54 | | .53 | | .54 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.94 | | 1.87 | | 2.08 | | 2.32 | | 2.43 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49.94 | | 32.82 | | 52.29 | | 80.68 | | 38.51 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 253,744 | | 341,935 | | 312,356 | | 316,364 | | 297,515 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 13.24 | | 13.11 | | 13.11 | | 12.40 | | 12.75 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .22 | | .21 | | .24 | | .26 | | .27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.25) | | .13 | | (.00) | b | .71 | | (.35) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.03) | | .34 | | .24 | | .97 | | (.08) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.21) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.27) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.01) | | - | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.22) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.27) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 11.99 | | 13.24 | | 13.11 | | 13.11 | | 12.40 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (7.85) | | 2.56 | | 1.92 | | 7.93 | | (.56) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .79 | | .79 | | .79 | | .78 | | .79 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .79 | | .79 | | .79 | | .78 | | .79 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.69 | | 1.62 | | 1.83 | | 2.08 | | 2.18 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 49.94 | | 32.82 | | 52.29 | | 80.68 | | 38.51 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 10,185 | | 11,680 | | 8,253 | | 7,437 | | 7,046 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 11.52 | | 11.35 | | 11.53 | | 10.91 | | 11.20 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .20 | | .21 | | .24 | | .26 | | .26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.18) | | .25 | | (.11) | | .63 | | (.29) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (.98) | | .46 | | .13 | | .89 | | (.03) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.20) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.26) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.07) | | (.01) | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.32) | | (.29) | | (.31) | | (.27) | | (.26) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 10.22 | | 11.52 | | 11.35 | | 11.53 | | 10.91 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (8.67) | | 4.07 | | 1.20 | | 8.28 | | (.22) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .74 | | .72 | | .73 | | .72 | | .72 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .59 | | .59 | | .59 | | .59 | | .59 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.82 | | 1.82 | | 2.12 | | 2.35 | | 2.36 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 67.51 | | 64.18 | | 79.52 | | 90.17 | | 45.71 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 112,781 | | 152,246 | | 150,490 | | 148,558 | | 147,343 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 11.53 | | 11.36 | | 11.54 | | 10.92 | | 11.20 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .17 | | .18 | | .21 | | .23 | | .23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.19) | | .25 | | (.11) | | .63 | | (.28) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.02) | | .43 | | .10 | | .86 | | (.05) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.17) | | (.18) | | (.21) | | (.23) | | (.23) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.07) | | (.01) | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.29) | | (.26) | | (.28) | | (.24) | | (.23) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 10.22 | | 11.53 | | 11.36 | | 11.54 | | 10.92 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (8.98) | | 3.81 | | .95 | | 8.00 | | (.38) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .99 | | .97 | | .98 | | .97 | | .97 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .84 | | .84 | | .84 | | .84 | | .84 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.58 | | 1.57 | | 1.88 | | 2.11 | | 2.11 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 67.51 | | 64.18 | | 79.52 | | 90.17 | | 45.71 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 9,449 | | 11,385 | | 10,509 | | 11,051 | | 11,334 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 14.10 | | 13.52 | | 13.70 | | 13.12 | | 13.15 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .36 | | .36 | | .40 | | .43 | | .44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.80) | | .58 | | (.17) | | .57 | | (.02) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.44) | | .94 | | .23 | | 1.00 | | .42 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.36) | | (.36) | | (.41) | | (.42) | | (.45) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.02) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.38) | | (.36) | | (.41) | | (.42) | | (.45) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.28 | | 14.10 | | 13.52 | | 13.70 | | 13.12 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (10.38) | | 7.05 | | 1.79 | | 7.77 | | 3.27 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .65 | | .65 | | .69 | | .73 | | .75 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .65 | | .65 | | .69 | | .73 | | .75 | |
Ratio of interest and expense related to floating rate notes issued to average net assets | | | - | | - | | .04 | | .08 | | .10 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.70 | | 2.61 | | 3.02 | | 3.22 | | 3.43 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 57.75 | | 52.25 | | 75.12 | | 72.96 | | 41.48 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 2,051,296 | | 2,568,933 | | 2,187,170 | | 1,918,499 | | 1,432,351 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 14.11 | | 13.53 | | 13.70 | | 13.13 | | 13.16 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | | | .33 | | .33 | | .38 | | .39 | | .40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.81) | | .58 | | (.18) | | .57 | | (.02) | |
Total from Investment Operations | | | (1.48) | | .91 | | .20 | | .96 | | .38 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.32) | | (.33) | | (.37) | | (.39) | | (.41) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.02) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | | | (.34) | | (.33) | | (.37) | | (.39) | | (.41) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 12.29 | | 14.11 | | 13.53 | | 13.70 | | 13.13 | |
Total Return (%) | | | (10.60) | | 6.78 | | 1.54 | | 7.50 | | 3.01 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .90 | | .90 | | .94 | | .98 | | 1.00 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .90 | | .90 | | .94 | | .98 | | 1.00 | |
Ratio of interest and expense related to floating rate notes issued to average net assets | | | - | | - | | .04 | | .08 | | .10 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.45 | | 2.36 | | 2.77 | | 2.97 | | 3.12 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | | | 57.75 | | 52.25 | | 75.12 | | 72.96 | | 41.48 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 75,580 | | 103,130 | | 55,217 | | 63,551 | | 32,924 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-one series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund seek to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal, New York state and New York city income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund seeks to maximize total return consisting of high current income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation.
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser. BNY Mellon, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). BNY Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which BNY Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.
Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor. Each class of shares has identical rights and privileges, except with respect to the Shareholder Service Plan and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
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Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:
On June 7, 2022 the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) approved, effective September 8, 2022, the Adviser, as each fund’s valuation designee to make all fair value determinations with respect to each fund’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight and adopted all other updates pursuant to Rule 2A-5.
Investments in municipal securities and futures are valued each business day by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Board. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of the Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by the Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by the Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Municipal investments (which constitute a majority of the portfolio securities) are carried at fair value as determined by the Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of municipal securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. The Service is engaged under the general oversight of the Board. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the funds calculate their net asset value, the funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.
For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Futures are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day and are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
The following below summarizes the inputs used as of August 31, 2022 in valuing each fund’s investments:
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 2,241,623,026 | | - | 2,241,623,026 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | 768,157 | - | | - | 768,157 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 912,394,631 | | - | 912,394,631 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 115,701,716 | | - | 115,701,716 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | 39,714 | - | | - | 39,714 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 262,971,748 | | - | 262,971,748 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | 92,231 | - | | - | 92,231 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 122,117,213 | | - | 122,117,213 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | 41,804 | - | | - | 41,804 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 10,768,106 | | - | 10,768,106 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 2,084,352,883 | | - | 2,084,352,883 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | 1,621,166 | - | | - | 1,621,166 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income, adjusted for accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is earned from settlement date and recognized on the accrual basis. Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis may be settled a month or more after the trade date.
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund each follow an investment policy of investing primarily in municipal obligations of one state. Economic changes affecting the state and certain of its public bodies and municipalities may affect the ability of issuers within the state to pay interest on, or repay principal of, municipal obligations held by the funds.
(c) Risk: Certain events particular to the industries in which each fund’s investments conduct their operations, as well as general economic, political and public health conditions, may have a significant negative impact on the investee’s operations and profitability. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Recent examples include pandemic risks related to COVID-19 and aggressive measures taken world-wide in response by governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged quarantines of large populations, and by businesses, including changes to operations and reducing staff. 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. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and any other outbreak of an infectious disease or other serious public health concern could have, a significant negative impact on economic and market conditions and could trigger a prolonged period of global economic slowdown. 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.
(d) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: It is the policy of each fund to declare dividends daily from net investment income. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
(e) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of each fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, which can distribute tax-exempt dividends, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.
As of and during the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the four-year period ended August 31, 2022 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
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Table 1 summarizes each fund’s components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis at August 31, 2022.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.
Table 2 summarizes each fund’s accumulated capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022.
Table 3 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal periods ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021.
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Table 1—Components of Accumulated Earnings | | | | | |
| Undistributed Tax-Exempt Income ($) | | Accumulated Capital Losses ($) | Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | Capital (Losses) Realized After October 31, 2021† |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 952,940 | | - | (83,667,359) | (28,921,628) |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 348,627 | | (3,966,287) | (21,995,466) | - |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 174,965 | | - | (3,560,571) | (1,415,671) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 58,940 | | - | (10,317,720) | (2,935,917) |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 30,732 | | - | (6,125,576) | (2,453,009) |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 1,686,814 | | - | (125,583,165) | (7,923,038) |
† These losses were deferred for tax purposes to the first day of the following fiscal year.
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Table 2—Capital Loss Carryover | | | | | | |
| | | | Short-Term Losses($)† | Long-Term Losses($)† | Total($) |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | | | 1,917,288 | 2,048,999 | 3,966,287 |
† These capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
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Table 3—Tax Character of Distributions Paid | | | | | | | |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
| Tax-Exempt Income ($) | Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) | | Tax-Exempt Income ($) | Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 52,234,279 | 2,308,078 | 11,558,019 | | 53,285,282 | 306,722 | 9,355,024 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 8,939,270 | - | - | | 10,892,701 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 3,070,224 | 280,754 | 1,156,945 | | 3,795,479 | 83,185 | 1,158,320 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 6,222,890 | 18,698 | 158,563 | | 6,263,096 | - | - |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 2,709,454 | 692,472 | 1,027,489 | | 2,975,278 | 304,798 | 829,167 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 66,904,178 | 2,006,156 | 1,772,951 | | 64,532,199 | - | - |
(f) New accounting pronouncements: In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”), and in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates as of the end of 2021. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 on each fund’s investments, derivatives, debt and other contracts that will undergo reference rate-related modifications as a result of the reference rate reform. Management is also currently actively working with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines.
NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:
The funds participate with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $823.5 million unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Credit Facility”) and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by BNY Mellon (the “BNYM Credit Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the
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financing of redemptions (each, a “Facility”). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $688.5 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the funds, and (ii) Tranche B is in amount equal to $135 million and is available only to the BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, each fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNYM Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the funds based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not borrow under the Facilities.
NOTE 3—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .35% of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, .35% of BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, .50% of BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, .35% of BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, .50% of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and .50% of BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund.
For BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund, so that the direct expense of neither class (excluding Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .44% of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2022, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $605,321 during the period ended August 31, 2022.
For BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund, so that the direct expense of neither class (excluding Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .59% of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2022, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $207,625 during the period ended August 31, 2022.
For BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund, so that the direct expense of neither class (excluding Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .59% of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2022, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $216,770 during the period ended August 31, 2022.
Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, BNY Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:
0 up to $6 billion .15%
$6 billion up to $12 billion .12%
In excess of $12 billion .10%
(b) Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 4 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 4—Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | $204,736 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 49,036 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 19,941 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 34,450 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 26,086 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 241,080 |
The funds have arrangements with the BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc., (the “Transfer Agent”) and The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Custodian”), both a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency and custody fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.
Each fund compensates Transfer Agent, under a transfer agency agreement, for providing cash management services inclusive of earnings credits, if any, for the funds. The Transfer Agent fees are comprised of amounts paid on cash management fees which are related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. BNY Mellon pays each fund’s Transfer Agent fees comprised of amounts paid on a per account basis out of the administration fee it receives from the Trust. Table 5 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 5—Transfer Agent Fees |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | $274 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 87 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 42 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 91 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 193 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 157 |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a custody agreement, for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the custody agreement. These fees were partially offset by earnings credits for each relevant fund, also summarized in Table 6.
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a shareholder redemptions draft processing agreement, for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 7 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 7—BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | $281 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 84 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 40 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 99 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 233 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 171 |
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Table 6—Custodian Fees | |
| | Custodian Fees ($) | Custodian Earnings Credits ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 56,769 | - |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | 25,428 | - |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 7,635 | (5) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 11,320 | - |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | 7,471 | - |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | 55,743 | - |
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During the period ended August 31, 2022, each fund was charged $17,169 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.
Table 8 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
Table 9 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and futures, during the period ended August 31, 2022.
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Table 8—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates | | | | | |
| Investment Advisory Fees ($) | Administration Fees ($) | Shareholder Services Plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | Transfer Agent Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) | Less Expense Reimbursement ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 678,785 | 252,055 | 13,793 | 17,718 | 45 | 2,539 | - |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 266,658 | 99,019 | 4,524 | 11,000 | 12 | 2,539 | (57,049) |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 50,188 | 13,046 | 1,273 | 3,500 | 6 | 2,539 | (15,095) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 81,471 | 30,253 | 2,160 | 5,000 | 16 | 2,539 | - |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 53,825 | 13,991 | 2,025 | 3,200 | 40 | 2,539 | (12,057) |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 921,318 | 239,481 | 17,180 | 22,500 | 30 | 2,539 | - |
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Table 9—Purchases and Sales |
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 1,787,097,398 | 2,191,073,330 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 837,542,327 | 975,785,107 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 104,022,124 | 172,322,813 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 163,210,875 | 223,306,711 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 103,678,603 | 134,589,358 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 1,460,368,076 | 1,724,355,092 |
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each type of derivative instrument that was held by each fund during the period ended August 31, 2022 is discussed below.
Futures: In the normal course of pursuing their investment objective, BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund are exposed to market risk, including interest rate risk, as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. The funds invest in futures in order to manage their exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or a sale of an asset at a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, these investments require initial margin deposits with a counterparty, which consist of cash or cash equivalents. The amount of these deposits is determined by the exchange or Board of Trade on which the contract is traded and is subject to change. Accordingly, variation margin payments are received or made to reflect daily unrealized gains or losses which are recorded in the Statements of Operations. When the contracts are closed, the funds recognize a realized gain or loss which is reflected in the Statements of Operations. There is minimal counterparty credit risk to the funds with futures since they are exchange traded, and the exchange guarantees the futures against default. Futures open at August 31, 2022
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are set forth in the each relevant fund's Statements of Investments.
Table 10 summarizes each fund’s average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended August 31, 2022.
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Table 10—Average Market Value of Derivatives |
| Average Market Value ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 63,999,779 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 3,402,317 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 5,170,078 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 4,201,852 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund Interest rate futures | 257,753,998 |
Table 11 summarizes the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes, gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for each fund at August 31, 2022.
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Table 11—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
| Cost of Investments ($) | Gross Appreciation ($) | Gross Depreciation ($) | Net ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 2,325,289,567 | 11,380,283 | 95,046,824 | (83,666,541) |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 934,390,097 | 398,851 | 22,394,317 | (21,995,466) |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 119,262,287 | 701,337 | 4,261,908 | (3,560,571) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 273,289,468 | 672,233 | 10,989,953 | (10,317,720) |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 128,242,789 | 392,600 | 6,518,176 | (6,125,576) |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 2,220,703,233 | 26,392,082 | 151,974,326 | (125,582,244) |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of the Funds and Board of Trustees of
BNY Mellon Funds Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (collectively, the “Funds”), each a series of BNY Mellon Funds Trust, including the statements of investments as of August 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of August 31, 2022, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. investment companies since 1994.
New York, New York
October 24, 2022
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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0569 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0114 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023.
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0858 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0209 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0060 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0008 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0718 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0484 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.0091 per share as a capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Section 852(b)(3)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code. Also, the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than $.01013 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021 in accordance with Sections 871(k)(2) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF EACH FUND’S INVESTMENT
ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the Trust’s Board of Trustees held on March 14-15, 2022, the Board considered the renewal of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement, pursuant to which the Adviser provides the funds with investment advisory services and The Bank of New York Mellon is responsible for the provision of administrative services to the funds (together, the “Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain of these administrative services. The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Trust, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of the Adviser. In considering the renewal of the Agreement, the Board considered several factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Funds. The Board considered information provided to it at the meeting and in previous presentations from representatives of the Adviser regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the funds in the Trust, including the funds. The Adviser provided the number of open accounts in each fund, each fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. The Adviser also had previously provided information regarding the distribution channel(s) of the funds and the need to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each distribution channel, as applicable to each fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, each fund’s portfolio management personnel and that the Adviser also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board also considered the Adviser’s extensive administrative, accounting and compliance infrastructures.
Comparative Analysis of the Funds’ Performance and Management Fees and Expense Ratios. For each fund, the Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data based on classifications provided by Thomson Reuters Lipper (“Lipper”), which included information comparing (1) the performance of the fund’s Class M shares with the performance of a group of institutional funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds consisting of all retail and institutional funds in the particular Lipper classification (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2021, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Performance Group (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of all institutional funds in the particular Lipper classification, excluding outliers (the “Expense Universe”). The information for each comparison was derived, in part, from fund financial statements available to Broadridge as of the date of its analysis. The Adviser previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.
Performance Comparisons. Representatives of the Adviser stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations and policies that may be applicable to each fund and comparison funds and the end date selected.
Management Fee and Expense Ratio Comparisons. For each fund, the Board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee rate payable by the fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services provided by the Adviser. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the actual management fee rate paid by the fund over the fund’s last fiscal year. The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses as a percentage of average net assets of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons.
Representatives of the Adviser reviewed with the Board the management or investment advisory fees paid by one or more funds advised by the Adviser that are in the same Lipper category as the BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, the BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund and the BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (for each fund, the “Similar Funds”), and explained the nature of the Similar Funds. They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors. The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Funds to evaluate the appropriateness of the relevant fund’s management fee. As to each fund, representatives of the Adviser noted that there were no Similar Funds for the other funds and that there were no separate accounts and/or other types of client
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portfolios advised by the Adviser that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund.
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as intermediate municipal debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median for all periods and was above the Performance Universe median for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was slightly below the Performance Universe median. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or above the Performance Group median for five of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and above the Performance Universe median for nine of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark indices.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as short municipal debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was below the Performance Group median for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s total return performance was at the Performance Group median, and was above the Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the ten-year period when the fund’s total return was below the Performance Universe median. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was below the Performance Group median for nine of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and was at or above the Performance Universe median for six of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark indices.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund, so that the direct expenses of neither class of fund shares (excluding shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .44% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as “other states” intermediate municipal debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except the ten-year period when the fund’s total return performance was slightly below the Performance Group median. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or below the Performance Group median for nine of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and at or above the Performance Universe median for eight of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s yield performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe median in certain periods when performance was below median. The Board also considered that there were no other funds that invested primarily in Pennsylvania municipal securities in the Performance Group. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark indices.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the
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fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund, so that the direct expenses of neither class of fund shares (excluding shareholder services fees, taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .59% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as “other states” intermediate municipal debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was at or above the Performance Group median and above the Performance Universe median for all periods. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or below the Performance Group median for all ten one-year periods ended December 31st and at or below the Performance Universe for six of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s yield performance to the Performance Group and/or Performance Universe median in certain periods when performance was below median. The Board also considered that not all the other funds in the Performance Group or Performance Universe invested primarily in Massachusetts municipal securities. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark indices.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was approximately equal to the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median contractual management fee, and the fund’s actual total expenses were slightly higher than the Expense Group median and slightly lower than the Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as New York intermediate municipal debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or above the Performance Group median for all ten one-year periods ended December 31st and above the Performance Universe medians for five of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Board considered the relative proximately of the fund’s yield performance to the Performance Universe median when performance was below median. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark indices.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were slightly below the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median total expenses.
Representatives of the Adviser stated that the Adviser has contractually agreed, until December 31, 2022, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund so that the direct expenses of neither class of fund shares (excluding shareholder services fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .59% of the fund’s average daily net assets.
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as New York general and insured municipal debt funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s total return performance was above the Performance Group median for all periods, except the three- and five-year periods when the fund’s total return performance was slightly below the Performance Group median, and was above the Performance Universe median for all periods. The Board also considered that the fund’s yield performance was at or below the Performance Group median for eight of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st and above the Performance Universe median for nine of the ten one-year periods ended December 31st. The Board also considered the relative proximity of the fund’s total return and yield performance to the Performance Group median in
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certain periods when performance was below the median. The Adviser also provided a comparison of the fund’s calendar year total returns to the returns of the fund’s benchmark index, and the Board considered that the fund’s performance was higher than the return of the index in six of the ten years show. The Board also noted that the fund had a five-star overall rating, and a five-star rating for each of the three-, five- and ten-year periods, from Morningstar based on Morningstar’s risk-adjusted return measures.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median and the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Representatives of the Adviser reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by the Adviser and its affiliates and the resulting profitability percentage for managing each fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to the Adviser and its affiliates for managing the funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not excessive, given the services rendered and service levels provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to each fund. The Board also considered the expense limitation arrangement for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and the effect such arrangements had on the profitability of the Adviser and its affiliates. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Adviser’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire BNY Mellon fund complex. The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
As to each fund, the Board considered, on the advice of its counsel, the profitability analysis (1) as part of its evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreement, considered in relation to the mix of services provided by the Adviser, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, supported the renewal of the Agreement and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Representatives of the Adviser stated that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on a fund having achieved a substantial size with increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been stable or decreasing, the possibility that the Adviser may have realized any economies of scale would be less. Representatives of the Adviser also stated that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level. The Board also considered potential benefits to the Adviser from acting as investment adviser and took into consideration that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the funds’ investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
· The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to each fund are adequate and appropriate.
· With respect to BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, the Board was satisfied with each such fund’s performance.
· With respect to BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, the Board generally was satisfied with each fund’s overall performance.
· With respect to each fund, the Board concluded that the fees paid pursuant to the Agreement continued to be appropriate under the circumstances and in light of the factors and the totality of the services provided as discussed above.
· The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with the management of the funds had been adequately considered by the Adviser in connection with the fee rate charged to each fund pursuant to the Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material
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economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
In evaluating the Agreement with respect to each fund, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with the Adviser and its affiliates, of the Adviser and the services provided to the fund pursuant to the Agreement. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the funds and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreement, including information on the investment performance of each fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; general market outlook as applicable to each fund; and compliance reports. In addition, the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for each fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of the Agreement for the funds in the Trust, during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and representatives of the Adviser. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on its consideration of the respective fund’s arrangements, or the arrangements for the other funds in the Trust, in prior years. The Board determined to renew the Agreement for each fund.
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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Unaudited)
Effective June 1, 2019, each fund adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “Liquidity Risk Management Program”) pursuant to the requirements of Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Rule 22e-4 requires registered open-end funds, including mutual funds and exchange-traded funds but not money market funds, to establish liquidity risk management programs in order to effectively manage fund liquidity and shareholder redemptions. The rule is designed to mitigate the risk that a fund could not meet redemption requests without significantly diluting the interests of remaining investors.
The rule requires each fund to assess, manage and review their liquidity risk at least annually considering applicable factors such as investment strategy and liquidity during normal and foreseeable stressed conditions, including whether the strategy is appropriate for an open-end fund and whether the fund has a relatively concentrated portfolio or large positions in particular issuers. Each fund must also assess its use of borrowings and derivatives, short-term and long-term cash flow projections in normal and stressed conditions, holdings of cash and cash equivalents, and borrowing arrangements and other funding sources.
The rule also requires each fund to classify its investments as highly liquid, moderately liquid, less liquid or illiquid based on the number of days each fund expects it would take to liquidate the investment, and to review these classifications at least monthly or more often under certain conditions. The periods range from three or fewer business days for a highly liquid investment to greater than seven calendar days for settlement of a less liquid investment. Illiquid investments are those funds do not expect to be able to sell or dispose of within seven calendar days without significantly changing the market value. Each fund is prohibited from acquiring an investment if, after the acquisition, its holdings of illiquid assets will exceed 15% of its net assets. In addition, if a fund permits redemptions in-kind, the rule requires the fund to establish redemption in-kind policies and procedures governing how and when it will engage in such redemptions.
Pursuant to the rule’s requirements, the Liquidity Risk Management Program has been reviewed and approved by the Board. Furthermore, the Board has received a written report prepared by the Program’s Administrator that addresses the operation of the Program, assesses its adequacy and effectiveness and describes any material changes made to the Program.
Assessment of Program
In the opinion of the Program Administrator, the Program approved by the Board continues to be adequate for each fund and the Program has been implemented effectively. The Program Administrator has monitored the funds’ liquidity risk and the liquidity classification of the securities held by each fund and has determined that the Program is operating effectively.
During the period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, there were no material changes to the Program and no material liquidity events that impacted each fund. During the period, the fund held sufficient highly liquid assets to meet fund redemptions.
Under normal expected foreseeable fund redemption forecasts and foreseeable stressed fund redemption forecasts, the Program Administrator believes that the fund maintains sufficient highly liquid assets to meet expected fund redemptions.
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BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION (Unaudited)
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Independent Board Members
Patrick J. O’Connor (79)
Board Member, Chairman of the Board (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
Attorney, Cozen O’Connor, P.C. (1973-Present), Vice Chairman (1980-2002); and President and Chief Executive Officer (2002-2007)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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John R. Alchin (74)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· The Barnes Foundation, an art museum, Trustee (2017 - Present)
· Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, Advisory Board Member (2004 – Present)
· Philadelphia Art Museum, Board Member (2008 - Present)
· Xplornet Communications, Inc., a rural wireless tele-communications provider, Director (2015 –2020)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Ralph Lauren Corporation, a retail clothing and home furnishing company, Director (2007-Present), and Chair of Audit Committee (2018-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Ronald R. Davenport (86)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman (1972-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Jack Diederich (85)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Continental Mills, Inc., a dry baking products company, Director (1997 - 2020)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kim D. Kelly (66)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Consultant (2005-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· MCG Capital Corporation, a business development company, Director (2004-2015)
· HITV, broadcasting, President (2015 – 2019)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kevin C. Phelan (78)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Colliers International Mortgage Banker, (1978-Present) and Co-Chairman (2010-Present)
· A.D. Makepeace Co., cranberry grower and real estate development company, Director (2019-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, a real estate company, Trustee (2020 - Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Patrick J. Purcell (74)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· jobfind.com, an employment search site on the world wide web, President and Founder (1996 -– Present)
· The Boston Herald, President and Publisher (1994-2018)
· Herald Media, President and Chief Executive Officer, (2001 -– 2018)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. (81)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· Boston College. Trustee Associate (2013 – Present)
· NYISO Independent System Operator, a non-profit organization responsible for managing the state of New York’s electric grid, Director (1998-2021)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· RepliGen Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, Director (2002-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Maureen M. Young (77)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Once elected all Board Members serve for an indefinite term. The address of the Board Members and Officers is c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286. Additional information about the Board Members is available in the fund’s Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained from the Adviser free of charge by calling this toll free number: 1-800-373-9387. For individual account holders for Private Wealth Management clients, please contact your account officer or call 1-866-804-5023.
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (Unaudited)
PATRICK T. CROWE, President since July 2015.
National Director of Investment Advisory, Analytics and Solutions for BNY Mellon Wealth Management since July 2014; from July 2007 to July 2014, Managing Director for BNY Mellon Wealth Management's Tri-State region, comprising New York, New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. He is 58 years old and has served in various capacities with BNY Mellon since 1993.
JAMES WINDELS, Treasurer since November 2001.
Vice President of the Adviser since September 2020, and Director- BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 63 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1985.
PETER M. SULLIVAN, Chief Legal Officer since July 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2019.
Chief Legal Officer of the Adviser since July 2021, Associate General Counsel of BNY Mellon since July 2021; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from December 2020 to July 2021; and Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2009 to December 2020. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since April 2004.
JAMES BITETTO, Vice President since August 2005 and Secretary since February 2018.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2019; Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from April 2014 to December 2019; and Secretary of the Adviser. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 56 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since December 1996.
DEIRDRE CUNNANE, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2019.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since August 2018; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from February 2016 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 32 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since August 2018.
SARAH S. KELLEHER, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since April 2014.
Vice President (since February 2020) of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2017, Senior Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2013 to December 2017. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 46 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since March 2013.
JEFF PRUSNOFSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since August 2015.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon. He is an officer of 57 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 57 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since October 1990.
AMANDA QUINN, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2020.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since June 2019; Regulatory Administration Manager at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from September 2018 to May 2019; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from April 2015 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 2019.
NATALYA ZELENSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2017.
Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Trust; Managing Counsel from December 2019 to August 2021; Counsel of BNY Mellon from May 2016 to December 2019; and Assistant Secretary of the Adviser from April 2018 to August 2021. She is an officer of 55 investment companies (comprised of 128 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since May 2016.
GAVIN C. REILLY, Assistant Treasurer since December 2005.
Tax Manager - BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1991.
ROBERT SALVIOLO, Assistant Treasurer since July 2007.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 1989.
ROBERT SVAGNA, Assistant Treasurer since December 2002.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since November 1990.
JOSEPH W. CONNOLLY, Chief Compliance Officer since October 2004.
Chief Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust (55 investment companies, comprised of 115 portfolios). He also served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser from 2004 to June 2021. He is 65 years old.
CARIDAD M. CAROSELLA, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since January 2016.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust since January 2016. She is an officer of 48 investment companies (comprised of 121 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Distributor since 1997.
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The BNY Mellon Funds
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Adviser
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Administrator
The Bank of Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Sub-Administrator
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Transfer Agent &
Dividend Disbursing Agent
BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Distributor
BNY Mellon Securities Corporation
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | | Class M: MPNIX | | Investor: MINMX | | | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | Class M: MPSTX | | Investor: MINSX | | | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | Class M: MPPIX | | Investor: MIPAX | | | |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | Class M: MMBMX | | Investor: MMBIX | | | |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | Class M: MNYMX | | Investor: MNYIX | | | |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | | Class M: MOTMX | | Investor: MOTIX | | | |
Telephone Wealth Management (WM) Clients, please contact your Account Officer or call 1-866-804-5023. Brokerage Clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors (BNYMWA), please contact your financial representative or call 1-800-830-0549, Option 2 for BNY Mellon Wealth Management Direct or 1-800-843-5466 for former brokerage clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors whose accounts are now held by BNY Mellon Brokerage Services. Individual Account holders, please call BNY Mellon Investment Advisers at 1-800-373-9387.
Mail WM clients, write to your Account Officer, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Mellon Bank Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258
BNYMWA Brokerage Clients, write to your financial representative, P.O. Box 9012, Hicksville, NY 11802-9012
Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 9879, Providence, RI 02940-8079
Each fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at http:// www.im.bnymellon.com and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.
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The BNY Mellon Funds
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund
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ANNUAL REPORT August 31, 2022 |
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Contents
T H E F U N D S
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)
As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.
Review your fund’s expenses
The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from March 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assume actual returns for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.52 | $2.27 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,003.90 | $1,003.00 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .30 | .45 | |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.67 | $2.67 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,002.80 | $1,001.80 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .33 | .53 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS (Unaudited)
Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses
The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.
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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment | |
Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended August 31, 2022 | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.53 | $2.29 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,023.69 | $1,022.94 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .30 | .45 | |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.68 | $2.70 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,023.54 | $1,022.53 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .33 | .53 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
August 31, 2022
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund |
U.S. Cash Management Bills - 1.0% | Annualized Yield (%) | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
11/15/2022 (cost $3,978,333) | 2.65 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,978,333 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations - 4.6% |
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Federal Farm Credit Banks: | | | | | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month SOFR +0.05% | 2.34 | | 3,000,000 | b | 3,000,000 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.04% | 2.94 | | 5,000,000 | b | 4,999,952 | |
Federal Home Loan Banks: | | | | | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month SOFR +0.50% | 2.30 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,000,000 | |
11/25/2022 | 1.50 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,982,646 | |
Total U.S. Government Agencies Obligations (cost $17,982,598) | | | | | 17,982,598 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills - 6.2% |
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10/13/2022 | 1.70 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,984,413 | |
12/1/2022 | 0.24 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,995,223 | |
1/12/2023 | 2.75 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,960,322 | |
1/26/2023 | 3.00 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,952,307 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Bills (cost $23,892,265) | | | | | 23,892,265 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes - 15.0% |
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9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.08% | 2.83 | | 8,000,000 | b | 7,994,996 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.03% | 2.93 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,000,416 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.03% | 2.94 | | 15,000,000 | b | 15,000,234 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.04% | 2.94 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,000,000 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.04% | 2.94 | | 7,000,000 | b | 6,996,976 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.05% | 2.95 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,000,190 | |
9/1/2022, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.06% | 2.96 | | 13,000,000 | b | 13,000,173 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (cost $57,992,985) | | | | | 57,992,985 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes - 1.3% |
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9/30/2022 (cost $4,999,330) | 0.13 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,999,330 | |
Repurchase Agreements - 71.6% |
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Bank of Montreal, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 8/31/2022, due at 9/1/2022 in the amount of $25,001,597 (fully collateralized by: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligation, 0.47%-5.67%, due 2/15/2027-11/15/2048, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp Agency Debentures and Agency Strips, 1.50%-5.00%, due 4/25/2041-11/25/2051, Federal National Mortgage Association Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligation, 0.00%-4.50%, due 10/25/2023-10/25/2060, Federal National Mortgage Association Agency Debentures and Agency Strips, 0.05%-3.50%, due 9/25/2028-11/1/2044, Federal National Mortgage Association Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities, 0.63%-0.80%, due 11/25/2024-2/25/2029, Government National Mortgage Association Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligation, 0.00%-5.00%, due 3/20/2040-3/20/2072, valued at $26,994,721) | 2.30 | | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 8/31/2022, due at 9/1/2022 in the amount of $60,003,750 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.00%-7.63%, due 9/1/2022-2/15/2051, valued at $61,203,827) | 2.25 | | 60,000,000 | | 60,000,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund(continued) |
Repurchase Agreements - 71.6%(continued) | Annualized Yield (%) | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
BNP Paribas SA, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 8/31/2022, due at 9/7/2022 in the amount of $25,010,986 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.00%-6.63%, due 4/30/2023-2/15/2049, valued at $25,500,000) | 2.26 | | 25,000,000 | | 25,000,000 | |
Credit Agricole CIB, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 8/31/2022, due at 9/1/2022 in the amount of $8,000,493 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.38%-3.25%, due 2/15/2024-2/15/2032, valued at $8,160,000) | 2.22 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,000,000 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Tri-Party Agreement thru State Street, dated 8/31/2022, due at 9/1/2022 in the amount of $75,004,792 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.50%-2.75%, due 4/30/2027-6/30/2028, valued at $76,500,480) | 2.30 | | 75,000,000 | | 75,000,000 | |
ING Financial Markets LLC, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 8/31/2022, due at 9/1/2022 in the amount of $85,005,431 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.00%-5.38%, due 9/13/2022-2/15/2052, valued at $86,700,013) | 2.30 | | 85,000,000 | | 85,000,000 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $278,000,000) | | | | | 278,000,000 | |
Total Investments (cost $386,845,511) | | 99.7% | | 386,845,511 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | .3% | | 1,256,076 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | | 388,101,587 | |
a Security is a discount security. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
b Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Date shown represents the earlier of the next interest reset date or ultimate maturity date. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
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Repurchase Agreements | 71.6 |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 23.5 |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations | 4.6 |
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† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund |
Short-Term Investments - 99.9% | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Alabama - 4.3% | | | | | |
Mobile County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (SSAB Alabama) (LOC; Swedbank AB) Ser. A | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,800,000 | a | 2,800,000 | |
Mobile County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (SSAB Alabama) (LOC; Swedbank AB) Ser. B | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,000,000 | |
| 12,800,000 | |
Arizona - 1.3% | | | | | |
Casa Grande Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Center Park Apartments Project) (LOC; FNMA) Ser. A | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,210,000 | a | 1,210,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XG0231), (Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA & LOC; Bank of America NA)), Trust Maturity Date 1/1/2054 | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,665,000 | a,b,c | 2,665,000 | |
| 3,875,000 | |
California - 8.6% | | | | | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Grauer Foundation for Education Project) (LOC; Comerica Bank) | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,520,000 | a | 1,520,000 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (Society for the Blind Project) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,660,000 | a | 1,660,000 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, CP, Ser. 2009B-1 | | 1.14 | | 9/14/2022 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,499,324 | |
Los Angeles, COP (Kadima Hebrew Academy) (LOC; California Bank & Trust) Ser. A | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 5,885,000 | a | 5,885,000 | |
Sacramento County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; FNMA) Ser. D | | 1.76 | | 9/7/2022 | | 8,000,000 | a | 8,000,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2017-XF0578), (Pittsburgh Unified School District, GO, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; TD Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 8/1/2044 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,810,000 | a,b,c | 2,810,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2830), (Golden Finance Authority California, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)), Trust Maturity Date 10/1/2034 | | 1.87 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,450,000 | a,b,c | 3,450,000 | |
| 25,824,324 | |
Colorado - .3% | | | | | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boulder Country Day School) (LOC; Wells Forgo Bank NA) | | 1.80 | | 9/7/2022 | | 770,000 | a | 770,000 | |
Connecticut - .8% | | | | | |
Connecticut, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 9/15/2022 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,502,014 | |
Florida - 12.4% | | | | | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Center Court Properties Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) | | 1.73 | | 9/7/2022 | | 980,000 | a | 980,000 | |
Florida Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Northern Trust Company) | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,000,000 | |
Florida Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Autumn Place Apartments) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. K1 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 980,000 | a | 980,000 | |
Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Florida Power & Light) | | 1.25 | | 9/1/2022 | | 8,400,000 | a | 8,400,000 | |
Palm Beach County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Henry Morrison Flagler Project) (LOC; Northern Trust Company) | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,975,000 | a | 1,975,000 | |
Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,640,000 | a | 2,640,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Florida - 12.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Sarasota County, Revenue Bonds (Planned Parenthood Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA) | | 1.76 | | 9/7/2022 | | 5,230,000 | a | 5,230,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2021-XM0963), (Florida Broward County Tourist Development, Revenue Bonds (Convention Center Expansion Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Morgan Standly)), Trust Maturity Date 9/1/2047 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 7,250,000 | a,b,c | 7,250,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XM0985), (Broward County Convention Center Hotel, Revenue Bonds) (Liquidity Agreement; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 1/1/2030 | | 1.79 | | 9/7/2022 | | 5,000,000 | a,b,c | 5,000,000 | |
| 37,455,000 | |
Georgia - 5.5% | | | | | |
RBC Municipal Products Inc. Trust, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Royal Bank of Canada) Ser. E107 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 7,900,000 | a,b | 7,900,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XF0708), (Bryan County School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) (Liquidity Agreement; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 8/1/2024 | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,200,000 | a,b,c | 3,200,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF2966), (Columbia County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Sail Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC & LOC; Mizuho Capital Market LLC) Ser. B), Trust Maturity Date 12/15/2044 | | 1.87 | | 9/7/2022 | | 5,550,000 | a,b,c | 5,550,000 | |
| 16,650,000 | |
Illinois - 2.3% | | | | | |
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Lincoln Park Society) (LOC; Citi Bank NA) | | 1.65 | | 9/7/2022 | | 100,000 | a | 100,000 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Everest Academy of Lemont Project) (LOC; First Midwest Bank NA) | | 1.80 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,120,000 | a | 4,120,000 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Community Action Partnership of Lake County) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA) Ser. A | | 1.78 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,645,000 | a | 2,645,000 | |
| 6,865,000 | |
Indiana - 1.7% | | | | | |
Huntington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hunting University) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 575,000 | a | 575,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF2990), (Indiana Finance Authority Educational Facility, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Evansville Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC & LOC; Barclays Bank PLC) Ser. A)), Trust Maturity Date 9/1/2057 | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,685,000 | a,b,c | 4,685,000 | |
| 5,260,000 | |
Iowa - 2.7% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF2983), (Lowa Finance Authority outstanding Midwestern Disaster Area, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lowa Fertilizer company project)), Trust Maturity Date 12/1/2050 | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 8,145,000 | a,b,c | 8,145,000 | |
Kentucky - 2.6% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XG0189), (Fayette County School District Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 11/1/2023 | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 7,880,000 | a,b,c | 7,880,000 | |
Louisiana - 1.8% | | | | | |
Louisiana Housing Corp., Revenue Bonds (Belmont Village Apartments Project) | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,415,000 | a | 3,415,000 | |
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Louisiana - 1.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2020-XF1202), (Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Ochsner Clinic Foundation Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Toronto-Dominion Bank & LOC; Toronto-Dominion Bank)), Trust Maturity Date 5/15/2049 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,885,000 | a,b,c | 1,885,000 | |
| 5,300,000 | |
Maryland - 1.4% | | | | | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stella Maris) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,220,000 | a,b | 4,220,000 | |
Michigan - 1.3% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2020-XF1203), (Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Royal Bank of Canada)), Trust Maturity Date 5/1/2028 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,780,000 | a,b,c | 3,780,000 | |
Mississippi - 1.2% | | | | | |
Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Chevron USA) Ser. J | | 1.00 | | 9/1/2022 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,500,000 | |
Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Jackson Heart Realty) (LOC; Trustmark National Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,240,000 | a | 2,240,000 | |
| 3,740,000 | |
Missouri - 4.0% | | | | | |
RBC Municipal Products Inc. Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; Royal Bank of Canada) Ser. C16 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 12,000,000 | a,b | 12,000,000 | |
Nebraska - 5.0% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF3009), (Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 5) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC & LOC; Barclays Bank PLC) Ser. 2), Trust Maturity Date 5/1/2053 | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 15,000,000 | a,b,c | 15,000,000 | |
New Jersey - .2% | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Somerset Hills YMCA Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 460,000 | a | 460,000 | |
New York - 6.5% | | | | | |
Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Mohawk Valley Community College) (LOC; M&T Bank) Ser. A | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,540,000 | a | 1,540,000 | |
Oswego County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (OH Properties Project) (LOC; M&T Bank) Ser. A | | 1.82 | | 9/7/2022 | | 295,000 | a | 295,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF2992), (New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (7 World Trade Center Project) (Green Bond) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC & LOC; Barclays Bank PLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 9/15/2050 | | 1.73 | | 9/7/2022 | | 5,500,000 | a,b,c | 5,500,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XG0375), (New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Northwell Health Obligated Group) (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America PLC & LOC; Bank of America PLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 5/1/2052 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,665,000 | a,b,c | 2,665,000 | |
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Canisius High School) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 7,000,000 | a | 7,000,000 | |
Village of Mount Kisco, BAN, Ser. B | | 1.50 | | 10/5/2022 | | 2,300,000 | | 2,298,983 | |
Village of New Paltz, BAN, Refunding, Ser. C | | 1.00 | | 9/15/2022 | | 250,000 | | 249,904 | |
| 19,548,887 | |
North Carolina - .8% | | | | | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rocky Mount Preparatory School) (LOC; Truist Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,560,000 | a | 2,560,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Ohio - 4.2% | | | | | |
Hamilton County, Revenue Bonds (Boys/Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA) | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,025,000 | a | 1,025,000 | |
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Cincinnati Zoo Project) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 1.78 | | 9/7/2022 | | 140,000 | a | 140,000 | |
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Cincinnati Zoo Project) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 1.78 | | 9/7/2022 | | 515,000 | a | 515,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XG0206), (Cuyahoga County, COP (Convention Hotel Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America)), Trust Maturity Date 12/1/2044 | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,255,000 | a,b,c | 4,255,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2020-XF2906T), (Akron Bath Copley Joint Township Hospital District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summa Health System Obligated Group) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC & LOC; Barclays Bank PLC)), Trust Maturity Date 11/15/2040 | | 1.77 | | 9/7/2022 | | 6,640,000 | a,b,c | 6,640,000 | |
| 12,575,000 | |
Pennsylvania - 3.6% | | | | | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,350,000 | a | 4,350,000 | |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania) (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 1.79 | | 9/7/2022 | | 495,000 | a | 495,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XL0061), (Berks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tower Health Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC & LOC; Barclays Bank PLC)), Trust Maturity Date 11/1/2025 | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,490,000 | a,b,c | 4,490,000 | |
York Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,440,000 | a | 1,440,000 | |
| 10,775,000 | |
South Carolina - 1.0% | | | | | |
North Charleston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.60 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,195,000 | a | 1,195,000 | |
North Charleston, Tax Allocation Bonds (Charleston Naval Complex) | | 1.60 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,720,000 | a | 1,720,000 | |
South Carolina Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Spartanburg Methodist College) (LOC; Truist Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 100,000 | a | 100,000 | |
| 3,015,000 | |
Tennessee - 12.2% | | | | | |
Hawkins County Industrial Development Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Leggett & Platt Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 1.65 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,750,000 | a | 1,750,000 | |
Metropolitan Government Nashville & Davidson County, CP, Ser. 2022 | | 1.40 | | 9/21/2022 | | 15,000,000 | | 15,000,000 | |
The Blount County Tennessee Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. E-7A | | 1.57 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,700,000 | a | 4,700,000 | |
The Blount County Tennessee Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. C1A | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,800,000 | a | 2,800,000 | |
The Blount County Tennessee Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. 6A | | 1.57 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,940,000 | a | 3,940,000 | |
The Sevier County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. 6A1 | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,740,000 | a | 3,740,000 | |
The Sevier County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. VB1 | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,835,000 | a | 4,835,000 | |
| 36,765,000 | |
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Texas - 5.6% | | | | | |
El Paso Texas Water & Sewer, CP, Ser. A | | 1.45 | | 9/27/2022 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,000,000 | |
Mesquite Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A | | 1.75 | | 9/7/2022 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,500,000 | |
San Gabriel Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (YMCA of Greater Williamson County) (LOC; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA) | | 1.68 | | 9/7/2022 | | 390,000 | a | 390,000 | |
Tarrant County Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; FNMA) | | 1.73 | | 9/7/2022 | | 705,000 | a | 705,000 | |
Texas, GO | | 1.63 | | 9/7/2022 | | 7,900,000 | a | 7,900,000 | |
Texas Technical University, CP, Ser. A | | 1.20 | | 9/22/2022 | | 498,000 | | 497,956 | |
| 16,992,956 | |
Utah - 1.5% | | | | | |
Salt Lake County, Revenue Bonds (Community Foundation Disabled Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) | | 1.85 | | 9/7/2022 | | 200,000 | a | 200,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XG0364), (Intertmountain Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America PLC & LOC; Bank of America PLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2043 | | 1.73 | | 9/7/2022 | | 4,450,000 | a,b,c | 4,450,000 | |
| 4,650,000 | |
Virginia - .4% | | | | | |
Alexandria Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Young Men's Christian Association of Metuchen) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 285,000 | a | 285,000 | |
Lynchburg Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Centra Health Obligated Group) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. C | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 805,000 | a | 805,000 | |
| 1,090,000 | |
West Virginia - .9% | | | | | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc.) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. A | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,450,000 | a | 1,450,000 | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc.) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. B | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,140,000 | a | 1,140,000 | |
| 2,590,000 | |
Wisconsin - 5.2% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XF0609), (Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Marshfield Clinic Health System) (Liquidity Agreement; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA & LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 2/15/2024 | | 1.74 | | 9/7/2022 | | 3,600,000 | a,b,c | 3,600,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2831), (Golden State Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds (Vineyard Gardens Apartments Project, Ser. B1)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2029 | | 1.87 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,795,000 | a,b,c | 1,795,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2020-XF2889), (Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC & LOC; Mizuho Capital Market LLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 12/15/2039 | | 1.89 | | 9/7/2022 | | 8,345,000 | a,b,c | 8,345,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2020-XF2901), (Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC & LOC; Mizuho Capital Market LLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 6/15/2035 | | 1.89 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,980,000 | a,b,c | 1,980,000 | |
| 15,720,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Wyoming - .6% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF1345), (Laramie County Wyoming Hospital, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA & LOC; Bank of America NA)), Trust Maturity Date 5/1/2042 | | 1.72 | | 9/7/2022 | | 1,920,000 | a,b,c | 1,920,000 | |
Total Investments (cost $300,728,181) | | 99.9% | 300,728,181 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 0.1% | 413,212 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 301,141,393 | |
a The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
b Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At August 31, 2022, these securities amounted to $141,060,000 or 46.84% of net assets.
c The fund does not directly own the municipal security indicated; the fund owns an interest in a special purpose entity that, in turn, owns the underlying municipal security. The special purpose entity permits the fund to own interests in underlying assets, but in a manner structured to provide certain advantages not inherent in the underlying bonds (e.g., enhanced liquidity, yields linked to short-term rates). These securities are not an underlying piece for any of the Adviser long-term Inverse floater securities.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 20.4 |
Development | 20.1 |
Medical | 10.5 |
Education | 10.4 |
Water | 8.3 |
Multifamily Housing | 6.4 |
Facilities | 5.9 |
General Obligation | 5.6 |
Nursing Homes | 4.6 |
School District | 2.8 |
Power | 2.6 |
Utilities | 1.5 |
Government | .8 |
| 99.9 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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Summary of Abbreviations (Unaudited) |
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ABAG | Association of Bay Area Governments | AGC | ACE Guaranty Corporation |
AGIC | Asset Guaranty Insurance Company | AMBAC | American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation |
BAN | Bond Anticipation Notes | BSBY | Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index |
CIFG | CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty | COP | Certificate of Participation |
CP | Commercial Paper | DRIVERS | Derivative Inverse Tax-Exempt Receipts |
EFFR | Effective Federal Funds Rate | FGIC | Financial Guaranty Insurance Company |
FHA | Federal Housing Administration | FHLB | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FHLMC | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation | FNMA | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GAN | Grant Anticipation Notes | GIC | Guaranteed Investment Contract |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association | GO | General Obligation |
IDC | Industrial Development Corporation | LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate |
LOC | Letter of Credit | LR | Lease Revenue |
NAN | Note Anticipation Notes | MFHR | Multi-Family Housing Revenue |
MFMR | Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue | MUNIPSA | Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index Yield |
OBFR | Overnight Bank Funding Rate | PILOT | Payment in Lieu of Taxes |
PRIME | Prime Lending Rate | PUTTERS | Puttable Tax-Exempt Receipts |
RAC | Revenue Anticipation Certificates | RAN | Revenue Anticipation Notes |
RIB | Residual Interest Bonds | SFHR | Single Family Housing Revenue |
SFMR | Single Family Mortgage Revenue | SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
TAN | Tax Anticipation Notes | TRAN | Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes |
U.S. T-BILL | U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield | XLCA | XL Capital Assurance |
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See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
August 31, 2022
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| | | | BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† | | | | 386,845,511 | †† | 300,728,181 | | |
Cash | | | | 1,206,948 | | - | | |
Interest receivable | | | | 194,262 | | 716,499 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 9,124 | | 9,050 | | |
| | | | 388,255,845 | | 301,453,730 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 2(b) | | | | 111,265 | | 83,663 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | - | | 177,469 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 14,333 | | 12,000 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 28,660 | | 39,205 | | |
| | | | 154,258 | | 312,337 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 388,101,587 | | 301,141,393 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 388,104,095 | | 301,112,601 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (2,508) | | 28,792 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 388,101,587 | | 301,141,393 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | 386,845,511 | | 300,728,181 | | |
†† Value of repurchase agreements—Note 1(b) ($) | | | | 278,000,000 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 379,093,338 | | 301,086,069 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 379,098,414 | | 301,383,197 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 9,008,249 | | 55,324 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 9,008,475 | | 55,375 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended August 31, 2022
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | | 2,320,103 | | 1,591,667 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fee—Note 2(a) | | | 589,971 | | 480,785 | |
Administration fee—Note 2(a) | | | 496,145 | | 404,339 | |
Professional fees | | | 38,779 | | 42,399 | |
Registration fees | | | 32,160 | | 32,307 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 2(c) | | | 31,354 | | 24,961 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 2(b) | | | 28,392 | | 146 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 2(b) | | | 17,169 | | 17,169 | |
Custodian fees—Note 2(b) | | | 15,002 | | 14,727 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 9,927 | | 8,979 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 11,741 | | 23,320 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,270,640 | | 1,049,132 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 2(a) | | | (525,163) | | (338,845) | |
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 2(b) | | | - | | (2,247) | |
Net Expenses | | | 745,477 | | 708,040 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,574,626 | | 883,627 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 1(b) ($) | - | | 48,754 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 1,574,626 | | 932,381 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
| | | | Year Ended August 31, | Year Ended August 31, |
| | | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,574,626 | | | | 49,086 | | 883,627 | | | | 40,038 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | - | | | | - | | 48,754 | | | | 44,771 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 1,574,626 | | | | 49,086 | | 932,381 | | | | 84,809 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (1,543,647) | | | | (47,658) | | (898,875) | | | | (40,031) | |
Investor Shares | | | (28,560) | | | | (1,428) | | (103) | | | | (7) | |
Total Distributions | | | (1,572,207) | | | | (49,086) | | (898,978) | | | | (40,038) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($1.00 per share): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 567,501,254 | | | | 731,946,068 | | 593,948,050 | | | | 957,671,421 | |
Investor Shares | | | 16,022,669 | | | | 22,217,408 | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions reinvested | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | 28,419 | | | | 1,408 | | 29 | | | | 3 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (545,106,610) | | | | (867,249,064) | | (614,012,236) | | | | (997,957,559) | |
Investor Shares | | | (18,996,414) | | | | (25,239,275) | | - | | | | - | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 19,449,318 | | | | (138,323,455) | | (20,064,157) | | | | (40,286,135) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 19,451,737 | | | | (138,323,455) | | (20,030,754) | | | | (40,241,364) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 368,649,850 | | | | 506,973,305 | | 321,172,147 | | | | 361,413,511 | |
End of Period | | | 388,101,587 | | | | 368,649,850 | | 301,141,393 | | | | 321,172,147 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
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| | | | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .004 | | .000a | | .008 | | .020 | | .012 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.004) | | (.000)a | | (.008) | | (.020) | | (.012) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | | | .39 | | .01 | | .84 | | 2.06 | | 1.24 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .32 | | .31 | | .31 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .19 | | .11 | | .29 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .40 | | .01 | | .90 | | 2.05 | | 1.23 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 379,093 | | 356,696 | | 491,999 | | 812,993 | | 774,733 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .003 | | .000a | | .007 | | .018 | | .010 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.003) | | (.000)a | | (.007) | | (.018) | | (.010) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | | | .31 | | .01 | | .68 | | 1.80 | | .98 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .57 | | .56 | | .56 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .25 | | .11 | | .46 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .34 | | .01 | | .70 | | 1.79 | | .94 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 9,008 | | 11,954 | | 14,974 | | 17,152 | | 16,904 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .003 | | .000a | | .007 | | .013 | | .009 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.003) | | (.000)a | | (.007) | | (.013) | | (.009) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.000)a | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (.003) | | (.000)a | | (.007) | | (.013) | | (.009) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | | | .29 | | .01 | | .72 | | 1.31 | | .93 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .33 | | .32 | | .31 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .22 | | .13 | | .29 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .28 | | .01 | | .80 | | 1.30 | | .93 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 301,086 | | 321,117 | | 361,358 | | 790,984 | | 763,521 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | .002 | | .000a | | .006 | | .011 | | .007 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | | (.002) | | (.000)a | | (.006) | | (.011) | | (.007) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | | | (.000)a | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (.002) | | (.000)a | | (.006) | | (.011) | | (.007) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | | | .19 | | .01 | | .56 | | 1.06 | | .68 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | .58 | | .57 | | .56 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | | .32 | | .13 | | .44 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | .18 | | .01 | | .55 | | 1.10 | | .69 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:
BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-one series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to seek as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.
Each fund is managed by Dreyfus, a division of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser. BNY Mellon, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). BNY Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which BNY Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.
Effective May 2, 2022, “Dreyfus Cash Investment Strategies” was renamed “Dreyfus”.
Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor. Each class of shares has identical rights and privileges, except with respect to the Shareholder Service Plan and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
It is each fund’s policy to maintain a constant net asset value (NAV) per share of $1.00; the funds have adopted certain investment, portfolio valuation and dividend and distribution policies to enable it to do so. There is no assurance, however, that the funds will be able to maintain a constant NAV per share of $1.00.
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund operates as a “retail money market fund” as that term is defined in Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and, such, the fund may, or in certain circumstances, must impose a fee upon the sale of shares or may temporarily suspend redemptions if the fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund is a “government money market fund” as that term is defined in Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and, as such, the fund is not subject to liquidity fees or temporary suspensions of redemptions due to declines in the fund’s weekly liquid assets.
The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.
(a) Portfolio valuation: Investments in securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act. If amortized cost is determined not to approximate fair market value, the fair value of the portfolio securities will be determined by procedures established by and under the general oversight of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”).
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1
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measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.
Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).
Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For example, money market securities are valued using amortized cost, in accordance with rules under the Act. Generally, amortized cost approximates the current fair value of a security, but since the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
At August 31, 2022, all of the securities in each fund were considered Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Interest income, adjusted for accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is earned from settlement date and is recognized on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis.
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with financial institutions, deemed to be creditworthy by the Adviser, subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase and the fund agreement to resell such securities at a mutually agreed upon price. Pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, such securities must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the terms of the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. If the value of the underlying securities falls below the value of the repurchase price plus accrued interest, the fund will require the seller to deposit additional collateral by the next business day. If the request for additional collateral is not met, or the seller defaults on its repurchase obligation, the fund maintains its right to sell the underlying securities at market value and may claim any resulting loss against the seller. The collateral is held on behalf of the fund by the tri-party administrator with respect to any tri-party agreement. The fund may also jointly enter into one or more repurchase agreements with other funds managed by the Adviser in accordance with an exemptive order granted by the SEC pursuant to section 17(d) and Rule 17d-1 under the Act. Any joint repurchase agreements must be collateralized fully by U.S. Government securities.
(c) Risk: Certain events particular to the industries in which each fund’s investments conduct their operations, as well as general economic, political and public health conditions, may have a significant negative impact on the investee’s operations and profitability. In addition, turbulence in financial markets and reduced liquidity in equity, credit and/or fixed income markets may negatively affect many issuers, which could adversely affect the fund. Global economies and financial markets are becoming increasingly interconnected, and conditions and events in one country, region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. These risks may be magnified if certain events or developments adversely interrupt the global supply chain; in these and other circumstances, such risks might affect companies world-wide. Recent examples include pandemic risks related to COVID-19 and aggressive measures taken world-wide in response by governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged quarantines of large populations, and by businesses, including changes to operations and reducing staff. 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. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and any other outbreak of an infectious disease or other serious public health concern could have, a significant negative impact on economic and market conditions and could trigger a prolonged period of global economic slowdown. 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.
(d) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: It is the policy of each fund to declare dividends daily from net investment income. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make
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distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains.
(e) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.
It is the policy of BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, which can distribute tax-exempt dividends, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code and to make distributions of income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.
For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.
As of and during the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the four-year period ended August 31, 2022 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.
At August 31, 2022, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis for each fund were substantially the same as for financial reporting purposes.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund has an accumulated capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, if any, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022. The fund has $222 of short-term capital losses and $4,705 of long-term capital losses which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders for each fund during the fiscal periods ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021 was all ordinary income for BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and for BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund were as follows: tax exempt income $882,458, ordinary income $7,379 and long-term capital gains $9,141 for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2022 and all tax exempt income for the fiscal period ended August 31, 2021.
During the period ended August 31, 2022, as a result of permanent book to tax differences, primarily due to treating a portion of the proceeds from redemptions as a distribution for tax purposes, BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund decreased total distributable earnings (loss) by $19,167 and increased paid-in capital by the same amount. Net assets and net asset value per share were not affected by this reclassification.
At August 31, 2022, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes for each fund was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).
(f) New accounting pronouncements: In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”), and in January 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope (“ASU 2021-01”), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the LIBOR and other interbank offered rates as of the end of 2021. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01 on the fund’s investments, derivatives, debt and other contracts that will undergo reference rate-related modifications as a result of the reference rate reform. Management is also currently actively working with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines.
NOTE 2—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .15% of
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and .15% of BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund.
The Adviser has undertaken to waive receipt of the management fee and/or reimburse operating expenses in order to facilitate a daily yield at or above a certain level which may change from time to time. This undertaking is voluntary and not contractual, and may be terminated at any time. Table 1 summarizes the reduction in expenses for each fund, pursuant to these undertakings, during the period ended August 31, 2022.
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Table 1 —Expense Reductions | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $525,163 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 338,845 |
Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, BNY Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:
0 up to $6 billion .15%
$6 billion up to $12 billion .12%
In excess of $12 billion .10%
(b) Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 2 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 2 —Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $28,369 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 138 |
The funds have an arrangement with BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc., (the “Transfer Agent”), a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund has an arrangement with The Bank of New York Mellon (the“Custodian”), a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, whereby BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund will receive interest income or be charged an overdraft fees when positive cash balances are maintained. For financial reporting purposes, the fund includes this interest income and overdraft fees, if any, as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund has an arrangement with the Custodian to receive earnings credits when positive cash balance are maintained, which were used to offset custody fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds includes net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.
Each fund compensates Transfer Agent, under a transfer agency agreement, for providing cash management services inclusive of earnings credits, if any, for the funds. The Transfer Agent fees are comprised of amounts paid on cash management fees which are related to fund subscriptions and redemptions. BNY Mellon pays each fund’s Transfer Agent fees comprised of amounts paid on a per account basis out of the administration fee it receives from the Trust. Table 3 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 3—Transfer Agent Agreement Fees ($) |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $13 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 4 |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a custody agreement, for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 4 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the custody agreement.
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Table 4 —Custody Agreement Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $15,002 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 14,727 |
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Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a shareholder redemptions draft processing agreement, for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 5 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended August 31, 2022 pursuant to the agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 5 —BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $10 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 4 |
During the period ended August 31, 2022, each fund was charged $17,169 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.
Table 6 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 3—Securities Transactions:
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the fund from or to another fund or portfolio that are, or could be, considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common Trustees and/or common officers, complies with Rule 17a-7 under the Act. During the period ended August 31, 2022, the fund engaged in purchases and sales of securities pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the Act amounting to $252,405,000 and $281,065,000 respectively.
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Table 6—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates | |
| Investment Advisory Fees ($) | Administration Fees ($) | Shareholder Services plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | Transfer Agent Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | 53,743 | 46,564 | 1,913 | 6,500 | 6 | 2,539 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 39,818 | 34,500 | 12 | 6,793 | 1 | 2,539 |
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders of the Funds and Board of Trustees of
BNY Mellon Funds Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (collectively, the “Funds”), each a series of BNY Mellon Funds Trust, including the statements of investments as of August 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of August 31, 2022, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2022, by correspondence with the custodian, financial institutions and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures when replies from brokers were not received. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. investment companies since 1994.
New York, New York
October 24, 2022
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IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund
For federal tax purposes the fund reports the maximum amount allowable but not less than 83.32% as interest-related dividends in accordance with Sections 871(k)(1) and 881(e) of the Internal Revenue Code. For state individual income tax purposes, the fund hereby reports 35.07% of the ordinary income dividends paid during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as attributable to interest income from direct obligations of the United States. Such dividends are currently exempt from taxation for individual income tax purposes in most states, including New York, California, Connecticut and the District of Columbia.
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund
In accordance with federal tax law, the fund hereby reports all the dividends paid from investment income-net during its fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 as “exempt-interest dividends” (not generally subject to regular Federal income tax). Where required by federal tax law rules, shareholders will receive notification of their portion of the fund’s taxable ordinary dividends (if any), capital gains distributions (if any) and tax-exempt dividends paid for the 2022 calendar year on Form 1099-DIV, which will be mailed in early 2023. Also, the fund hereby reports $.00003 per share as a long-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021. The fund also reports $.000018 as a short-term capital gain dividend paid on December 23, 2021.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF EACH FUND’S INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS (Unaudited)
At a meeting of the Trust’s Board of Trustees held on March 14–15, 2022, the Board considered the renewal of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement pursuant to which the Adviser provides the funds with investment advisory services and The Bank of New York Mellon is responsible for the provision of administrative services to the funds (together, the “Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain of these administrative services. The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Trust, were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of the Adviser. In considering the renewal of the Agreement, the Board considered several factors that it believed to be relevant, including those discussed below. The Board did not identify any one factor as dispositive, and each Board member may have attributed different weights to the factors considered.
Analysis of Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services Provided to the Funds. The Board considered information provided to it at the meeting and in previous presentations from representatives of the Adviser regarding the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided to the funds in the Trust, including the funds. The Adviser provided the number of open accounts in each fund, each fund’s asset size and the allocation of fund assets among distribution channels. The Adviser also had previously provided information regarding the distribution channel(s) of the funds and the need to be able to provide ongoing shareholder services to each distribution channel, as applicable to each fund.
The Board also considered research support available to, and portfolio management capabilities of, each fund’s portfolio management personnel and that the Adviser also provides oversight of day-to-day fund operations, including fund accounting and administration and assistance in meeting legal and regulatory requirements. The Board also considered the Adviser’s extensive administrative, accounting and compliance infrastructures.
Comparative Analysis of the Funds’ Performance and Management Fees and Expense Ratios. For each fund, the Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data based on classifications provided by Thomson Reuters Lipper (“Lipper”), which included information comparing (1) the performance of the fund’s Class M shares with the performance of a group of money market funds selected by Broadridge as comparable to the fund (the “Performance Group”) and with a broader group of funds consisting of all money market funds in the particular Lipper classification (the “Performance Universe”), all for various periods ended December 31, 2021, and (2) the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of the same group of funds in the Performance Group (the “Expense Group”) and with a broader group of funds consisting of all money market in the particular Lipper classification, excluding outliers (the “Expense Universe”). The information for each comparison was derived, in part, from fund financial statements available to Broadridge as of the date of its analysis. The Performance Group and Performance Universe comparisons for each fund were provided based on both “gross” (i.e., without including fees and expenses) and “net” (i.e., including fees and expenses) total returns. The Adviser previously had furnished the Board with a description of the methodology Broadridge used to select the Performance Group and Performance Universe and the Expense Group and Expense Universe.
Performance Comparisons. Representatives of the Adviser stated that the usefulness of performance comparisons may be affected by a number of factors, including different investment limitations and policies that may be applicable to each fund and comparison funds and the end date selected.
Management Fee and Expense Ratio Comparisons. For each fund, the Board reviewed and considered the contractual management fee rate payable by the fund to the Adviser in light of the nature, extent and quality of the management services provided by the Adviser. In addition, the Board reviewed and considered the actual management fee rate paid by the fund over the fund’s last fiscal year. The Board also reviewed the range of actual and contractual management fees and total expenses as a percentage of average net assets of the Expense Group and Expense Universe funds and discussed the results of the comparisons.
For each fund, representatives of the Adviser reviewed with the Board the management or advisory fees paid by funds advised by the Adviser that are in the same Lipper category as the fund (the “Similar Funds”) and explained the nature of the Similar Funds. They discussed differences in fees paid and the relationship of the fees paid in light of any differences in the services provided and other relevant factors. The Board considered the relevance of the fee information provided for the Similar Funds to evaluate the appropriateness of the fund’s management fee. Representatives of the Adviser noted that there were no separate accounts and/or other types of client portfolios
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advised by the Adviser that are considered to have similar investment strategies and policies as the fund.
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group and Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as institutional US government money market funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s gross total return performance was at or above the Performance Group and Performance Universe medians for all periods, except for the one-year period when the fund’s gross total return performance was slightly below the Performance Group median. The Board considered that the fund’s net total return performance was at or above the Performance Group median and Performance Universe median for all periods.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was lower than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were higher than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund
The information comparing the fund’s performance to that of its Performance Group consisted of funds classified as retail no-load tax-exempt money market funds by Lipper and to that of its Performance Universe consisted of funds classified as retail tax-exempt money market funds by Lipper.
The Board discussed with representatives of the Adviser the results of the performance comparisons and considered that the fund’s gross total return performance was below the Performance Group median and Performance Universe median for all periods. The Board considered that the fund’s net total return performance was at or slightly below the Performance Group median and was above the Performance Universe median for all periods, except the one-year period when the fund’s net total return performance was at the Performance Universe median. The Board considered the relative proximity of the fund’s net total return performance to that of the Performance Group medians.
The Board considered that the fund’s contractual management fee was higher than the Expense Group median contractual management fee, the fund’s actual management fee was lower than the Expense Group median and higher than the Expense Universe median actual management fee and the fund’s total expenses were lower than the Expense Group median and Expense Universe median total expenses.
Analysis of Profitability and Economies of Scale. Representatives of the Adviser reviewed the expenses allocated and profit received by the Adviser and its affiliates and the resulting profitability percentage for managing each fund and the aggregate profitability percentage to the Adviser and its affiliates for managing the funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, and the method used to determine the expenses and profit. The Board concluded that the profitability results were not excessive, given the services rendered and service levels provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to each fund. The Board also had been provided with information prepared by an independent consulting firm regarding the Adviser’s approach to allocating costs to, and determining the profitability of, individual funds and the entire BNY Mellon fund complex. The consulting firm also had analyzed where any economies of scale might emerge in connection with the management of a fund.
As to each fund, the Board considered, on the advice of its counsel, the profitability analysis (1) as part of its evaluation of whether the fees under the Agreement, considered in relation to the mix of services provided pursuant to the Agreement, including the nature, extent and quality of such services, supported the renewal of the Agreement and (2) in light of the relevant circumstances for the fund and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized if the fund grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of fund shareholders. Representatives of the Adviser stated that a discussion of economies of scale is predicated on a fund having achieved a substantial size with increasing assets and that, if a fund’s assets had been stable or decreasing, the possibility that the Adviser may have realized any economies of scale would be less. Representatives of the Adviser also stated that, as a result of shared and allocated costs among funds in the BNY Mellon fund complex, the extent of economies of scale could depend substantially on the level of assets in the complex as a whole, so that increases and decreases in complex-wide assets can affect potential economies of scale in a manner that is disproportionate to, or even in the opposite direction from, changes in the fund’s asset level. The Board also considered potential benefits to the Adviser from acting as investment adviser and took into consideration that there were no soft dollar arrangements in effect for trading the funds’ investments.
At the conclusion of these discussions, the Board agreed that it had been furnished with sufficient information to make an informed business decision with respect to the renewal of the Agreement. Based on the discussions and considerations as
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE RENEWAL OF EACH FUND’S INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
described above, the Board concluded and determined as follows.
· The Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to each fund are adequate and appropriate.
· With respect to each fund, the Board generally was satisfied with the fund’s performance.
· With respect to each fund, the Board concluded that the fee paid pursuant to the Agreement continued to be appropriate under the circumstances and considering the factors and the totality of the services provided as discussed above.
· The Board determined that the economies of scale which may accrue to the Adviser and its affiliates in connection with the management of the funds had been adequately considered by the Adviser in connection with the fee rate charged to each fund pursuant to the Agreement and that, to the extent in the future it were determined that material economies of scale had not been shared with the fund, the Board would seek to have those economies of scale shared with the fund.
In evaluating the Agreement with respect to each fund, the Board considered these conclusions and determinations and also relied on its previous knowledge, gained through meetings and other interactions with the Adviser and its affiliates, of the Adviser and the services provided to the fund pursuant to the Agreement. The Board also relied on information received on a routine and regular basis throughout the year relating to the operations of the funds and the investment management and other services provided under the Agreement, including information on the investment performance of each fund in comparison to similar mutual funds and benchmark performance measures; general market outlook as applicable to the fund; and compliance reports. In addition, the Board’s consideration of the contractual fee arrangements for the fund had the benefit of a number of years of reviews of the Agreement for each fund, or for the other funds in the Trust, during which lengthy discussions took place between the Board and representatives of the Adviser. Certain aspects of the arrangements may receive greater scrutiny in some years than in others, and the Board’s conclusions may be based, in part, on its consideration of the respective fund’s arrangements, or the arrangements for the other funds in the Trust, in prior years. The Board determined to renew the Agreement for each fund.
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BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION (Unaudited)
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS
Independent Board Members
Patrick J. O’Connor (79)
Board Member, Chairman of the Board (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
Attorney, Cozen O’Connor, P.C. (1973-Present), Vice Chairman (1980-2002); and President and Chief Executive Officer (2002-2007)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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John R. Alchin (74)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· The Barnes Foundation, an art museum, Trustee (2017 - Present)
· Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance, Advisory Board Member (2004 – Present)
· Philadelphia Art Museum, Board Member (2008 - Present)
· Xplornet Communications, Inc., a rural wireless tele-communications provider, Director (2015 –2020)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Ralph Lauren Corporation, a retail clothing and home furnishing company, Director (2007-Present), and Chair of Audit Committee (2018-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Ronald R. Davenport (86)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Sheridan Broadcasting Corporation, Chairman (1972-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Jack Diederich (85)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Continental Mills, Inc., a dry baking products company, Director (1997 - 2020)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kim D. Kelly (66)
Board Member (2008)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Consultant (2005-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· MCG Capital Corporation, a business development company, Director (2004-2015)
· HITV, broadcasting, President (2015 – 2019)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Kevin C. Phelan (78)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Colliers International Mortgage Banker, (1978-Present) and Co-Chairman (2010-Present)
· A.D. Makepeace Co., cranberry grower and real estate development company, Director (2019-Present)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· Industrial Logistics Properties Trust, a real estate company, Trustee (2020 - Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Patrick J. Purcell (74)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· jobfind.com, an employment search site on the world wide web, President and Founder (1996 -– Present)
· The Boston Herald, President and Publisher (1994-2018)
· Herald Media, President and Chief Executive Officer, (2001 -– 2018)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Thomas F. Ryan, Jr. (81)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
· Boston College. Trustee Associate (2013 – Present)
· NYISO Independent System Operator, a non-profit organization responsible for managing the state of New York’s electric grid, Director (1998-2021)
Other Public Company Board Memberships During Past 5 Years:
· RepliGen Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company, Director (2002-Present)
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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BOARD MEMBERS INFORMATION (Unaudited) (continued)
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS (continued)
Maureen M. Young (77)
Board Member (2000)
Principal Occupation During Past 5 Years:
· Retired
No. of Portfolios for which Board Member Serves: 21
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Once elected all Board Members serve for an indefinite term. The address of the Board Members and Officers is c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. 240 Greenwich Street, New York, New York 10286. Additional information about the Board Members is available in the fund’s Statement of Additional Information which can be obtained from the Adviser free of charge by calling this toll free number: 1-800-373-9387. For individual account holders for Private Wealth Management clients, please contact your account officer or call 1-866-804-5023.
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OFFICERS OF THE TRUST (Unaudited)
PATRICK T. CROWE, President since July 2015.
National Director of Investment Advisory, Analytics and Solutions for BNY Mellon Wealth Management since July 2014; from July 2007 to July 2014, Managing Director for BNY Mellon Wealth Management's Tri-State region, comprising New York, New Jersey and Southern Connecticut. He is 58 years old and has served in various capacities with BNY Mellon since 1993.
JAMES WINDELS, Treasurer since November 2001.
Vice President of the Adviser since September 2020, and Director- BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 63 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1985.
PETER M. SULLIVAN, Chief Legal Officer since July 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2019.
Chief Legal Officer of the Adviser since July 2021, Associate General Counsel of BNY Mellon since July 2021; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from December 2020 to July 2021; and Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2009 to December 2020. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since April 2004.
JAMES BITETTO, Vice President since August 2005 and Secretary since February 2018.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2019; Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon from April 2014 to December 2019; and Secretary of the Adviser. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 56 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since December 1996.
DEIRDRE CUNNANE, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2019.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since August 2018; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from February 2016 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 32 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since August 2018.
SARAH S. KELLEHER, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since April 2014.
Vice President (since February 2020) of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon since December 2017, Senior Counsel of BNY Mellon from March 2013 to December 2017. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 46 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since March 2013.
JEFF PRUSNOFSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since August 2015.
Senior Managing Counsel of BNY Mellon. He is an officer of 57 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 57 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since October 1990.
AMANDA QUINN, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2020.
Counsel of BNY Mellon since June 2019; Regulatory Administration Manager at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from September 2018 to May 2019; Senior Regulatory Specialist at BNY Mellon Investment Management Services from April 2015 to August 2018. She is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 2019.
NATALYA ZELENSKY, Vice President and Assistant Secretary since March 2017.
Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Investment Adviser, LLC; Chief Compliance Officer since August 2021 and Vice President and Assistant Secretary since February 2020 of BNY Mellon ETF Trust; Managing Counsel from December 2019 to August 2021; Counsel of BNY Mellon from May 2016 to December 2019; and Assistant Secretary of the Adviser from April 2018 to August 2021. She is an officer of 55 investment companies (comprised of 128 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 37 years old and has been an employee of BNY Mellon since May 2016.
GAVIN C. REILLY, Assistant Treasurer since December 2005.
Tax Manager - BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since April 1991.
ROBERT SALVIOLO, Assistant Treasurer since July 2007.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since June 1989.
ROBERT SVAGNA, Assistant Treasurer since December 2002.
Senior Accounting Manager – BNY Mellon Fund Administration. He is an officer of 56 investment companies (comprised of 129 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. He is 55 years old and has been an employee of the Adviser since November 1990.
JOSEPH W. CONNOLLY, Chief Compliance Officer since October 2004.
Chief Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust (55 investment companies, comprised of 115 portfolios). He also served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser from 2004 to June 2021. He is 65 years old.
CARIDAD M. CAROSELLA, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer since January 2016.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer of the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and BNY Mellon Funds Trust since January 2016. She is an officer of 48 investment companies (comprised of 121 portfolios) managed by the Adviser or an affiliate of the Adviser. She is 54 years old and has been an employee of the Distributor since 1997.
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The BNY Mellon Funds
c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Adviser
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Sub-Administrator
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Transfer Agent &
Dividend Disbursing Agent
BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
Distributor
BNY Mellon Securities Corporation
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | | Class M: MLMXX | | Investor: MLOXX | | | |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | | | Class M: MOMXX | | Investor: MNTXX | | | |
Telephone Wealth Management (WM) Clients, please contact your Account Officer or call 1-866-804-5023. Brokerage Clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors (BNYMWA), please contact your financial representative or call 1-800-830-0549, Option 2 for BNY Mellon Wealth Management Direct or 1-800-843-5466 for former brokerage clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors whose accounts are now held by BNY Mellon Brokerage Services. Individual Account holders, please call BNY Mellon Investment Advisers at 1-800-373-9387.
Mail WM clients, write to your Account Officer, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Mellon Bank Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258
BNYMWA Brokerage Clients, write to your financial representative, P.O. Box 9012, Hicksville, NY 11802-9012
Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 9879, Providence, RI 02940-8079
Each fund will disclose daily, on www.bnymellonim.com/us, the fund’s complete schedule of holdings as of the end of the previous business day. The schedule of holdings will remain on the website for a period of five months. The fund files a monthly schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-MFP. The fund’s Forms N-MFP are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at http:// www.im.bnymellon.com and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. There have been no amendments to, or waivers in connection with, the Code of Ethics during the period covered by this Report.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The Registrant's Board has determined that Thomas F. Ryan, a member of the Audit Committee of the Board, is an audit committee financial expert as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Mr. Ryan is "independent" as defined by the SEC for purposes of audit committee financial expert determinations.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) Audit Fees. The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years (the "Reporting Periods") for professional services rendered by the Registrant's principal accountant (the "Auditor") for the audit of the Registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the Auditor in connection with the statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the Reporting Periods, were $619,210 in 2021 and $606,970 in 2022.
(b) Audit-Related Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for assurance and related services by the Auditor that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant's financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4 were $99,100 in 2021 and $96,300 in 2022. These services consisted of one or more of the following: (i) agreed upon procedures related to compliance with Internal Revenue Code section 817(h), (ii) security counts required by Rule 17f-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (iii) advisory services as to the accounting or disclosure treatment of Registrant transactions or events and (iv) advisory services to the accounting or disclosure treatment of the actual or potential impact to the Registrant of final or proposed rules, standards or interpretations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Accounting Standards Boards or other regulatory or standard-setting bodies.
The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for non-audit assurance and related services by the Auditor to the Registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-investment adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant ("Service Affiliates"), that were reasonably related to the performance of the annual audit of the Service Affiliate, which required pre-approval by the Audit Committee were $0 in 2021 and $0 in 2022.
(c) Tax Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for professional services rendered by the Auditor for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning ("Tax Services") were $0 in 2021 and $0 in 2022. These services consisted of: (i) review or preparation of U.S. federal, state, local and excise tax returns; (ii) U.S. federal, state and local tax planning, advice and assistance regarding statutory, regulatory or administrative developments; (iii) tax advice regarding tax qualification matters and/or treatment of various financial instruments held or proposed to be acquired or held, and (iv) determination of Passive Foreign Investment Companies. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for Tax Services by the Auditor to Service Affiliates, which required pre-approval by the Audit Committee were $0 in 2021 and $0 in 2022.
(d) All Other Fees. The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for products and services provided by the Auditor, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item, were $0 in 2021 and $0 in 2022. These services consisted of a review of the Registrant's anti-money laundering program.
The aggregate fees billed in the Reporting Periods for Non-Audit Services by the Auditor to Service Affiliates, other than the services reported in paragraphs (b) through (c) of this Item, which required pre-approval by the Audit Committee, were $0 in 2021 and $0 in 2022.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures. The Registrant's Audit Committee has established policies and procedures (the "Policy") for pre-approval (within specified fee limits) of the Auditor's engagements for non-audit services to the Registrant and Service Affiliates without specific case-by-case consideration. The pre-approved services in the Policy can include pre-approved audit services, pre-approved audit-related services, pre-approved tax services and pre-approved all other services. Pre-approval considerations include whether the proposed services are compatible with maintaining the Auditor's independence. Pre-approvals pursuant to the Policy are considered annually.
(e)(2) Note. None of the services described in paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item 4 were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(f) None of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement to audit the registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.
Non-Audit Fees. The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the Auditor for services rendered to the Registrant, and rendered to Service Affiliates, for the Reporting Periods were $3,8511,043 in 2021 and $3,945,912 in 2022.
Auditor Independence. The Registrant's Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to Service Affiliates, which were not pre-approved (not requiring pre-approval), is compatible with maintaining the Auditor's independence.
(j) Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) Not applicable.
| Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
| Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable.
| Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
There have been no material changes to the procedures applicable to Item 10.
| Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
| Item 12. | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable.
(a)(1) Code of ethics referred to in Item 2.
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BNY Mellon Funds Trust
By: /s/ Patrick T. Crowe
Patrick T. Crowe
President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: October 24, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: /s/ Patrick T. Crowe
Patrick T. Crowe
President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: October 24, 2022
By: /s/ James Windels
James Windels
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: October 21, 2022
EXHIBIT INDEX
(a)(1) Code of ethics referred to in Item 2.
(a)(2) Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.CERT)
(b) Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940. (EX-99.906CERT)