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: | 02/28/23 | |
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FORM N-CSR
| Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
BNY Mellon Funds Trust
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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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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2023 |
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period of September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John C. Bailer, Brian C. Ferguson, David S. Intoppa and Keith Howell, Portfolio Managers of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC (sub-adviser).
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 8.00%, Investor shares produced a total return of 7.97%, Class A shares produced a total return of 7.84%, Class C shares produced a total return of 7.51%, Class I shares produced a total return of 7.98% and Class Y shares produced a total return of 8.03%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend™ Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 3.11% for the same period.2
Income-oriented stocks performed well as investors began to anticipate an end to the monetary tightening policy implemented over the past year. The fund outperformed the Index due to favorable 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 assets 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.
Anticipating the End of Monetary Tightening, Markets Post Gains
The reporting period was defined by a shift in investor sentiment. Much of 2022 was marked by concerns about high inflation and a tightening in global monetary policy by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) and other major central banks. Geopolitical events, including the Russia-Ukraine War, also weighed on the market.
As 2022 progressed, inflation data and central bank monetary tightening policies dominated the market narrative. Slower growth prospects, supply-chain concerns and expectations that interest rates would be higher for a longer period negatively impacted stock valuations. Across Europe, a broad monetary tightening effort by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank was implemented. In the EU, high inflation readings dampened the growth outlook, while soaring energy prices became a focus for European policymakers.
The Fed raised rates in September, November and December 2022, and as inflation eased somewhat, investors began to anticipate an end to the Fed’s tightening program. The market appeared to reach a bottom early in the reporting period and rebounded into 2023. In February 2023, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again as inflation appeared to be more stubborn than expected. This resulted in the return of market volatility.
Performance Aided by Favorable Allocation and Stock Selection
The fund’s outperformance versus the Index benefited from both favorable asset allocation and stock selection decisions, especially in the utilities, consumer discretionary and materials sectors. The primary contributor was the fund’s underweight position and stock selection in the utilities sector. The underweight was advantageous as higher interest rates hampered the sector. But the fund’s position in PPL Corp., a Pennsylvania-based electric utility, also added to returns. The company continued to benefit from its investments in renewable energy. In the consumer discretionary sector, a position in International Game Technology PLC, which serves the gaming industry with equipment and online venues, performed well on strong cash flows and on raised guidance. The company’s resilience during economic downturns also supported performance. In the materials sector, shares of copper mining company Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. added to relative returns, gaining 40% during the period. The company benefited from the reopening of China’s economy and from secular trends such as the growth of electric vehicles.
On a less positive note, positions in the financials and health care sectors detracted from returns. In the financials sector, a position in regional bank Comerica, Inc. detracted. Like other regional banks, the company’s shares came under pressure on worries that deposit pricing would rise and fears of deposit outflows. In the health care sector, the fund’s position in UnitedHealth Group, Inc., a health care provider, lagged. These shares had performed well but may have paused as a result of potential concerns about Medicare reimbursement rates.
Opportunities in Financials and Health Care
We continue to find attractive opportunities in the financials and health care sectors. In financials, we favor large banks, which have strong deposit franchises. We also find the insurance industry appealing since we believe they will enjoy strong float income now that the fixed-income market is offering more attractive yields. In health care, we believe the pharmaceutical industry will perform well. Valuations are still attractive, as are
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dividend yields. Many companies in this industry also have healthy drug pipelines.
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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 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 30, 2023, 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.
Recent market risks include pandemic risks related to COVID-19. The effects of COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those companies, industries or sectors.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Alicia Levine, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 5.51%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 5.38%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 4.69% for the reporting period.2 The Russell Midcap® Growth Index and Russell Midcap® Value Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of 5.31% and 4.34%, respectively, for the same period.3,4
Mid-cap stocks gained ground over the reporting period as investors began to anticipate the end of the Federal Reserve’s (the “Fed”) monetary tightening program. The fund outperformed the Index due to outperformance by three of the 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 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 the investment adviser and unaffiliated sub-investment advisers that invest primarily in equity securities issued by mid-cap companies. The investment adviser 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.
Anticipating the End of Monetary Tightening, Markets Post Gains
The reporting period was defined by a shift in investor sentiment. Much of 2022 was marked by concerns about high inflation and a tightening in global monetary policy by the Fed and other major central banks. Geopolitical events, including the Russia-Ukraine War, also weighed on the market.
As 2022 progressed, inflation data and central bank monetary tightening policies dominated the market narrative. Slower growth prospects, supply-chain concerns and expectations that interest rates would be higher for a longer period negatively impacted stock valuations. Across Europe, a broad monetary tightening effort by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank was implemented. In the EU, high inflation readings dampened the growth outlook, while soaring energy prices became a focus for European policymakers.
The Fed raised rates in September, November and December 2022, and as inflation eased somewhat, investors began to anticipate an end to the Fed’s tightening program. The market appeared to reach a bottom early in the reporting period and rebounded into 2023. In February 2023, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again as inflation appeared to be more stubborn than expected. This resulted in the return of market volatility.
Three Strategies Contributed Positively
The fund’s relative performance was aided by three of the five underlying strategies. The primary contributor was the Mid Cap Growth Strategy, which outperformed both the Index and the Russell Midcap Growth Index. An overweight to this category also contributed positively. In the value category, the Boston Midcap Value Strategy contributed positively as well, outperforming both the Index and the category benchmark. In the tax-managed category, the Midcap Tax-Managed Core Strategy made a slightly positive contribution.
On the other hand, two underlying strategies detracted from relative performance. In the growth-oriented category, the Geneva Midcap Growth Strategy fell short of the category benchmark, while in the value-oriented category, the Opportunistic Midcap Value Strategy lagged.
Tighter Credit Availability and Sticky Inflation Adds to an Uncertain Outlook
We expect a range-bound and volatile market, with 50% chance of a mild recession in the U.S. in 2023.
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We believe that inflation has peaked but remains sticky. Sticky inflation combined with rising concerns over the health of the banking system makes the Fed’s job of ensuring financial stability more challenging. Economic activity had been improving to start 2023 but whether stronger growth can persist remains uncertain and dependent on the impact of the Fed’s tightening cycle on the economy and jobs.
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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 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those companies, industries or sectors.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period of September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Alicia Levine, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions.
Fund and Market Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 3.66%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 3.51%.1 In comparison, the fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 3.63% for the same period.2 The Russell 2000® Growth Index and Russell 2000® Value Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of 3.06% and 4.20%, respectively, for the same period.3,4
Small-cap stocks gained ground over the reporting period as investors began to anticipate the end of the Federal Reserve’s (the “Fed) monetary tightening program. The fund’s Class M shares outperformed the Index, while the Investor shares lagged slightly. Two of the fund’s underlying strategies outperformed their benchmarks, contributing positively to performance.
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 the investment adviser that invest primarily in equity securities issued by small-cap companies. The investment adviser 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.
Anticipating the End of Monetary Tightening, Markets Post Gains
The reporting period was defined by a shift in investor sentiment. Much of 2022 was marked by concerns about high inflation and a tightening in global monetary policy by the Fed and other major central banks. Geopolitical events, including the Russia-Ukraine War, also weighed on the market.
As 2022 progressed, inflation data and central bank monetary tightening policies dominated the market narrative. Slower growth prospects, supply-chain concerns and expectations that interest rates would be higher for a longer period negatively impacted stock valuations. Across Europe, a broad monetary tightening effort by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank was implemented. In the EU, high inflation readings dampened the growth outlook, while soaring energy prices became a focus for European policymakers.
The Fed raised rates in September, November and December 2022, and as inflation eased somewhat, investors began to anticipate an end to the Fed’s tightening program. The market appeared to reach a bottom early in the reporting period and rebounded into 2023. In February 2023, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again as inflation appeared to be more stubborn than expected. This resulted in the return of market volatility.
Value-Oriented and Opportunistic Strategies Drove Performance
The primary positive contributors to the fund’s returns versus the Index were the value-oriented and opportunistic categories. The Small Cap Value Strategy outperformed the overall Index as well as the Russell 2000® Value Index. The Opportunistic Small Cap Strategy also easily outperformed the overall Index.
On the other hand, the weakest performance came in the Small Cap Growth category. The underlying fund in this category lagged both the Russell 2000® Growth Index and the overall Index. Asset allocation decisions across the underlying strategies produced little effect on performance.
Tighter Credit Availability and Sticky Inflation Adds to an Uncertain Outlook
We expect a range-bound and volatile market, with 50% chance of a mild recession in the U.S. in 2023.
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We believe that inflation has peaked but remains sticky. Sticky inflation combined with rising concerns over the health of the banking system makes the Fed’s job of ensuring financial stability more challenging. Economic activity had been improving to start 2023 but whether stronger growth can persist remains uncertain and dependent on the impact of the Fed’s tightening cycle on the economy and jobs.
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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 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those companies, industries or sectors.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Donald Sauber and Thomas Lee, Portfolio Managers of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of .66%, and Investor shares produced a total return of .56%.1 In comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of 1.26% for the same period.2
Equities generally gained modest ground during the period as inflationary pressures appeared to ease, and the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) reduced the pace of interest-rate increases, while the U.S. and other major developed economies showed signs of continued growth. The fund underperformed the Index for the period, largely due to relatively weak returns in the information technology, energy and real estate sectors.
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-markets countries.
The portfolio manager monitors 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 manager adjusts exposure limits, as necessary.
Modest Economic Improvements Buoy Stocks
The reporting period began on a negative note as stocks broadly retreated in September and early October 2022 in the face of high rates of inflation and sharply rising interest rates. Although U.S. inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its third consecutive 0.75% increase to the federal funds rate in September, while indicating that additional increases were likely, increasing concerns of a possible recession. In Europe, inflation-related worries were exacerbated by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, which increased energy prices and heightened regional geopolitical instability. In Asia, shares were further hampered by slowing growth in China due to the country’s “zero-COVID-19” lockdowns.
Equities recovered broadly beginning in mid-October as inflationary pressures eased, and economic data reassured investors that a recession was not imminent. In the United States, inflation dropped steadily, falling below 7% in December. While the Fed continued to hike rates, the scale of increases eased, with a fourth 0.75% increase in November, followed by a 0.50% increase in December and a 0.25% increase in January 2023. At the same time, the U.S. economy continued to grow, bolstered by strong consumer spending, rising wages and robust levels of employment. European economies also showed surprising strength despite the war in Ukraine, and China began to emerge from pandemic-related lockdowns. Overall equity market returns remained positive despite a downturn in February driven by renewed inflationary concerns, along with rising geopolitical tensions in Asia. Over the entire reporting period, traditionally defensive value-oriented and dividend-paying stocks tended to outperform growth-oriented shares. The best-performing sectors in the Index included industrials, materials and financials, while utilities, real estate and consumer discretionary lagged.
Exposure to Growth Stocks Detracts Relative Returns
As mentioned above, growth stocks remained out of favor during most of the reporting period. As a result, the fund’s long-term investment strategy, which focuses on high-quality growth companies, detracted from performance relative to the Index. The fund experienced particularly weak relative performance in the information technology sector, where semiconductor holdings NVIDIA Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. produced notably disappointing returns. In the energy sector, performance suffered due to the timing of the fund’s investment in integrated oil and gas giant Exxon Mobil Corp, as well as overweight exposure to oil and gas exploration and production company Pioneer Natural Resources Co., which was undermined by cost inflation and acquisition concerns. In the lagging real estate sector, holdings in communications REIT (real estate investment trust) American Tower Corp. were hurt by rising interest rates, which put pressure on richly valued real estate names.
Conversely, relative performance benefited most from the fund’s underweight allocation to consumer discretionary and overweight allocation to industrials. Within consumer discretionary, holdings in casino company Las Vegas Sands Corp. rose on increased, post-pandemic casino traffic and the reopening of China. Lack of exposure to faltering shares in electric vehicle maker Tesla further bolstered relative returns. Among industrials, leading holdings included electrical equipment maker Eaton Corp., which rose on the secular growth of electric vehicles and the company’s moves to onshore/nearshore its supply chain, and agricultural and construction equipment maker Deere & Co., which saw increased levels of agricultural investment and equipment replacement. Another top performer, pharmaceutical maker AbbVie, Inc., gained ground with the company’s successful integration of Allergan, along with potentially profitable drug launches.
Positioned for Slowing Growth
Given current economic trends and data, we expect economic growth to slow in the coming months as inflation remains above the Fed’s target, interest rates continue to rise and commodity prices remain elevated. While margins may come under pressure in certain sectors, further challenging some cyclical growth companies, we believe the probability of a recession remains low. Accordingly, as of February 28, 2023, we have positioned the fund defensively, with sector allocations close to those of the
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Index, maintaining a slight tilt in favor of value over growth. We are emphasizing secular growth over cyclical growth companies, except in the energy sector where we see greater cyclical opportunities arising from a persistent supply/demand imbalance. More generally, we have focused on high-quality companies generating significant free cash flow while maintaining low balance sheet leverage.
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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 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 COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and affected 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by portfolio manager, James A. Lydotes, of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC, sub-adviser.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon International Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 16.47%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 16.33%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 12.58% for the same period.2
International equity markets posted gains as investors began to anticipate an easing of tighter monetary policy that has occurred over the past year. The fund outperformed the Index primarily due to favorable sector allocations.
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 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.
Anticipating the End of Monetary Tightening, Markets Post Gains
The reporting period was defined by a shift in investor sentiment. Much of 2022 was marked by concerns about high inflation and a tightening in global monetary policy by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) and other major central banks. Geopolitical events, including the Russia-Ukraine War, also weighed on the market.
As 2022 progressed, inflation data and central bank monetary tightening policies dominated the market narrative. Slower growth prospects, supply-chain concerns and expectations that interest rates would be higher for a longer period negatively impacted stock valuations. Across Europe, a broad monetary tightening effort by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank was implemented. In the EU, high inflation readings dampened the growth outlook, while soaring energy prices became a focus for European policymakers.
The Fed raised rates in September, November and December 2022, and as inflation eased somewhat, investors began to anticipate an end to the Fed’s tightening program. The market appeared to reach a bottom early in the reporting period and rebounded into 2023. In February 2023, the Fed raised the federal funds rate again as inflation appeared to be more stubborn than expected. This resulted in the return of market volatility.
Sector Allocations Drove Results
The fund performed well relative to the index over the period due primarily to favorable sector allocations. Selections in the consumer discretionary sector were the leading contributors. These included especially luxury goods companies, including Burberry Group PLC and Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Both companies benefited from reorienting their product lines to eliminate lower-end products. LVMH SE, also a luxury good producer, also performed well, due in part to a strong U.S. dollar. The fund’s position in global advertising agencies also added to performance. Two companies in particular, WPP and Publicis Groupe SA, performed well as market share losses to digital advertising competitors appeared to be abating. Utilities in Europe also contributed to returns. In addition to continuing to move to renewables, they also benefited from the desire to reduce dependence on Russian energy sources. Italy’s Enel SpA was a leading contributor in this sector. Other contributors included an overweight position in the semiconductor industry, which performed well, and an overweight to Japan. Although Japan lagged the Index, the fund’s overweight position in Japanese banks made a significant contribution.
On a less positive note, the fund’s position in Recruit Holdings Co., a Japanese employment agency, detracted from performance. Although the company is benefiting from a strong job market, it has failed to execute well on its strategy. The fund also was hurt by its lack of exposure to Denmark-based pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, a leader in the insulin business, which posted a 30% gain during the reporting period.
Infrastructure Spending Could Boost Growth
Although the outlook is generally uncertain, a possible catalyst to the economy is infrastructure spending. In the U.S., the Inflation Reduction Act includes many incentives for increased infrastructure spending, and European firms have responded to these incentives. The European Union is also considering its own infrastructure proposals, which should benefit the European economy. The fund is overweight in Europe as
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valuations are attractive versus the U.S., and a likely weakening in the U.S. dollar is likely to benefit U.S. investors in that market.
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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 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 affected 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Paul Birchenough, Ian Smith and Alex Khosla, portfolio managers, of Newton Investment Management Limited, sub-adviser.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −1.09%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −1.17%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −2.29% for the same period.2
The reporting period was bookended by two down months for markets, as high inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates and geopolitical tensions dragged the Index down. This outweighed a period of more positive sentiment that persisted through much of the fourth quarter of 2022 and into the new year. The fund outperformed the Index, mainly due to positions in the energy sector and in China/Hong Kong.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks long-term capital growth. To pursue its goal, the fund invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities of companies organized, or with a majority of assets or operations, in countries considered to be emerging markets. Emerging-markets 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-markets 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 Geopolitical Concerns Hinder Markets
The outlook for inflation and the trajectory of monetary policy continued to dominate the narrative within financial markets. The review period began with a large decline in the Index with the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) raising interest rates by 75 basis points (bps), with a hawkish statement accompanying the rise, prompting investors to reassess their assumptions that rate hikes might have peaked. Meanwhile, the threat of nuclear escalation by Russia further unsettled markets.
In early October 2022, evidence of decelerating price growth in the U.S. ISM (Institute for Supply Management) manufacturing report raised hopes that inflation had peaked, ensuring risk assets got off to a flying start. Further positive momentum was injected the following month, when it was the turn of U.S. consumer price inflation to come in lower than expected. However, in spite of these encouraging developments, central bankers steadfastly maintained a hawkish tone, both in terms of their rhetoric and their actions.
The other key factor that drove the performance of EM in the fourth quarter of 2022 was the significant change in COVID policy in China. However, February 2023 saw emerging markets weaken again, as a re-escalation of U.S.-China tensions and concerns about persistently high inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates in the U.S. unsettled investors.
Performance Bolstered by Sector Allocations and Stock Selection
The most positive contributions to performance came from the energy sector and in China/Hong Kong. In the energy sector, having sold the stock in October 2022, the zero weighting in Brazil’s largest oil and gas producer, Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR, was the top contributor to relative returns, with its share price plunging in December 2022 as Brazilian lawmakers approved changes to a law that shields state-controlled companies from political interference. From a country perspective, China/Hong Kong was a top contributor to portfolio performance, as the fund’s holdings in China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical Co., insurers AIA Group Ltd. and Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd. and internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd., among others, all outperformed on optimism of an economic reopening in China that would boost economic growth.
Detracting most from relative performance were the fund’s Brazilian financial holdings. The country’s second-largest private bank, Banco Bradesco SA, weakened over the period after reporting a fall in profits and raising its forecast for the amount of money it will set aside to cover bad loans this year. Brazilian exchange B3 SA- Brasil Bolsa Balcao reported lower volumes and lower-than-expected profits, due to cost increases. However, the company noted that the costs include restructuring charges related to efficiency measures. Investment platform XP reported a weak set of quarterly results in which revenue failed to meet consensus expectations by some margin. This was driven by its institutional and issuer services businesses primarily, with management calling out the high-rate environment and post-election uncertainty in Brazil.
Attractive long-term growth opportunities
We are more comfortable highlighting the longer-term opportunities in emerging markets. These are based on relatively higher levels of income growth, rapid increases in product penetration and scope for industry consolidation. We believe that there is a unique opportunity for emerging-markets companies that are well-exposed to reliable secular-growth trends and that can exploit this opportunity more than their peers with their differentiated customer offering and execution. Accordingly, we believe that emerging-markets investors who can identify the right growth themes and companies should be rewarded over the long term.
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On a sector basis, the fund is most overweight in the consumer staples and industrials sectors. On a country basis, the fund remains most overweight in India, as we believe the country offers many of the best investment cases in emerging markets over five years and beyond.
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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 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. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.
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.
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 affected 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Peter D. Goslin, CFA, of Newton Investment Management North America, LLC, sub-adviser.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 11.75%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 11.65%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 7.30% for the same period.2
International equities generally rose during the period as economic growth outweighed pressures from high inflation, rising interest rates and heightened geopolitical tensions. The fund outperformed the Index during 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-markets countries. The fund focuses on dividend-paying stocks of foreign companies, including those of emerging-markets 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 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.
Value-Oriented, Developed-Markets Equities Outperform
The reporting period began on a negative note, as stocks broadly retreated in September and early October 2022 in the face of elevated rates of inflation, high energy prices and geopolitical concerns regarding the war in Ukraine. In the Eurozone, annual inflation was estimated at 10.0% in September, up from 9.1% a month earlier. While economic growth remained mildly positive, signs of economic weakening raised the specter of a recession. In much of Asia, shares were further hampered by slowing growth in China due to the spread of COVID-19 infections and fears of pandemic-related lockdowns.
Equities recovered broadly beginning in mid-October as inflationary pressures eased, and economic data reassured investors that a recession was not imminent. In Europe, equities showed surprising strength, bolstered by signs of easing global inflation, despite the war in Ukraine. In Asia, shares rose as China eased the pandemic restrictions that had been constraining economic growth. Most emerging markets exhibited strong gains as well, due to lessening inflationary pressures and declining, relative U.S. dollar values, although energy producers were hurt by weakening oil prices. Overall equity market returns remained strongly positive despite a downturn in February driven by renewed inflationary concerns, along with rising geopolitical tensions focused on China and Taiwan. Over the entire reporting period, traditionally defensive, value-oriented and dividend-paying stocks tended to outperform growth-oriented shares by a wide margin, with high-dividend-paying stocks in the Index returning approximately 14%, while low-dividend-paying stocks declined by approximately 1%. The best-performing sectors in the Index included financials and industrials, while utilities and communication services lagged. Among countries, top performers included Turkey and Greece, while Qatar and Saudi Arabia were hurt by declining oil prices.
Benefiting from Appreciation in Dividend-Paying Stocks
The fund captured the outperformance of high-dividend-paying stocks, in line with its benchmark-driven, risk-controlled focus on maximizing dividend-yield exposure. Returns relative to the Index further benefited from good stock selection in financials and industrials, while disappointing selection in communication services and information technology detracted. Top performers included France-based global property and casualty insurance provider AXA, which reported better-than-expected earnings and revenues and exhibited strong pricing power and repurchased shares; Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS, a Turkey-based manufacturer, importer and distributor of Ford trucks, automobiles and commercial vehicles, which beat earnings expectations on strong domestic performance and issued improved guidance; and Finland-based Nordea Bank Abp, which exceeded estimates on net interest income and upgraded earnings expectations. Notably weak holdings included wireless telecommunications services provider Spark New Zealand Ltd., which declined after providing disappointing guidance and issuing uncharacteristically soft financial results; and Australian rail freight company Aurizon Holdings Ltd., which experienced adverse weather conditions and derailments.
As the period progressed, the fund modestly increased its exposure to health care, while trimming exposure to industrials. Notable changes among individual holdings included increased exposure to Swiss reinsurer Swiss Re AG, Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corp., and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, and decreased exposure to Royal Bank of Canada and Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co. From a country perspective, the fund saw strong returns from stock selections in Japan and Hong Kong, while positions in Australia and New Zealand lagged.
Continuing to Hold a Diversified, Risk-Controlled Portfolio
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, most of the world’s markets continued to face risks associated with high interest rates, particularly among developed economies, and challenges arising from actual and potential geopolitical conflict. 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-
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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 the end of the reporting period, sector overweights included financials, communication services and information technology, while underweights included materials and consumer staples. Country overweights included Taiwan and New Australia, with underweights in India, France and Denmark.
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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 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.
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 COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and affected 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Alicia Levine of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 1.20%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.12%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 1.97% for the same period.2
Stocks generally rose during the period as inflationary pressures eased, and economic growth remained positive. Bonds generally lost ground under pressure from rising interest rates. The fund underperformed the Index, largely due to negative impacts from allocations to large-cap blend and emerging-markets equities.
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-Markets 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 its investment objectives and management policies, portfolio holdings, risk/reward profiles, historical performance and other factors, including the correlation and covariance among the underlying funds.
Modest Economic Improvements Buoy Stocks and Bonds
The reporting period began on a negative note, as stocks and bonds broadly retreated in September and early October 2022 in the face of high levels of inflation and sharply rising interest rates. Although U.S. inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, growth in prices remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the 2% target rate adopted by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”). The Fed responded with its third consecutive 0.75% increase to the federal funds rate in September, while indicating that additional increases were likely, increasing concerns of a possible recession. In Europe, inflation-related worries were exacerbated by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, which increased energy prices and heightened regional geopolitical instability. In Asia, shares were further hampered by slowing growth in China due to the country’s “zero-COVID-19” lockdowns.
Equities and fixed-income assets recovered broadly beginning in mid-October as inflationary pressures eased, and economic data reassured investors that a recession was not imminent. In the United States, inflation dropped steadily, falling below 7% in December. While the Fed continued to hike rates, the scale of increases eased, with a fourth 0.75% increase in November, followed by a 0.50% increase in December and a 0.25% increase in January 2023. At the same time, the U.S. economy continued to grow, bolstered by strong consumer spending, rising wages and robust levels of employment. European economies also showed surprising strength despite the war in Ukraine, with warmer-than-expected winter temperatures limiting the impact of the conflict on energy prices. In addition, China began to emerge from pandemic-related lockdowns. Overall equity market returns remained positive despite a downturn in February driven by renewed inflationary concerns. Over the entire reporting period, traditionally defensive, value-oriented and dividend-paying stocks tended to outperform growth-oriented shares. The best-performing equity sectors included industrials, materials and financials, while utilities, real estate and consumer discretionary lagged. Bond prices improved as well from October through January, although they ended the period in negative territory. Shorter-duration fixed-income instruments tended to outperform their longer-duration counterparts, and lower-credit-rated securities generally outperformed higher credit ratings.
Equity Allocations Detract, While Fixed-Income Positions Outperform
The most significant detractors from the fund’s relative performance came from equity allocations, where large blend holdings cost 34 bps (basis points) in relative returns, and emerging-markets holdings cost 23 bps (one basis point equals 0.01%). The funds providing the weakest return contributions included BNY Mellon International Equity Fund and BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. Conversely, some equity positions contributed positively to relative performance, with small-cap blend holdings adding 37 bps to active return, followed by mid-cap blend (20 bps) and foreign blend (18 bps).
Fixed-income positions were generally additive to relative returns, contributing 86 bps overall. High-yield holdings contributed most, followed by investment-grade holdings. The positions providing the largest active return included BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (19 bps), followed by BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (18 bps).
Changes to the fund’s composition during the period included modest shifts from cash into investment-grade fixed-income direct investments, from cash into international equity, and from large-cap direct equity holdings into income stocks and, to a smaller degree, emerging-markets equities. Notable purchases of underlying funds included positions in BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund. Sales included holdings in BNY Mellon Small Cap Value Fund and BNY Mellon Small Cap Growth Fund.
Positioned for Uncertainties in an Environment of Rising Rates
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, most of the world’s
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markets continued to face risks associated with high interest rates, particularly among developed economies. Volatility is expected to linger given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the trajectory of inflation and growth, and their impact on Fed policy. In our opinion, current fundamentals are likely to produce a range-bound market, with a 50% chance of a mild U.S. recession in 2023. We believe the fund is well positioned for this environment, maintaining an emphasis on cash-generating companies with strong balance sheets that are less reliant on low rates and central bank liquidity. Within the fixed-income arena, we are taking opportunistic positions to capitalize on attractive yields.
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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 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 30, 2023, 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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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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 September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. 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 February 28, 2023 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | Class A | Class C | Class I | Class Y | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.38 | $5.67 | $5.93 | $9.78 | $4.64 | $4.49 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,080.00 | $1,079.70 | $1,078.40 | $1,075.10 | $1,079.80 | $1,080.30 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .85 | 1.10 | 1.15 | 1.90 | .90 | .87 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.69 | $5.96 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,055.10 | $1,053.80 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .92 | 1.17 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $5.25 | $6.51 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,036.60 | $1,035.10 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.04 | 1.29 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.68 | $5.92 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,006.60 | $1,005.60 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .94 | 1.19 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $5.74 | $7.08 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,164.70 | $1,163.30 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.07 | 1.32 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $7.35 | $8.58 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $989.10 | $988.30 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.49 | 1.74 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $8.24 | $9.55 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,117.50 | $1,116.50 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.57 | 1.82 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.24 | $3.49 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,012.00 | $1,011.20 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .45 | .70 | - | - | - | - | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (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 February 28, 2023 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | Class A | Class C | Class I | Class Y | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.26 | $5.51 | $5.76 | $9.49 | $4.51 | $4.36 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,020.58 | $1,019.34 | $1,019.09 | $1,015.37 | $1,020.33 | $1,020.48 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .85 | 1.10 | 1.15 | 1.90 | .90 | .87 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.61 | $5.86 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,020.23 | $1,018.99 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .92 | 1.17 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $5.21 | $6.46 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,019.64 | $1,018.40 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.04 | 1.29 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $4.71 | $5.96 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,020.13 | $1,018.89 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .94 | 1.19 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $5.36 | $6.61 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,019.49 | $1,018.25 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.07 | 1.32 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $7.45 | $8.70 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,017.41 | $1,016.17 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.49 | 1.74 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $7.85 | $9.10 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,017.01 | $1,015.77 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | 1.57 | 1.82 | - | - | - | - | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.26 | $3.51 | - | - | - | - | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.56 | $1,021.32 | - | - | - | - | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .45 | .70 | - | - | - | - | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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|
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 92.2% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.0% | | | | |
General Motors Co. | | 112,333 | | 4,351,780 | |
Banks - 10.1% | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 158,809 | | 5,447,149 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 147,066 | | 21,081,911 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | 319,540 | | 15,251,644 | |
| | | 41,780,704 | |
Capital Goods - 10.5% | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | 32,577 | | 7,803,820 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | 56,560 | | 9,894,041 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | 13,724 | | 3,452,135 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | 16,675 | | 3,521,593 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | 7,502 | | 3,481,753 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | 156,797 | | 15,380,218 | |
| | | 43,533,560 | |
Consumer Services - 2.5% | | | | |
International Game Technology PLC | | 384,883 | | 10,222,493 | |
Diversified Financials - 9.2% | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | 12,645 | | 4,335,591 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | 63,428 | | 11,757,014 | |
Morgan Stanley | | 74,676 | | 7,206,234 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | 17,686 | | 6,219,282 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | 112,416 | a | 8,373,868 | |
| | | 37,891,989 | |
Energy - 11.0% | | | | |
ConocoPhillips | | 29,688 | | 3,068,255 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | 22,424 | | 2,534,360 | |
EQT Corp. | | 70,202 | | 2,329,302 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 135,914 | | 14,938,308 | |
Hess Corp. | | 53,764 | | 7,242,011 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | 41,133 | | 5,084,039 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 114,833 | | 6,110,264 | |
Shell PLC, ADR | | 68,674 | a | 4,173,319 | |
| | | 45,479,858 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.9% | | | | |
British American Tobacco PLC, ADR | | 95,935 | | 3,651,286 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | 42,929 | | 4,099,720 | |
| | | 7,751,006 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 4.1% | | | | |
Medtronic PLC | | 156,496 | | 12,957,869 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 8,850 | | 4,212,069 | |
| | | 17,169,938 | |
Insurance - 8.0% | | | | |
Assurant, Inc. | | 31,790 | | 4,049,728 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | 40,531 | | 8,552,852 | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | 17,053 | | 6,547,840 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | 44,893 | | 3,220,175 | |
The Allstate Corp. | | 83,226 | | 10,717,844 | |
| | | 33,088,439 | |
Materials - 3.1% | | | | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | 34,181 | | 2,935,806 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | 239,884 | | 9,828,047 | |
| | | 12,763,853 | |
Media & Entertainment - 5.5% | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Cl. A | | 127,350 | | 4,733,600 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | 84,375 | | 7,641,844 | |
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BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 92.2%(continued) | | | |
Media & Entertainment - 5.5% (continued) | | | | |
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | | 286,769 | | 10,191,770 | |
| | | 22,567,214 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 10.1% | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | 56,496 | | 8,694,734 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 15,335 | | 4,772,559 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | 185,391 | | 14,929,537 | |
Sanofi, ADR | | 290,189 | | 13,595,355 | |
| | | 41,992,185 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.1% | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 49,285 | | 5,724,453 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | 24,498 | | 3,026,238 | |
| | | 8,750,691 | |
Software & Services - 1.7% | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | 112,001 | | 7,097,503 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.3% | | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 352,580 | | 17,071,924 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | 323,456 | | 5,049,148 | |
| | | 22,121,072 | |
Transportation - 1.1% | | | | |
FedEx Corp. | | 21,787 | | 4,427,554 | |
Utilities - 5.0% | | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | 104,826 | | 7,850,419 | |
Exelon Corp. | | 195,239 | | 7,885,703 | |
PPL Corp. | | 185,016 | | 5,008,383 | |
| | | 20,744,505 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $322,474,491) | 381,734,344 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 3.0% | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 3.0% | | | | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. (cost $12,729,492) | 5.99 | 258,557 | a | 12,506,402 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 5.0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 5.0% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $20,732,845) | 4.65 | 20,732,845 | b | 20,732,845 | |
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BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 3.1% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 3.1% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $12,806,209) | 4.65 | 12,806,209 | b | 12,806,209 | |
Total Investments (cost $368,743,037) | 103.3% | 427,779,800 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (3.3%) | (13,847,110) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 413,932,690 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $15,244,034 and the value of the collateral was $15,619,906, consisting of cash collateral of $12,806,209 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $2,813,697. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
b Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Financials | 27.2 |
Health Care | 17.3 |
Industrials | 11.6 |
Energy | 11.0 |
Information Technology | 9.2 |
Investment Companies | 8.1 |
Communication Services | 5.4 |
Utilities | 5.0 |
Consumer Discretionary | 3.5 |
Materials | 3.1 |
Consumer Staples | 1.9 |
| 103.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 5.0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 5.0% | 20,109,734 | 129,374,144 | (128,751,033) | 20,732,845 | 336,388 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 3.1% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 3.1% | - | 18,829,762 | (6,023,553) | 12,806,209 | 2,153 | †† |
Total - 8.1% | 20,109,734 | 148,203,906 | (134,774,586) | 33,539,054 | 338,541 | |
† 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 Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - .7% | | | | |
Aptiv PLC | | 7,440 | a | 865,123 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | 9,390 | | 472,129 | |
Gentex Corp. | | 97,175 | | 2,774,346 | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | 83,782 | | 3,983,834 | |
Lear Corp. | | 9,481 | | 1,324,022 | |
Lucid Group, Inc. | | 13,175 | a | 120,288 | |
Mobileye Global, Inc., Cl. A | | 4,357 | a,b | 172,145 | |
QuantumScape Corp. | | 13,060 | a | 124,984 | |
Rivian Automotive, Inc., Cl. A | | 24,925 | a | 481,053 | |
Thor Industries, Inc. | | 7,630 | | 694,254 | |
| | | 11,012,178 | |
Banks - 3.0% | | | | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | 9,400 | | 392,544 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | 6,365 | | 446,187 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | 4,574 | | 602,945 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | 87,291 | | 6,652,447 | |
F.N.B. Corp. | | 43,090 | | 614,894 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | 155,858 | | 5,657,645 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | 885 | | 24,205 | |
First Republic Bank | | 27,383 | | 3,368,383 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | 656,711 | | 10,060,813 | |
KeyCorp | | 232,642 | | 4,255,022 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | 3,655 | | 567,585 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | 41,290 | | 568,150 | |
Popular, Inc. | | 79,279 | | 5,660,521 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | 107,880 | | 2,515,762 | |
Signature Bank | | 26,174 | | 3,011,319 | |
SVB Financial Group | | 4,635 | a | 1,335,390 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | 29,000 | | 1,212,490 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | 26,387 | | 1,401,677 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | 8,355 | | 769,746 | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | 27,850 | | 1,409,767 | |
| | | 50,527,492 | |
Capital Goods - 10.6% | | | | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | 92,788 | | 8,233,079 | |
AECOM | | 17,410 | | 1,503,528 | |
Air Lease Corp. | | 6,640 | | 287,379 | |
Allegion PLC | | 35,913 | | 4,047,754 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | 82,683 | | 11,704,605 | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. | | 55,220 | a | 11,061,118 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. | | 13,458 | a | 1,140,969 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | 41,213 | | 2,518,526 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | 26,000 | | 1,170,780 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | 388,525 | | 6,399,007 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | 4,163 | | 1,011,942 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | 18,418 | | 3,219,282 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | 14,855 | | 939,579 | |
Dover Corp. | | 45,620 | | 6,838,438 | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Capital Goods - 10.6% (continued) | | | | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | 25,260 | | 4,418,732 | |
Fastenal Co. | | 19,190 | | 989,436 | |
Ferguson PLC | | 20,084 | | 2,894,104 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | 3,645 | | 126,445 | |
Fortive Corp. | | 25,338 | | 1,689,031 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | 31,245 | | 1,935,628 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc. | | 13,580 | a | 1,629,736 | |
Graco, Inc. | | 35,687 | | 2,481,674 | |
HEICO Corp., Cl. A | | 47,738 | | 6,213,101 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 46,923 | | 3,423,033 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | 115,674 | | 4,879,129 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | 13,156 | | 2,831,171 | |
IDEX Corp. | | 49,201 | | 11,069,241 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | 26,105 | | 1,515,917 | |
ITT, Inc. | | 16,981 | | 1,543,403 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | 4,769 | | 1,007,165 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | 7,846 | | 1,317,579 | |
Masco Corp. | | 81,783 | | 4,287,883 | |
MasTec, Inc. | | 2,525 | a,b | 246,743 | |
Masterbrand, Inc. | | 14,200 | a | 138,308 | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | 8,735 | | 278,210 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc. | | 61,750 | a | 3,231,995 | |
Nordson Corp. | | 5,253 | | 1,153,769 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | 50,789 | | 2,328,168 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | 31,612 | | 2,675,007 | |
Owens Corning | | 9,915 | | 969,588 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | 26,962 | | 1,946,656 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | 23,909 | | 8,412,382 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | 44,038 | | 7,107,733 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | 1,638 | | 258,214 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc. | | 67,571 | a | 1,239,252 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | 8,130 | | 2,397,781 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | 3,450 | | 857,946 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Cl. A | | 8,725 | b | 298,221 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | 3,781 | | 323,691 | |
Sunrun, Inc. | | 7,575 | a | 182,103 | |
Textron, Inc. | | 74,121 | | 5,375,996 | |
The Timken Company | | 12,925 | | 1,104,441 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | 18,780 | | 3,473,737 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | 5,429 | a | 4,038,470 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | 6,789 | | 3,180,850 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co. | | 14,395 | | 233,919 | |
W.W. Grainger, Inc. | | 3,197 | | 2,136,971 | |
Wabtec Corp. | | 15,160 | | 1,581,643 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | 18,119 | | 5,521,040 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | 16,498 | | 1,693,520 | |
| | | 176,714,748 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 5.3% | | | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | | 10,670 | a | 145,325 | |
ASGN, Inc. | | 12,876 | a | 1,143,389 | |
CACI International, Inc., Cl. A | | 9,812 | a | 2,874,916 | |
Cintas Corp. | | 9,448 | | 4,142,665 | |
Clarivate PLC | | 535,998 | a | 5,429,660 | |
Copart, Inc. | | 197,197 | a | 13,894,501 | |
CoStar Group, Inc. | | 220,967 | a | 15,613,528 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. | | 10,720 | a | 128,747 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | 35,113 | | 7,111,436 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc. | | 635 | a | 116,656 | |
IAA, Inc. | | 7,994 | a | 327,035 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | | 9,215 | | 1,101,192 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | 20,628 | | 2,002,360 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | 560 | | 47,533 | |
Rentokil Initial PLC, ADR | | 169,280 | a | 5,186,739 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | 22,682 | | 2,924,390 | |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. | | 92,180 | | 5,638,651 | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | | 13,919 | | 1,122,150 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | 19,441 | | 2,073,188 | |
TransUnion | | 29,144 | | 1,906,892 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | 54,239 | | 9,280,835 | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | 51,600 | | 6,910,272 | |
| | | 89,122,060 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - 3.2% | | | | |
Capri Holdings Ltd. | | 21,955 | a,b | 1,088,309 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | | 12,075 | | 1,116,696 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp. | | 145 | a | 60,371 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | 31,571 | | 3,098,062 | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | 84,524 | | 4,649,665 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc. | | 43,658 | a | 13,499,054 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc. | | 9,412 | a | 968,024 | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | 167,781 | b | 2,464,703 | |
NVR, Inc. | | 649 | a | 3,357,679 | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Cl. A | | 293,897 | a | 3,797,149 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | 31,317 | | 3,562,309 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | 28,855 | | 1,577,503 | |
PVH Corp. | | 4,395 | | 352,655 | |
Skechers USA, Inc., Cl. A | | 73,955 | a | 3,291,737 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | 30,675 | | 1,334,669 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | 72,709 | | 3,107,583 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | 25,915 | | 1,553,345 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. | | 39,910 | a,b | 925,114 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | 20,376 | | 2,811,480 | |
| | | 52,616,107 | |
Consumer Services - 4.1% | | | | |
ADT, Inc. | | 359,515 | | 2,710,744 | |
Aramark | | 216,275 | | 7,958,920 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | 13,177 | | 858,218 | |
|
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Consumer Services - 4.1% (continued) | | | | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. | | 280 | a | 22,075 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. | | 13,765 | a | 698,711 | |
Carnival Corp. | | 36,140 | a | 383,807 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | | 1,915 | a | 2,855,418 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | 22,930 | | 3,278,761 | |
Domino's Pizza, Inc. | | 3,612 | | 1,061,964 | |
DraftKings, Inc., Cl. A | | 14,305 | a,b | 269,792 | |
Expedia Group, Inc. | | 128,093 | a | 13,958,294 | |
Frontdoor, Inc. | | 55,681 | a | 1,572,988 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | 35,949 | | 1,322,923 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | 19,703 | | 2,847,281 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Cl. A | | 4,388 | a | 510,061 | |
International Game Technology PLC | | 53,735 | | 1,427,202 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 47,892 | a | 2,752,353 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Cl. A | | 16,835 | | 2,849,155 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | 81 | | 12,392 | |
MGM Resorts International | | 36,220 | | 1,557,822 | |
Mister Car Wash, Inc. | | 5,830 | a | 53,811 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. | | 28,425 | a,b | 421,259 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc. | | 720 | a | 21,982 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A | | 125,615 | a | 10,181,096 | |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | 30,593 | b | 1,972,943 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 15,881 | a,b | 1,121,834 | |
Service Corp. International | | 20,820 | | 1,405,975 | |
The Wendy's Company | | 14,790 | | 324,788 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | 1,960 | | 82,222 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | 44,459 | | 3,424,232 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | 4,135 | a,b | 448,110 | |
| | | 68,367,133 | |
Diversified Financials - 4.8% | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | 39,880 | | 1,198,394 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | 34,156 | | 11,711,068 | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | 13,320 | | 944,388 | |
Ares Management Corp., Cl. A | | 93,744 | | 7,558,579 | |
Blue Owl Capital, Inc. | | 20,160 | b | 248,774 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | 28,390 | | 3,096,781 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Cl. A | | 6,455 | a,b | 418,478 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp. | | 593 | a,b | 263,494 | |
Discover Financial Services | | 42,753 | | 4,788,336 | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | 41,565 | | 1,305,972 | |
Evercore, Inc., Cl. A | | 9,198 | | 1,206,594 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | 13,315 | b | 392,393 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | 53,493 | | 5,445,587 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | 43,145 | | 761,941 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | 7,975 | | 218,994 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | 5,100 | | 192,729 | |
KKR & Co., Inc. | | 19,560 | | 1,102,206 | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | 36,820 | | 9,188,799 | |
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Diversified Financials - 4.8% (continued) | | | | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | 496 | | 169,359 | |
MSCI, Inc. | | 3,382 | | 1,765,911 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | 49,192 | | 2,757,704 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | 14,970 | | 1,426,192 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | 2,250 | | 96,953 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | 65,471 | | 7,100,985 | |
Rithm Capital Corp. | | 10,395 | c | 94,595 | |
Robinhood Markets, Inc., Cl. A | | 33,875 | a | 341,121 | |
SLM Corp. | | 105,046 | | 1,510,561 | |
SoFi Technologies, Inc. | | 27,070 | a,b | 178,662 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | 43,790 | b,c | 839,016 | |
State Street Corp. | | 21,370 | | 1,895,092 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | 13,812 | b | 1,550,811 | |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Cl. A | | 34,734 | | 2,462,293 | |
Upstart Holdings, Inc. | | 715 | a | 13,235 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | 96,135 | b | 7,161,096 | |
| | | 79,407,093 | |
Energy - 4.1% | | | | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | 63,210 | | 1,934,226 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | 17,363 | | 2,731,894 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | 25,400 | | 2,052,574 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | 31,560 | | 788,053 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 80,777 | | 4,355,496 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | 30,343 | | 4,265,619 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | 10,030 | | 503,506 | |
EQT Corp. | | 388,898 | | 12,903,636 | |
Halliburton Co. | | 198,411 | | 7,188,431 | |
Hess Corp. | | 21,681 | | 2,920,431 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | 4,910 | | 244,125 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | 79,820 | | 2,007,473 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | 18,858 | | 2,330,849 | |
NOV, Inc. | | 42,640 | | 932,963 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | 22,535 | | 1,474,916 | |
Phillips 66 | | 17,040 | | 1,747,622 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 31,107 | | 6,234,154 | |
Plug Power, Inc. | | 14,880 | a | 221,266 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 65,577 | | 3,489,352 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | 22,185 | | 1,643,908 | |
The Williams Companies, Inc. | | 24,340 | | 732,634 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 59,129 | | 7,789,063 | |
Vitesse Energy, Inc. | | 600 | | 10,434 | |
| | | 68,502,625 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - .5% | | | | |
Casey's General Stores, Inc. | | 3,018 | | 627,593 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | | 75,633 | a | 2,045,873 | |
Performance Food Group Co. | | 6,090 | a | 344,633 | |
The Kroger Company | | 25,875 | | 1,116,247 | |
US Foods Holding Corp. | | 101,321 | a | 3,802,577 | |
| | | 7,936,923 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.5% | | | | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Cl. B | | 16,337 | | 1,059,781 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | 13,750 | | 1,313,125 | |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | | 31,501 | | 1,732,555 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | 167,670 | | 6,104,865 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc. | | 1,395 | a | 88,262 | |
Freshpet, Inc. | | 11,004 | a,b | 684,229 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | 4,980 | | 495,012 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | 54,746 | | 1,891,474 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | 12,021 | | 1,209,793 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | 22,040 | | 1,638,013 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Cl. B | | 84,740 | | 4,507,321 | |
The Hershey Company | | 10,259 | | 2,444,925 | |
The J.M. Smucker Company | | 1,779 | | 263,096 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Cl. A | | 37,070 | | 2,196,027 | |
| | | 25,628,478 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 6.7% | | | | |
agilon health, Inc. | | 3,085 | a | 65,433 | |
Alcon, Inc. | | 38,196 | a | 2,606,495 | |
Align Technology, Inc. | | 36,077 | a | 11,165,831 | |
Amedisys, Inc. | | 635 | a | 58,388 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | 40,645 | | 6,322,736 | |
Centene Corp. | | 92,379 | a | 6,318,724 | |
Certara, Inc. | | 7,930 | a | 143,692 | |
DaVita, Inc. | | 4,865 | a | 400,195 | |
Dentsply Sirona, Inc. | | 10,956 | b | 417,095 | |
DexCom, Inc. | | 128,659 | a | 14,282,436 | |
Doximity, Inc., Cl. A | | 2,485 | a,b | 83,571 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 102,884 | | 5,815,004 | |
Enhabit, Inc. | | 7,540 | a | 115,739 | |
Enovis Corp. | | 2,475 | a | 142,610 | |
Envista Holdings Corp. | | 40,625 | a | 1,570,562 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | 14,587 | | 3,551,205 | |
HealthEquity, Inc. | | 16,437 | a | 1,071,199 | |
Henry Schein, Inc. | | 13,215 | a | 1,034,867 | |
Humana, Inc. | | 5,663 | | 2,803,298 | |
ICU Medical, Inc. | | 218 | a,b | 37,200 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. | | 21,004 | a | 9,939,933 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | | 10,525 | a | 2,735,763 | |
Insulet Corp. | | 11,989 | a | 3,313,280 | |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings | | 27,025 | | 6,468,704 | |
Masimo Corp. | | 3,077 | a | 514,813 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc. | | 4,703 | a | 1,294,877 | |
Novocure Ltd. | | 3,117 | a,b | 239,915 | |
Oak Street Health, Inc. | | 5,835 | a | 206,559 | |
Penumbra, Inc. | | 1,981 | a | 515,040 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | 10,071 | | 1,393,424 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp. | | 2,745 | a | 238,650 | |
R1 RCM, Inc. | | 109,341 | a,b | 1,552,642 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 6.7% (continued) | | | | |
ResMed, Inc. | | 14,190 | | 3,022,470 | |
Signify Health, Inc., CI. A | | 625 | a | 17,994 | |
Steris PLC | | 36,585 | | 6,879,078 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. | | 2,675 | a | 95,926 | |
Teladoc Health, Inc. | | 8,935 | a | 236,688 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. | | 1,680 | a | 98,330 | |
The Cigna Group | | 3,265 | | 953,706 | |
The Cooper Companies, Inc. | | 12,893 | | 4,215,624 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A | | 11,494 | a | 1,904,096 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | 65,509 | | 8,114,600 | |
| | | 111,958,392 | |
Household & Personal Products - .5% | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | 80,079 | | 6,709,019 | |
Coty, Inc., Cl. A | | 81,095 | a | 916,374 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | 815 | | 52,176 | |
The Clorox Company | | 6,321 | | 982,536 | |
| | | 8,660,105 | |
Insurance - 3.5% | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | 22,054 | | 1,502,980 | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | 9,016 | | 1,209,136 | |
Aon PLC, Cl. A | | 9,983 | | 3,035,331 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. | | 113,447 | a | 7,941,290 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | 2,136 | | 400,180 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | 37,809 | | 4,816,489 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | 22,525 | | 1,405,785 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | | 2,540 | a | 146,888 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | 15,168 | | 1,830,778 | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | 16,671 | | 6,401,164 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | 27,130 | | 1,081,402 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | 6,095 | | 346,074 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | 21,811 | | 2,654,181 | |
Kemper Corp. | | 1,525 | | 93,940 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | 19,040 | | 603,949 | |
Markel Corp. | | 3,285 | a | 4,368,590 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | 41,500 | | 1,094,355 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | 22,735 | | 2,036,147 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | 590 | | 59,000 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | 39,536 | | 5,711,766 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | 7,163 | | 1,539,329 | |
The Allstate Corp. | | 7,376 | | 949,881 | |
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | | 1,750 | | 244,090 | |
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | 53,110 | | 4,157,451 | |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | | 5,557 | | 1,028,712 | |
Unum Group | | 25,415 | | 1,132,238 | |
W.R. Berkley Corp. | | 33,097 | | 2,190,690 | |
| | | 57,981,816 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Materials - 4.1% | | | | |
Albemarle Corp. | | 7,742 | | 1,968,868 | |
Alcoa Corp. | | 68,506 | | 3,352,684 | |
Ashland, Inc. | | 9,860 | | 1,003,551 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | 18,914 | | 3,445,942 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. | | 77,487 | a | 2,309,113 | |
Ball Corp. | | 14,400 | b | 809,424 | |
Celanese Corp. | | 13,008 | | 1,511,920 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | 3,513 | | 301,732 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. | | 22,550 | a,b | 480,992 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | 106,614 | | 6,640,986 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | 49,929 | | 3,646,315 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | 5,938 | | 505,918 | |
FMC Corp. | | 28,380 | | 3,665,277 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | 93,452 | | 3,828,728 | |
Huntsman Corp. | | 32,120 | | 942,401 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | 12,210 | | 1,137,972 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Cl. A | | 7,040 | | 675,770 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | 5,459 | | 1,964,530 | |
Newmont Corp. | | 144,161 | | 6,286,861 | |
Nucor Corp. | | 4,625 | | 774,410 | |
Olin Corp. | | 17,040 | | 984,060 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | 8,981 | | 1,227,882 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | 24,781 | | 3,272,579 | |
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | | 5,136 | | 1,272,906 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | 8,690 | | 1,032,285 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | 23,140 | | 1,125,067 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | 11,905 | | 703,109 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | 14,217 | | 1,792,906 | |
The Chemours Company | | 485 | | 16,577 | |
The Mosaic Company | | 27,740 | | 1,475,491 | |
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company | | 2,440 | | 201,300 | |
United States Steel Corp. | | 10,865 | | 332,795 | |
Valvoline, Inc. | | 83,743 | | 2,947,754 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 32,437 | | 5,868,178 | |
WestRock Co. | | 16,176 | | 507,926 | |
| | | 68,014,209 | |
Media & Entertainment - 2.5% | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | 57,368 | a | 4,374,310 | |
Cable One, Inc. | | 165 | | 113,951 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | 2,514 | | 278,903 | |
Fox Corp., Cl. A | | 21,410 | | 749,778 | |
IAC, Inc. | | 13,645 | a | 708,721 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Cl. A | | 2,552 | a | 221,335 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Cl. C | | 7,701 | a | 667,446 | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Cl. C | | 103,953 | a | 7,055,290 | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM, Cl. C | | 20,420 | a | 657,932 | |
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Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Media & Entertainment - 2.5% (continued) | | | | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | | 52,217 | a | 3,762,757 | |
Match Group, Inc. | | 40,820 | a | 1,690,764 | |
News Corporation, Cl. A | | 38,225 | | 655,559 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | | 8,363 | b | 1,554,682 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | 23,400 | | 2,119,338 | |
Paramount Global, Cl. B | | 24,326 | b | 521,063 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Cl. A | | 21,732 | | 545,691 | |
Playtika Holding Corp. | | 595 | a | 5,712 | |
Roblox Corp., CI. A | | 20,565 | a | 753,502 | |
Spotify Technology SA | | 19,948 | a | 2,319,952 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | | 20,585 | a | 2,255,087 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | 42,113 | | 732,766 | |
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | | 38,780 | | 1,378,241 | |
The New York Times Company, Cl. A | | 350 | | 13,475 | |
The Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A | | 60,065 | a | 3,361,237 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc. | | 118,764 | a | 1,855,094 | |
Warner Music Group Corp., Cl. A | | 133,634 | | 4,217,489 | |
| | | 42,570,075 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 5.7% | | | | |
10X Genomics, Inc., CI. A | | 26,517 | a | 1,260,088 | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | 24,224 | | 3,439,081 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | 7,849 | a | 1,502,691 | |
Avantor, Inc. | | 46,552 | a | 1,134,472 | |
Biogen, Inc. | | 3,048 | a | 822,533 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. | | 51,102 | a | 5,089,248 | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Cl. A | | 570 | a | 272,369 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 60,535 | | 4,397,262 | |
Catalent, Inc. | | 68,973 | a | 4,705,338 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | | 9,157 | a | 2,008,496 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc. | | 31,022 | a | 355,822 | |
Exact Sciences Corp. | | 8,410 | a | 524,195 | |
Exelixis, Inc. | | 1,630 | a | 27,840 | |
Guardant Health, Inc. | | 3,765 | a | 116,301 | |
Horizon Therapeutics PLC | | 81,177 | a | 8,888,070 | |
ICON PLC | | 21,467 | a | 4,843,599 | |
Illumina, Inc. | | 22,724 | a | 4,526,621 | |
Incyte Corp. | | 14,730 | a | 1,133,915 | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | 11,845 | a | 425,236 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc. | | 15,790 | a | 3,291,741 | |
Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc., Cl. A | | 440 | a | 6,490 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. | | 1,753 | a | 2,513,294 | |
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc. | | 3,560 | a | 163,190 | |
Moderna, Inc. | | 6,741 | a | 935,718 | |
Natera, Inc. | | 7,575 | a | 367,766 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. | | 71,789 | a | 7,401,446 | |
Novavax, Inc. | | 5,755 | a,b | 53,291 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 5.7% (continued) | | | | |
Organon & Co. | | 525 | | 12,857 | |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | 5,060 | | 190,711 | |
QIAGEN NV | | 10,756 | a | 494,238 | |
Repligen Corp. | | 47,244 | a | 8,237,936 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. | | 126,935 | a | 15,502,572 | |
Seagen, Inc. | | 6,830 | a | 1,227,283 | |
Sotera Health Co. | | 1,730 | a | 28,874 | |
Syneos Health, Inc. | | 1,355 | a | 54,498 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. | | 5,620 | a | 250,034 | |
United Therapeutics Corp. | | 20,082 | a | 4,940,975 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | 76,719 | | 874,597 | |
Waters Corp. | | 4,648 | a | 1,445,017 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | 4,337 | | 1,374,959 | |
| | | 94,840,664 | |
Real Estate - 5.0% | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | 23,662 | c | 3,544,094 | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Cl. A | | 43,648 | c | 1,353,961 | |
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. | | 3,090 | c | 90,846 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | 5,459 | c | 941,787 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | 74,580 | c | 1,688,491 | |
Camden Property Trust | | 19,110 | c | 2,193,064 | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Cl. A | | 89,845 | a | 7,649,403 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | 49,122 | b,c | 1,202,998 | |
CubeSmart | | 13,560 | b,c | 637,184 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | 36,674 | c | 3,822,531 | |
EPR Properties | | 1,775 | c | 72,491 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | 4,661 | c | 3,208,026 | |
Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. | | 59,183 | c | 4,054,627 | |
Equity Residential | | 103,223 | c | 6,453,502 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | 13,934 | c | 3,177,788 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | 15,240 | c | 2,509,266 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | 5,455 | c | 582,485 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | 4,455 | b,c | 86,873 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | 58,496 | c | 1,407,414 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | 61,889 | c | 1,039,735 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | 19,930 | c | 183,954 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | 6,610 | c | 348,678 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | 28,250 | c | 1,017,565 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | 81,004 | c | 1,669,492 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A | | 37,031 | c | 3,871,961 | |
Life Storage, Inc. | | 11,322 | c | 1,364,527 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | 6,670 | c | 1,067,867 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc. | | 11,835 | c | 536,362 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | 6,270 | b,c | 167,973 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | 31,625 | c | 434,844 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | 17,163 | c | 2,117,914 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | 24,799 | c | 832,750 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Real Estate - 5.0% (continued) | | | | |
Realty Income Corp. | | 31,106 | c | 1,989,229 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | 56,135 | c | 3,530,891 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | 28,047 | c | 3,424,258 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | 14,504 | c | 493,861 | |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. | | 23,674 | c | 974,895 | |
UDR, Inc. | | 28,390 | c | 1,216,228 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | 12,915 | c | 628,315 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | 89,759 | c | 3,009,619 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | 11,715 | c | 231,723 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | 56,805 | c | 4,210,387 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | 27,897 | c | 871,781 | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | 2,300 | c | 186,668 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Cl. C | | 76,046 | a,b | 3,193,932 | |
| | | 83,292,240 | |
Retailing - 6.2% | | | | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | 5,549 | | 804,383 | |
AutoZone, Inc. | | 3,536 | a | 8,792,405 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | 21,525 | | 879,727 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | 18,691 | | 1,553,409 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc. | | 41,687 | a | 8,931,440 | |
CarMax, Inc. | | 11,440 | a,b | 789,818 | |
Carvana Co. | | 13,840 | a,b | 130,373 | |
Chewy, Inc., Cl. A | | 78,391 | a,b | 3,178,755 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. | | 49,094 | a | 7,132,376 | |
Doordash, Inc., Cl. A | | 10,670 | a | 583,222 | |
eBay, Inc. | | 13,395 | | 614,831 | |
Etsy, Inc. | | 26,721 | a | 3,244,197 | |
Farfetch Ltd., Cl. A | | 401,275 | a,b | 2,058,541 | |
Five Below, Inc. | | 3,867 | a | 790,028 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Cl. A | | 1,850 | a | 169,849 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | 7,796 | | 1,378,801 | |
Kohl's Corp. | | 16,895 | b | 473,736 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc. | | 240 | b | 61,243 | |
LKQ Corp. | | 48,921 | | 2,802,684 | |
Macy's, Inc. | | 12,020 | | 245,929 | |
Nordstrom, Inc. | | 6,430 | b | 125,256 | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | | 142,063 | a | 8,174,305 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | | 17,929 | a | 14,882,863 | |
Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc. | | 7,635 | a | 78,641 | |
Pool Corp. | | 23,533 | | 8,397,986 | |
RH | | 4,675 | a,b | 1,397,965 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | 120,671 | | 13,338,972 | |
The Gap, Inc. | | 20,470 | b | 266,315 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | 9,328 | | 2,175,849 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. | | 15,961 | a | 8,280,567 | |
Victoria's Secret & Co. | | 12,270 | a,b | 486,383 | |
Wayfair, Inc., Cl. A | | 6,325 | a,b | 256,099 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | 7,545 | b | 942,521 | |
| | | 103,419,469 | |
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Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.8% | | | | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. | | 6,306 | a | 1,327,602 | |
Entegris, Inc. | | 415 | | 35,370 | |
First Solar, Inc. | | 7,659 | a | 1,295,443 | |
KLA Corp. | | 2,417 | | 916,961 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. | | 8,295 | a | 704,743 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | 65,381 | | 5,297,822 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | 3,710 | b | 359,610 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | 5,761 | | 2,789,995 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | 19,998 | | 4,642,736 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 10,830 | | 1,932,938 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp. | | 8,965 | a | 693,981 | |
Qorvo, Inc. | | 38,381 | a | 3,872,259 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | 52,428 | | 5,849,392 | |
Universal Display Corp. | | 1,947 | | 264,500 | |
Wolfspeed, Inc. | | 10,420 | a | 770,872 | |
| | | 30,754,224 | |
Software & Services - 12.7% | | | | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc. | | 13,505 | a | 980,463 | |
Alteryx, Inc., Cl. A | | 6,370 | a | 416,025 | |
Ansys, Inc. | | 36,841 | a | 11,185,296 | |
AppLovin Corp., Cl. A | | 37,760 | a | 509,760 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc. | | 1,683 | a | 356,813 | |
Bill Holdings, Inc. | | 35,022 | a,b | 2,963,912 | |
Black Knight, Inc. | | 14,860 | a | 885,656 | |
BlackLine, Inc. | | 37,436 | a | 2,559,125 | |
Block, Inc. | | 54,528 | a | 4,183,933 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | 46,842 | | 6,594,417 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | | 32,594 | a | 6,288,686 | |
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc. | | 8,355 | a | 609,330 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. | | 23,140 | a | 2,862,881 | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Cl. A | | 14,025 | a,b | 841,640 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A | | 33,013 | | 2,067,604 | |
Confluent, Inc., Cl. A | | 8,665 | a | 211,339 | |
Coupa Software, Inc. | | 8,450 | a | 684,450 | |
CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., CI. A | | 9,155 | a | 1,104,917 | |
Datadog, Inc., Cl. A | | 7,178 | a | 549,261 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. | | 48,618 | a,b | 1,554,804 | |
DocuSign, Inc. | | 11,061 | a | 678,592 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Cl. A | | 40,333 | | 3,318,599 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. | | 1,215 | a,b | 31,918 | |
DXC Technology Co. | | 15,730 | a | 436,350 | |
Dynatrace, Inc. | | 12,410 | a | 527,797 | |
Elastic NV | | 2,965 | a | 174,994 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc. | | 20,257 | a | 6,232,066 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | | 83,370 | a | 9,074,824 | |
EVERTEC, Inc. | | 8,536 | | 314,210 | |
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Software & Services - 12.7% (continued) | | | | |
Fair Isaac Corp. | | 4,260 | a | 2,885,681 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | 46,179 | | 2,926,363 | |
Fiserv, Inc. | | 66,616 | a | 7,666,835 | |
Five9, Inc. | | 3,495 | a | 230,670 | |
FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. | | 6,274 | a | 1,347,592 | |
Fortinet, Inc. | | 32,830 | a | 1,951,415 | |
Gartner, Inc. | | 30,854 | a | 10,114,250 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | 69,945 | | 1,364,627 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | 112,411 | | 12,612,514 | |
Globant SA | | 1,057 | a | 174,490 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc. | | 8,140 | a | 571,509 | |
HubSpot, Inc. | | 34,956 | a | 13,523,078 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | 24,072 | | 9,801,637 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | 8,174 | | 1,342,498 | |
Jamf Holding Corp. | | 2,965 | a | 62,917 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. | | 33,080 | a | 519,025 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc. | | 1,622 | a | 233,163 | |
MongoDB, Inc. | | 3,612 | a | 756,786 | |
nCino, Inc. | | 4,695 | a | 127,939 | |
NCR Corp. | | 2,700 | a | 68,931 | |
New Relic, Inc. | | 5,340 | a | 389,660 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Cl. A | | 14,410 | a | 407,083 | |
Okta, Inc. | | 7,932 | a | 565,472 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A | | 81,555 | a,b | 639,391 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | 23,210 | | 2,562,384 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | 9,478 | a | 2,739,711 | |
Pegasystems, Inc. | | 2,100 | | 97,398 | |
Procore Technologies, Inc. | | 7,595 | a,b | 508,789 | |
PTC, Inc. | | 744 | a | 93,246 | |
RingCentral, Inc., Cl. A | | 5,340 | a | 176,434 | |
Roku, Inc. | | 4,880 | a | 315,687 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | 25,975 | | 11,174,445 | |
SentinelOne, Inc. | | 17,090 | a | 273,269 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. | | 17,016 | a | 7,353,805 | |
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Cl. A | | 2,380 | a | 153,510 | |
Shopify, Inc., Cl. A | | 188,383 | a | 7,750,077 | |
Smartsheet, Inc., Cl. A | | 9,820 | a | 432,276 | |
Splunk, Inc. | | 81,519 | a | 8,355,697 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | 138,133 | | 8,108,407 | |
Synopsys, Inc. | | 6,364 | a | 2,314,969 | |
Teradata Corp. | | 1,775 | a | 72,349 | |
Thoughtworks Holding, Inc. | | 2,390 | a,b | 17,590 | |
Toast, Inc., Cl. A | | 18,225 | a | 344,817 | |
Twilio, Inc., Cl. A | | 120,509 | a | 8,099,410 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. | | 21,366 | a | 6,863,827 | |
UiPath, Inc., Cl. A | | 43,165 | a,b | 640,569 | |
Unity Software, Inc. | | 10,912 | a,b | 332,161 | |
Verisign, Inc. | | 7,681 | a | 1,511,851 | |
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Software & Services - 12.7% (continued) | | | | |
WEX, Inc. | | 1,437 | a | 277,068 | |
Wix.com Ltd. | | 3,460 | a | 313,234 | |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., CI. A | | 11,754 | a | 876,731 | |
Zscaler, Inc. | | 9,028 | a | 1,184,022 | |
| | | 211,426,921 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.3% | | | | |
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A | | 227,756 | | 17,655,645 | |
Arista Networks, Inc. | | 7,460 | a | 1,034,702 | |
CDW Corp. | | 3,923 | | 794,094 | |
Cognex Corp. | | 25,391 | | 1,204,041 | |
Coherent Corp. | | 1,845 | a | 79,575 | |
Corning, Inc. | | 16,580 | | 562,891 | |
F5, Inc. | | 6,103 | a | 872,607 | |
Flex Ltd. | | 55,345 | a | 1,259,652 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | 15,995 | | 249,682 | |
HP, Inc. | | 19,495 | | 575,492 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | 15,780 | | 1,310,213 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc. | | 81,421 | a | 13,024,103 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. | | 44,408 | a,b | 2,389,594 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | 12,295 | | 3,231,249 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | 49,453 | | 3,192,191 | |
Nokia OYJ, ADR | | 963,610 | | 4,432,606 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Cl. A | | 27,470 | a | 783,994 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | 26,120 | | 3,325,598 | |
Trimble, Inc. | | 114,809 | a | 5,976,957 | |
Viasat, Inc. | | 3,650 | a,b | 115,924 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | 134,844 | a | 5,188,797 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Cl. A | | 14,756 | a | 4,430,489 | |
| | | 71,690,096 | |
Telecommunication Services - .0% | | | | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | | 11,725 | a | 320,796 | |
Transportation - 1.5% | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. | | 54,573 | a | 2,610,227 | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. | | 12,965 | a | 207,181 | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc. | | 650 | a | 142,779 | |
Copa Holdings SA, Cl. A | | 7,469 | a | 689,762 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | 40,794 | | 4,265,421 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. | | 4,345 | a | 215,382 | |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | 20,282 | | 3,666,783 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. | | 49,995 | a | 414,959 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | 20,278 | | 3,666,060 | |
Lyft, Inc., Cl. A | | 292,015 | a | 2,920,150 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | 12,373 | | 2,781,698 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | 1,096 | | 371,829 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | | 8,455 | | 827,829 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 96.1%(continued) | | | |
Transportation - 1.5% (continued) | | | | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. | | 31,825 | a | 1,653,627 | |
| | | 24,433,687 | |
Utilities - 3.8% | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | 40,340 | | 3,336,521 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | 33,104 | | 2,912,159 | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | 19,872 | | 2,789,631 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | 215,860 | | 6,005,225 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | 32,050 | | 1,889,988 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | 123,231 | | 9,228,770 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | 29,963 | | 3,287,241 | |
Edison International | | 11,110 | | 735,593 | |
Entergy Corp. | | 44,964 | | 4,625,447 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | 3,100 | | 132,618 | |
Eversource Energy | | 42,285 | | 3,186,598 | |
Exelon Corp. | | 104,956 | | 4,239,173 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | 55,927 | | 2,211,354 | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | 1,090 | | 112,706 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | 42,260 | | 1,159,192 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | 32,600 | | 1,068,954 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | 19,345 | | 1,425,340 | |
PPL Corp. | | 155,074 | | 4,197,853 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | 12,840 | | 775,921 | |
The AES Corp. | | 51,305 | | 1,266,207 | |
UGI Corp. | | 11,375 | | 423,491 | |
Vistra Corp. | | 191,742 | | 4,216,407 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | 14,950 | | 1,325,467 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | 42,585 | | 2,749,713 | |
| | | 63,301,569 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $821,943,605) | 1,602,499,100 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - 2.0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 2.0% | | | | |
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF | | 308,600 | | 27,761,656 | |
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust | | 10,252 | b | 4,867,137 | |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds(cost $29,632,416) | 32,628,793 | |
| | Number of Rights | | | |
Rights - .0% | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - .0% | | | | |
Abiomed, Inc. expiring 12/31/2028 (cost $0) | | 40,585 | d | 41,397 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.0% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $16,912,578) | 4.65 | 16,912,578 | e | 16,912,578 | |
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.2% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.2% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $20,393,056) | 4.65 | 20,393,056 | e | 20,393,056 | |
Total Investments (cost $888,881,655) | 100.3% | 1,672,474,924 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (.3%) | (4,991,328) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 1,667,483,596 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
SPDR—Standard & Poor's Depository Receipt
a Non-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $43,222,066 and the value of the collateral was $47,382,486, consisting of cash collateral of $20,393,056 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $26,989,430. 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 The fund held Level 3 securities at February 28, 2023. These securities were valued at $41,397 or .0% of net assets.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Information Technology | 18.8 |
Industrials | 17.4 |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.1 |
Health Care | 12.4 |
Financials | 11.3 |
Real Estate | 5.0 |
Investment Companies | 4.2 |
Energy | 4.1 |
Materials | 4.1 |
Utilities | 3.8 |
Communication Services | 2.6 |
Consumer Staples | 2.5 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | .0 |
Communications | .0 |
Technology | .0 |
Consumer, Cyclical | .0 |
Financial | .0 |
| 100.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.0% | 32,165,379 | 227,165,011 | (242,417,812) | 16,912,578 | 622,441 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.2% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.2% | 20,829,528 | 180,921,865 | (181,358,337) | 20,393,056 | 118,288 | †† |
Total - 2.2% | 52,994,907 | 408,086,876 | (423,776,149) | 37,305,634 | 740,729 | |
† 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 (Unaudited) (continued)
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|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3% | | | |
Automobiles & Components - .7% | | | | |
Gentherm, Inc. | | 28,786 | a | 1,828,199 | |
Stoneridge, Inc. | | 90,324 | a | 2,150,614 | |
| | | 3,978,813 | |
Banks - 8.5% | | | | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | 92,182 | | 3,265,086 | |
Banner Corp. | | 23,237 | | 1,463,466 | |
Capstar Financial Holdings, Inc. | | 24,827 | | 429,507 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | 36,117 | | 810,104 | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | 76,692 | b | 2,280,053 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | 60,897 | | 1,457,265 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | 139,597 | | 5,995,691 | |
First Bancorp/NC | | 36,105 | | 1,497,996 | |
First Bancorp/Puerto Rico | | 309,626 | | 4,492,673 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | 38,513 | | 1,053,331 | |
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Cl. A | | 106,117 | | 3,771,398 | |
First Merchants Corp. | | 54,236 | | 2,219,337 | |
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. | | 80,291 | | 1,097,578 | |
Heritage Commerce Corp. | | 109,029 | | 1,320,341 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | 34,384 | | 958,282 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Cl. A | | 32,897 | | 1,332,000 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | 49,125 | | 1,498,804 | |
SouthState Corp. | | 13,153 | | 1,061,184 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | 74,584 | | 3,118,357 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. | | 74,782 | a | 4,952,812 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | 14,760 | | 1,338,142 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | 47,757 | | 1,581,234 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | 32,169 | | 1,708,817 | |
| | | 48,703,458 | |
Capital Goods - 12.9% | | | | |
AerCap Holdings NV | | 21,090 | a | 1,316,860 | |
AeroVironment, Inc. | | 19,122 | a | 1,639,520 | |
Armstrong World Industries Inc. | | 24,565 | | 1,936,950 | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | 24,604 | | 1,107,918 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | 48,859 | | 2,985,773 | |
Construction Partners Inc., Cl. A | | 160,620 | a | 4,344,771 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | 11,192 | | 1,956,250 | |
Dycom Industries, Inc. | | 20,668 | a,b | 1,740,452 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | 17,869 | | 2,988,054 | |
Energy Recovery, Inc. | | 75,389 | a | 1,663,835 | |
EnerSys | | 52,255 | | 4,739,006 | |
EnPro Industries, Inc. | | 8,589 | | 923,318 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | 104,238 | | 3,616,016 | |
Fluor Corp. | | 326,913 | a,b | 11,987,900 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc. | | 19,712 | a | 1,052,818 | |
GrafTech International Ltd. | | 33,861 | | 191,315 | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | 52,793 | | 2,280,658 | |
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. | | 3,187 | | 124,006 | |
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3%(continued) | | | |
Capital Goods - 12.9% (continued) | | | | |
Lindsay Corp. | | 7,011 | | 1,055,085 | |
Matrix Service Co. | | 241,757 | a | 1,530,322 | |
Maxar Technologies, Inc. | | 10,230 | | 526,845 | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | 58,621 | | 1,867,079 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc. | | 82,266 | a | 4,305,802 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Cl. A | | 20,339 | | 1,719,052 | |
Proto Labs, Inc. | | 17,450 | a | 548,628 | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. | | 20,604 | a | 3,056,397 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Cl. A | | 135,516 | b | 4,631,937 | |
Terex Corp. | | 47,193 | | 2,794,298 | |
The AZEK Company, Inc. | | 80,622 | a | 1,942,184 | |
Titan Machinery, Inc. | | 59,342 | a | 2,717,270 | |
Wabash National Corp. | | 4,175 | | 114,395 | |
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. | | 18,531 | | 426,213 | |
| | | 73,830,927 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 2.0% | | | | |
CACI International, Inc., Cl. A | | 11,974 | a | 3,508,382 | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc. | | 7,205 | a | 505,719 | |
KBR, Inc. | | 61,544 | | 3,391,690 | |
Korn Ferry | | 17,539 | | 980,255 | |
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. | | 99,821 | a,b | 604,915 | |
The Brink's Company | | 39,229 | | 2,559,692 | |
| | | 11,550,653 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - 3.7% | | | | |
Allbirds, Inc., Cl. A | | 514,875 | a | 1,472,542 | |
Capri Holdings Ltd. | | 24,899 | a,b | 1,234,243 | |
Cavco Industries, Inc. | | 6,841 | a | 1,949,685 | |
GoPro, Inc., Cl. A | | 561,309 | a | 2,913,194 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. | | 16,423 | | 1,793,884 | |
Oxford Industries, Inc. | | 1,179 | | 138,662 | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Cl. A | | 217,338 | a | 2,808,007 | |
Skechers USA, Inc., Cl. A | | 26,318 | a | 1,171,414 | |
Sonos, Inc. | | 42,159 | a,b | 819,149 | |
The Lovesac Company | | 29,026 | a | 835,659 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | 26,119 | | 1,565,573 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. | | 189,543 | a | 4,393,607 | |
| | | 21,095,619 | |
Consumer Services - 3.5% | | | | |
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | | 134,867 | | 3,520,029 | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. | | 15,946 | a | 1,257,183 | |
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. | | 7,204 | a | 257,543 | |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | | 9,121 | a | 109,178 | |
European Wax Center Inc., Cl. A | | 64,429 | a,b | 1,189,359 | |
Genius Sports Ltd. | | 926,050 | a | 4,482,082 | |
Papa John's International, Inc. | | 21,735 | b | 1,824,653 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A | | 63,667 | a | 5,160,210 | |
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3%(continued) | | | |
Consumer Services - 3.5% (continued) | | | | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | 76,979 | a,b | 2,032,246 | |
| | | 19,832,483 | |
Diversified Financials - 2.1% | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | 40,138 | | 1,648,468 | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. | | 63,512 | a | 1,434,101 | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | | 17,463 | | 1,263,623 | |
Federated Hermes, Inc. | | 83,525 | | 3,286,709 | |
MarketWise, Inc. | | 106,559 | a | 209,921 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Cl. A | | 38,961 | | 3,073,244 | |
PROG Holdings, Inc. | | 27,999 | a | 692,135 | |
WisdomTree, Inc. | | 54,880 | | 327,634 | |
| | | 11,935,835 | |
Energy - 6.8% | | | | |
Cactus Inc., Cl. A | | 117,067 | | 5,379,229 | |
ChampionX Corp. | | 46,794 | | 1,430,493 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | 10,006 | b | 808,585 | |
CNX Resources Corp. | | 258,153 | a,b | 3,962,649 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | 89,769 | b | 1,089,796 | |
Dril-Quip, Inc. | | 135,975 | a | 4,657,144 | |
EQT Corp. | | 132,320 | | 4,390,378 | |
Frontline PLC | | 190,891 | | 3,604,022 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. | | 158,690 | a | 1,313,953 | |
Liberty Energy, Inc. | | 33,961 | | 517,905 | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Cl. A | | 148,659 | | 6,497,885 | |
Viper Energy Partners LP | | 187,575 | | 5,370,272 | |
| | | 39,022,311 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3% | | | | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | | 131,541 | a | 3,558,184 | |
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. | | 119,129 | a | 3,877,649 | |
| | | 7,435,833 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.5% | | | | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | 46,946 | | 1,468,471 | |
Freshpet, Inc. | | 53,927 | a,b | 3,353,181 | |
J&J Snack Foods Corp. | | 9,722 | | 1,372,844 | |
The Boston Beer Company, Inc., Cl. A | | 4,229 | a | 1,369,350 | |
The Simply Good Foods Company | | 25,886 | a | 991,175 | |
| | | 8,555,021 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 10.7% | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc. | | 64,868 | a | 4,703,579 | |
Amedisys, Inc. | | 35,882 | a | 3,299,350 | |
AtriCure Inc. | | 35,002 | a | 1,347,577 | |
Embecta Corp. | | 49,430 | | 1,579,289 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 38,832 | | 2,194,785 | |
Enovis Corp. | | 3,640 | a | 209,737 | |
Evolent Health Inc., Cl. A | | 179,125 | a | 6,271,166 | |
Figs, Inc., Cl. A | | 117,523 | a | 1,082,387 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | | 5,655 | a | 1,469,904 | |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. | | 15,564 | a,b | 1,831,572 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | | 38,582 | a | 2,723,118 | |
|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3%(continued) | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 10.7% (continued) | | | | |
ModivCare, Inc. | | 35,524 | a | 3,488,102 | |
NuVasive, Inc. | | 71,534 | a | 3,092,415 | |
Omnicell, Inc. | | 31,741 | a | 1,727,980 | |
Outset Medical, Inc. | | 69,598 | a | 1,587,530 | |
Privia Health Group, Inc. | | 285,083 | a | 7,962,368 | |
R1 RCM, Inc. | | 499,765 | a,b | 7,096,663 | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | 113,930 | | 3,097,757 | |
TransMedics Group, Inc. | | 80,774 | a | 6,467,574 | |
| | | 61,232,853 | |
Household & Personal Products - 1.2% | | | | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | 29,198 | | 3,515,731 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | 55,382 | | 3,545,556 | |
| | | 7,061,287 | |
Insurance - 1.7% | | | | |
BRP Group, Inc., Cl. A | | 134,492 | a | 3,865,300 | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc. | | 24,688 | a | 1,481,280 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | 18,848 | b | 1,913,637 | |
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. | | 19,069 | | 2,659,744 | |
| | | 9,919,961 | |
Materials - 4.4% | | | | |
Alamos Gold, Inc., Cl. A | | 644,520 | b | 6,561,214 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | 54,503 | | 2,634,130 | |
Constellium SE | | 128,293 | a,b | 2,051,405 | |
Hecla Mining Co. | | 213,905 | b | 1,101,611 | |
Largo, Inc. | | 207,646 | a | 1,328,934 | |
Livent Corp. | | 55,911 | a,b | 1,311,113 | |
Materion Corp. | | 19,825 | | 2,214,056 | |
MP Materials Corp. | | 52,180 | a | 1,826,300 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | 16,558 | | 1,966,925 | |
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Cl. A | | 33,320 | | 1,089,231 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC | | 186,705 | | 2,912,598 | |
| | | 24,997,517 | |
Media & Entertainment - 3.5% | | | | |
Eventbrite, Inc., Cl. A | | 384,271 | a | 3,366,214 | |
IMAX Corp. | | 82,346 | a | 1,518,460 | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Cl. A | | 20,393 | | 907,285 | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Cl. A | | 141,605 | a,b | 1,502,429 | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Cl. B | | 151,523 | a | 1,507,654 | |
Magnite, Inc. | | 477,995 | a | 5,320,084 | |
Manchester United PLC, Cl. A | | 84,698 | a | 1,757,484 | |
Scholastic Corp. | | 33,053 | | 1,507,547 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | 19,555 | | 340,257 | |
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Cl. A | | 11,372 | | 955,248 | |
Ziff Davis, Inc. | | 14,823 | a | 1,170,721 | |
| | | 19,853,383 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3%(continued) | | | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 6.1% | | | | |
10X Genomics Inc., CI. A | | 11,317 | a | 537,784 | |
Alkermes PLC | | 277,883 | a | 7,430,591 | |
Ascendis Pharma A/S, ADR | | 8,218 | a,b | 912,938 | |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc. | | 15,309 | a,b | 616,034 | |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. | | 68,394 | a | 1,343,258 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc. | | 23,130 | a | 1,002,917 | |
Denali Therapeutics, Inc. | | 139,223 | a | 3,779,904 | |
Insmed, Inc. | | 134,760 | a | 2,746,409 | |
Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. | | 6,300 | a | 1,256,346 | |
Keros Therapeutics, Inc. | | 6,072 | a | 323,152 | |
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. | | 50,856 | a | 1,595,861 | |
MeiraGTx Holdings PLC | | 28,623 | a | 220,970 | |
NanoString Technologies, Inc. | | 52,061 | a | 508,115 | |
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. | | 39,698 | a,b | 360,458 | |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. | | 39,847 | a | 1,740,118 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. | | 31,138 | a | 3,802,884 | |
Twist Bioscience Corp. | | 31,431 | a | 611,647 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. | | 13,825 | a | 615,074 | |
uniQure NV | | 26,871 | a,b | 563,216 | |
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | 124,582 | a | 4,916,006 | |
| | | 34,883,682 | |
Real Estate - 3.9% | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | 32,172 | c | 2,277,134 | |
Colliers International Group, Inc. | | 23,618 | | 2,735,437 | |
Douglas Elliman, Inc. | | 113,782 | | 480,160 | |
EPR Properties | | 78,529 | c | 3,207,124 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | 3,640 | c | 96,460 | |
Newmark Group, Inc., Cl. A | | 20,913 | | 167,722 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | 141,871 | b,c | 2,024,499 | |
Physicians Realty Trust | | 171,161 | c | 2,538,318 | |
Potlatchdeltic Corp. | | 41,284 | c | 1,905,669 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | 22,754 | c | 764,079 | |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | | 9,717 | c | 901,446 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | 46,027 | b,c | 1,548,348 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | 154,423 | c | 1,632,251 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | | 16,675 | c | 1,037,352 | |
Urban Edge Properties | | 71,272 | c | 1,097,589 | |
| | | 22,413,588 | |
Retailing - 4.7% | | | | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | 53,486 | a | 768,594 | |
Citi Trends, Inc. | | 48,504 | a | 1,360,052 | |
Designer Brands, Inc., Cl. A | | 207,312 | | 2,029,584 | |
Farfetch Ltd., Cl. A | | 276,460 | a,b | 1,418,240 | |
Funko Inc., Cl. A | | 88,521 | a,b | 956,912 | |
Leslie's, Inc. | | 45,663 | a | 575,810 | |
National Vision Holdings, Inc. | | 95,225 | a | 3,557,606 | |
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | | 179,559 | a | 10,331,825 | |
Petco Health & Wellness Co. | | 137,381 | a | 1,415,024 | |
|
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3%(continued) | | | |
Retailing - 4.7% (continued) | | | | |
RH | | 2,395 | a,b | 716,177 | |
Urban Outfitters, Inc. | | 52,438 | a | 1,413,204 | |
Warby Parker Inc., Cl. A | | 179,368 | a,b | 2,333,578 | |
| | | 26,876,606 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.9% | | | | |
Diodes, Inc. | | 3,123 | a | 286,348 | |
MaxLinear, Inc. | | 105,497 | a | 3,609,052 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | 13,421 | | 1,300,898 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | 28,916 | | 2,378,341 | |
Semtech Corp. | | 45,421 | a | 1,399,421 | |
SkyWater Technology, Inc. | | 39,752 | a | 521,944 | |
Synaptics, Inc. | | 11,842 | a | 1,392,738 | |
| | | 10,888,742 | |
Software & Services - 5.2% | | | | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | 84,556 | | 1,286,942 | |
AvidXchange Holdings, Inc. | | 128,912 | a | 1,282,674 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. | | 71,580 | a,b | 2,289,128 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. | | 141,989 | a | 3,730,051 | |
Edgio, Inc. | | 909,860 | a | 1,119,128 | |
Everbridge, Inc. | | 21,926 | a | 716,542 | |
Flywire Corp. | | 6,280 | a | 155,304 | |
HubSpot, Inc. | | 9,814 | a | 3,796,644 | |
JFrog Ltd. | | 200,976 | a | 4,622,448 | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Cl. A | | 1,593 | a,b | 417,796 | |
nCino, Inc. | | 17,255 | a | 470,199 | |
Progress Software Corp. | | 53,601 | b | 3,078,841 | |
Twilio, Inc., Cl. A | | 36,696 | a | 2,466,338 | |
Verint Systems, Inc. | | 11,405 | a | 426,319 | |
Zuora, Inc., Cl. A | | 432,423 | a | 3,662,623 | |
| | | 29,520,977 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.0% | | | | |
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. | | 294,820 | | 5,144,609 | |
Arlo Technologies, Inc. | | 225,615 | a | 857,337 | |
Calix, Inc. | | 52,787 | a | 2,700,055 | |
Corsair Gaming, Inc. | | 70,241 | a | 1,229,218 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc. | | 204,712 | a | 3,832,209 | |
Itron, Inc. | | 81,752 | a | 4,559,309 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. | | 49,200 | a | 2,647,452 | |
nLight, Inc. | | 151,405 | a | 1,710,877 | |
Ondas Holdings, Inc. | | 63,001 | a,b | 118,442 | |
| | | 22,799,508 | |
Telecommunication Services - .1% | | | | |
Bandwidth Inc., Cl. A | | 30,311 | a | 481,945 | |
Transportation - .6% | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. | | 28,659 | a | 1,370,760 | |
SkyWest, Inc. | | 110,443 | a,b | 2,106,148 | |
| | | 3,476,908 | |
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BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.3%(continued) | | | |
Utilities - 3.3% | | | | |
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure PLC | | 41,496 | b | 1,145,290 | |
Avista Corp. | | 23,337 | b | 959,617 | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | 13,793 | | 1,766,745 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Cl. C | | 147,040 | b | 4,618,526 | |
NextEra Energy Partners LP | | 79,747 | b | 5,284,036 | |
NorthWestern Corp. | | 23,696 | | 1,369,155 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | | 36,668 | b | 1,752,730 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | 28,325 | | 1,784,758 | |
| | | 18,680,857 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $452,904,633) | 539,028,767 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - .5% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .5% | | | | |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF | | 10,524 | b | 1,980,406 | |
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | | 7,083 | b | 1,052,534 | |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds(cost $2,895,515) | 3,032,940 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 5.0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 5.0% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $28,693,821) | 4.65 | 28,693,821 | d | 28,693,821 | |
| | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 2.0% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 2.0% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $11,119,425) | 4.65 | 11,119,425 | d | 11,119,425 | |
Total Investments (cost $495,613,394) | 101.8% | 581,874,953 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (1.8%) | (10,070,835) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 571,804,118 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
a Non-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $69,509,655 and the value of the collateral was $72,560,291, consisting of cash collateral of $11,119,425 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $61,440,866. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Health Care | 16.8 |
Industrials | 15.5 |
Consumer Discretionary | 12.6 |
Financials | 12.3 |
Information Technology | 11.1 |
Investment Companies | 7.5 |
Energy | 6.8 |
Materials | 4.4 |
Consumer Staples | 4.0 |
Real Estate | 3.9 |
Communication Services | 3.6 |
Utilities | 3.3 |
| 101.8 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 5.0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 5.0% | 24,504,649 | 84,758,304 | (80,569,132) | 28,693,821 | 382,230 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 2.0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 2.0% | 8,610,562 | 81,931,186 | (79,422,323) | 11,119,425 | 84,576 | †† |
Total - 7.0% | 33,115,211 | 166,689,490 | (159,991,455) | 39,813,246 | 466,806 | |
† 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 - 99.3% | | | |
Banks - 2.9% | | | | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | 121,234 | | 5,691,936 | |
Capital Goods - 11.3% | | | | |
Deere & Co. | | 17,834 | | 7,476,726 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | 42,912 | | 7,506,596 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | 76,432 | | 7,497,215 | |
| | | 22,480,537 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.5% | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Cl. B | | 42,007 | | 4,990,011 | |
Consumer Services - 6.7% | | | | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 149,795 | a | 8,608,719 | |
McDonald's Corp. | | 17,915 | | 4,727,948 | |
| | | 13,336,667 | |
Diversified Financials - 3.0% | | | | |
CME Group, Inc. | | 32,541 | | 6,031,800 | |
Energy - 6.1% | | | | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | 75,311 | | 4,060,769 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 72,371 | | 7,954,297 | |
| | | 12,015,066 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - 2.3% | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | 9,199 | | 4,453,972 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 3.7% | | | | |
The Coca-Cola Company | | 123,567 | | 7,353,472 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.5% | | | | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | | 178,208 | a | 8,325,878 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 13,691 | | 6,516,094 | |
| | | 14,841,972 | |
Insurance - 5.6% | | | | |
American International Group, Inc. | | 182,195 | | 11,133,937 | |
Materials - 2.3% | | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | 12,792 | | 4,603,457 | |
Media & Entertainment - 2.3% | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. A | | 50,477 | a | 4,545,959 | |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 8.2% | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | 49,306 | | 7,588,193 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | 82,161 | | 8,728,785 | |
| | | 16,316,978 | |
Real Estate - 2.1% | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | 21,386 | b | 4,234,642 | |
Retailing - 1.6% | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. | | 32,622 | a | 3,073,971 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 5.1% | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | | 49,169 | a | 3,863,700 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | 13,014 | | 6,324,934 | |
| | | 10,188,634 | |
Software & Services - 11.8% | | | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Cl. A | | 20,678 | | 7,346,687 | |
|
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 99.3%(continued) | | | |
Software & Services - 11.8% (continued) | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 35,442 | | 8,839,944 | |
Oracle Corp. | | 82,583 | | 7,217,754 | |
| | | 23,404,385 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.7% | | | | |
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A | | 84,027 | | 6,513,773 | |
Apple, Inc. | | 31,860 | | 4,696,482 | |
| | | 11,210,255 | |
Telecommunication Services - 4.9% | | | | |
T-Mobile US, Inc. | | 68,434 | a | 9,729,946 | |
Utilities - 3.7% | | | | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | 120,981 | | 7,310,882 | |
Total Investments (cost $144,908,271) | 99.3% | 196,948,479 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | .7% | 1,395,484 | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 198,343,963 | |
a Non-income producing security.
b Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Information Technology | 22.6 |
Health Care | 15.7 |
Financials | 11.5 |
Industrials | 11.3 |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.8 |
Communication Services | 7.2 |
Energy | 6.1 |
Consumer Staples | 6.0 |
Utilities | 3.7 |
Materials | 2.3 |
Real Estate | 2.1 |
| 99.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .0% | 1,135,610 | 16,523,811 | (17,659,421) | - | 6,529 | |
† Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
See notes to financial statements.
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|
BNY Mellon International Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.8% | | | |
Australia - 4.3% | | | | |
AGL Energy Ltd. | | 304,053 | a | 1,411,721 | |
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd. | | 31,994 | | 786,661 | |
ASX Ltd. | | 132,894 | a | 6,084,434 | |
Brambles Ltd. | | 157,773 | | 1,366,349 | |
Macquarie Group Ltd. | | 33,129 | | 4,224,875 | |
| | | 13,874,040 | |
Austria - 1.4% | | | | |
OMV AG | | 94,038 | | 4,586,285 | |
Denmark - .4% | | | | |
AP Moller - Maersk A/S, Cl. B | | 601 | | 1,401,498 | |
France - 18.0% | | | | |
AXA SA | | 73,719 | | 2,327,482 | |
BNP Paribas SA | | 137,498 | | 9,620,303 | |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | 165,255 | | 5,197,387 | |
Euroapi SA | | 3,739 | b | 61,298 | |
Klepierre SA | | 113,869 | a | 2,850,797 | |
LVMH SE | | 6,219 | | 5,189,913 | |
Orange SA | | 554,444 | | 6,328,811 | |
Publicis Groupe SA | | 113,508 | b | 9,033,120 | |
Sanofi | | 119,623 | | 11,246,829 | |
Teleperformance | | 6,636 | | 1,726,649 | |
Vinci SA | | 35,810 | | 4,084,573 | |
| | | 57,667,162 | |
Germany - 12.2% | | | | |
Allianz SE | | 13,114 | | 3,081,371 | |
Bayer AG | | 134,079 | | 7,982,787 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG | | 48,524 | b | 1,540,485 | |
Deutsche Post AG | | 202,048 | b | 8,573,891 | |
Evonik Industries AG | | 172,431 | b | 3,689,553 | |
HeidelbergCement AG | | 17,758 | b | 1,223,125 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | 120,301 | | 9,244,158 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG | | 10,914 | | 3,764,413 | |
| | | 39,099,783 | |
Hong Kong - 1.0% | | | | |
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | 235,000 | | 3,209,417 | |
Italy - 4.5% | | | | |
Enel SPA | | 1,808,051 | | 10,168,101 | |
Eni SPA | | 314,833 | | 4,450,863 | |
| | | 14,618,964 | |
Japan - 18.7% | | | | |
Advantest Corp. | | 34,600 | | 2,747,060 | |
Casio Computer Co. | | 393,400 | | 3,857,288 | |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | 29,400 | | 1,372,022 | |
Fujitsu Ltd. | | 31,100 | | 4,001,851 | |
ITOCHU Corp. | | 165,300 | | 4,940,000 | |
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | 206,600 | | 2,326,156 | |
|
BNY Mellon International Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.8%(continued) | | | |
Japan - 18.7% (continued) | | | | |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | 96,700 | | 1,507,442 | |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | 70,800 | | 2,664,457 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | 223,500 | | 6,479,046 | |
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | 93,400 | | 2,540,881 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp. | | 361,000 | b | 4,677,052 | |
Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | 90,400 | | 4,022,868 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | 68,000 | | 5,708,494 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | 182,700 | | 8,013,546 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | 10,300 | | 3,533,568 | |
Trend Micro, Inc. | | 34,900 | | 1,643,047 | |
| | | 60,034,778 | |
Netherlands - 4.9% | | | | |
ASML Holding NV | | 7,810 | | 4,824,212 | |
ING Groep NV | | 286,701 | | 4,022,830 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | 218,361 | | 6,932,277 | |
| | | 15,779,319 | |
Norway - .6% | | | | |
Yara International ASA | | 38,944 | | 1,852,923 | |
Singapore - 1.4% | | | | |
Singapore Exchange Ltd. | | 450,300 | | 2,908,608 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | 65,200 | | 1,446,686 | |
| | | 4,355,294 | |
Spain - .8% | | | | |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | 85,133 | | 2,580,695 | |
Switzerland - 7.1% | | | | |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG | | 23,303 | b | 5,962,757 | |
Novartis AG | | 43,853 | | 3,691,316 | |
Roche Holding AG | | 34,314 | | 9,902,368 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | 7,679 | b | 1,884,997 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | 28,506 | | 1,369,600 | |
| | | 22,811,038 | |
United Kingdom - 20.5% | | | | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | 107,438 | | 7,120,672 | |
BAE Systems PLC | | 332,493 | | 3,591,454 | |
BP PLC | | 295,569 | | 1,957,166 | |
Bunzl PLC | | 36,486 | | 1,300,816 | |
Burberry Group PLC | | 150,754 | | 4,471,707 | |
Diageo PLC | | 134,746 | | 5,719,776 | |
Ferguson PLC | | 23,219 | | 3,336,116 | |
GSK PLC | | 269,313 | | 4,617,486 | |
Haleon PLC | | 333,056 | b | 1,289,785 | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | 61,552 | | 1,484,458 | |
Legal & General Group PLC | | 671,947 | b | 2,068,315 | |
Melrose Industries PLC | | 746,219 | | 1,345,038 | |
Rio Tinto PLC | | 61,418 | | 4,219,834 | |
Shell PLC | | 244,397 | | 7,427,226 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon International Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 95.8%(continued) | | | |
United Kingdom - 20.5% (continued) | | | | |
SSE PLC | | 237,324 | | 4,982,795 | |
Tate & Lyle PLC | | 398,274 | | 3,844,009 | |
Unilever PLC | | 25,279 | | 1,257,627 | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | 4,892,669 | | 5,872,200 | |
| | | 65,906,480 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $297,788,702) | 307,777,676 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - .7% | | | | |
United States - .7% | | | | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (cost $2,118,948) | | 30,377 | | 2,106,645 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.9% | | | | |
Germany - 1.9% | | | | |
Volkswagen AG (cost $10,252,679) | | 44,910 | | 6,135,269 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $4,352,097) | 4.65 | 4,352,097 | c | 4,352,097 | |
| | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .6% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .6% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $1,834,748) | 4.65 | 1,834,748 | c | 1,834,748 | |
Total Investments (cost $316,347,174) | 100.3% | 322,206,435 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (.3%) | (1,015,410) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 321,191,025 | |
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $1,736,550 and the value of the collateral was $1,834,748. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences | 12.9 |
Capital Goods | 10.0 |
Banks | 7.7 |
Automobiles & Components | 6.4 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 6.0 |
Telecommunication Services | 5.8 |
Energy | 5.7 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 5.3 |
Utilities | 5.2 |
Transportation | 5.0 |
Diversified Financials | 4.1 |
Media & Entertainment | 3.6 |
Insurance | 3.5 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 3.4 |
Materials | 3.4 |
Investment Companies | 2.6 |
Food & Staples Retailing | 2.2 |
Real Estate | 1.9 |
Software & Services | 1.8 |
Commercial & Professional Services | 1.8 |
Household & Personal Products | .8 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | .6 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | .4 |
Consumer Services | .2 |
| 100.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon International Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.3% | 47,603 | 37,523,075 | (33,218,581) | 4,352,097 | 21,622 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .6% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - .6% | 4,839,849 | 92,092,873 | (95,097,974) | 1,834,748 | 6,273 | †† |
Total - 1.9% | 4,887,452 | 129,615,948 | (128,316,555) | 6,186,845 | 27,895 | |
† 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 (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 98.5% | | | |
Australia - 1.5% | | | | |
BHP Group Ltd. | | 84,404 | | 2,566,053 | |
OZ Minerals Ltd. | | 157,059 | a | 2,964,464 | |
| | | 5,530,517 | |
Brazil - 5.3% | | | | |
B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | 1,720,049 | | 3,479,227 | |
Banco Bradesco SA, ADR | | 1,584,692 | | 4,009,271 | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | 718,231 | | 3,099,034 | |
WEG SA | | 782,509 | | 5,827,584 | |
XP, Inc., Cl. A | | 270,180 | a,b | 3,355,636 | |
| | | 19,770,752 | |
China - 28.5% | | | | |
Airtac International Group | | 96,180 | | 3,393,344 | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | | 411,200 | a | 4,531,404 | |
BY-HEALTH Co. Ltd., Cl. A | | 1,739,064 | a | 5,753,943 | |
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Cl. H | | 596,500 | a,b | 3,229,705 | |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Cl. A | | 539,147 | a | 6,384,860 | |
JD.com, Inc., Cl. A | | 171,200 | a | 3,788,498 | |
Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. | | 1,049,000 | a | 1,953,828 | |
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd., CI. A | | 745,840 | a | 4,754,872 | |
Meituan, Cl. B | | 505,560 | a,c | 8,765,857 | |
NARI Technology Co. Ltd., Cl. A | | 1,435,648 | a | 5,430,694 | |
NetEase, Inc. | | 213,300 | | 3,290,778 | |
Pharmaron Beijing Co. Ltd., Cl. H | | 438,800 | a,c | 2,454,114 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 1,201,000 | | 8,155,184 | |
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., CI. A | | 709,132 | a | 7,490,471 | |
Silergy Corp. | | 172,000 | a | 3,285,384 | |
Sungrow Power Supply Co. Ltd., CI. A | | 237,706 | a | 4,096,844 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 446,900 | a | 19,562,621 | |
Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd., Cl. A | | 531,540 | a | 3,331,987 | |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | 111,282 | | 6,535,592 | |
| | | 106,189,980 | |
France - 2.2% | | | | |
TotalEnergies SE | | 133,687 | | 8,281,841 | |
Hong Kong - 3.4% | | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | 708,200 | | 7,511,103 | |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. | | 59,400 | | 2,380,722 | |
Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. | | 8,071,000 | b | 2,930,460 | |
| | | 12,822,285 | |
India - 16.9% | | | | |
Asian Paints Ltd. | | 48,028 | | 1,643,471 | |
Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | | 97,030 | a,c | 2,334,976 | |
Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | | 327,011 | a | 3,652,333 | |
|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 98.5%(continued) | | | |
India - 16.9% (continued) | | | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | 403,570 | a | 7,809,001 | |
HDFC Life Insurance Co. Ltd. | | 496,548 | a,c | 2,936,011 | |
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | | 153,860 | | 4,579,739 | |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | 126,474 | a | 3,992,229 | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. | | 337,855 | a | 3,493,699 | |
Info Edge India Ltd. | | 111,417 | | 4,706,018 | |
Infosys Ltd. | | 153,302 | | 2,758,574 | |
KEI Industries Ltd. | | 115,895 | | 2,278,505 | |
Marico Ltd. | | 780,213 | | 4,642,535 | |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | | 29,572 | a | 3,085,121 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | 242,994 | a | 6,826,936 | |
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | | 124,926 | | 5,006,334 | |
Titan Co. Ltd. | | 116,866 | a | 3,354,397 | |
| | | 63,099,879 | |
Indonesia - 1.8% | | | | |
Bank Mandiri Persero TBK Pt | | 10,147,300 | a | 6,653,967 | |
Japan - .8% | | | | |
Advantest Corp. | | 39,600 | | 3,144,034 | |
Mexico - 5.0% | | | | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | 565,461 | b | 5,207,563 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte, SAB de CV, Cl. O | | 760,481 | | 6,437,477 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | 1,806,707 | | 7,119,590 | |
| | | 18,764,630 | |
Netherlands - 2.1% | | | | |
ASM International NV | | 10,118 | a | 3,456,684 | |
ASML Holding NV | | 6,971 | | 4,305,964 | |
| | | 7,762,648 | |
Peru - 1.2% | | | | |
Credicorp Ltd. | | 35,805 | a | 4,562,273 | |
Philippines - .7% | | | | |
Ayala Corp. | | 217,690 | | 2,458,108 | |
Poland - .8% | | | | |
Dino Polska SA | | 36,978 | a,c | 3,088,877 | |
Russia - .0% | | | | |
Lukoil, ADR | | 85,809 | a,d | 0 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC, ADR | | 884,047 | a,d | 0 | |
X5 Retail Group NV, GDR | | 198,889 | a,d | 0 | |
Yandex NV, Cl. A | | 34,166 | a,d | 0 | |
Singapore - .6% | | | | |
Sea Ltd., ADR | | 35,672 | a,b | 2,229,143 | |
South Africa - 1.3% | | | | |
Clicks Group Ltd. | | 331,659 | | 4,830,862 | |
South Korea - 8.5% | | | | |
KT Corp. | | 140,094 | | 3,223,777 | |
LG Energy Solution | | 7,034 | a | 2,780,111 | |
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| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 98.5%(continued) | | | |
South Korea - 8.5% (continued) | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 350,931 | | 16,071,354 | |
Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. | | 13,374 | | 7,034,426 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | 40,178 | | 2,714,463 | |
| | | 31,824,131 | |
Sweden - 1.3% | | | | |
Epiroc AB, Cl. A | | 249,622 | | 4,805,009 | |
Taiwan - 12.6% | | | | |
Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | | 515,634 | a | 3,816,127 | |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | 298,000 | a | 2,802,048 | |
MediaTek, Inc. | | 258,000 | a | 6,121,991 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 1,507,000 | | 25,273,700 | |
Uni-President Enterprises Corp. | | 2,412,000 | a | 5,343,376 | |
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | | 68,000 | a | 3,581,943 | |
| | | 46,939,185 | |
United States - 1.9% | | | | |
Livent Corp. | | 110,570 | a,b | 2,592,867 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | 86,527 | | 4,604,102 | |
| | | 7,196,969 | |
Uruguay - 2.1% | | | | |
Globant SA | | 15,766 | a | 2,602,651 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | | 4,238 | a | 5,170,360 | |
| | | 7,773,011 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $322,748,201) | 367,728,101 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $4,733,129) | 4.65 | 4,733,129 | e | 4,733,129 | |
|
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.5% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.5% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $5,658,719) | 4.65 | 5,658,719 | e | 5,658,719 | |
Total Investments (cost $333,140,049) | 101.3% | 378,119,949 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | (1.3%) | (4,814,130) | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 373,305,819 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
GDR—Global Depository Receipt
a Non-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $12,201,269 and the value of the collateral was $13,200,652, consisting of cash collateral of $5,658,719 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $7,541,933. 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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $19,579,835 or 5.24% of net assets.
d The fund held Level 3 securities at February 28, 2023. These securities were valued at $0 or .0% of net assets.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 14.2 |
Capital Goods | 12.2 |
Banks | 9.7 |
Media & Entertainment | 8.0 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 6.9 |
Retailing | 6.0 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 5.8 |
Energy | 5.3 |
Insurance | 5.0 |
Food & Staples Retailing | 4.9 |
Diversified Financials | 4.6 |
Household & Personal Products | 3.7 |
Software & Services | 3.3 |
Investment Companies | 2.8 |
Materials | 2.6 |
Consumer Services | 1.7 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | .9 |
Telecommunication Services | .9 |
Automobiles & Components | .8 |
Transportation | .8 |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences | .6 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | .6 |
| 101.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.3% | - | 116,517,410 | (111,784,281) | 4,733,129 | 81,305 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.5% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.5% | 1,883,109 | 16,029,132 | (12,253,522) | 5,658,719 | 3,960 | †† |
Total - 2.8% | 1,883,109 | 132,546,542 | (124,037,803) | 10,391,848 | 85,265 | |
† 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 International Equity Income Fund |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.8% | | | |
Australia - 7.0% | | | | |
Anz Group Holdings Ltd. | | 5,100 | | 84,594 | |
Aurizon Holdings Ltd. | | 161,171 | | 358,976 | |
BHP Group Ltd. | | 11,698 | | 355,796 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. | | 19,602 | | 395,706 | |
SEEK Ltd. | | 9,254 | | 150,569 | |
Sonic Healthcare Ltd. | | 3,957 | | 85,764 | |
Suncorp Group Ltd. | | 11,379 | | 98,392 | |
Wesfarmers Ltd. | | 29,115 | | 945,093 | |
Westpac Banking Corp. | | 7,739 | | 117,327 | |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | | 2,130 | | 51,469 | |
| | | 2,643,686 | |
Belgium - .5% | | | | |
Proximus SADP | | 19,741 | | 182,074 | |
Brazil - .9% | | | | |
Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA | | 102,390 | | 328,363 | |
Canada - 9.1% | | | | |
BCE, Inc. | | 1,775 | | 78,532 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | 6,460 | | 295,422 | |
Enbridge, Inc. | | 15,646 | | 586,969 | |
Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | | 15,670 | | 427,552 | |
IGM Financial, Inc. | | 13,422 | | 408,414 | |
Keyera Corp. | | 11,129 | | 245,580 | |
Manulife Financial Corp. | | 18,816 | | 372,045 | |
Power Corporation of Canada | | 7,126 | | 190,201 | |
The Bank of Nova Scotia | | 5,511 | | 272,379 | |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank | | 8,476 | | 564,342 | |
| | | 3,441,436 | |
China - 7.5% | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., ADR | | 2,939 | a | 258,015 | |
Bank of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 757,580 | a | 277,961 | |
China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | 127,250 | | 191,295 | |
Cosco Shipping Holdings Co., Ltd., Cl. H | | 205,150 | | 212,745 | |
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 206,860 | a | 103,306 | |
JD.com, Inc., Cl. A | | 471 | a | 10,423 | |
Lenovo Group Ltd. | | 233,070 | | 209,037 | |
Meituan, Cl. B | | 923 | a,b | 16,004 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd., Cl. H | | 28,030 | | 190,333 | |
Sinopharm Group Co., Ltd., Cl. H | | 71,600 | a | 191,556 | |
Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd. | | 262,710 | | 413,674 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 8,630 | a | 377,770 | |
Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd., Cl. H | | 475,050 | a | 383,095 | |
| | | 2,835,214 | |
Czech Republic - 2.2% | | | | |
CEZ AS | | 17,660 | a | 824,366 | |
|
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.8%(continued) | | | |
Finland - 2.6% | | | | |
Fortum OYJ | | 15,603 | | 238,638 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | 54,922 | | 695,917 | |
Sampo OYJ, Cl. A | | 1,262 | | 61,455 | |
| | | 996,010 | |
France - 5.7% | | | | |
AXA SA | | 34,458 | | 1,087,920 | |
Bouygues SA | | 2,792 | | 94,617 | |
Credit Agricole SA | | 4,749 | | 58,076 | |
Eutelsat Communications SA | | 18,185 | | 127,235 | |
Orange SA | | 8,456 | | 96,523 | |
Sanofi | | 3,359 | | 315,810 | |
TotalEnergies SE | | 6,201 | | 384,149 | |
| | | 2,164,330 | |
Germany - 5.1% | | | | |
Allianz SE | | 1,309 | | 307,573 | |
Bayer AG | | 3,805 | | 226,542 | |
Covestro AG | | 5,353 | a,b | 235,817 | |
Deutsche Post AG | | 14,291 | a | 606,437 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | 4,765 | | 366,152 | |
SAP SE | | 1,603 | | 182,232 | |
| | | 1,924,753 | |
Greece - 1.7% | | | | |
OPAP SA | | 40,111 | | 622,805 | |
Hong Kong - .5% | | | | |
PCCW Ltd. | | 377,880 | | 187,751 | |
Italy - 2.3% | | | | |
Enel SPA | | 14,612 | | 82,175 | |
Eni SPA | | 45,895 | | 648,828 | |
Poste Italiane SPA | | 11,401 | b | 123,000 | |
| | | 854,003 | |
Japan - 12.3% | | | | |
AGC, Inc. | | 5,200 | | 192,486 | |
Aisin Corp. | | 7,100 | | 194,506 | |
Canon, Inc. | | 10,690 | | 230,869 | |
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | 1,900 | | 47,362 | |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | | 13,210 | | 343,651 | |
ITOCHU Corp. | | 5,620 | | 167,954 | |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | 16,900 | | 343,759 | |
Marubeni Corp. | | 22,700 | | 290,096 | |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | 4,480 | | 152,311 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | 9,110 | | 297,879 | |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | 4,400 | | 165,588 | |
Otsuka Corp. | | 5,560 | | 187,436 | |
Sumitomo Corp. | | 39,630 | | 676,145 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | 23,200 | | 717,700 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | 1,910 | | 655,254 | |
| | | 4,662,996 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.8%(continued) | | | |
Malaysia - .1% | | | | |
British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd | | 15,290 | | 40,137 | |
Malta - .0% | | | | |
Lighthouse Properties PLC | | 5,741 | | 2,157 | |
Mexico - 1.2% | | | | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Ser. B | | 104,100 | | 468,198 | |
Netherlands - 1.5% | | | | |
ASML Holding NV | | 662 | | 408,915 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV | | 5,387 | a | 88,031 | |
Randstad NV | | 958 | c | 58,871 | |
| | | 555,817 | |
New Zealand - 2.1% | | | | |
Spark New Zealand Ltd. | | 250,937 | | 775,772 | |
Norway - .5% | | | | |
Mowi ASA | | 8,387 | | 145,089 | |
Telenor ASA | | 2,536 | | 28,462 | |
| | | 173,551 | |
Poland - 1.0% | | | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | 45,522 | | 374,732 | |
Qatar - .5% | | | | |
Industries Qatar Qsc | | 53,186 | | 203,295 | |
Singapore - .1% | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | 1,651 | | 41,837 | |
South Africa - 1.0% | | | | |
Anglo American Platinum Ltd. | | 2,445 | | 135,426 | |
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | 7,254 | | 189,224 | |
Resilient REIT Ltd. | | 11,946 | | 33,142 | |
Vodacom Group Ltd. | | 4,416 | | 30,468 | |
| | | 388,260 | |
South Korea - 1.2% | | | | |
LG Display Co., Ltd. | | 5,659 | | 65,389 | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | 8,638 | | 395,589 | |
| | | 460,978 | |
Spain - 1.7% | | | | |
ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | 8,817 | | 267,276 | |
Endesa SA | | 7,756 | a | 152,339 | |
Telefonica SA | | 58,647 | | 238,757 | |
| | | 658,372 | |
Sweden - 1.5% | | | | |
Hennes & Mauritz AB, Cl. B | | 19,639 | | 247,720 | |
Industrivarden AB, Cl. C | | 3,799 | | 104,375 | |
Telia Co. AB | | 77,750 | | 200,911 | |
| | | 553,006 | |
Switzerland - 6.9% | | | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | 39,939 | a | 120,939 | |
Nestle SA | | 4,624 | | 520,798 | |
Novartis AG | | 5,224 | | 439,729 | |
Partners Group Holding AG | | 89 | a | 84,441 | |
|
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 94.8%(continued) | | | |
Switzerland - 6.9% (continued) | | | | |
Roche Holding AG | | 930 | | 268,380 | |
Swiss Re AG | | 6,587 | | 686,780 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | 1,014 | | 480,596 | |
| | | 2,601,663 | |
Taiwan - 6.7% | | | | |
ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. | | 58,000 | a | 201,776 | |
Asia Cement Corp. | | 65,700 | a | 96,492 | |
Asustek Computer, Inc. | | 30,550 | a | 278,734 | |
Catcher Technology Co., Ltd. | | 37,940 | | 229,736 | |
China Steel Corp. | | 12,300 | a | 12,676 | |
MediaTek, Inc. | | 11,000 | a | 261,015 | |
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. | | 32,510 | a | 146,175 | |
Nan Ya Plastics Corp. | | 41,750 | a | 103,589 | |
Pegatron Corp. | | 52,430 | a | 117,010 | |
Quanta Computer, Inc. | | 46,140 | a | 121,296 | |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | | 15,990 | | 199,419 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | 36,990 | | 620,354 | |
Uni-President Enterprises Corp. | | 2,020 | a | 4,475 | |
United Microelectronics Corp. | | 85,300 | a | 139,836 | |
| | | 2,532,583 | |
Thailand - .0% | | | | |
BTS Group Holdings PCL | | 26,350 | | 6,002 | |
Turkey - 1.1% | | | | |
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS | | 14,162 | | 413,274 | |
United Arab Emirates - .6% | | | | |
Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC | | 47,013 | a | 73,468 | |
Emirates Telecommunications Group Co., PJSC | | 23,800 | a | 165,228 | |
| | | 238,696 | |
United Kingdom - 9.7% | | | | |
abrdn PLC | | 114,438 | | 309,166 | |
Anglo American PLC | | 4,280 | | 148,500 | |
BP PLC | | 56,963 | | 377,191 | |
British American Tobacco PLC | | 18,050 | | 682,499 | |
GSK PLC | | 31,178 | | 534,560 | |
Imperial Brands PLC | | 39,229 | | 946,091 | |
Persimmon PLC | | 16,156 | | 282,268 | |
Shell PLC | | 3,119 | | 94,786 | |
SSE PLC | | 4,245 | | 89,127 | |
Taylor Wimpey PLC | | 124,188 | | 184,036 | |
| | | 3,648,224 | |
Total Common Stocks(cost $32,700,988) | 35,804,341 | |
| | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds - 1.4% | | | | |
United States - 1.4% | | | | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (cost $522,159) | | 7,484 | | 519,015 | |
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BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued) |
Description | Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.1% | | | | |
Brazil - .9% | | | | |
Braskem SA, Cl. A | 8.75 | 37,500 | a | 146,119 | |
Gerdau SA | 13.45 | 39,350 | | 214,884 | |
| | | 361,003 | |
South Korea - .2% | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 2.72 | 1,880 | | 75,868 | |
Total Preferred Stocks(cost $504,120) | 436,871 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .1% | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .1% | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $31,475) | 4.65 | 31,475 | d | 31,475 | |
Total Investments (cost $33,758,742) | 97.4% | 36,791,702 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | 2.6% | 969,964 | |
Net Assets | 100.0% | 37,761,666 | |
ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $374,821 or .99% of net assets.
c Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $29,927 and the value of the collateral was $31,475. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Insurance | 12.4 |
Banks | 7.9 |
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences | 7.3 |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | 7.1 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | 6.6 |
Capital Goods | 6.5 |
Materials | 6.4 |
Energy | 6.3 |
Telecommunication Services | 5.3 |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | 4.9 |
Transportation | 4.1 |
Retailing | 3.9 |
Utilities | 3.7 |
Automobiles & Components | 3.5 |
Diversified Financials | 2.7 |
Media & Entertainment | 2.2 |
Consumer Services | 1.6 |
Investment Companies | 1.5 |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | 1.2 |
Software & Services | 1.0 |
Health Care Equipment & Services | 1.0 |
Commercial & Professional Services | .2 |
Real Estate | .1 |
| 97.4 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .0% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .0% | 298,075 | 5,447,792 | (5,745,867) | - | 1,913 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .1% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - ..1% | 1,124,132 | 7,956,872 | (9,049,529) | 31,475 | 1,854 | †† |
Total - .1% | 1,422,207 | 13,404,664 | (14,795,396) | 31,475 | 3,767 | |
† 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 Asset Allocation Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 13.1% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - .0% | | | | | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 2/1/2031 | | 250,000 | | 219,378 | |
Airlines - .1% | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 240,933 | | 211,390 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA | | 3.20 | | 4/25/2024 | | 250,000 | | 244,898 | |
| 456,288 | |
Automobiles & Components - .0% | | | | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 1/12/2032 | | 150,000 | | 119,511 | |
Banks - .8% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. TT | | 6.13 | | 4/27/2027 | | 350,000 | a,b | 342,055 | |
Barclays PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.33 | | 11/2/2026 | | 325,000 | | 336,448 | |
Citigroup, Inc., Sub. Notes | | 4.45 | | 9/29/2027 | | 340,000 | | 324,934 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.59 | | 9/11/2025 | | 175,000 | c | 158,630 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.55 | | 1/7/2028 | | 365,000 | | 317,766 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.76 | | 6/9/2028 | | 175,000 | | 168,211 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. II | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 290,000 | a,b | 260,324 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.59 | | 5/4/2027 | | 375,000 | | 331,253 | |
NatWest Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.08 | | 1/27/2030 | | 260,000 | | 249,191 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 6.63 | | 3/26/2026 | | 255,000 | b,c | 248,187 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 6.22 | | 6/15/2033 | | 350,000 | c | 332,788 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sub. Notes | | 6.75 | | 10/1/2037 | | 385,000 | | 410,366 | |
| 3,480,153 | |
Beverage Products - .1% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/1/2046 | | 300,000 | | 275,373 | |
Chemicals - .0% | | | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.90 | | 7/5/2024 | | 215,000 | | 214,838 | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates - .1% | | | | | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C13, Cl. A4 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2045 | | 233,324 | | 232,498 | |
Consumer Discretionary - .1% | | | | | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 325,000 | c | 298,274 | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.28 | | 3/15/2032 | | 275,000 | c | 237,558 | |
| 535,832 | |
Diversified Financials - .4% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 10/29/2026 | | 300,000 | | 264,622 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 1/26/2028 | | 425,000 | c | 361,570 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 275,000 | | 226,096 | |
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 2/9/2026 | | 200,000 | | 181,481 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 9/30/2028 | | 310,000 | | 250,580 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.13 | | 10/7/2051 | | 350,000 | c | 231,953 | |
| 1,516,302 | |
Electronic Components - .1% | | | | | |
Jabil, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 1/15/2030 | | 275,000 | a | 242,234 | |
Energy - .3% | | | | | |
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 9/1/2032 | | 175,000 | | 147,077 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.72 | | 1/12/2032 | | 295,000 | | 247,315 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 3/24/2031 | | 200,000 | a | 167,864 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 1/31/2033 | | 125,000 | | 125,009 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.80 | | 4/1/2028 | | 175,000 | | 161,749 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 5/15/2030 | | 200,000 | | 187,454 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 13.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - .3% (continued) | | | | | |
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 10/12/2031 | | 175,000 | | 138,893 | |
| 1,175,361 | |
Food Products - .1% | | | | | |
The Kroger Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.70 | | 1/15/2031 | | 300,000 | | 228,923 | |
Health Care - .2% | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 285,000 | | 252,184 | |
Amgen, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.60 | | 3/2/2043 | | 100,000 | | 98,812 | |
Amgen, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.65 | | 6/15/2042 | | 130,000 | | 128,673 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.78 | | 3/25/2038 | | 360,000 | | 327,255 | |
| 806,924 | |
Information Technology - .1% | | | | | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 5/15/2035 | | 275,000 | | 228,645 | |
Insurance - .1% | | | | | |
MetLife, Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G | | 3.85 | | 9/15/2025 | | 100,000 | a,b | 94,155 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.35 | | 2/25/2050 | | 275,000 | | 234,126 | |
| 328,281 | |
Internet Software & Services - .2% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 5/12/2028 | | 350,000 | | 300,642 | |
eBay, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.90 | | 3/11/2025 | | 300,000 | a | 280,521 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.45 | | 8/15/2052 | | 225,000 | | 186,733 | |
| 767,896 | |
Media - .0% | | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 11/15/2027 | | 215,000 | | 218,241 | |
Metals & Mining - .1% | | | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 9/23/2031 | | 225,000 | c | 179,360 | |
Nucor Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.30 | | 5/23/2027 | | 125,000 | | 121,225 | |
| 300,585 | |
Municipal Securities - .2% | | | | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.13 | | 6/15/2042 | | 310,000 | | 260,296 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 1/1/2028 | | 200,000 | | 171,521 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 1.92 | | 8/1/2031 | | 175,000 | | 139,060 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AAA | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2023 | | 255,000 | | 251,746 | |
| 822,623 | |
Real Estate - .3% | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 3/15/2034 | | 225,000 | | 181,436 | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/15/2029 | | 275,000 | | 261,167 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 1/15/2030 | | 165,000 | | 124,506 | |
Kimco Realty OP LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 4/1/2032 | | 200,000 | | 167,206 | |
Prologis LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 1/15/2032 | | 175,000 | | 140,494 | |
Prologis LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 1/15/2033 | | 100,000 | | 96,875 | |
Simon Property Group LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 2/1/2032 | | 200,000 | | 161,847 | |
| 1,133,531 | |
Retailing - .1% | | | | | |
McDonald's Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 9/9/2032 | | 200,000 | | 192,816 | |
The Home Depot, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.38 | | 3/15/2031 | | 280,000 | | 215,406 | |
| 408,222 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 13.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - .2% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 2/15/2031 | | 175,000 | c | 138,762 | |
Broadcom, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.19 | | 11/15/2036 | | 300,000 | c | 217,392 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.97 | | 2/15/2024 | | 125,000 | | 119,489 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/1/2024 | | 100,000 | | 93,452 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 3/1/2026 | | 100,000 | | 99,081 | |
| 668,176 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .0% | | | | | |
Dell International LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 12/15/2041 | | 200,000 | c | 132,769 | |
Telecommunication Services - .1% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 3/9/2049 | | 345,000 | | 286,543 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2041 | | 325,000 | | 226,390 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.40 | | 3/22/2041 | | 140,000 | | 105,621 | |
| 618,554 | |
Transportation - .1% | | | | | |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 3/1/2026 | | 250,000 | | 240,476 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .0% | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-135, Cl. AE | | 1.83 | | 12/16/2052 | | 259,384 | | 220,400 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 3.4% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
1.50%, 10/1/2050 | | | 275,501 | d | 207,208 | |
2.00%, 8/1/2041-2/1/2052 | | | 1,180,226 | d | 959,130 | |
2.50%, 3/1/2042-12/1/2051 | | | 1,687,646 | d | 1,444,060 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2052 | | | 690,007 | d | 608,182 | |
3.50%, 1/1/2052 | | | 334,814 | d | 305,204 | |
4.00%, 1/1/2052 | | | 445,709 | d | 419,296 | |
5.00%, 8/1/2049-11/1/2052 | | | 413,683 | d | 410,510 | |
5.50%, 1/1/2053 | | | 513,527 | d | 515,506 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
1.50%, 1/1/2042 | | | 264,958 | d | 214,428 | |
2.00%, 11/1/2046-1/1/2052 | | | 2,305,117 | d | 1,887,265 | |
2.50%, 12/1/2036-11/1/2051 | | | 2,009,211 | d | 1,749,681 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2035-12/1/2036 | | | 434,039 | d | 406,007 | |
3.50%, 3/1/2052 | | | 586,961 | d | 535,546 | |
4.00%, 4/1/2052-6/1/2052 | | | 706,958 | d | 664,988 | |
4.50%, 3/1/2050-10/1/2052 | | | 1,148,773 | d | 1,111,081 | |
5.00%, 6/1/2052 | | | 240,171 | d | 236,472 | |
Government National Mortgage Association II: | | | |
2.00%, 8/20/2051-9/20/2051 | | | 415,532 | | 336,547 | |
2.50%, 5/20/2051 | | | 527,281 | | 446,304 | |
3.00%, 6/20/2050-11/20/2051 | | | 672,175 | | 601,665 | |
3.50%, 1/20/2052 | | | 270,007 | | 248,374 | |
4.00%, 2/20/2051-5/20/2051 | | | 299,380 | | 277,500 | |
4.50%, 7/20/2052 | | | 421,886 | | 409,673 | |
| 13,994,627 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 5.9% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 1.88 | | 11/15/2051 | | 705,000 | | 458,718 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.25 | | 2/15/2052 | | 150,000 | | 107,004 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2052 | | 700,000 | | 588,656 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 13.1% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 5.9% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2052 | | 1,640,000 | | 1,669,725 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.08% | | 4.73 | | 4/30/2024 | | 980,000 | e | 978,572 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 7/15/2025 | | 707,126 | f | 684,802 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 1/15/2027 | | 344,028 | f | 326,117 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.50 | | 1/15/2028 | | 643,733 | f | 608,091 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 12/15/2023 | | 180,000 | | 173,081 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.13 | | 5/31/2023 | | 10,000 | | 9,882 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 6/15/2024 | | 250,000 | | 234,995 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 9/30/2023 | | 880,000 | a | 855,652 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.50 | | 8/31/2027 | | 515,000 | | 436,905 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.63 | | 5/15/2030 | | 375,000 | | 296,675 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.63 | | 7/31/2026 | | 70,000 | | 61,681 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 4/30/2026 | | 100,000 | | 89,166 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 12/31/2023 | | 525,000 | | 506,379 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.88 | | 1/31/2024 | | 870,000 | | 836,971 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.13 | | 2/15/2031 | | 145,000 | | 118,016 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.25 | | 11/30/2026 | | 370,000 | | 330,550 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 11/15/2031 | | 940,000 | | 765,329 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.50 | | 2/15/2030 | | 150,000 | | 127,400 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 8/15/2029 | | 865,000 | a | 747,887 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.75 | | 12/31/2026 | | 55,000 | | 50,095 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.88 | | 2/15/2032 | | 150,000 | | 127,102 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 395,000 | | 363,385 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.38 | | 5/15/2027 | | 1,280,000 | | 1,186,350 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 1/31/2024 | | 185,000 | a | 180,672 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 5/31/2024 | | 815,000 | | 789,356 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2027 | | 980,000 | | 914,137 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/31/2026 | | 300,000 | a | 284,930 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 7/31/2029 | | 400,000 | | 366,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 7/31/2027 | | 145,000 | | 136,238 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 8/15/2032 | | 655,000 | | 595,334 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 5/15/2032 | | 1,590,000 | | 1,462,552 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 4/30/2029 | | 1,195,000 | | 1,114,291 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/31/2024 | | 200,000 | | 194,371 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.13 | | 8/31/2029 | | 185,000 | | 174,738 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2027 | | 100,000 | | 95,961 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2029 | | 940,000 | | 894,726 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.50 | | 1/31/2028 | | 345,000 | | 334,542 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.88 | | 1/15/2026 | | 1,050,000 | a | 1,032,035 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.88 | | 12/31/2027 | | 1,035,000 | | 1,019,960 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.13 | | 11/15/2032 | | 940,000 | a | 955,128 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/31/2024 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,038,311 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.50 | | 11/15/2025 | | 200,000 | | 199,680 | |
| 24,523,007 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $59,334,383) | | 54,109,648 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% | | | | | |
Advertising - .1% | | | | | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | | | | 1,615 | | 146,271 | |
The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | | | | | | 3,330 | | 118,348 | |
| 264,619 | |
Aerospace & Defense - .5% | | | | | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | | | | 2,805 | | 118,315 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 454 | | 95,880 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | | | | 1,035 | | 490,859 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | | | | 562 | | 260,830 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp. | | | | | | 5,027 | | 493,098 | |
The Boeing Company | | | | | | 2,235 | g | 450,464 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | | | | 269 | g | 200,101 | |
| 2,109,547 | |
Agriculture - .2% | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | | | | 5,261 | | 244,268 | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | | | | 1,675 | | 133,330 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | | | | 6,614 | | 643,542 | |
| 1,021,140 | |
Airlines - .1% | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc. | | | | | | 6,820 | g | 108,984 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | | | | 4,300 | g | 164,862 | |
| 273,846 | |
Automobiles & Components - .6% | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC | | | | | | 674 | g | 78,373 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | | | | 2,830 | | 142,292 | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | | | | 21,775 | | 262,824 | |
General Motors Co. | | | | | | 5,665 | | 219,462 | |
Tesla, Inc. | | | | | | 8,864 | g | 1,823,413 | |
| 2,526,364 | |
Banks - 1.2% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | | | | 33,858 | | 1,161,329 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | | | | 5,316 | | 269,468 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | | | | 4,435 | | 185,206 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | | | | 2,300 | | 161,230 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | | | | 9,280 | | 142,170 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | | | | 10,404 | | 1,491,413 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | | | | 821 | | 127,493 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | | | | 10,080 | | 235,066 | |
SVB Financial Group | | | | | | 215 | g | 61,944 | |
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | | | | 1,567 | | 247,461 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | | | | 3,353 | | 157,423 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | | | | 4,530 | | 216,217 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | | | 12,344 | | 577,329 | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | | | | | 1,955 | | 98,962 | |
| 5,132,711 | |
Beverage Products - .6% | | | | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 205 | | 45,859 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | | | | 4,337 | | 362,313 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Cl. B | | | | | | 1,840 | | 97,870 | |
Monster Beverage Corp. | | | | | | 3,024 | g | 307,722 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Beverage Products - .6% (continued) | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | | | | 5,203 | | 902,877 | |
The Coca-Cola Company | | | | | | 13,183 | | 784,520 | |
| 2,501,161 | |
Building Materials - .2% | | | | | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | | | | 4,240 | | 190,927 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | | | | 3,182 | | 199,575 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | | | | 1,272 | | 235,282 | |
| 625,784 | |
Chemicals - .6% | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | | | | 673 | | 192,465 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | | | | 641 | | 163,013 | |
Celanese Corp. | | | | | | 756 | | 87,870 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | | | | 2,730 | | 156,156 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | | | | 1,830 | | 133,645 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | | | | 1,785 | | 152,082 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | | | | 312 | | 49,723 | |
FMC Corp. | | | | | | 695 | | 89,759 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | | | | 875 | | 81,550 | |
Linde PLC | | | | | | 1,835 | | 639,259 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Cl. A | | | | | | 1,445 | | 138,706 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | | | | 721 | | 95,215 | |
The Mosaic Company | | | | | | 1,075 | | 57,179 | |
The Sherwin-Williams Company | | | | | | 759 | | 168,005 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | | | | 548 | | 99,139 | |
| 2,303,766 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .3% | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | | | | 1,844 | | 405,348 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | | | | 455 | | 199,504 | |
CoStar Group, Inc. | | | | | | 730 | g | 51,582 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | | | | 741 | | 150,075 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | | | | 1,736 | | 592,323 | |
| 1,398,832 | |
Consumer Discretionary - .5% | | | | | |
Carnival Corp. | | | | | | 7,455 | g | 79,172 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | | | | | | 112 | g | 167,001 | |
D.R. Horton, Inc. | | | | | | 1,885 | | 174,325 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | | | | 1,026 | | 146,708 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | 1,111 | | 160,551 | |
Lennar Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,475 | | 142,692 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,160 | | 196,318 | |
MGM Resorts International | | | | | | 2,730 | | 117,417 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | | | | 905 | g | 63,929 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | | | | 4,268 | | 435,720 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | | | | 646 | | 89,135 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | | | | 1,012 | | 128,686 | |
| 1,901,654 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - .2% | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Cl. B | | | | | | 4,841 | | 575,062 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - .2% (continued) | | | | | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | | | | 3,700 | | 160,987 | |
| 736,049 | |
Consumer Staples - .4% | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | | | | 1,145 | | 95,928 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | | | | 3,080 | | 225,764 | |
The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 855 | | 207,808 | |
The Procter & Gamble Company | | | | | | 8,871 | | 1,220,295 | |
| 1,749,795 | |
Diversified Financials - 1.5% | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | | | | 3,582 | | 623,232 | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | | | | 555 | | 382,634 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | | | | 1,485 | | 161,984 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | | | | 732 | | 135,684 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | | | | 1,739 | | 194,768 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | | | | 1,633 | | 166,239 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | | | | 7,075 | | 124,945 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 3,004 | | 1,067,291 | |
Moody's Corp. | | | | | | 675 | | 195,851 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | | 5,530 | | 533,645 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | | | | 1,141 | | 108,703 | |
State Street Corp. | | | | | | 1,985 | | 176,030 | |
The Charles Schwab Corp. | | | | | | 6,000 | | 467,520 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | | | | 1,352 | | 475,431 | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 6,310 | | 1,387,821 | |
| 6,201,778 | |
Electronic Components - .5% | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | | | | 1,235 | | 174,827 | |
Amphenol Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 2,721 | | 210,932 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | | | | 2,685 | | 222,076 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | | | | 3,065 | | 158,031 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | | | | 685 | | 45,662 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | 274 | g | 32,883 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | | | | 2,390 | | 457,637 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | | | | 3,442 | | 248,512 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | | | | 1,592 | | 256,949 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | | | | 1,378 | | 175,447 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | | | | 542 | | 253,943 | |
| 2,236,899 | |
Energy - 1.5% | | | | | |
Baker Hughes Co. | | | | | | 3,415 | | 104,499 | |
Chevron Corp. | | | | | | 5,426 | | 872,338 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | | | | 6,110 | | 631,468 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | | | | 3,295 | | 82,276 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,420 | | 76,566 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | | | | 1,550 | | 217,899 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. | | | | | | 470 | g | 98,949 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | | | | 3,688 | | 416,818 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | | | | 13,675 | | 1,503,019 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | | | | 4,010 | | 145,282 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 1.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Hess Corp. | | | | | | 1,685 | | 226,970 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | | | | 5,102 | | 87,040 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | | | | 8,210 | | 206,482 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | | | | 1,585 | | 195,906 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | | | | 2,750 | | 161,040 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | | | | 1,930 | | 126,319 | |
Phillips 66 | | | | | | 1,441 | | 147,789 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | | | | 571 | | 114,434 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | | | | 6,165 | | 328,040 | |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 207 | g | 65,809 | |
The Williams Companies, Inc. | | | | | | 1,775 | | 53,428 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,086 | | 143,059 | |
| 6,005,430 | |
Environmental Control - .0% | | | | | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | | | | 1,115 | | 166,982 | |
Food & Staples Retailing - .5% | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | | | | 1,496 | | 724,333 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | | | | 1,765 | | 131,616 | |
The Kroger Company | | | | | | 3,210 | | 138,479 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | | | | 1,050 | | 37,307 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | | | | 6,109 | | 868,272 | |
| 1,900,007 | |
Food Products - .3% | | | | | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | | | | 3,390 | | 269,539 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | 1,085 | | 109,194 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 5,285 | | 344,476 | |
The Hershey Company | | | | | | 673 | | 160,389 | |
The J.M. Smucker Company | | | | | | 922 | | 136,355 | |
The Kraft Heinz Company | | | | | | 4,245 | | 165,300 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,070 | | 63,387 | |
| 1,248,640 | |
Health Care - 4.2% | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | | | | 6,330 | | 643,888 | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | | | | 6,503 | | 1,000,812 | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 2,609 | | 370,400 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | | | | 2,269 | | 525,637 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | | | | 1,010 | | 40,350 | |
Becton, Dickinson and Co. | | | | | | 994 | | 233,143 | |
Biogen, Inc. | | | | | | 735 | g | 198,347 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | | | | | | 5,840 | g | 272,845 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | | | | 7,583 | | 522,924 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | | | | 2,520 | | 190,789 | |
Catalent, Inc. | | | | | | 710 | g | 48,436 | |
Centene Corp. | | | | | | 2,030 | g | 138,852 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | | | | 2,493 | | 155,289 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | | | | 3,264 | | 807,938 | |
Dentsply Sirona, Inc. | | | | | | 1,745 | | 66,432 | |
DexCom, Inc. | | | | | | 1,100 | g | 122,111 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. | | | | | | 1,701 | g | 136,828 | |
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Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care - 4.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | | | | 836 | | 392,644 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | | | | 2,732 | | 850,253 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 1,615 | g | 122,740 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | | | | 4,135 | | 332,992 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | | | | 1,032 | | 251,240 | |
Hologic, Inc. | | | | | | 1,090 | g | 86,808 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | | | | 501 | | 248,005 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. | | | | | | 587 | g | 277,792 | |
Illumina, Inc. | | | | | | 371 | g | 73,903 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. | | | | | | 1,316 | g | 301,877 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | | | | 10,970 | | 1,681,262 | |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings | | | | | | 573 | | 137,153 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | | | | 524 | | 183,300 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | | | | 3,408 | | 282,182 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | | | | 8,791 | | 933,956 | |
Moderna, Inc. | | | | | | 1,243 | g | 172,541 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | | | | 24,686 | | 1,001,511 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | | | | 711 | | 98,374 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | | | | 408 | g | 310,251 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | | | | 547 | | 116,511 | |
Steris PLC | | | | | | 559 | | 105,109 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | | | | 1,438 | | 378,021 | |
The Cigna Group | | | | | | 1,221 | | 356,654 | |
The Cooper Companies, Inc. | | | | | | 196 | | 64,086 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | | | | 1,811 | | 981,127 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | | | | 3,554 | | 1,691,491 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | | | | 894 | g | 259,519 | |
Zoetis, Inc. | | | | | | 2,188 | | 365,396 | |
| 17,531,719 | |
Household & Personal Products - .1% | | | | | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | | | | 2,124 | | 265,606 | |
Industrial - .8% | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | | | | 1,508 | | 162,472 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | | | | 1,778 | | 425,920 | |
Copart, Inc. | | | | | | 2,203 | g | 155,223 | |
Deere & Co. | | | | | | 1,194 | | 500,573 | |
Dover Corp. | | | | | | 998 | | 149,600 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | | | | 1,626 | | 284,436 | |
General Electric Co. | | | | | | 5,041 | | 427,023 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | | | | 298 | | 64,130 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | | | | 272 | | 63,420 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | | | | 2,380 | | 138,207 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | | | | 1,294 | | 109,498 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | | | | 660 | | 232,221 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | | | | 696 | | 205,271 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | | | | 691 | | 171,838 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 187 | g | 80,423 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | | | | 1,495 | | 108,432 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Industrial - .8% (continued) | | | | | |
Wabtec Corp. | | | | | | 855 | | 89,202 | |
| 3,367,889 | |
Information Technology - 2.9% | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | | | | | 2,530 | g | 192,913 | |
Adobe, Inc. | | | | | | 1,718 | g | 556,546 | |
Autodesk, Inc. | | | | | | 800 | g | 158,952 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | | | | | | 1,956 | g | 377,391 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 2,205 | | 138,099 | |
eBay, Inc. | | | | | | 2,567 | | 117,825 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | | | | 688 | | 76,327 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | | | | 2,205 | | 139,731 | |
Fiserv, Inc. | | | | | | 2,427 | g | 279,323 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | | | | 2,912 | | 376,522 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | | | | 1,192 | | 485,359 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | | | | 28,045 | | 6,994,984 | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | | | | 452 | | 236,012 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | | | | 5,928 | | 518,107 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | | | | 1,685 | | 186,024 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | 2,666 | g | 196,218 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 283 | | 121,747 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | | | | 3,667 | g | 599,958 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. | | | | | | 633 | g | 273,564 | |
Synopsys, Inc. | | | | | | 446 | g | 162,237 | |
| 12,187,839 | |
Insurance - 1.2% | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | | | | 3,275 | | 223,191 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | | | | 4,230 | | 258,495 | |
Aon PLC, Cl. A | | | | | | 1,033 | | 314,084 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Cl. B | | | | | | 6,394 | g | 1,951,321 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | | | | 1,085 | | 228,957 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | | | | 1,075 | | 129,753 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | | | | 1,500 | | 243,210 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | | | 2,335 | | 233,500 | |
The Allstate Corp. | | | | | | 1,546 | | 199,094 | |
The Progressive Corp. | | | | | | 4,338 | | 622,590 | |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | | | | | | 1,223 | | 226,402 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | | | | 595 | | 139,444 | |
| 4,770,041 | |
Internet Software & Services - 2.2% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 21,275 | g | 1,916,026 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C | | | | | | 22,755 | g | 2,054,777 | |
Amazon.com, Inc. | | | | | | 31,600 | g | 2,977,668 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | 134 | g | 338,216 | |
Etsy, Inc. | | | | | | 933 | g | 113,276 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 8,149 | g | 1,425,586 | |
Verisign, Inc. | | | | | | 751 | g | 147,819 | |
| 8,973,368 | |
Materials - .1% | | | | | |
Amcor PLC | | | | | | 2,765 | | 30,802 | |
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Materials - .1% (continued) | | | | | |
Ball Corp. | | | | | | 1,430 | | 80,380 | |
WestRock Co. | | | | | | 2,625 | | 82,425 | |
| 193,607 | |
Media - .5% | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 365 | g | 134,178 | |
Comcast Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 16,831 | | 625,608 | |
Fox Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,795 | | 62,861 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. | | | | | | 1,050 | g | 75,663 | |
Netflix, Inc. | | | | | | 1,772 | g | 570,814 | |
News Corporation, Cl. A | | | | | | 5,740 | | 98,441 | |
The Walt Disney Company | | | | | | 6,673 | g | 664,698 | |
| 2,232,263 | |
Metals & Mining - .1% | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | | | | 4,920 | | 201,572 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | | | | 3,180 | | 138,680 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | | | | 984 | | 164,761 | |
| 505,013 | |
Real Estate - .8% | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | | | | 1,115 | h | 220,781 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | | | | 578 | h | 99,717 | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | | | | | 1,190 | h | 77,921 | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Cl. A | | | | | | 1,780 | g | 151,549 | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | | | | 1,163 | h | 152,062 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | | | | 321 | h | 220,935 | |
Equity Residential | | | | | | 1,085 | h | 67,834 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | | | | 324 | h | 73,891 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | | | | 696 | h | 114,596 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | | | | 1,140 | h | 121,729 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | | | | 2,650 | h | 82,839 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | | | | 2,700 | h | 142,425 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | | | | 3,248 | h | 400,803 | |
Public Storage | | | | | | 1,155 | h | 345,287 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | | | | 1,490 | h | 95,286 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | | | | 1,970 | h | 123,913 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | | | | | 249 | h | 64,578 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | | | | 1,917 | h | 234,047 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | | | | 3,160 | h | 135,374 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | | | | 1,360 | h | 66,164 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | | | | 4,960 | h | 166,309 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | | | | 1,950 | h | 144,534 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | | | | 1,725 | h | 53,906 | |
| 3,356,480 | |
Retailing - 1.0% | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc. | | | | | | 111 | g | 276,006 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | | | | 723 | | 60,089 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | | | | 828 | | 179,096 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. | | | | | | 998 | g | 144,989 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc. | | | | | | 2,480 | | 510,260 | |
McDonald's Corp. | | | | | | 2,512 | | 662,942 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Retailing - 1.0% (continued) | | | | | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | | | | | | 296 | g | 245,710 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | | | | 518 | | 57,260 | |
Target Corp. | | | | | | 1,857 | | 312,905 | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | | | | | 3,684 | | 1,092,453 | |
The TJX Companies, Inc. | | | | | | 3,967 | | 303,872 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | | | | 840 | | 195,938 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. | | | | | | 210 | g | 108,948 | |
| 4,150,468 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.6% | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | | | | | | 6,166 | g | 484,524 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | | | | 2,120 | | 388,956 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | | | | 3,367 | | 391,077 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | | | | 1,583 | | 940,761 | |
Intel Corp. | | | | | | 15,953 | | 397,708 | |
KLA Corp. | | | | | | 775 | | 294,020 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | | | | 480 | | 233,285 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | | | | 2,416 | | 195,768 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | | | | 3,150 | | 182,133 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | | | | 122 | | 59,083 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | | | | 9,896 | | 2,297,455 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | �� | | | | | 431 | | 76,925 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | | | | | | 275 | | 27,814 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | | | | 2,974 | | 509,892 | |
| 6,479,401 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - 2.6% | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Cl. A | | | | | | 3,162 | | 839,669 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | | | | 56,568 | | 8,338,689 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | | | | 3,035 | | 103,038 | |
DXC Technology Co. | | | | | | 1,895 | g | 52,567 | |
F5, Inc. | | | | | | 460 | g | 65,771 | |
Fortinet, Inc. | | | | | | 4,585 | g | 272,532 | |
HP, Inc. | | | | | | 3,861 | | 113,977 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | | | | 4,840 | | 148,975 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc. | | | | | | 1,201 | g | 192,112 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | | | | 156 | | 40,998 | |
Qualcomm, Inc. | | | | | | 4,034 | | 498,320 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | | | | 1,105 | | 71,339 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | | | | | 1,735 | g | 66,763 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Cl. A | | | | | | 196 | g | 58,849 | |
| 10,863,599 | |
Telecommunication Services - .5% | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc. | | | | | | 1,360 | g | 188,632 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | 25,755 | | 487,027 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | | | | 11,125 | | 538,672 | |
T-Mobile US, Inc. | | | | | | 2,315 | g | 329,147 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | | | | 16,573 | | 643,198 | |
| 2,186,676 | |
Transportation - .4% | | | | | |
CSX Corp. | | | | | | 5,163 | | 157,420 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Common Stocks - 29.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Transportation - .4% (continued) | | | | | |
FedEx Corp. | | | | | | 1,009 | | 205,049 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | | | | 1,441 | | 323,966 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | | | | 3,079 | | 638,215 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Cl. B | | | | | | 2,610 | | 476,299 | |
| 1,800,949 | |
Utilities - .8% | | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | | | | | 1,710 | | 141,434 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | | | | 2,228 | | 195,997 | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | | | | 1,384 | | 194,286 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | | | | 5,215 | | 145,081 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,515 | | 89,340 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | | | | 3,385 | | 302,450 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,678 | | 125,665 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | | | | 3,080 | | 171,310 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | | | | 1,045 | | 114,647 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | | | | 1,580 | | 148,931 | |
Edison International | | | | | | 3,135 | | 207,568 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | | | | 961 | | 98,858 | |
Evergy, Inc. | | | | | | 2,870 | | 168,785 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | | | | 6,025 | | 243,350 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | | | | 4,190 | | 165,673 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | | | | 7,527 | | 534,643 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | | | | 3,490 | | 95,731 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | | | | 2,960 | | 178,873 | |
The AES Corp. | | | | | | 2,175 | | 53,679 | |
The Southern Company | | | | | | 1,950 | | 122,967 | |
| 3,499,268 | |
Total Common Stocks (cost $67,591,664) | | 122,669,190 | |
| Preferred Dividend Rate (%) | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .1% | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .1% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Ser. A (cost $375,000) | | 5.00 | | | | 15,000 | | 317,250 | |
| | | Expiration Date | | | | | |
Rights - .0% | | | | | |
Health Care - .0% | | | | | |
Abiomed, Inc. (cost $0) | | | | 12/31/2028 | | 390 | i | 398 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies - 57.3% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 57.3% | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,572,786 | j | 18,212,865 | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 2,024,158 | j | 18,986,604 | |
BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 1,131,594 | j | 12,345,694 | |
BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, CI. Y | | | | | | 1,246,316 | j | 9,459,539 | |
BNY Mellon High Yield Fund, Cl. I | | | | | | 2,184,180 | j | 11,357,737 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 4,615,072 | j | 35,074,547 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 2,162,411 | j | 25,019,096 | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 1,091,079 | j | 21,810,669 | |
BNY Mellon International Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 20,170 | j | 263,218 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,516,663 | j | 25,328,274 | |
BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund Inc, Cl. Y | | | | | | 481,247 | j | 6,434,274 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Growth Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 241,259 | j | 5,187,076 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund, Cl. Y | | | | | | 461,600 | j | 10,219,834 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 1,926,979 | j | 20,772,830 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M | | | | | | 703,373 | j | 14,018,224 | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares | | 4.65 | | | | 2,513,953 | j | 2,513,953 | |
Total Investment Companies (cost $235,483,205) | | 237,004,434 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .5% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .5% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $2,097,455) | | 4.65 | | | | 2,097,455 | j | 2,097,455 | |
Total Investments (cost $364,881,707) | | 100.6% | 416,198,375 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (0.6%) | (2,325,750) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 413,872,625 | |
U.S. T-BILL—U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $5,109,140 and the value of the collateral was $5,271,922, consisting of cash collateral of $2,097,455 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $3,174,467. 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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $2,537,243 or .61% 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 The fund held Level 3 securities at February 28, 2023. These securities were valued at $398 or .0% of net assets.
j Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Investment Companies | 57.8 |
Technology | 7.2 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 6.7 |
Financial | 6.2 |
Government | 6.1 |
Communications | 3.9 |
Mortgage Securities | 3.5 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 3.2 |
Industrial | 2.6 |
Energy | 1.7 |
Utilities | .9 |
Basic Materials | .8 |
| 100.6 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Net Realized Gain (Loss) ($) | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 57.3% | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund, Cl. M - 4.4% | 18,101,111 | 356,047 | - | - | (244,293) | 18,212,865 | 356,047 | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, Cl. M - 4.6% | 15,169,116 | 5,969,702 | - | - | (2,152,214) | 18,986,604 | 1,800,435 | |
BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Cl. Y - 3.0% | 11,919,561 | 439,733 | - | - | (13,600) | 12,345,694 | 439,733 | |
BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, CI. Y - 2.3% | 9,685,917 | 645,959 | - | - | (872,337) | 9,459,539 | 645,959 | |
BNY Mellon High Yield Fund, Cl. I - 2.7% | 11,093,722 | 303,472 | - | - | (39,457) | 11,357,737 | 307,194 | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M - 8.5% | 17,148,000 | 20,319,900 | - | - | (2,393,353) | 35,074,547 | 3,784,709 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, Cl. M - 6.0% | 25,139,781 | 307,015 | - | - | (427,700) | 25,019,096 | 307,015 | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund, Cl. Y - 5.3% | 16,274,442 | 4,813,363 | - | - | 722,864 | 21,810,669 | 614,384 | |
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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued) | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Net Realized Gain (Loss) ($) | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 57.3% (continued) | | |
BNY Mellon International Fund, Cl. M - .1% | 226,000 | 10,887 | - | - | 26,331 | 263,218 | 10,887 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M - 6.1% | 24,005,465 | 2,835,360 | - | - | (1,512,551) | 25,328,274 | 2,835,360 | |
BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund Inc, Cl. Y - 1.6% | 6,273,531 | 75,045 | - | - | 85,698 | 6,434,274 | 75,045 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Growth Fund, Cl. Y - 1.2% | 20,529,815 | 401,028 | (14,259,060) | (2,037,441) | 552,734 | 5,187,076 | 401,028 | |
BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Value Fund, Cl. Y - 2.5% | 25,151,772 | 664,564 | (14,259,969) | (4,690,636) | 3,354,103 | 10,219,834 | 664,564 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund, Cl. M - 5.0% | - | 20,925,992 | - | - | (153,162) | 20,772,830 | 250,659 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M - 3.4% | 4,630,763 | 8,460,327 | - | - | 927,134 | 14,018,224 | 350,480 | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .6% | 28,211,101 | 5,842,404 | (31,539,552) | - | - | 2,513,953 | 277,785 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .5% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - ..5% | 2,420,356 | 20,379,333 | (20,702,234) | - | - | 2,097,455 | 2,980 | †† |
Total - 57.8% | 235,980,453 | 92,750,131 | (80,760,815) | (6,728,077) | (2,139,803) | 239,101,889 | 13,124,264 | |
† 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
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 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 | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 394,240,746 | | 1,635,169,290 | | 542,061,707 | | 196,948,479 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 33,539,054 | | 37,305,634 | | 39,813,246 | | - | | |
Cash | | | | - | | - | | - | | 72,029 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 1,721,965 | | 27,717,609 | | 103,846 | | 2,388,916 | | |
Dividends and securities lending income receivable | | | | 1,026,882 | | 1,603,492 | | 488,215 | | 229,312 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 487,827 | | 50,742 | | 2,130,587 | | 200,000 | | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | | 40,703 | | 21,089 | | 8,131 | | - | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 39,456 | | 135,784 | | 25,366 | | 20,911 | | |
| | | | 431,096,633 | | 1,702,003,640 | | 584,631,098 | | 199,859,647 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(c) | | | | 269,308 | | 1,233,712 | | 472,356 | | 140,765 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 441,168 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c) | | | | 12,806,209 | | 20,393,056 | | 11,119,425 | | - | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 3,219,401 | | 10,676,284 | | 940,911 | | - | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 348,463 | | 2,077,319 | | 229,226 | | 89,501 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 12,400 | | 56,790 | | 18,667 | | 11,850 | | |
Note payable—Note 2 | | | | - | | - | | - | | 1,200,000 | | |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | | | - | | - | | - | | 3,968 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 66,994 | | 82,883 | | 46,395 | | 69,600 | | |
| | | | 17,163,943 | | 34,520,044 | | 12,826,980 | | 1,515,684 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 413,932,690 | | 1,667,483,596 | | 571,804,118 | | 198,343,963 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 344,955,699 | | 803,201,587 | | 492,321,075 | | 111,225,195 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | 68,976,991 | | 864,282,009 | | 79,483,043 | | 87,118,768 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 413,932,690 | | 1,667,483,596 | | 571,804,118 | | 198,343,963 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 335,203,983 | | 851,576,021 | | 455,800,148 | | 144,908,271 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 33,539,054 | | 37,305,634 | | 39,813,246 | | - | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | 15,244,034 | | 43,222,066 | | 69,509,655 | | - | | |
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 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 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 353,795,189 | | 1,546,202,494 | | 542,302,655 | | 189,163,200 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 46,555,572 | | 92,574,139 | | 27,212,418 | | 13,864,808 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 7.60 | | 16.70 | | 19.93 | | 13.64 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 20,623,477 | | 121,281,102 | | 29,501,463 | | 9,180,763 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 2,652,467 | | 7,469,909 | | 1,604,475 | | 686,958 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 7.78 | | 16.24 | | 18.39 | | 13.36 | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 2,696,534 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 354,288 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 7.61 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,278,513 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 169,152 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 7.56 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 35,392,717 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 4,655,459 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 7.60 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 146,260 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 19,281 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 7.59 | | - | | - | | - | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon International Fund | | BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(c): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 316,019,590 | | 367,728,101 | | 36,760,227 | | 177,096,486 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 6,186,845 | | 10,391,848 | | 31,475 | | 239,101,889 | | |
Cash | | | | - | | 31,435 | | - | | - | | |
Cash denominated in foreign currency††† | | | | 6,357,972 | | 1,641,613 | | 126,409 | | - | | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | | 3,017,709 | | 27,884 | | 607,216 | | - | | |
Dividends, interest and securities lending income receivable | | | | 177,524 | | 549,246 | | 94,916 | | 830,495 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | - | | 382,705 | | - | | 405,669 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | - | | - | | 909,836 | | 852,235 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 18,914 | | 22,812 | | 22,495 | | 20,437 | | |
| | | | 331,778,554 | | 380,775,644 | | 38,552,574 | | 418,307,211 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 320,301 | | 860,496 | | 107,752 | | 134,393 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | - | | - | | 104,930 | | 335,671 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 7,944,943 | | - | | 522,159 | | 1,755,300 | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c) | | | | 1,834,748 | | 5,658,719 | | 31,475 | | 2,097,455 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 422,251 | | 869,494 | | - | | 34,266 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 10,487 | | 14,167 | | 1,700 | | 13,325 | | |
Interest payable—Note 2 | | | | 491 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 54,308 | | 66,949 | | 22,892 | | 64,176 | | |
| | | | 10,587,529 | | 7,469,825 | | 790,908 | | 4,434,586 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 321,191,025 | | 373,305,819 | | 37,761,666 | | 413,872,625 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 393,837,121 | | 696,515,689 | | 105,255,851 | | 358,375,294 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (72,646,096) | | (323,209,870) | | (67,494,185) | | 55,497,331 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 321,191,025 | | 373,305,819 | | 37,761,666 | | 413,872,625 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 310,160,329 | | 322,748,201 | | 33,727,267 | | 127,301,047 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 6,186,845 | | 10,391,848 | | 31,475 | | 237,580,660 | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | 1,736,550 | | 12,201,269 | | 29,927 | | 5,109,140 | | |
††† Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost) ($) | | | | 6,337,390 | | 2,150,160 | | 129,313 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 305,317,002 | | 350,276,223 | | 37,073,435 | | 405,848,409 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 23,392,763 | | 37,340,278 | | 2,985,266 | | 35,462,646 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 13.05 | | 9.38 | | 12.42 | | 11.44 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 15,874,023 | | 23,029,596 | | 688,231 | | 8,024,216 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 1,131,473 | | 2,379,462 | | 54,612 | | 692,964 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 14.03 | | 9.68 | | 12.60 | | 11.58 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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| | | | | 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 | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash dividends: | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 6,227,401 | | 11,997,803 | † | 2,849,920 | † | 2,879,346 | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 336,388 | | 622,441 | | 382,230 | | 6,529 | |
Interest | | | - | | 4,894 | | 2,321 | | - | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(c) | | | 2,153 | | 118,288 | | 84,576 | | 10 | |
Total Income | | | 6,565,942 | | 12,743,426 | | 3,319,047 | | 2,885,885 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,421,785 | | 6,650,249 | | 2,410,461 | | 867,117 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 293,752 | | 1,190,963 | | 380,994 | | 166,064 | |
Registration fees | | | 48,129 | | 18,647 | | 22,109 | | 27,898 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(c) | | | 40,657 | | 157,766 | | 34,777 | | 13,131 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(d) | | | 29,987 | | 110,609 | | 34,809 | | 17,706 | |
Professional fees | | | 27,852 | | 62,995 | | 32,149 | | 23,443 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(c) | | | 7,875 | | 12,599 | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 7,032 | | 14,082 | | 9,122 | | 6,957 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(c) | | | 6,599 | | 24,502 | | 18,516 | | 2,258 | |
Distribution fees—Note 3(b) | | | 4,477 | | - | | - | | - | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 4,329 | | 20,998 | | 5,957 | | 4,167 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | | | - | | - | | - | | 27,272 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 14,123 | | 38,609 | | 18,541 | | 11,217 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,906,597 | | 8,302,019 | | 2,975,310 | | 1,175,105 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | (5,166) | | - | | - | | - | |
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 3(c) | | | (1,014) | | - | | - | | - | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,900,417 | | 8,302,019 | | 2,975,310 | | 1,175,105 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 4,665,525 | | 4,441,407 | | 343,737 | | 1,710,780 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 15,852,335 | | 136,070,544 | | 8,726,984 | | 40,120,453 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 14,652,455 | | (48,204,322) | | 9,396,931 | | (41,040,013) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | 30,504,790 | | 87,866,222 | | 18,123,915 | | (919,560) | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 35,170,315 | | 92,307,629 | | 18,467,652 | | 791,220 | |
† Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($) | | | - | | 31,787 | | 15,019 | | - | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | BNY Mellon International Fund | | BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends: | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 4,210,828 | † | 4,589,350 | † | 915,815 | † | 1,271,822 | † |
Affiliated issuers | | | 21,622 | | 81,305 | | 1,913 | | 4,653,508 | |
Interest | | | 371 | | - | | - | | 670,919 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(c) | | | 6,273 | | 3,960 | | 1,854 | | 2,980 | |
Total Income | | | 4,239,094 | | 4,674,615 | | 919,582 | | 6,599,229 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,383,968 | | 2,529,307 | | 190,119 | | 736,418 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 218,782 | | 295,253 | | 30,024 | | 130,534 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 47,739 | | 353,307 | | 58,364 | | 6,550 | |
Professional fees | | | 21,733 | | 143,170 | | 26,095 | | 28,973 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 19,140 | | 31,725 | | 1,130 | | 10,777 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 17,287 | | 24,900 | | 2,967 | | 26,494 | |
Registration fees | | | 16,129 | | 32,402 | | 15,223 | | 16,044 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 8,875 | | 8,468 | | 4,551 | | 6,461 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | | 9,450 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 4,138 | | 4,842 | | 547 | | 3,753 | |
Interest expense—Note 2 | | | 2,224 | | 9,836 | | 5,916 | | - | |
Miscellaneous | | | 19,506 | | 23,471 | | 9,624 | | 16,223 | |
Total Expenses | | | 1,767,396 | | 3,464,556 | | 352,435 | | 991,677 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | (161,736) | | - | | (28,709) | |
Net Expenses | | | 1,767,396 | | 3,302,820 | | 352,435 | | 962,968 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 2,471,698 | | 1,371,795 | | 567,147 | | 5,636,261 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | (9,950,092) | | 8,617,089 | | 2,428,914 | | 2,633,821 | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | - | | - | | - | | (6,728,077) | |
Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers | | | - | | - | | - | | 8,467,776 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (9,950,092) | | 8,617,089 | | 2,428,914 | | 4,373,520 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions: | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 56,813,349 | | (20,089,814) | | 1,817,829 | | (3,499,676) | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | - | | - | | - | | (2,139,803) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 56,813,349 | | (20,089,814) | | 1,817,829 | | (5,639,479) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | 46,863,257 | | (11,472,725) | | 4,246,743 | | (1,265,959) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 49,334,955 | | (10,100,930) | | 4,813,890 | | 4,370,302 | |
† Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($) | | | 429,163 | | 514,162 | | 95,543 | | 337 | |
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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 Income Stock Fund | | BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 4,665,525 | | | | 9,984,516 | | 4,441,407 | | | | 7,239,499 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 15,852,335 | | | | 122,871,363 | | 136,070,544 | | | | 230,322,444 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 14,652,455 | | | | (107,737,504) | | (48,204,322) | | | | (714,575,601) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 35,170,315 | | | | 25,118,375 | | 92,307,629 | | | | (477,013,658) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (84,119,187) | | | | (93,310,187) | | (196,813,310) | | | | (317,016,965) | |
Investor Shares | | | (4,598,701) | | | | (3,313,325) | | (15,403,777) | | | | (21,460,398) | |
Class A | | | (458,001) | | | | (315,573) | | - | | | | - | |
Class C | | | (256,983) | | | | (116,701) | | - | | | | - | |
Class I | | | (5,256,321) | | | | (1,615,290) | | - | | | | - | |
Class Y | | | (92,320) | | | | (143,557) | | - | | | | - | |
Total Distributions | | | (94,781,513) | | | | (98,814,633) | | (212,217,087) | | | | (338,477,363) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 46,770,800 | | | | 74,655,179 | | 9,611,332 | | | | 131,500,513 | |
Investor Shares | | | 7,210,472 | | | | 10,656,309 | | 15,766,309 | | | | 53,270,204 | |
Class A | | | 930,211 | | | | 857,076 | | - | | | | - | |
Class C | | | 199,648 | | | | 729,804 | | - | | | | - | |
Class I | | | 24,290,529 | | | | 14,293,701 | | - | | | | - | |
Class Y | | | - | | | | 137,730 | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 36,842,483 | | | | 36,772,633 | | 83,609,366 | | | | 137,487,779 | |
Investor Shares | | | 3,801,202 | | | | 2,638,670 | | 12,858,168 | | | | 17,357,474 | |
Class A | | | 442,480 | | | | 300,209 | | - | | | | - | |
Class C | | | 256,983 | | | | 116,700 | | - | | | | - | |
Class I | | | 5,061,463 | | | | 1,423,072 | | - | | | | - | |
Class Y | | | 92,320 | | | | 143,558 | | - | | | | - | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (106,824,437) | | | | (167,054,538) | | (252,105,215) | | | | (521,361,999) | |
Investor Shares | | | (7,089,224) | | | | (7,052,622) | | (31,629,480) | | | | (60,295,702) | |
Class A | | | (388,406) | | | | (602,310) | | - | | | | - | |
Class C | | | (65,680) | | | | (308,796) | | - | | | | - | |
Class I | | | (8,796,416) | | | | (4,743,897) | | - | | | | - | |
Class Y | | | (309,160) | | | | (531,015) | | - | | | | - | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | 2,425,268 | | | | (37,568,537) | | (161,889,520) | | | | (242,041,731) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (57,185,930) | | | | (111,264,795) | | (281,798,978) | | | | (1,057,532,752) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 471,118,620 | | | | 582,383,415 | | 1,949,282,574 | | | | 3,006,815,326 | |
End of Period | | | 413,932,690 | | | | 471,118,620 | | 1,667,483,596 | | | | 1,949,282,574 | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,897,737 | | | | 8,206,558 | | 562,441 | | | | 6,578,749 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 4,902,558 | | | | 4,122,850 | | 5,088,823 | | | | 6,509,838 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (12,856,434) | | | | (17,260,801) | | (14,732,061) | | | | (26,114,942) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (2,056,139) | | | | (4,931,393) | | (9,080,797) | | | | (13,026,355) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 835,144 | | | | 1,120,882 | | 926,904 | | | | 2,653,269 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 493,905 | | | | 289,772 | | 804,642 | | | | 842,187 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (870,411) | | | | (750,347) | | (1,919,553) | | | | (3,074,523) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 458,638 | | | | 660,307 | | (188,007) | | | | 420,933 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 113,772 | | | | 92,777 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 58,707 | | | | 33,516 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares redeemed | | | (45,037) | | | | (65,122) | | - | | | | - | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 127,442 | | | | 61,171 | | - | | | | - | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 22,655 | | | | 80,514 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 34,372 | | | | 13,106 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,260) | | | | (34,126) | | - | | | | - | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 48,767 | | | | 59,494 | | - | | | | - | |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,983,542 | | | | 1,587,310 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 672,155 | | | | 158,997 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,064,943) | | | | (504,841) | | - | | | | - | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 2,590,754 | | | | 1,241,466 | | - | | | | - | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | - | | | | 15,185 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 12,292 | | | | 16,079 | | - | | | | - | |
Shares redeemed | | | (41,276) | | | | (58,289) | | - | | | | - | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (28,984) | | | | (27,025) | | - | | | | - | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 466,748 Class M shares representing $4,107,115 were exchanged for 457,914 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and 893,866 Class M shares representing $15,629,497 were exchanged for 918,453 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2022, 865,951 Class M shares representing $8,231,963 were exchanged for 851,272 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and 2,550,351 Class M shares representing $52,469,790 were exchanged for 2,614,151 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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| | | | BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 343,737 | | | | (132,459) | | 1,710,780 | | | | 2,230,128 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 8,726,984 | | | | 9,897,545 | | 40,120,453 | | | | 55,262,283 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 9,396,931 | | | | (132,545,919) | | (41,040,013) | | | | (131,322,734) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 18,467,652 | | | | (122,780,833) | | 791,220 | | | | (73,830,323) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (14,102,454) | | | | (105,858,494) | | (33,738,031) | | | | (64,364,690) | |
Investor Shares | | | (788,902) | | | | (4,329,154) | | (1,702,045) | | | | (1,978,901) | |
Total Distributions | | | (14,891,356) | | | | (110,187,648) | | (35,440,076) | | | | (66,343,591) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 42,094,965 | | | | 184,363,598 | | 10,138,282 | | | | 84,164,041 | |
Investor Shares | | | 5,487,233 | | | | 14,479,458 | | 3,539,232 | | | | 10,559,783 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 6,518,743 | | | | 50,813,496 | | 14,520,980 | | | | 33,441,805 | |
Investor Shares | | | 682,264 | | | | 3,704,720 | | 1,054,649 | | | | 1,324,972 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (93,194,703) | | | | (361,562,211) | | (97,833,689) | | | | (169,538,461) | |
Investor Shares | | | (5,284,645) | | | | (14,661,356) | | (4,362,601) | | | | (9,163,060) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (43,696,143) | | | | (122,862,295) | | (72,943,147) | | | | (49,210,920) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (40,119,847) | | | | (355,830,776) | | (107,592,003) | | | | (189,384,834) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 611,923,965 | | | | 967,754,741 | | 305,935,966 | | | | 495,320,800 | |
End of Period | | | 571,804,118 | | | | 611,923,965 | | 198,343,963 | | | | 305,935,966 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,203,070 | | | | 8,335,456 | | 701,063 | | | | 4,741,035 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 352,937 | | | | 2,273,534 | | 1,069,292 | | | | 1,701,007 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,871,808) | | | | (16,893,699) | | (6,618,828) | | | | (9,720,392) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (2,315,801) | | | | (6,284,709) | | (4,848,473) | | | | (3,278,350) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 309,348 | | | | 700,102 | | 247,587 | | | | 571,862 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 40,015 | | | | 178,713 | | 79,238 | | | | 68,545 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (295,819) | | | | (730,791) | | (314,181) | | | | (528,072) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | 53,544 | | | | 148,024 | | 12,644 | | | | 112,335 | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 250,528 Class M shares representing $4,799,947 were exchanged for 270,928 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 231,773 Class M shares representing $3,378,350 were exchanged for 236,287 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2022, 626,736 Class M shares representing $13,896,251 were exchanged for 674,698 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 561,933 Class M shares representing $10,559,783 were exchanged for 571,862 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon International Fund | | BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2,471,698 | | | | 12,385,807 | | 1,371,795 | | | | 34,678,017 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (9,950,092) | | | | (24,320,821) | | 8,617,089 | | | | 61,318,116 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 56,813,349 | | | | (113,651,528) | | (20,089,814) | | | | (320,397,241) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 49,334,955 | | | | (125,586,542) | | (10,100,930) | | | | (224,401,108) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (14,122,101) | | | | (10,972,686) | | (51,953,342) | | | | (18,779,410) | |
Investor Shares | | | (614,959) | | | | (328,535) | | (3,129,603) | | | | (615,834) | |
Total Distributions | | | (14,737,060) | | | | (11,301,221) | | (55,082,945) | | | | (19,395,244) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 1,006,508 | | | | 42,310,492 | | 6,139,176 | | | | 119,038,625 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,900,234 | | | | 10,715,219 | | 5,446,625 | | | | 20,385,715 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 1,951,475 | | | | 1,913,533 | | 9,131,665 | | | | 3,324,382 | |
Investor Shares | | | 491,619 | | | | 252,819 | | 2,318,745 | | | | 481,300 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (68,512,495) | | | | (178,260,338) | | (125,480,118) | | | | (428,652,989) | |
Investor Shares | | | (4,593,750) | | | | (10,023,297) | | (10,014,597) | | | | (16,863,324) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (66,756,409) | | | | (133,091,572) | | (112,458,504) | | | | (302,286,291) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (32,158,514) | | | | (269,979,335) | | (177,642,379) | | | | (546,082,643) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 353,349,539 | | | | 623,328,874 | | 550,948,198 | | | | 1,097,030,841 | |
End of Period | | | 321,191,025 | | | | 353,349,539 | | 373,305,819 | | | | 550,948,198 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 81,129 | | | | 2,960,185 | | 632,494 | | | | 9,370,815 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 155,993 | | | | 129,118 | | 969,391 | | | | 254,937 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,715,313) | | | | (13,494,214) | | (12,728,919) | | | | (36,309,720) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (5,478,191) | | | | (10,404,911) | | (11,127,034) | | | | (26,683,968) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 227,032 | | | | 712,127 | | 527,927 | | | | 1,584,701 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 36,551 | | | | 15,921 | | 238,554 | | | | 35,891 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (358,004) | | | | (681,847) | | (998,990) | | | | (1,338,697) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (94,421) | | | | 46,201 | | (232,509) | | | | 281,895 | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 243,119 Class M shares representing $2,900,234 were exchanged for 227,032 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Fund and 382,003 Class M shares representing $3,852,608 were exchanged for 371,941 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2022, 746,476 Class M shares representing $10,488,986 were exchanged for 697,461 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Fund and 1,498,829 Class M shares representing $18,733,686 were exchanged for 1,459,974 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 567,147 | | | | 2,804,350 | | 5,636,261 | | | | 7,336,007 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | 2,428,914 | | | | 4,606,067 | | 4,373,520 | | | | 43,981,881 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 1,817,829 | | | | (17,590,829) | | (5,639,479) | | | | (115,663,116) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 4,813,890 | | | | (10,180,412) | | 4,370,302 | | | | (64,345,228) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (1,275,031) | | | | (3,259,273) | | (41,061,336) | | | | (33,007,312) | |
Investor Shares | | | (25,529) | | | | (61,322) | | (818,331) | | | | (502,061) | |
Total Distributions | | | (1,300,560) | | | | (3,320,595) | | (41,879,667) | | | | (33,509,373) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 36,000 | | | | 3,770,663 | | 11,789,978 | | | | 35,128,163 | |
Investor Shares | | | 198,240 | | | | 1,466,682 | | 1,156,823 | | | | 4,703,594 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 359,955 | | | | 959,726 | | 27,752,963 | | | | 16,573,744 | |
Investor Shares | | | 20,276 | | | | 47,898 | | 679,081 | | | | 471,584 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (19,617,053) | | | | (28,270,733) | | (29,389,405) | | | | (60,211,965) | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,021,217) | | | | (1,122,709) | | (1,888,869) | | | | (2,532,696) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (20,023,799) | | | | (23,148,473) | | 10,100,571 | | | | (5,867,576) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (16,510,469) | | | | (36,649,480) | | (27,408,794) | | | | (103,722,177) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 54,272,135 | | | | 90,921,615 | | 441,281,419 | | | | 545,003,596 | |
End of Period | | | 37,761,666 | | | | 54,272,135 | | 413,872,625 | | | | 441,281,419 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,953 | | | | 290,682 | | 996,145 | | | | 2,505,076 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 31,351 | | | | 72,459 | | 2,488,456 | | | | 1,123,931 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,670,463) | | | | (2,237,040) | | (2,442,158) | | | | (4,232,492) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (1,636,159) | | | | (1,873,899) | | 1,042,443 | | | | (603,485) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 17,161 | | | | 111,155 | | 94,262 | | | | 339,791 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 1,735 | | | | 3,573 | | 60,059 | | | | 31,836 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (90,546) | | | | (85,326) | | (154,602) | | | | (183,067) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (71,650) | | | | 29,402 | | (281) | | | | 188,560 | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 17,406 Class M shares representing $198,240 were exchanged for 17,161 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and 95,134 Class M shares representing $1,155,298 were exchanged for 94,136 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2022, 112,677 Class M shares representing $1,466,682 were exchanged for 111,155 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and 324,018 Class M shares representing $4,437,580 were exchanged for 320,858 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
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| | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 8.84 | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.70 | 9.78 | 9.29 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .09 | .19 | .18 | .20 | .22 | .21 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .59 | .24 | 3.02 | (.66) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total From Investment Operations | .68 | .43 | 3.20 | (.46) | (.11) | 1.37 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.09) | (.19) | (.18) | (.19) | (.21) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.83) | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | (1.92) | (1.95) | (.18) | (.90) | (.97) | (.88) |
Net asset value, end of period | 7.60 | 8.84 | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.70 | 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | 8.00b | 4.22 | 44.06 | (6.38) | (.36) | 15.31 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .85c | .83 | .83 | .81 | .80 | .80 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .85c | .83 | .83 | .81 | .80 | .80 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.15c | 1.99 | 2.02 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.17 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 45.28b | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 353,795 | 429,623 | 554,602 | 578,269 | 930,683 | 1,185,755 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 9.00 | 10.52 | 7.44 | 8.82 | 9.90 | 9.39 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .08 | .17 | .16 | .19 | .20 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .61 | .23 | 3.08 | (.69) | (.33) | 1.18 |
Total from Investment Operations | .69 | .40 | 3.24 | (.50) | (.13) | 1.36 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.08) | (.16) | (.16) | (.17) | (.19) | (.16) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.83) | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | (1.91) | (1.92) | (.16) | (.88) | (.95) | (.85) |
Net asset value, end of period | 7.78 | 9.00 | 10.52 | 7.44 | 8.82 | 9.90 |
Total Return (%) | 7.97b | 3.87 | 43.91 | (6.77) | (.60) | 15.08 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.10c | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.10c | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.92c | 1.76 | 1.77 | 2.26 | 2.24 | 1.92 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 45.28b | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 20,623 | 19,747 | 16,125 | 12,282 | 23,913 | 31,625 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | Class A |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 8.85 | 10.37 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.79 | 9.30 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .08 | .16 | .15 | .17 | .19 | .18 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .59 | .24 | 3.03 | (.66) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total from Investment Operations | .67 | .40 | 3.18 | (.49) | (.14) | 1.34 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.08) | (.16) | (.15) | (.17) | (.18) | (.16) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.83) | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | (1.91) | (1.92) | (.15) | (.88) | (.94) | (.85) |
Net asset value, end of period | 7.61 | 8.85 | 10.37 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.79 |
Total Return (%)b | 7.84c | 3.85 | 43.74 | (6.81) | (.64) | 15.01 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.23d | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.15d | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.84d | 1.68 | 1.68 | 2.18 | 2.20 | 1.89 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 45.28c | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 2,697 | 2,007 | 1,718 | 1,193 | 1,506 | 4,608 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Exclusive of sales charge.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | Class C |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 8.80 | 10.33 | 7.32 | 8.68 | 9.76 | 9.28 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .05 | .09 | .09 | .11 | .12 | .10 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .59 | .23 | 3.01 | (.65) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total from Investment Operations | .64 | .32 | 3.10 | (.54) | (.21) | 1.26 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.05) | (.09) | (.09) | (.11) | (.11) | (.09) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.83) | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | (1.88) | (1.85) | (.09) | (.82) | (.87) | (.78) |
Net asset value, end of period | 7.56 | 8.80 | 10.33 | 7.32 | 8.68 | 9.76 |
Total Return (%)b | 7.51c | 3.03 | 42.59 | (7.44) | (1.43) | 14.07 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.94d | 1.93 | 1.93 | 1.91 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.90d | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.88 | 1.88 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.12d | .93 | .96 | 1.43 | 1.36 | 1.08 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 45.28c | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 1,279 | 1,060 | 629 | 747 | 1,158 | 826 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Exclusive of sales charge.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Class I |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 8.84 | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.78 | 9.30 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .09 | .18 | .17 | .20 | .22 | .20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .59 | .24 | 3.03 | (.67) | (.33) | 1.16 |
Total from Investment Operations | .68 | .42 | 3.20 | (.47) | (.11) | 1.36 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.09) | (.18) | (.18) | (.19) | (.20) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.83) | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | (1.92) | (1.94) | (.18) | (.90) | (.96) | (.88) |
Net asset value, end of period | 7.60 | 8.84 | 10.36 | 7.34 | 8.71 | 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | 7.98b | 4.13 | 43.96 | (6.54) | (.28) | 15.18 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .93c | .89 | .89 | .87 | .84 | .83 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .90c | .89 | .89 | .87 | .84 | .83 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.12c | 1.96 | 1.96 | 2.51 | 2.41 | 2.13 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 45.28b | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 35,393 | 18,255 | 8,530 | 7,887 | 10,135 | 12,491 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | Class Y |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 8.83 | 10.35 | 7.33 | 8.70 | 9.78 | 9.29 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .11 | .20 | .18 | .20 | .22 | .20 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .57 | .23 | 3.02 | (.67) | (.33) | 1.17 |
Total from Investment Operations | .68 | .43 | 3.20 | (.47) | (.11) | 1.37 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.09) | (.19) | (.18) | (.19) | (.21) | (.19) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.83) | (1.76) | - | (.71) | (.76) | (.69) |
Total Distributions | (1.92) | (1.95) | (.18) | (.90) | (.97) | (.88) |
Net asset value, end of period | 7.59 | 8.83 | 10.35 | 7.33 | 8.70 | 9.78 |
Total Return (%) | 8.03b | 4.21 | 44.11 | (6.51) | (.36) | 15.31 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .87c | .83 | .83 | .83 | .82 | .80 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .87c | .83 | .83 | .83 | .82 | .80 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.29c | 2.00 | 2.01 | 2.63 | 2.43 | 2.17 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 45.28b | 83.04 | 69.79 | 78.02 | 59.45 | 67.57 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 146 | 426 | 779 | 541 | 382 | 12 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 17.86 | 24.69 | 19.28 | 17.45 | 19.24 | 16.72 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .04 | .06 | .04 | .09 | .08 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .91 | (4.01) | 6.99 | 2.36 | (.63) | 3.28 |
Total from Investment Operations | .95 | (3.95) | 7.03 | 2.45 | (.55) | 3.33 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.08) | (.02) | (.08) | (.04) | (.05) | (.04) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (2.03) | (2.86) | (1.54) | (.58) | (1.19) | (.77) |
Total Distributions | (2.11) | (2.88) | (1.62) | (.62) | (1.24) | (.81) |
Net asset value, end of period | 16.70 | 17.86 | 24.69 | 19.28 | 17.45 | 19.24 |
Total Return (%) | 5.51b | (17.82) | 38.15 | 14.24 | (1.54) | 20.48 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .92c | .90 | .90 | .90 | .89 | .89 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | .52c | .31 | .18 | .50 | .45 | .30 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13.01b | 22.23 | 31.74 | 41.86 | 44.44 | 50.53 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 1,546,202 | 1,816,047 | 2,831,948 | 2,433,885 | 2,610,739 | 3,358,399 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 17.40 | 24.16 | 18.90 | 17.13 | 18.90 | 16.45 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)—neta | .02 | .01 | (.02) | .04 | .04 | .01 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .88 | (3.91) | 6.86 | 2.31 | (.60) | 3.22 |
Total from Investment Operations | .90 | (3.90) | 6.84 | 2.35 | (.56) | 3.23 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.03) | - | (.04) | - | (.02) | (.01) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (2.03) | (2.86) | (1.54) | (.58) | (1.19) | (.77) |
Total Distributions | (2.06) | (2.86) | (1.58) | (.58) | (1.21) | (.78) |
Net asset value, end of period | 16.24 | 17.40 | 24.16 | 18.90 | 17.13 | 18.90 |
Total Return (%) | 5.38b | (18.00) | 37.83 | 13.93 | (1.70) | 20.13 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.17c | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | .27c | .06 | (.08) | .26 | .21 | .05 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13.01b | 22.23 | 31.74 | 41.86 | 44.44 | 50.53 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 121,281 | 133,236 | 174,867 | 106,907 | 118,579 | 123,713 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 19.76 | 26.07 | 19.28 | 17.12 | 23.16 | 19.48 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)—net a | .01 | (.00)b | (.05) | .00b | .02 | (.03) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .67 | (3.37) | 6.99 | 2.77 | (3.16) | 5.41 |
Total from Investment Operations | .68 | (3.37) | 6.94 | 2.77 | (3.14) | 5.38 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | - | - | - | (.03) | - | - |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (.51) | (2.94) | (.15) | (.58) | (2.90) | (1.70) |
Total Distributions | (.51) | (2.94) | (.15) | (.61) | (2.90) | (1.70) |
Net asset value, end of period | 19.93 | 19.76 | 26.07 | 19.28 | 17.12 | 23.16 |
Total Return (%) | 3.66c | (14.23) | 36.05 | 16.42 | (11.94) | 28.97 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.04d | 1.01 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.01 |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | .13d | (.01) | (.19) | .02 | .10 | (.15) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26.83c | 52.04 | 55.94 | 74.33 | 71.58 | 63.00 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 542,303 | 583,546 | 933,506 | 466,531 | 405,350 | 625,344 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 18.30 | 24.41 | 18.11 | 16.12 | 22.08 | 18.69 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment (loss) a | (.01) | (.05) | (.10) | (.04) | (.02) | (.08) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .61 | (3.12) | 6.55 | 2.61 | (3.04) | 5.17 |
Total from Investment Operations | .60 | (3.17) | 6.45 | 2.57 | (3.06) | 5.09 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (.51) | (2.94) | (.15) | (.58) | (2.90) | (1.70) |
Net asset value, end of period | 18.39 | 18.30 | 24.41 | 18.11 | 16.12 | 22.08 |
Total Return (%) | 3.51b | (14.40) | 35.68 | 16.20 | (12.20) | 28.62 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.29c | 1.26 | 1.26 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.26 |
Ratio of net investment (loss) to average net assets | (.12)c | (.26) | (.44) | (.22) | (.13) | (.40) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 26.83b | 52.04 | 55.94 | 74.33 | 71.58 | 63.00 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 29,501 | 28,378 | 34,249 | 20,474 | 18,823 | 25,022 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 15.79 | | 21.97 | 17.88 | 15.57 | 18.63 | 16.96 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .10 | | .10 | .10 | .14 | .10 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.01) | | (3.19) | 5.38 | 3.29 | (.53) | 3.51 |
Total from Investment Operations | .09 | | (3.09) | 5.48 | 3.43 | (.43) | 3.60 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.19) | | (.09) | (.15) | (.13) | (.12) | (.07) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (2.05) | | (3.00) | (1.24) | (.99) | (2.51) | (1.86) |
Total Distributions | (2.24) | | (3.09) | (1.39) | (1.12) | (2.63) | (1.93) |
Net asset value, end of period | 13.64 | | 15.79 | 21.97 | 17.88 | 15.57 | 18.63 |
Total Return (%) | .66 | b | (16.85) | 32.72 | 23.11 | (.59) | 22.62 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .94 | c | .88 | .87 | .87 | .86 | .86 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.39 | c | .54 | .55 | .90 | .66 | .53 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27.57 | b | 44.48 | 29.38 | 43.62 | 78.12 | 45.29 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 189,163 | | 295,487 | 483,169 | 447,927 | 430,597 | 577,906 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 15.50 | | 21.62 | 17.62 | 15.37 | 18.43 | 16.81 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .08 | | .05 | .05 | .10 | .07 | .05 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.01) | | (3.13) | 5.29 | 3.24 | (.53) | 3.46 |
Total from Investment Operations | .07 | | (3.08) | 5.34 | 3.34 | (.46) | 3.51 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.16) | | (.04) | (.10) | (.10) | (.09) | (.03) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (2.05) | | (3.00) | (1.24) | (.99) | (2.51) | (1.86) |
Total Distributions | (2.21) | | (3.04) | (1.34) | (1.09) | (2.60) | (1.89) |
Net asset value, end of period | 13.36 | | 15.50 | 21.62 | 17.62 | 15.37 | 18.43 |
Total Return (%) | .56 | b | (17.07) | 32.36 | 22.77 | (.81) | 22.24 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.19 | c | 1.13 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.11 | 1.11 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.14 | c | .29 | .28 | .67 | .42 | .32 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27.57 | b | 44.48 | 29.38 | 43.62 | 78.12 | 45.29 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 9,181 | | 10,449 | 12,152 | 7,968 | 7,153 | 11,658 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.71 | 15.38 | 12.78 | 12.31 | 13.45 | 13.17 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .09 | .33 | .27 | .21 | .31 | .23 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.81 | (3.71) | 2.64 | .60 | (1.20) | .26 |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.90 | (3.38) | 2.91 | .81 | (.89) | .49 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.56) | (.29) | (.31) | (.34) | (.25) | (.21) |
Net asset value, end of period | 13.05 | 11.71 | 15.38 | 12.78 | 12.31 | 13.45 |
Total Return (%) | 16.47b | (22.39) | 23.04 | 6.47 | (6.50) | 3.68 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.07c | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.53c | 2.33 | 1.86 | 1.67 | 2.47 | 1.68 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 34.02b | 78.04 | 56.01 | 66.41 | 59.03 | 54.87 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 305,317 | 337,994 | 603,937 | 552,883 | 897,080 | 1,124,632 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.53 | 16.44 | 13.65 | 13.12 | 14.32 | 14.02 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .08 | .31 | .25 | .20 | .29 | .22 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.94 | (3.97) | 2.81 | .64 | (1.27) | .26 |
Total from Investment Operations | 2.02 | (3.66) | 3.06 | .84 | (.98) | .48 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.52) | (.25) | (.27) | (.31) | (.22) | (.18) |
Net asset value, end of period | 14.03 | 12.53 | 16.44 | 13.65 | 13.12 | 14.32 |
Total Return (%) | 16.33b | (22.57) | 22.66 | 6.28 | (6.74) | 3.41 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.32c | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.27 | 1.27 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.28c | 2.08 | 1.62 | 1.53 | 2.20 | 1.44 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 34.02b | 78.04 | 56.01 | 66.41 | 59.03 | 54.87 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 15,874 | 15,355 | 19,392 | 14,473 | 16,755 | 19,963 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 10.77 | 14.15 | 11.35 | 10.14 | 10.72 | 11.23 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .03 | .50 | .24 | .07 | .14 | .11 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.14) | (3.61) | 2.71 | 1.27 | (.64) | (.53) |
Total from Investment Operations | (.11) | (3.11) | 2.95 | 1.34 | (.50) | (.42) |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (1.28) | (.27) | (.15) | (.13) | (.08) | (.09) |
Net asset value, end of period | 9.38 | 10.77 | 14.15 | 11.35 | 10.14 | 10.72 |
Total Return (%) | (1.09)b | (22.31) | 26.19 | 13.24 | (4.68) | (3.76) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.56c | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | 1.49c | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | .64c | 4.00 | 1.78 | .71 | 1.37 | .96 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 101.24b | 60.15 | 63.29 | 34.44 | 90.09 | 80.86 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 350,276 | 522,075 | 1,063,203 | 762,408 | 819,164 | 922,117 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.05 | 14.52 | 11.64 | 10.41 | 11.01 | 11.53 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .02 | .48 | .21 | .04 | .12 | .09 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.14) | (3.71) | 2.80 | 1.30 | (.67) | (.54) |
Total from Investment Operations | (.12) | (3.23) | 3.01 | 1.34 | (.55) | (.45) |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (1.25) | (.24) | (.13) | (.11) | (.05) | (.07) |
Net asset value, end of period | 9.68 | 11.05 | 14.52 | 11.64 | 10.41 | 11.01 |
Total Return (%) | (1.17)b | (22.52) | 25.97 | 12.85 | (4.99) | (3.93) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.81c | 1.68 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.74c | 1.68 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | .39c | 3.75 | 1.53 | .36 | 1.10 | .74 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 101.24b | 60.15 | 63.29 | 34.44 | 90.09 | 80.86 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 23,030 | 28,873 | 33,827 | 20,919 | 20,970 | 20,257 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.43 | 13.79 | 11.27 | 12.20 | 13.86 | 14.20 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .15 | .47 | .37 | .37 | .59 | .57 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.17 | (2.28) | 2.62 | (.82) | (1.69) | (.32) |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.32 | (1.81) | 2.99 | (.45) | (1.10) | .25 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.33) | (.55) | (.47) | (.48) | (.56) | (.59) |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.42 | 11.43 | 13.79 | 11.27 | 12.20 | 13.86 |
Total Return (%) | 11.75b | (13.65) | 27.02 | (3.94) | (7.98) | 1.63 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.57c | 1.25 | 1.20 | 1.14 | 1.07 | 1.08 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.54c | 3.61 | 2.95 | 3.05 | 4.53 | 3.92 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 33.93b | 45.62 | 44.35 | 55.03 | 45.49 | 54.20 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 37,073 | 52,810 | 89,568 | 111,258 | 282,061 | 360,816 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | |
| | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.58 | 13.97 | 11.42 | 12.35 | 14.00 | 14.36 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .13 | .45 | .36 | .36 | .53 | .54 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.20 | (2.32) | 2.63 | (.85) | (1.67) | (.34) |
Total from Investment Operations | 1.33 | (1.87) | 2.99 | (.49) | (1.14) | .20 |
Distributions: | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.31) | (.52) | (.44) | (.44) | (.51) | (.56) |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.60 | 11.58 | 13.97 | 11.42 | 12.35 | 14.00 |
Total Return (%) | 11.65b | (13.88) | 26.62 | (4.15) | (8.21) | 1.27 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.82c | 1.50 | 1.45 | 1.39 | 1.32 | 1.33 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.29c | 3.36 | 2.80 | 2.97 | 4.09 | 3.78 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 33.93b | 45.62 | 44.35 | 55.03 | 45.49 | 54.20 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 688 | 1,463 | 1,354 | 930 | 2,318 | 1,627 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | |
| | | Class M |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.56 | | 15.34 | 12.88 | 12.27 | 13.16 | 12.30 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .14 | | .21 | .16 | .21 | .19 | .17 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.03) | | (2.01) | 2.81 | 1.31 | (.33) | 1.26 |
Total from Investment Operations | .11 | | (1.80) | 2.97 | 1.52 | (.14) | 1.43 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.17) | | (.35) | (.21) | (.23) | (.26) | (.21) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.06) | | (.63) | (.30) | (.68) | (.49) | (.36) |
Total Distributions | (1.23) | | (.98) | (.51) | (.91) | (.75) | (.57) |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.44 | | 12.56 | 15.34 | 12.88 | 12.27 | 13.16 |
Total Return (%) | 1.20 | b | (12.62) | 23.59 | 12.78 | (.44) | 11.86 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsc | .47 | d | .42 | .40 | .39 | .39 | .38 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsc | .45 | d | .41 | .32 | .31 | .31 | .29 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsc | 2.40 | d | 1.50 | 1.14 | 1.76 | 1.55 | 1.33 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20.79 | b | 29.76 | 17.71 | 35.71 | 28.14 | 20.66 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 405,848 | | 432,481 | 537,189 | 463,184 | 454,093 | 489,598 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | |
| | | Investor Shares |
| Six Months Ended | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.69 | | 15.48 | 13.00 | 12.37 | 13.25 | 12.39 |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .13 | | .17 | .12 | .18 | .13 | .14 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.02) | | (2.02) | 2.83 | 1.32 | (.29) | 1.26 |
Total from Investment Operations | .11 | | (1.85) | 2.95 | 1.50 | (.16) | 1.40 |
Distributions: | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.16) | | (.31) | (.17) | (.19) | (.23) | (.18) |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (1.06) | | (.63) | (.30) | (.68) | (.49) | (.36) |
Total Distributions | (1.22) | | (.94) | (.47) | (.87) | (.72) | (.54) |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.58 | | 12.69 | 15.48 | 13.00 | 12.37 | 13.25 |
Total Return (%) | 1.12 | b | (12.85) | 23.29 | 12.51 | (.63) | 11.50 |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assetsc | .72 | d | .67 | .65 | .64 | .64 | .63 |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assetsc | .70 | d | .66 | .57 | .56 | .56 | .54 |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assetsc | 2.15 | d | 1.25 | .86 | 1.52 | 1.09 | 1.06 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 20.79 | b | 29.76 | 17.71 | 35.71 | 28.14 | 20.66 |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 8,024 | | 8,800 | 7,815 | 6,443 | 7,083 | 6,959 |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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 series, including the following diversified funds: 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 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.
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 Income Stock Fund; (ii) 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; (iii) 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; (iv) BNY Mellon International Fund and (v) 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. Newton Investment Management Limited (NIM), also a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the sub-adviser for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund. 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 each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses
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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:
The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has designated the Adviser as each fund’s valuation designee, effective September 8, 2022, to make all fair value determinations with respect to each fund’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight and pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act.
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 securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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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 February 28, 2023 in valuing each fund’s investments:
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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 | 381,734,344 | - | | - | 381,734,344 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 12,506,402 | - | | - | 12,506,402 | |
Investment Companies | 33,539,054 | - | | - | 33,539,054 | |
† 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 ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 1,602,499,100 | - | | - | 1,602,499,100 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 32,628,793 | - | | - | 32,628,793 | |
Investment Companies | 37,305,634 | - | | - | 37,305,634 | |
Rights | - | - | | 41,397 | 41,397 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| |
| Rights ($) |
Balance as of 8/31/2022 | - |
Purchases/Issuances | - |
Sales/Dispositions | - |
Net realized gain (loss) | - |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 41,397 |
Transfers into Level 3† | 0 |
Transfer out of Level 3 | - |
Balances as of 2/28/2023†† | 41,397 |
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 2/28/2023 | 41,397 |
† 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 Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 539,028,767 | - | | - | 539,028,767 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 3,032,940 | - | | - | 3,032,940 | |
Investment Companies | 39,813,246 | - | | - | 39,813,246 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 196,948,479 | - | | - | 196,948,479 | |
† 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 ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 307,777,676 | - | | - | 307,777,676 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 6,135,269 | - | | - | 6,135,269 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 2,106,645 | - | | - | 2,106,645 | |
Investment Companies | 6,186,845 | - | | - | 6,186,845 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
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| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 367,728,101 | - | | 0 | 367,728,101 | |
Investment Companies | 10,391,848 | - | | - | 10,391,848 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| |
| Equity Securities-Common Stocks ($) |
Balance as of 8/31/2022† | 0 |
Purchases/Issuances | - |
Sales/Dispositions | - |
Net realized gain (loss) | - |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | - |
Transfers into Level 3† | - |
Transfer out of Level 3 | - |
Balances as of 2/28/2023† | 0 |
The amount of total net gains (loss) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to investments still held at 2/28/2023 | - |
† Securities deemed as Level 3 due to the lack of observable inputs by management assessment.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 35,804,341 | - | | - | 35,804,341 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 436,871 | - | | - | 436,871 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | 519,015 | - | | - | 519,015 | |
Investment Companies | 31,475 | - | | - | 31,475 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed | - | 232,498 | | - | 232,498 | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 14,316,493 | | - | 14,316,493 | |
Equity Securities - Common Stocks | 122,669,190 | - | | - | 122,669,190 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 317,250 | - | | - | 317,250 | |
Investment Companies | 239,101,889 | - | | - | 239,101,889 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 822,623 | | - | 822,623 | |
Rights | - | - | | 398 | 398 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 220,400 | | - | 220,400 | |
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| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) (continued) | | |
Investments in Securities:† (continued) | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 13,994,627 | | - | 13,994,627 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 24,523,007 | | - | 24,523,007 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
| |
| Rights ($) |
Balance as of 8/31/2022 | - |
Purchases/Issuances | - |
Sales/Dispositions | - |
Net realized gain (loss) | - |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 398 |
Transfers into Level 3† | 0 |
Transfer out of Level 3 | - |
Balances as of 2/28/2023†† | 398 |
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 2/28/2023 | 398 |
† 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.
(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 February 28, 2023, 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
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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 February 28, 2023.
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Table 1—Securities Lending Agreement ($) | |
| |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 294 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 16,123 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 11,528 |
BNY Mellon Focus Equity Opportunities Fund | 1 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 855 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 540 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 252 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 405 |
(d) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are defined as “affiliated” under the Act.
(e) Market Risk: The value of the securities in which each fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market. The value of a security may also decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company or industry, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, changes to inflation, adverse changes to credit markets or adverse investor sentiment generally. 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 each 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.
Foreign Investment Risk: To the extent each fund invests in foreign securities, each fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign issuers. Special risk associated with investments in foreign issuers include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political and economic instability and differing auditing and legal standards.
Emerging Market Risk: The securities of issuers located or doing substantial business in emerging market countries tend to be more volatile and less liquid than the securities of issuers located in countries with more mature economies. Emerging markets generally have less diverse and less mature economic structures and less stable political systems than those of developed countries. Investments in these countries may be subject to political, economic, legal, market and currency risks. Special risks associated with investments in emerging market issuers may include a lack of publicly available information, a lack of uniform disclosure, accounting and financial reporting and recordkeeping standards and limited investor protections applicable in developed economies. The risks also may include unpredictable political and economic policies, the imposition of capital controls and/or foreign investment limitations by a country, nationalization of businesses and the imposition of sanctions or restrictions on certain investments by other countries, such as the United States.
ETF And Other Investment Company Risk: To the extent each relevant fund invests in pooled investment vehicles, such as ETFs and other investment companies, each relevant fund will be affected by the investment policies, practices and performance of such entities in direct proportion to the amount of assets each relevant fund has invested therein. The risks of investing in other investment companies, including ETFs, typically reflect the risks associated with the types of instruments in which the investment companies invest. When each relevant fund invests in an ETF or other investment company, shareholders of the fund will bear indirectly their proportionate share of the expenses of the ETF or other investment company (including management fees) in addition to the expenses of each relevant fund. ETFs are exchange-traded investment companies that are, in many cases, designed to provide investment results corresponding to an index. The value of the underlying securities can fluctuate in response to activities of individual companies or in response to general market
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and/or economic conditions. Additional risks of investments in ETFs include: (i) the market price of an ETF’s shares may trade at a discount to its net asset value; (ii) an active trading market for an ETF’s shares may not develop or be maintained; or (iii) trading may be halted if the listing exchanges’ officials deem such action appropriate, the shares are delisted from the exchange, or the activation of market-wide “circuit breakers” (which are tied to large decreases in stock prices) halts trading generally. The fund will incur brokerage costs when purchasing and selling shares of ETFs.
Debt Risk: Each relevant 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.
Non-Diversification: BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund is non-diversified, which means that the fund may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets 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.
(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 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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the three-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 relevant fund’s unused capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022.
Table 3 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
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| | | | | | |
Table 2—Capital Loss Carryover | | | | | |
| | Short-Term Losses ($)† | Long-Term Losses ($)† | |
| | Total ($) |
| |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | | 61,470,651 | 4,163,337 | 65,633,988 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | 319,535,210 | 45,426,270 | 364,961,480 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | 36,346,439 | 35,949,766 | 72,296,205 |
† These capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
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Table 3— Tax Character of Distributions Paid |
| | | 2022 |
| | | | Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | | | 12,657,456 | 86,157,177 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | 52,286,726 | 286,190,637 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | | | 36,895,850 | 73,291,798 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | | | 8,432,494 | 57,911,097 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | | | 11,301,221 | - |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | | | 19,395,244 | - |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | | | 3,320,595 | - |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | | | 12,911,973 | 20,597,400 |
(h) New accounting pronouncements: In 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting.
The objective of the guidance in Topic 848 is to provide temporary relief during the transition period. The FASB included a sunset provision within Topic 848 based on expectations of when the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) would cease being published. At the time that Update 2020-04 was issued, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had established its intent that it would no longer be necessary to persuade, or compel, banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. As a result, the sunset provision was set for December 31, 2022—12 months after the expected cessation date of all currencies and tenors of LIBOR.
In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of the overnight 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month tenors of USD LIBOR would be June 30, 2023, which is beyond the current sunset date of Topic 848.
Because the current relief in Topic 848 may not cover a period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, the amendments in this Update defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024 (“FASB Sunset Date”), after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848.
Management had evaluated the impact of Topic 848 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 has no concerns in adopting Topic 848 by FASB Sunset Date. Management will continue to work with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines. As of February 28, 2023, management believes these accounting standards have no impact on the fund and does not have any concerns of adopting the regulations by FASB Sunset Date.
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
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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 February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund did not borrow under the Facilities.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 28, 2023 for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund was approximately $1,068,508, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 5.15%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 28, 2023 for BNY Mellon International Fund was approximately $83,425, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 5.38%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 28, 2023 for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund was approximately $407,182, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 4.87%.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 28, 2023 for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund was approximately $225,414, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 5.29%.
NOTE 3—Management Fee, Administration Fee, Sub-Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser, the management fee is payble monthly and computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rate: .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, 2022 through December 30, 2023, 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 30, 2023, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $5,166 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
For BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, effective January 1, 2023, the Adviser has agreed to waive receipt of a portion of its management fee in the amount of .25% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. This waiver is voluntary, not contractual, and may be terminated by the Adviser. at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $161,736 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
For BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2022 through December 30, 2023, 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 of fund shares (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) exceed .87% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 30, 2023, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $28,709 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
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 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 NIMNA and NIM for each relevant fund, the Adviser pays NIMNA and NIM for each relevant fund a monthly fee at an annual rate set forth below in Table 4 of the respective fund’s average daily net assets or the portion of
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the respective fund’s average daily net assets allocated to the strategies sub-advised by NIMNA and NIM for each relevant fund.
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Table 4—Annual Fee (as a percentage of average daily net assets allocated to the strategies sub-advised by NIMNA and NIM for each relevant fund) | |
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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 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 February 28, 2023, the Distributor retained $1,795 from commissions earned on sales of the fund’s Class A shares and $1,042 from CDSC fees on redemptions of the fund’s Class C 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 February 28, 2023, Class C shares were charged $4,477 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 5 summarizes the amounts Investor, Class A and Class C shares were charged during the period ended February 28, 2023, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 5—Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | |
Investor Shares | $ | 25,506 |
Class A | 2,840 |
Class C | 1,492 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 157,766 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 34,777 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 13,131 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 19,140 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 31,725 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 1,130 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 10,777 |
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,
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which are used to offset Transfer Agent 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 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 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 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 28, 2023, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations. These fees were offset by earnings credits for each relevant fund, also summarized in Table 6. During the period ended February 28, 2023, none of the funds except for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund were charged Transfer Agent fees.
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Table 6—Transfer Agent Fees | |
| Transfer Agent Fees ($) | Earnings Credits ($) |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 1,972 | 1,014 |
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 February 28, 2023 pursuant to the custody agreement.
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Table 7—Custody Agreement Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | $ | 6,599 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 24,502 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 18,516 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 2,258 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 47,739 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 353,307 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 58,364 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 6,550 |
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Table 8 summarizes the amount each fund was charged for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff, during the period ended February 28, 2023.
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Table 8—Chief Compliance Officer Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | $ | 7,875 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 12,599 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 7,875 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 7,875 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 7,875 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 7,875 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 7,875 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 9,450 |
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.
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Table 9—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates |
| Management Fee ($) | Administration Fee ($) | Distribution Plan Fees ($) | Shareholder Services Plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) | Transfer Agent Fees ($) | Less Expense Reimbursement ($) |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 210,383 | 43,998 | 744 | 4,785 | 9,600 | 2,573 | 516 | (3,291) |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 989,984 | 179,431 | - | 24,181 | 36,000 | 4,116 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 375,867 | 60,110 | - | 5,806 | 28,000 | 2,573 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 110,269 | 21,284 | - | 1,839 | 4,800 | 2,573 | - | - |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 213,970 | 34,219 | - | 3,139 | 66,400 | 2,573 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 347,706 | 41,100 | - | 4,705 | 540,000 | 2,573 | - | (75,588) |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 25,466 | 4,073 | - | 140 | 75,500 | 2,573 | - | - |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 107,483 | 18,853 | - | 1,586 | 6,400 | 3,087 | - | (3,016) |
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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 February 28, 2023.
Table 11 summarizes gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for each fund at February 28, 2023.
At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).
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Table 10—Purchases and Sales | | | |
| | Purchases ($) | | Sales ($) | |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | | 189,256,058 | | 276,130,280 | |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 227,863,522 | | 600,411,594 | |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | | 148,537,686 | | 210,396,887 | |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | | 68,637,893 | | 176,039,959 | |
BNY Mellon International Fund | | 109,284,922 | | 187,641,442 | |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | | 440,172,368 | | 597,444,186 | |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | | 14,936,379 | | 35,366,653 | |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | | 92,627,681 | | 84,325,902 | |
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Table 11—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | |
| Gross Appreciation ($) | Gross Depreciation ($) | Net ($) |
BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund | 63,422,954 | 4,386,191 | 59,036,763 |
BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 812,659,448 | 29,066,179 | 783,593,269 |
BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund | 127,125,414 | 40,863,855 | 86,261,559 |
BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund | 53,719,240 | 1,679,032 | 52,040,208 |
BNY Mellon International Fund | 29,677,720 | 23,818,459 | 5,859,261 |
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund | 73,134,278 | 28,154,378 | 44,979,900 |
BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund | 5,968,741 | 2,935,781 | 3,032,960 |
BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund | 66,663,223 | 15,346,555 | 51,316,668 |
NOTE 5—Subsequent Event:
Effective March 31, 2023, NIMNA, entered into a sub-sub-investment advisory agreement with its affiliate, Newton Investment Management Limited (NIM), to enable NIM to provide certain advisory services to NIMNA for the benefit of the fund, including, but not limited to, portfolio management services. NIM is subject to the supervision of NIMNA and the Adviser. NIM is also an affiliate of the Adviser. NIM, located at 160 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V, 4LA, England, was formed in 1978 and, as of December 31, 2022, had approximately $48 billion in assets under management. NIM is an indirect subsidiary of BNY Mellon.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE FUND’S SUB-INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (Unaudited)
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund
At a meeting of the Trust’s Board of Trustees held on September 12-13, 2022 (the “Meeting”), the Board considered and approved a sub-investment advisory agreement (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Adviser”), on behalf of BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (the “fund”), and Newton Investment Management Limited (“NIM”), pursuant to which NIM would provide day-to-day management of the fund’s portfolio. At the Meeting, BNYM Adviser recommended the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and the appointment of NIM to serve as the sub-adviser to the fund, replacing Newton Investment Management North America, LLC (“NIMNA”), an affiliate of NIM and BNYM Adviser, effective October 21, 2022 (the “Effective Date”). In addition, BNYM Adviser proposed that, as of the Effective Date, employees of NIM replace employees of NIMNA as the fund’s primary portfolio managers and the fund’s investment approach, process and strategy be modified to more closely align with the strategy NIM proposed to use as the fund’s sub-adviser. The Board members, none of whom are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of the Trust (“Independent Trustees”), were assisted in their review by independent legal counsel and met with counsel in executive session separate from representatives of BNYM Adviser and NIM and NIMNA. In considering the approval of the New Sub-Advisory 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.
BNYM Adviser’s recommendation for the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and the appointment of NIM to serve as the sub-adviser to the fund, replacing NIMNA, was based on, among other information, BNYM Adviser’s review and due diligence relating to the investment approach, process and strategy proposed to be used by NIM as the fund’s sub-adviser. In determining whether to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board considered the materials prepared by BNYM Adviser and NIM received in advance of the Meeting and other information presented at the Meeting, which included: (i) a copy of the proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement; (ii) information regarding the proposed modifications to the fund’s investment approach, process and strategy; (iii) information regarding NIM and the proposed primary portfolio managers and the strategy NIM and the portfolio managers proposed to use as the fund’s sub-adviser; (iv) information regarding NIM’s historical performance returns managing an investment strategy similar to the proposed investment strategy to be used by NIM as the fund’s sub-adviser; (v) information regarding the rate of the sub-investment advisory fee payable by BNYM Adviser to NIM; (vi) information regarding NIM’s compliance program; and (vii) an opinion of counsel that the proposed changes to the fund’s investment advisory arrangements would not require the approval of fund shareholders. The Board also considered the substance of discussions with representatives of BNYM Investment Adviser at the Meeting and deliberations that took place at the Board’s most recent management contract renewal meeting held on March 14-15, 2022 (the “March Meeting”), at which the Board re-approved the sub-investment advisory agreement between BNYM Adviser, on behalf of the fund, and NIMNA (the “NIMNA Sub-Advisory Agreement”) for the ensuing year until June 1, 2023.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services to be Provided. In examining the nature, extent and quality of the services that were expected to be provided by NIM to the fund under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board considered: (i) NIM’s organization, qualification and background, as well as the qualifications and background of its investment personnel; (ii) the performance history of an investment strategy NIM managed that is similar to the proposed investment strategy to be used by NIM as the fund’s sub-adviser; and (iii) NIM’s compliance program. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, noting the substantial similarity to the terms of the NIMNA Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board also considered the review process undertaken by BNYM Adviser, and BNYM Adviser’s favorable assessment of the nature and quality of the sub-investment advisory services expected to be provided to the fund by NIM. The Board concluded that the fund will benefit from the quality and experience of NIM’s investment professionals. Based on their consideration and review of the foregoing information, the Board concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the sub investment advisory services to be provided by NIM under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, as well as NIM’s ability to render such services based on its resources and the experience of the investment team were adequate and appropriate for the fund in light of the fund’s investment objective, and supported a decision to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
Investment Performance. The Board had considered the fund’s investment performance and that of NIMNA and the investment team managing the fund’s portfolio at the March Meeting, including comparative data provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”). Because NIM was proposed as sub-adviser for the fund, the Board could not
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consider NIM’s investment performance in managing the fund’s portfolio as a factor in evaluating the New Sub-Advisory Agreement during the Meeting. In addition, the proposed investment strategy to be used by NIM as the fund’s sub-adviser had no historical performance record. However, at the Meeting the Board reviewed the historical performance record of an investment strategy managed by NIM that is similar to that of the proposed investment strategy to be used by NIM as the fund’s sub-adviser. The Board discussed with representatives of BNYM Adviser the proposed modifications to the fund’s investment approach, process and strategy. The Board also noted NIM’s reputation and experience with respect to emerging market equity investing. Based on its consideration and review of the foregoing information, the Board concluded that these factors supported a decision to approve the New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
Costs of Services to be Provided and Profitability. The Board considered the proposed fee payable under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, which was the same as that payable under the NIMNA Sub-Advisory Agreement, noting that the proposed fee would be paid by BNYM Adviser, as is the case under the NIMNA Sub-Advisory Agreement. At the March Meeting, the Board reviewed reports prepared by Broadridge, which included information comparing the fund’s actual and contractual management fees and total expenses with those of a group of comparable funds and with a broader group of funds. The Board also reviewed reports comparing the management fees, sub-investment advisory fees and total expenses of the fund to those of other similarly-managed affiliated funds in the same Lipper category as the fund. The Board noted that there were no changes to the fund’s management fee or sub-investment advisory fee in connection with the proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Board considered the fee payable by BNYM Adviser to NIM in relation to the fee paid to BNYM Adviser by the fund and the respective services to be provided by NIM and BNYM Adviser. The Board recognized that, because NIM’s fee would be paid by BNYM Adviser, and not the fund, an analysis of profitability was more appropriate in the context of the Board’s consideration of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement with BNYM Adviser, and that the Board had received and considered a profitability analysis of BNYM Adviser and its affiliates at the March Meeting. The Board concluded that the proposed fee payable to NIM by BNYM Adviser was appropriate and BNYM Adviser’s profitability was not excessive in light of the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided to the fund by NIM under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement.
Economies of Scale to be Realized. The Board recognized that, because the sub-investment advisory fee payable to NIM would be paid by BNYM Adviser, and not the fund, an analysis of economies of scale was more appropriate in the context of the Board’s consideration of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement with BNYM Adviser. At the March Meeting, the Board discussed any economies of scale or other efficiencies that may result from increases in the fund’s assets. The Board noted that there are various ways to share potential economies of scale with fund shareholders and that it appeared that the benefits of any economies of scale would be appropriately shared with shareholders. At the Meeting, the Board concluded that no material impact to the analysis of economies of scale is expected as a result of the approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and the appointment of NIM to serve as the sub-adviser to the fund 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.
Other Benefits to NIM. The Board also considered whether there were any ancillary benefits that would accrue to NIM as a result of its relationship with the fund, and such ancillary benefits, if any, were determined to be reasonable.
After full consideration of the factors discussed above, with no single factor identified as being of paramount importance, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement for the fund effective as of the Effective Date.
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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
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
Newton Investment
Management Limited
160 Queen Victoria Street
London, EC4V, 4LA. 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 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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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
BNY Mellon Bond Fund
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2023 |
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −1.74%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −1.91%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −2.13% for the same period.2
Bond prices declined due to ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to relatively short duration and favorable asset allocations.
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 the 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 Continue to Increase
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive 0.75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of 0.50% in December and 0.25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Treasury bonds performed roughly in line with investment-grade corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, lower-quality, lower-rated instruments generally outperformed their higher-quality, higher-rated peers. While floating-rate bonds, which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) lagged.
Defensive Positioning Bolsters Relative Performance
Prior to the beginning of the period, we took several steps to defensively position the fund in consideration of the prevailing environment of high inflation, rising rates and potentially slowing economic growth. Specifically, we trimmed the fund’s corporate exposure, while maintaining a mildly overweight position relative to the Index, with an emphasis on higher-yielding, lower-quality corporate bonds. At the same time, in recognition of increased inflationary pressures and the likelihood of further interest-rate increases, the fund maintained relatively short average duration to reduce interest-rate sensitivity. These moves made positive contributions to performance relative to the Index. Within the corporate sector, security selection and overweight allocation in the finance and industrial sectors added additional value. From a credit perspective, returns benefited from the fund’s overweight exposure to lower-credit-quality, BBB rated bonds and corresponding underweight exposure to higher-quality, AAA and A rated bonds. Within the Treasury sector, relatively short duration proved additive. Agency and mortgage-backed security exposure had only slightly positive impacts on relative performance. Conversely, out-of-Index exposure to TIPS detracted from relative returns.
Positioned for Uncertainties in an Environment of Rising Rates
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. In our opinion, current fundamentals are likely to produce a range-bound market, with the possibility of a mild U.S. recession in the near-to-mid future.
We have positioned the fund defensively given this environment, shifting to more neutral exposures relative to the Index. Specifically, we have reduced the fund’s out-of-Index exposure to TIPs. We have also reduced the fund’s corporate exposure, although we continue to look for yield advantage and stand ready to increase corporate holdings when spreads widen to attractive levels.
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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.
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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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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For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −.48%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −.72%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −1.14% for the same period.2
Intermediate-term bond prices declined due to ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to relatively short duration and favorable asset allocations.
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 in bonds. The investment adviser actively manages bond market and maturity exposure and credit profile and uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risk.
Investments in bonds may include government securities, corporate bonds and municipal bonds. 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 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 Continue to Increase
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive 0.75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of 0.50% in December and 0.25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Treasury bonds performed roughly in line with investment-grade corporate credits of similar duration, while among corporates, lower-quality, lower-rated instruments generally outperformed their higher-quality, higher-rated peers. While floating-rate bonds, which offer a degree of protection against rising interest rates, delivered stronger returns than most fixed-income securities, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) lagged.
Duration and Allocation Bolster Relative Performance
During the reporting period, the fund maintained an average duration of approximately 2.8 years versus an average duration of approximately 3.8 years for the Index at a time when shorter-duration instruments outperformed longer-duration instruments. The fund’s comparatively short duration significantly bolstered relative returns. Much of the fund’s short position was concentrated among Treasury holdings, where the fund’s average duration was approximately 2.2 years. While we trimmed the fund’s corporate exposure as spreads tightened over the period, relative to the Index, the fund continued to hold overweight exposure to corporate securities, particularly in the industrials and financials sectors, where security selection and sector allocation enhanced positive duration effects. From a credit quality perspective, overweight exposure to lower-quality bonds rated BBB, along with underweight exposure to higher-quality bonds rated AAA and A, further added to relative performance.
Positioned for Uncertainties in an Environment of Rising Rates
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. In our opinion, current fundamentals are likely to produce a range-bound market, with the possibility of a mild U.S. recession in the near-to-mid future. We have positioned the fund defensively given this environment, shifting to more neutral exposures relative to the Index. Specifically, we have reduced the fund’s corporate exposure, although we continue to look for yield advantage and stand ready to increase corporate holdings when spreads widen to attractive levels.
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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.
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. 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those companies, industries or sectors.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of .62%, and Investor shares produced a total return of .54%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Credit Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of −.37%, and the Bloomberg U.S. Credit Index, the fund’s secondary benchmark, produced a total return of −1.13% for the same period.2,3
Bond prices declined due to ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to strong issue selection and sector allocation.
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 Continue to Increase
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June 2022, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive 0.75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of 0.50% in December and 0.25% in January 2023. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, short-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period. Among corporates, lower-quality, lower-rated instruments generally outperformed their higher-quality, higher-rated peers.
Selection and Allocation Enhance 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. Among corporates, the fund benefited from strong allocation and issue selection despite the negative impact of slightly longer duration positioning than the Index. Top performing sectors included financials—where the banking, brokerage and finance industries all contributed positively—and transportation. While all credit categories added value, the fund further benefited from a tilt in favor of bonds with lower credit ratings, which reflected our efforts to enhance the fund’s yield. Conversely, a small position in taxable municipal bond detracted slightly from returns primarily due to the relatively long duration of the holdings.
Maintaining a Consistent Investment Approach
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. In our opinion, current fundamentals are likely to produce a range-bound market, with the possibility of a mild U.S. recession in the near-to-mid future.
As of the end of the reporting period, the fund continues to hold an overweight position in corporates relative to the Index, with an emphasis on higher-yielding, lower-quality bonds. The fund’s sector positions remain constant as well, with significant exposure in industrials and financials, and underweight exposure to the utility sector.
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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.
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 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. 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 affected 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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For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by Lawrence R. Dunn, CFA, Portfolio Manager of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of −.35%, and Investor shares produced a total return of −.43%.1 In comparison, the Bloomberg U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of −.48% for the same period.2
Short-term U.S. government bond prices declined as yields rose due to ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further 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 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”). 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
Short-term Treasury yields rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive 0.75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of 0.50% in December and 0.25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As Treasury yields rose during the period, bond prices declined, 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 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, shorter-duration instruments generally outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
Out-of-Index Positions Provide a Yield Advantage
Throughout the reporting period, the fund sought to increase yield relative to the Index by investing a substantial proportion of assets—representing roughly 60% to 70% of the fund’s total holdings—in a variety of short-term agency mortgage instruments, most of them backed by government-sponsored enterprises. This asset class afforded yield advantages compared to Treasury securities of similar duration, thus driving most the fund’s relative outperformance. 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 sought yield advantage with a smaller allocation to taxable municipal bonds, representing approximately 6% of the total portfolio, which also proved additive to returns as did an even smaller allocation of approximately 3% to callable agency instruments. The fund’s Treasury holdings, which represented approximately 20% of the portfolio, generally matched the performance of the Index, which is primarily composed of Treasury securities.
Continuing to Seek Yield Advantage While Controlling Risk
As of the end of the reporting period, the Fed has clearly indicated that further rate hikes are likely, with the ultimate level and timing of increases to be determined by emerging economic data. Given current conditions, we believe it unlikely that the Fed will begin to trim rates anytime in 2023. We expect to see continued softening in the U.S. economy this year in the face of rising rates, with an increasing possibility of an eventual mild recession that could cause front-end yields to fall. Accordingly, as of February 28, 2023, 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 approximately 61% 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. Other current positions include an approximately 27% allocation to Treasury securities, 6% to taxable municipal bonds, 3% to callable agency instruments and 2% to cash.
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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 30, 2023, 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those companies, industries or sectors.
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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 September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. 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 February 28, 2023 | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.80 | $4.03 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $982.60 | $980.90 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .57 | .82 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.87 | $4.10 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $995.20 | $992.80 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .58 | .83 | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.89 | $4.13 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,006.20 | $1,005.40 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .58 | .83 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.48 | $3.71 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $996.50 | $995.70 | |
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 181/365 (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 February 28, 2023 | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.86 | $4.11 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.97 | $1,020.73 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .57 | .82 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.91 | $4.16 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.92 | $1,020.68 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .58 | .83 | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.91 | $4.16 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.92 | $1,020.68 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .58 | .83 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.51 | $3.76 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.32 | $1,021.08 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .50 | .75 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 99.0% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - .5% | | | | | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 2/1/2031 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,265,065 | |
Airlines - .7% | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 3,845,535 | | 3,373,998 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA | | 3.20 | | 4/25/2024 | | 4,225,000 | | 4,138,771 | |
| 7,512,769 | |
Automobiles & Components - .2% | | | | | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 1/12/2032 | | 3,100,000 | | 2,469,888 | |
Banks - 7.4% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. TT | | 6.13 | | 4/27/2027 | | 8,650,000 | a,b | 8,453,645 | |
Barclays PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.33 | | 11/2/2026 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,246,571 | |
Citigroup, Inc., Sub. Notes | | 4.45 | | 9/29/2027 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,167,659 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.31 | | 2/2/2027 | | 6,500,000 | c | 5,254,204 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.59 | | 9/11/2025 | | 4,825,000 | c | 4,373,646 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.55 | | 1/7/2028 | | 8,490,000 | | 7,391,334 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.76 | | 6/9/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,767,223 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. II | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 5,475,000 | a,b | 4,914,743 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.59 | | 5/4/2027 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,066,736 | |
NatWest Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.08 | | 1/27/2030 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,271,352 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 6.63 | | 3/26/2026 | | 4,280,000 | a,b,c | 4,165,651 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 6.22 | | 6/15/2033 | | 8,000,000 | c | 7,606,580 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sub. Notes | | 6.75 | | 10/1/2037 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,527,079 | |
| 83,206,423 | |
Beverage Products - .5% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/1/2046 | | 6,250,000 | | 5,736,947 | |
Chemicals - .4% | | | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.90 | | 7/5/2024 | | 4,785,000 | | 4,781,386 | |
Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates - .3% | | | | | |
WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C13, Cl. A4 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2045 | | 3,908,184 | | 3,894,347 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 1.1% | | | | | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 7,185,000 | c | 6,594,159 | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.28 | | 3/15/2032 | | 6,225,000 | c | 5,377,453 | |
| 11,971,612 | |
Diversified Financials - 3.1% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 10/29/2026 | | 6,500,000 | | 5,733,479 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 1/26/2028 | | 9,500,000 | c | 8,082,145 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 4,933,007 | |
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 2/9/2026 | | 3,800,000 | | 3,448,140 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 9/30/2028 | | 6,890,000 | | 5,569,337 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.13 | | 10/7/2051 | | 7,650,000 | c | 5,069,825 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/15/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,128,759 | |
| 34,964,692 | |
Electronic Components - .4% | | | | | |
Jabil, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 1/15/2030 | | 5,500,000 | a | 4,844,681 | |
Energy - 2.5% | | | | | |
Boardwalk Pipelines LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 9/1/2032 | | 3,825,000 | | 3,214,673 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.72 | | 1/12/2032 | | 6,485,000 | | 5,436,737 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 3/24/2031 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,028,730 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 1/31/2033 | | 3,375,000 | | 3,375,247 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.80 | | 4/1/2028 | | 4,825,000 | | 4,459,650 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 5/15/2030 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,749,085 | |
TransCanada PipeLines Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 10/12/2031 | | 4,825,000 | | 3,829,473 | |
| 28,093,595 | |
Food Products - .4% | | | | | |
The Kroger Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.70 | | 1/15/2031 | | 6,500,000 | a | 4,959,996 | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 99.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Foreign Governmental - .3% | | | | | |
Province of Quebec, Unscd. Bonds | | 0.60 | | 7/23/2025 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,624,629 | |
Health Care - 1.5% | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,309,135 | |
Amgen, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.60 | | 3/2/2043 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,371,489 | |
Amgen, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.65 | | 6/15/2042 | | 2,555,000 | | 2,528,911 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.78 | | 3/25/2038 | | 7,250,000 | | 6,590,550 | |
| 16,800,085 | |
Industrial - .3% | | | | | |
LBJ Infrastructure Group LLC, Sr. Scd. Bonds | | 3.80 | | 12/31/2057 | | 5,000,000 | c | 3,342,206 | |
Information Technology - .4% | | | | | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 5/15/2035 | | 4,790,000 | | 3,982,585 | |
Insurance - .6% | | | | | |
MetLife, Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G | | 3.85 | | 9/15/2025 | | 1,900,000 | b | 1,788,945 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.35 | | 2/25/2050 | | 6,375,000 | | 5,427,459 | |
| 7,216,404 | |
Internet Software & Services - 1.4% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 5/12/2028 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,012,844 | |
eBay, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.90 | | 3/11/2025 | | 5,500,000 | a | 5,142,885 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.45 | | 8/15/2052 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,149,625 | |
| 15,305,354 | |
Media - .5% | | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 11/15/2027 | | 5,120,000 | | 5,197,178 | |
Metals & Mining - .6% | | | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 9/23/2031 | | 4,775,000 | c | 3,806,416 | |
Nucor Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.30 | | 5/23/2027 | | 2,875,000 | | 2,788,185 | |
| 6,594,601 | |
Municipal Securities - 1.8% | | | | | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 3.49 | | 6/1/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,470,561 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.13 | | 6/15/2042 | | 5,445,000 | | 4,571,982 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 1/1/2028 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,116,493 | |
New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 1.92 | | 8/1/2031 | | 3,825,000 | | 3,039,455 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AAA | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2023 | | 4,755,000 | | 4,694,331 | |
Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 3.41 | | 1/1/2043 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,499,189 | |
| 20,392,011 | |
Real Estate - 2.1% | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 3/15/2034 | | 4,775,000 | | 3,850,482 | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/15/2029 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,698,183 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 1/15/2030 | | 3,746,000 | | 2,826,662 | |
Kimco Realty Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 4/1/2032 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,012,940 | |
Prologis LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 1/15/2032 | | 2,825,000 | | 2,267,982 | |
Prologis LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 1/15/2033 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,840,624 | |
Simon Property Group LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 2/1/2032 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,236,935 | |
| 23,733,808 | |
Retailing - .8% | | | | | |
McDonald's Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 9/9/2032 | | 4,800,000 | a | 4,627,577 | |
The Home Depot, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.38 | | 3/15/2031 | | 5,595,000 | | 4,304,277 | |
| 8,931,854 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.5% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 2/15/2031 | | 4,000,000 | c | 3,171,713 | |
Broadcom, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.19 | | 11/15/2036 | | 6,000,000 | c | 4,347,837 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.97 | | 2/15/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,867,729 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 99.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,869,042 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 3/1/2026 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,458,647 | |
| 16,714,968 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .3% | | | | | |
Dell International LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 12/15/2041 | | 4,800,000 | c | 3,186,452 | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.4% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 3/9/2049 | | 7,000,000 | | 5,813,922 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2041 | | 6,675,000 | | 4,649,699 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.99 | | 10/30/2056 | | 8,498,000 | | 5,212,007 | |
| 15,675,628 | |
Transportation - .4% | | | | | |
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 3/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,809,525 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .4% | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-135, Cl. AE | | 1.83 | | 12/16/2052 | | 5,714,589 | | 4,855,726 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 27.1% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
1.50%, 10/1/2050 | | | 5,597,672 | d | 4,210,096 | |
2.00%, 8/1/2041-2/1/2052 | | | 25,917,797 | d | 21,051,451 | |
2.50%, 3/1/2042-12/1/2051 | | | 35,761,109 | d | 30,610,596 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2052 | | | 16,325,050 | d | 14,389,207 | |
3.50%, 1/1/2052 | | | 7,378,777 | d | 6,726,232 | |
4.00%, 1/1/2052 | | | 9,776,971 | d | 9,197,588 | |
5.00%, 8/1/2049-11/1/2052 | | | 9,185,717 | d | 9,115,248 | |
5.50%, 1/1/2053 | | | 11,277,653 | d | 11,321,116 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
1.50%, 1/1/2042 | | | 5,684,972 | d | 4,600,788 | |
2.00%, 11/1/2046-1/1/2052 | | | 47,803,320 | d | 39,137,300 | |
2.50%, 12/1/2036-11/1/2051 | | | 42,823,236 | d | 37,284,994 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2035-12/1/2036 | | | 9,423,592 | d | 8,815,005 | |
3.50%, 3/1/2052 | | | 12,796,099 | d | 11,675,230 | |
4.00%, 4/1/2052-6/1/2052 | | | 15,637,138 | d | 14,708,919 | |
4.50%, 3/1/2050-10/1/2052 | | | 24,530,542 | d | 23,728,244 | |
5.00%, 6/1/2052 | | | 5,425,040 | d | 5,341,489 | |
Government National Mortgage Association II: | | | |
2.00%, 8/20/2051-9/20/2051 | | | 9,022,868 | | 7,307,784 | |
2.50%, 5/20/2051 | | | 11,861,878 | | 10,040,206 | |
3.00%, 6/20/2050-11/20/2051 | | | 15,248,991 | | 13,648,665 | |
3.50%, 1/20/2052 | | | 5,739,974 | | 5,280,093 | |
4.00%, 2/20/2051-6/20/2051 | | | 9,081,293 | | 8,425,238 | |
4.50%, 7/20/2052 | | | 8,830,174 | | 8,574,551 | |
| 305,190,040 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 40.1% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 1.88 | | 11/15/2051 | | 7,000,000 | | 4,554,648 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.00 | | 8/15/2051 | | 5,500,000 | | 3,699,072 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.25 | | 2/15/2052 | | 7,745,000 | | 5,524,968 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 2.88 | | 5/15/2052 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,252,529 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2052 | | 18,500,000 | a | 15,557,344 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2052 | | 22,940,000 | | 23,355,788 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.02% | | 4.79 | | 1/31/2024 | | 11,850,000 | e | 11,848,242 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.08% | | 4.73 | | 4/30/2024 | | 21,250,000 | e | 21,219,027 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 1/15/2027 | | 6,143,350 | f | 5,823,527 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 7/15/2025 | | 10,638,175 | f | 10,302,332 | |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 99.0% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 40.1% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.50 | | 1/15/2028 | | 9,625,920 | f | 9,092,945 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 6/15/2024 | | 16,000,000 | | 15,039,688 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 4/30/2026 | | 11,315,000 | | 10,089,135 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.88 | | 1/31/2024 | | 15,195,000 | | 14,618,126 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 11/15/2031 | | 17,975,000 | | 14,634,880 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 8/15/2029 | | 16,810,000 | a | 14,534,084 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.75 | | 12/31/2026 | | 12,225,000 | | 11,134,778 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.38 | | 5/15/2027 | | 18,300,000 | | 16,961,098 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 1/31/2024 | | 10,250,000 | a | 10,010,212 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 5/31/2024 | | 17,500,000 | | 16,949,365 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2027 | | 19,500,000 | | 18,189,463 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 2/28/2026 | | 15,000,000 | | 14,179,980 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/31/2026 | | 14,500,000 | a | 13,771,601 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 7/31/2029 | | 10,255,000 | | 9,405,357 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 8/15/2032 | | 14,555,000 | | 13,229,130 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 4/30/2029 | | 22,105,000 | | 20,612,049 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 5/15/2032 | | 31,455,000 | | 28,933,685 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/31/2024 | | 10,490,000 | | 10,194,764 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2029 | | 25,750,000 | | 24,509,775 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2027 | | 12,615,000 | | 12,105,472 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.50 | | 1/31/2028 | | 5,265,000 | a | 5,105,405 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.50 | | 1/31/2030 | | 8,500,000 | a | 8,210,469 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.50 | | 2/15/2033 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,868,438 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.13 | | 11/15/2032 | | 8,500,000 | a | 8,636,797 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/31/2024 | | 10,000,000 | a | 9,888,672 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.50 | | 11/30/2024 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,928,711 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.50 | | 11/15/2025 | | 3,950,000 | | 3,943,674 | |
| 451,915,230 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $1,228,927,398) | | 1,115,169,685 | |
| Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .5% | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .5% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Ser. A (cost $6,500,000) | | 5.00 | | | | 260,000 | | 5,499,000 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $14,680,011) | | 4.65 | | | | 14,680,011 | g | 14,680,011 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.5% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.5% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $16,540,698) | | 4.65 | | | | 16,540,698 | g | 16,540,698 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,266,648,107) | | 102.3% | 1,151,889,394 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (2.3%) | (25,843,687) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 1,126,045,707 | |
GO—General Obligation
U.S. T-BILL—U.S. Treasury Bill Money Market Yield
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $89,519,268 and the value of the collateral was $92,246,557, consisting of cash collateral of $16,540,698 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $75,705,859. 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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $64,378,287 or 5.72% of net assets.
d The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
g Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Government | 42.3 |
Mortgage Securities | 27.9 |
Financial | 13.3 |
Communications | 3.7 |
Investment Companies | 2.8 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 2.7 |
Energy | 2.5 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 2.4 |
Technology | 2.1 |
Industrial | 1.6 |
Basic Materials | 1.0 |
| 102.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.3% | 9,985,554 | 103,266,312 | (98,571,855) | 14,680,011 | 122,664 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.5% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.5% | 40,564,922 | 297,002,421 | (321,026,645) | 16,540,698 | 52,327 | †† |
Total - 2.8% | 50,550,476 | 400,268,733 | (419,598,500) | 31,220,709 | 174,991 | |
† 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 - 97.9% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - .5% | | | | | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.51 | | 5/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,995,845 | |
Airlines - 1.1% | | | | | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 3,438,765 | | 3,017,106 | |
Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2020-1, Cl. AA | | 2.00 | | 6/10/2028 | | 3,402,061 | | 2,981,023 | |
| 5,998,129 | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.9% | | | | | |
American Honda Finance Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.30 | | 9/9/2026 | | 3,250,000 | | 2,855,656 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.05 | | 10/10/2025 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,538,033 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.00 | | 10/7/2024 | | 3,650,000 | a | 3,472,341 | |
| 10,866,030 | |
Banks - 9.2% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp., Sub. Notes, Ser. L | | 3.95 | | 4/21/2025 | | 4,680,000 | | 4,538,325 | |
Bank of Montreal, Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. E | | 3.30 | | 2/5/2024 | | 3,050,000 | | 2,990,028 | |
Barclays PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.28 | | 11/24/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,521,354 | |
Citigroup, Inc., Sub. Bonds | | 4.40 | | 6/10/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,894,222 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, Gtd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 7/21/2026 | | 4,835,000 | | 4,538,252 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.59 | | 9/11/2025 | | 5,500,000 | b | 4,985,503 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.73 | | 8/17/2024 | | 3,250,000 | | 3,169,938 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 5/24/2025 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,176,281 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 11/22/2027 | | 1,785,000 | | 1,571,165 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. II | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 4,235,000 | a,c | 3,801,632 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,492,724 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, Sub. Notes | | 4.65 | | 1/27/2026 | | 3,710,000 | a | 3,620,860 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.75 | | 11/24/2025 | | 3,500,000 | b | 3,374,862 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.95 | | 1/12/2026 | | 3,475,000 | | 3,063,064 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.95 | | 10/21/2027 | | 5,185,000 | | 4,544,412 | |
| 52,282,622 | |
Beverage Products - .8% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 1/23/2029 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,426,338 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - .6% | | | | | |
Global Payments, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 3,600,000 | | 3,583,651 | |
Consumer Discretionary - .6% | | | | | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 3,665,000 | b | 3,363,618 | |
Diversified Financials - 2.9% | | | | | |
AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes | | 2.45 | | 10/29/2026 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,307,776 | |
Air Lease Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.30 | | 2/1/2025 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,203,803 | |
American Express Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.38 | | 5/3/2024 | | 3,350,000 | | 3,274,462 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,418,239 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2027 | | 1,250,000 | a | 1,088,699 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 1/15/2026 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,392,862 | |
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2020 | | 0.95 | | 8/1/2027 | | 2,350,000 | | 2,006,099 | |
| 16,691,940 | |
Energy - 1.9% | | | | | |
Cimarex Energy Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 3/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,632,291 | |
ONEOK, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 7/13/2027 | | 3,400,000 | | 3,201,616 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.88 | | 6/30/2026 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,516,213 | |
Spectra Energy Partners LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 3/15/2025 | | 2,760,000 | | 2,656,160 | |
| 11,006,280 | |
Food Products - .6% | | | | | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.90 | | 2/15/2026 | | 3,840,000 | | 3,375,131 | |
Health Care - 4.6% | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 4,600,000 | | 4,070,337 | |
Amgen, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 2/21/2027 | | 3,960,000 | | 3,550,608 | |
Astrazeneca Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.20 | | 5/28/2026 | | 3,540,000 | | 3,136,827 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 97.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Health Care - 4.6% (continued) | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.30 | | 3/25/2028 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,825,438 | |
Elevance Health, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.38 | | 1/15/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,841,372 | |
Humana, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.65 | | 8/3/2023 | | 2,275,000 | | 2,230,537 | |
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland DAC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 9/23/2026 | | 4,275,000 | | 3,980,833 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.15 | | 5/15/2026 | | 2,915,000 | | 2,585,411 | |
| 26,221,363 | |
Industrial - 2.2% | | | | | |
Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.90 | | 3/2/2026 | | 2,830,000 | a | 2,514,468 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.05 | | 6/17/2026 | | 4,250,000 | | 3,758,775 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.70 | | 6/14/2024 | | 3,325,000 | | 3,210,288 | |
Snap-On, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 3/1/2027 | | 3,300,000 | | 3,083,604 | |
| 12,567,135 | |
Information Technology - 1.9% | | | | | |
Fiserv, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 7/1/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,579,921 | |
Microsoft Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 11/3/2025 | | 3,710,000 | | 3,556,541 | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 4/1/2025 | | 4,215,000 | | 3,975,232 | |
| 11,111,694 | |
Internet Software & Services - 1.4% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.80 | | 6/3/2025 | | 4,600,000 | | 4,200,490 | |
eBay, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.90 | | 3/11/2025 | | 4,250,000 | a | 3,974,048 | |
| 8,174,538 | |
Media - .5% | | | | | |
Discovery Communications LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 3/11/2026 | | 3,150,000 | | 3,073,191 | |
Metals & Mining - .6% | | | | | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.63 | | 9/1/2025 | | 3,500,000 | b | 3,183,425 | |
Municipal Securities - 3.4% | | | | | |
California Earthquake Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 1.48 | | 7/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,962,743 | |
Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.28 | | 11/15/2028 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,064,568 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 1.05 | | 1/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,243,610 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 1.75 | | 3/15/2028 | | 4,155,000 | | 3,586,290 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AAA | | 1.09 | | 7/1/2023 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,702,154 | |
State Board of Administration Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 1.71 | | 7/1/2027 | | 5,315,000 | | 4,666,253 | |
| 19,225,618 | |
Real Estate - 1.6% | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.38 | | 7/15/2031 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,048,563 | |
Healthcare Realty Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 1/15/2028 | | 2,375,000 | | 2,139,482 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 1/15/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,509,163 | |
UDR, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 9/1/2026 | | 3,620,000 | | 3,330,929 | |
| 9,028,137 | |
Retailing - 1.4% | | | | | |
Target Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 4/15/2025 | | 3,300,000 | | 3,118,850 | |
The TJX Companies, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.15 | | 5/15/2028 | | 5,500,000 | | 4,601,314 | |
| 7,720,164 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.3% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2029 | | 4,000,000 | b | 3,625,446 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.97 | | 2/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,823,638 | |
| 7,449,084 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .5% | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.05 | | 9/11/2026 | | 3,430,000 | | 3,124,892 | |
Telecommunication Services - 2.8% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 2/1/2028 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,100,385 | |
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 97.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 2.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 5/23/2029 | | 2,420,000 | | 2,279,710 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 4/15/2030 | | 4,700,000 | | 4,263,848 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 8/15/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,594,332 | |
| 16,238,275 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .5% | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-135, Cl. AE | | 1.83 | | 12/16/2052 | | 3,060,999 | | 2,600,952 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - .4% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
4.50%, 2/1/2034 | | | 292,776 | d | 292,165 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
2.91%, 4/1/2026 | | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,885,269 | |
| 2,177,434 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations - 6.0% | | | | | |
Federal Farm Credit Bank Funding Corp., Bonds | | 3.33 | | 4/12/2027 | | 6,845,000 | | 6,455,272 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 2.20 | | 3/28/2025 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,265,866 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 2.75 | | 3/25/2027 | | 6,750,000 | | 6,241,735 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 3.00 | | 3/25/2027 | | 6,800,000 | | 6,340,680 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Notes | | 4.05 | | 8/28/2025 | | 4,900,000 | d | 4,770,606 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, Notes | | 0.55 | | 8/19/2025 | | 9,250,000 | d | 8,315,244 | |
| 34,389,403 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 48.2% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.13 | | 10/15/2025 | | 2,287,720 | e | 2,192,603 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted | | 0.38 | | 1/15/2027 | | 13,515,370 | e | 12,811,759 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 9/30/2025 | | 5,440,000 | | 4,877,831 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.25 | | 10/31/2025 | | 4,720,000 | | 4,216,103 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.63 | | 5/15/2030 | | 5,950,000 | | 4,707,240 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 1/31/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,546,484 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.88 | | 1/31/2024 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,772,211 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.13 | | 2/28/2025 | | 32,705,000 | | 30,437,368 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.38 | | 11/15/2031 | | 7,000,000 | | 5,699,258 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 8/15/2029 | | 5,245,000 | a | 4,534,876 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 1.63 | | 5/15/2026 | | 11,800,000 | | 10,814,977 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.00 | | 4/30/2024 | | 16,670,000 | | 16,083,945 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.38 | | 2/29/2024 | | 15,000,000 | a | 14,598,166 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/31/2027 | | 8,105,000 | | 7,560,287 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.63 | | 4/15/2025 | | 10,760,000 | | 10,298,917 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 7/31/2027 | | 6,250,000 | | 5,872,314 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 4/30/2023 | | 17,500,000 | | 17,439,577 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 4/30/2029 | | 5,345,000 | | 4,984,004 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.88 | | 11/30/2023 | | 11,500,000 | a | 11,311,741 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/31/2024 | | 17,000,000 | | 16,521,543 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2025 | | 11,000,000 | | 10,593,086 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.13 | | 8/15/2025 | | 3,635,000 | | 3,509,763 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.13 | | 11/15/2028 | | 8,890,000 | | 8,428,831 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.50 | | 9/15/2025 | | 16,000,000 | | 15,581,563 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.88 | | 12/31/2029 | | 8,500,000 | | 8,397,734 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.13 | | 1/31/2025 | | 19,500,000 | a | 19,247,871 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.38 | | 10/31/2024 | | 14,875,000 | | 14,737,000 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.50 | | 11/15/2025 | | 1,735,000 | | 1,732,221 | |
| 275,509,273 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 97.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Utilities - .5% | | | | | |
Black Hills Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.05 | | 10/15/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,982,678 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $593,811,648) | | 559,366,840 | |
| Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | | |
Preferred Stocks - .8% | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - .8% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Ser. A (cost $5,125,000) | | 5.00 | | | | 205,000 | | 4,335,750 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies - .8% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - .8% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $4,630,088) | | 4.65 | | | | 4,630,088 | f | 4,630,088 | |
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Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 5.2% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 5.2% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $29,959,220) | | 4.65 | | | | 29,959,220 | f | 29,959,220 | |
Total Investments (cost $633,525,956) | | 104.7% | 598,291,898 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (4.7%) | (26,799,551) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 571,492,347 | |
a Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $61,445,237 and the value of the collateral was $63,268,263, consisting of cash collateral of $29,959,220 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $33,309,043. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $18,532,854 or 3.24% of net assets.
c Security is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.
d The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
e Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
f Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Government | 57.6 |
Financial | 13.7 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 6.6 |
Investment Companies | 6.0 |
Communications | 5.6 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 4.9 |
Technology | 3.8 |
Industrial | 2.7 |
Energy | 1.9 |
Mortgage Securities | .8 |
Basic Materials | .6 |
Utilities | .5 |
| 104.7 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - .8% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - .8% | 4,007,071 | 47,460,690 | (46,837,673) | 4,630,088 | 58,121 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 5.2% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 5.2% | 39,424,308 | 279,714,002 | (289,179,090) | 29,959,220 | 53,290 | †† |
Total - 6.0% | 43,431,379 | 327,174,692 | (336,016,763) | 34,589,308 | 111,411 | |
† 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 (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 95.9% | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense - 1.2% | | | | | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 7/1/2030 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,072,733 | |
The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 2/4/2026 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,180,095 | |
| 5,252,828 | |
Airlines - 3.1% | | | | | |
Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.60 | | 3/15/2027 | | 2,012,248 | a | 1,862,268 | |
American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A | | 3.38 | | 5/1/2027 | | 3,379,314 | | 2,964,945 | |
JetBlue Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2019-1, CI. A | | 2.95 | | 5/15/2028 | | 4,329,393 | | 3,720,937 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Ser. 2016-2, Cl. A | | 3.10 | | 10/7/2028 | | 6,449,061 | | 5,567,179 | |
| 14,115,329 | |
Automobiles & Components - 1.4% | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co., LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.58 | | 3/18/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,982,495 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.70 | | 8/20/2027 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,542,936 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 1/12/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,593,476 | |
| 6,118,907 | |
Banks - 21.2% | | | | | |
BAC Capital Trust XIV, Ltd. Gtd. Notes, Ser. G, 3 Month LIBOR +0.40% | | 5.17 | | 4/5/2023 | | 3,000,000 | b,c | 2,448,631 | |
Banco Santander SA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.72 | | 9/14/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,156,132 | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. FF | | 5.88 | | 3/15/2028 | | 3,000,000 | c | 2,805,600 | |
Bank of America Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. TT | | 6.13 | | 4/27/2027 | | 1,500,000 | c,d | 1,465,950 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.03 | | 9/30/2027 | | 4,000,000 | a,d | 3,478,347 | |
Barclays PLC, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 8.00 | | 3/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | c | 1,965,400 | |
Barclays PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.30 | | 8/9/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,971,113 | |
BNP Paribas SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.38 | | 5/12/2026 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,391,734 | |
BPCE SA, Sub. Notes | | 3.12 | | 10/19/2032 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,094,693 | |
Citigroup, Inc., Sub. Bonds | | 4.40 | | 6/10/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,447,111 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc., Sub. Notes | | 3.75 | | 2/11/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,506,248 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 8/4/2025 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,665,656 | |
Credit Agricole SA, Sub. Notes | | 4.00 | | 1/10/2033 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,590,118 | |
Credit Suisse Group AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.59 | | 9/11/2025 | | 6,000,000 | a | 5,438,731 | |
Danske Bank A/S, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 0.98 | | 9/10/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,779,998 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.96 | | 11/26/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,399,256 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, Sub. Notes | | 4.88 | | 12/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,396,605 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.80 | | 3/11/2025 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,693,048 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. FF | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | c | 4,859,375 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, Sub. Notes | | 4.58 | | 12/10/2025 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,406,433 | |
M&T Bank Corp., Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | c,d | 4,787,997 | |
Morgan Stanley, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 6.30 | | 10/18/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,081,658 | |
Nordea Bank Abp, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 6.63 | | 3/26/2026 | | 3,465,000 | a,c,d | 3,372,426 | |
Santander UK Group Holdings PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.80 | | 11/15/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,970,559 | |
Societe Generale SA, Sub. Notes | | 6.22 | | 6/15/2033 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,377,056 | |
Standard Chartered PLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.97 | | 3/30/2026 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,851,741 | |
The Bank of Nova Scotia, Jr. Sub. Notes, 3 Month LIBOR +2.65% | | 7.45 | | 7/12/2023 | | 4,000,000 | b,c | 3,900,000 | |
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 11/16/2026 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,113,604 | |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Sub. Notes | | 3.63 | | 9/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,791,197 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., Sub. Notes | | 4.32 | | 11/23/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,829,455 | |
Zions Bancorp NA, Sub. Notes | | 3.25 | | 10/29/2029 | | 3,550,000 | | 2,953,964 | |
| 94,989,836 | |
Beverage Products - 1.2% | | | | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 8/1/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,633,136 | |
Suntory Holdings Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.25 | | 10/16/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,833,537 | |
| 5,466,673 | |
Building Materials - 1.3% | | | | | |
CRH America Finance, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.40 | | 5/9/2027 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,783,617 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 95.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Building Materials - 1.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Masco Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.50 | | 2/15/2028 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,896,315 | |
| 5,679,932 | |
Chemicals - 2.0% | | | | | |
Celanese US Holdings LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.90 | | 7/5/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,997,734 | |
Huntsman International LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,191,700 | |
Yara International ASA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 6/1/2028 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,826,814 | |
| 9,016,248 | |
Commercial & Professional Services - 1.1% | | | | | |
Global Payments, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 8/15/2029 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,404,201 | |
Grand Canyon University, Unscd. Bonds | | 3.25 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,728,125 | |
| 5,132,326 | |
Consumer Discretionary - 3.7% | | | | | |
Hasbro, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 11/19/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,088,503 | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 3/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,878,783 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. II | | 2.75 | | 10/15/2033 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,346,310 | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.76 | | 3/15/2027 | | 3,825,000 | a | 3,510,460 | |
WarnerMedia Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.28 | | 3/15/2032 | | 3,500,000 | a | 3,023,468 | |
Whirlpool Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.75 | | 2/26/2029 | | 3,000,000 | d | 2,871,825 | |
| 16,719,349 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel - .6% | | | | | |
Michael Kors USA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 11/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,879,520 | |
Diversified Financials - 5.4% | | | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 1/26/2028 | | 1,000,000 | a | 850,752 | |
Aircastle Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 6/15/2026 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,324,675 | |
Ares Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.88 | | 6/15/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,110,839 | |
BlackRock TCP Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 2/9/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,722,216 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.85 | | 9/30/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,041,609 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 2/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | a | 824,128 | |
Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 2/10/2025 | | 3,000,000 | d | 2,883,952 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 1/15/2027 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,406,014 | |
Stifel Financial Corp., Sr. Unscd. Bonds | | 4.25 | | 7/18/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,963,412 | |
| 24,127,597 | |
Electronic Components - 1.3% | | | | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.95 | | 2/15/2032 | | 1,760,000 | | 1,415,559 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,446,836 | |
Jabil, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.60 | | 1/15/2030 | | 3,250,000 | d | 2,862,766 | |
| 5,725,161 | |
Energy - 10.9% | | | | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 1/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,376,408 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 2.74 | | 12/31/2039 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,585,732 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 10/15/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,856,080 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,093,313 | |
El Paso Natural Gas Co., LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 2/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,509,984 | |
Enbridge, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/1/2026 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,358,738 | |
Energy Transfer LP, Sr. Unscd. Bonds | | 5.50 | | 6/1/2027 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,492,584 | |
Energy Transfer LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.15 | | 9/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,824,014 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 5.35 | | 1/31/2033 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,500,110 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 936,000 | | 895,129 | |
EQT Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 10/1/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,746,380 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.90 | | 9/29/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,450,072 | |
MPLX LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/1/2027 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,420,224 | |
MPLX LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 9/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,881,567 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, Gtd. Notes | | 6.49 | | 1/23/2027 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,184,650 | |
Sabal Trail Transmission LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 5/1/2028 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,807,597 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 3/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,998,464 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 95.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Energy - 10.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Targa Resources Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 5.20 | | 7/1/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,951,674 | |
The Williams Companies, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 6/15/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,821,751 | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co., LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.25 | | 5/15/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,742,782 | |
Valero Energy Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.80 | | 12/1/2031 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,031,403 | |
Var Energi ASA, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 7.50 | | 1/15/2028 | | 2,310,000 | a | 2,386,840 | |
| 48,915,496 | |
Environmental Control - .5% | | | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 5/1/2029 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,259,250 | |
Financials - .8% | | | | | |
Apollo Management Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 5/30/2024 | | 1,750,000 | a | 1,704,384 | |
Apollo Management Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 1/14/2050 | | 2,000,000 | a,d | 1,726,161 | |
| 3,430,545 | |
Food Products - 1.6% | | | | | |
Flowers Foods, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 10/1/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,873,947 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 6/27/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,932,162 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Jr. Sub. Notes | | 5.95 | | 4/17/2023 | | 500,000 | a,c | 499,290 | |
JBS USA Finance, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.00 | | 2/2/2029 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,665,308 | |
| 6,970,707 | |
Foreign Governmental - .6% | | | | | |
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Unscd. Bonds | | 7.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,681,550 | |
Health Care - 4.8% | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.20 | | 11/21/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,654,568 | |
Amgen, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.25 | | 3/2/2033 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,980,291 | |
Centene Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 3/1/2031 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,731,802 | |
Cigna Corp., Gtd. Notes | | 4.38 | | 10/15/2028 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,402,059 | |
CVS Health Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.78 | | 3/25/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,818,083 | |
HCA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 3/15/2032 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,692,129 | |
HCA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 5.88 | | 2/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,000,882 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Gtd. Notes | | 2.20 | | 9/2/2030 | | 3,000,000 | a,d | 2,354,783 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 11/26/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,964,078 | |
| 21,598,675 | |
Industrial - 3.1% | | | | | |
Carlisle Companies, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.75 | | 12/1/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,806,489 | |
Flowserve Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.80 | | 1/15/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,927,176 | |
Hillenbrand, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 5.00 | | 9/15/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,871,255 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.48 | | 12/1/2027 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,202,111 | |
Oshkosh Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 5/15/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,894,958 | |
| 13,701,989 | |
Information Technology - 1.4% | | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 7/15/2025 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,955,601 | |
Fiserv, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.50 | | 7/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,789,960 | |
Oracle Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.65 | | 3/25/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,682,614 | |
| 6,428,175 | |
Insurance - 2.7% | | | | | |
Assured Guaranty US Holdings, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 6/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,553,666 | |
MetLife, Inc., Jr. Sub. Bonds, Ser. D | | 5.88 | | 3/15/2028 | | 3,500,000 | c,d | 3,386,950 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc., Jr. Sub. Notes | | 5.70 | | 9/15/2048 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,840,175 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 5/15/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,208,246 | |
| 11,989,037 | |
Internet Software & Services - .5% | | | | | |
eBay, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.95 | | 11/22/2027 | | 2,000,000 | d | 2,055,011 | |
Materials - .4% | | | | | |
WRKCo, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,869,284 | |
Media - 1.1% | | | | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC, Sr. Scd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 4/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | d | 2,139,867 | |
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 95.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Media - 1.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Grupo Televisa SAB, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 1/30/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,925,994 | |
| 5,065,861 | |
Metals & Mining - 1.7% | | | | | |
Anglo American Capital PLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.50 | | 3/15/2028 | | 3,500,000 | a | 3,312,792 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 1.63 | | 9/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,728,650 | |
Nucor Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.13 | | 4/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,706,929 | |
| 7,748,371 | |
Municipal Securities - 2.7% | | | | | |
Detroit, GO, Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2044 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,609,492 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 3.49 | | 6/1/2036 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,294,081 | |
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 | | 2,259,334 | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (OU Medicine Project) Ser. C | | 5.45 | | 8/15/2028 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,097,497 | |
| 12,260,404 | |
Real Estate - 9.6% | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.95 | | 1/15/2027 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,867,886 | |
American Homes 4 Rent LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.90 | | 2/15/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,323,940 | |
Brandywine Operating Partnership LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.55 | | 10/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,660,849 | |
CBRE Services, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 2.50 | | 4/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,626,936 | |
EPR Properties, Gtd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 4/15/2028 | | 4,250,000 | | 3,784,391 | |
Extra Space Storage LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.35 | | 3/15/2032 | | 3,250,000 | | 2,492,278 | |
Goodman US Finance Five LLC, Gtd. Notes | | 4.63 | | 5/4/2032 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,822,346 | |
Healthcare Realty Holdings LP, Gtd. Notes | | 3.10 | | 2/15/2030 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,412,715 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.13 | | 12/1/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,539,002 | |
Highwoods Realty LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.20 | | 4/15/2029 | | 3,250,000 | | 2,824,657 | |
Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.15 | | 4/15/2032 | | 4,000,000 | d | 3,523,570 | |
Life Storage LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,741,927 | |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.63 | | 11/15/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,253,745 | |
Realty Income Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 5.63 | | 10/13/2032 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,041,118 | |
Spirit Realty LP, Gtd. Notes | | 2.10 | | 3/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,243,888 | |
Spirit Realty LP, Gtd. Notes | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,646,995 | |
VICI Properties LP, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.95 | | 2/15/2030 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,336,269 | |
| 43,142,512 | |
Retailing - 3.8% | | | | | |
7-Eleven, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 1.80 | | 2/10/2031 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,072,832 | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.55 | | 7/26/2027 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,783,626 | |
AutoNation, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.85 | | 3/1/2032 | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,678,060 | |
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.15 | | 1/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,371,562 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.65 | | 12/1/2031 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,831,506 | |
Kohl's Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.63 | | 5/1/2031 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,760,212 | |
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.90 | | 6/1/2029 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,316,908 | |
| 16,814,706 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.4% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.14 | | 11/15/2035 | | 2,365,000 | a | 1,744,952 | |
Broadcom, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 3.47 | | 4/15/2034 | | 3,250,000 | a | 2,574,302 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 4.25 | | 9/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,906,035 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 4.40 | | 6/1/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,915,670 | |
NXP BV, Gtd. Notes | | 4.88 | | 3/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,983,509 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.17 | | 11/25/2026 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,318,924 | |
| 15,443,392 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment - .8% | | | | | |
Dell International LLC, Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 8.10 | | 7/15/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,355,450 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Bonds and Notes - 95.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Telecommunication Services - 2.0% | | | | | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 4.60 | | 5/23/2029 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,297,101 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., Gtd. Notes | | 3.88 | | 4/15/2030 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,175,206 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., Sr. Unscd. Notes | | 2.10 | | 3/22/2028 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,590,442 | |
| 9,062,749 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $476,128,234) | | 430,016,870 | |
| Preferred Dividend Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | | |
Preferred Stocks - 1.7% | | | | | |
Diversified Financials - .6% | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., Ser. A | | 6.15 | | | | 120,000 | | 2,947,200 | |
Telecommunication Services - 1.1% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., Ser. A | | 5.00 | | | | 225,000 | | 4,758,751 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $8,625,000) | | 7,705,951 | |
| 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $5,792,075) | | 4.65 | | | | 5,792,075 | e | 5,792,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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 $15,462,445) | | 4.65 | | | | 15,462,445 | e | 15,462,445 | |
Total Investments (cost $506,007,754) | | 102.3% | 458,977,341 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (2.3%) | (10,465,012) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 448,512,329 | |
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $98,673,752 or 22.0% 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 is a perpetual bond with no specified maturity date. Maturity date shown is next reset date of the bond.
d Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $17,092,238 and the value of the collateral was $17,791,787, consisting of cash collateral of $15,462,445 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $2,329,342. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Financial | 40.3 |
Consumer, Cyclical | 12.7 |
Energy | 10.9 |
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 8.7 |
Industrial | 7.7 |
Technology | 5.6 |
Investment Companies | 4.7 |
Communications | 4.7 |
Basic Materials | 3.7 |
Government | 3.3 |
| 102.3 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.3% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.3% | 8,814,007 | 53,900,358 | (56,922,290) | 5,792,075 | 93,133 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 3.4% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 3.4% | 10,057,024 | 51,574,938 | (46,169,517) | 15,462,445 | 41,335 | †† |
Total - 4.7% | 18,871,031 | 105,475,296 | (103,091,807) | 21,254,520 | 134,468 | |
† 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 (Unaudited) (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 - 98.6% | | | | | |
Municipal Securities - 6.3% | | | | | |
California Earthquake Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.49 | | 7/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,998,816 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 7.75 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,008,000 | a | 2,091,198 | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. A | | 0.92 | | 6/1/2025 | | 250,000 | | 228,910 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 2.08 | | 11/1/2023 | | 500,000 | | 489,111 | |
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 1.90 | | 5/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,989,712 | |
Mesa Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 2.90 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 992,214 | |
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 | | 1,675,154 | |
Tennessee School Bond Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser.A | | 0.22 | | 11/1/2023 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,453,238 | |
| 10,918,353 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 15.3% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 2586, Cl. MJ | | 5.50 | | 3/15/2023 | | 902 | b | 901 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3527, Cl. DA | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2029 | | 8,544 | b | 8,513 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3563, Cl. BD | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2024 | | 64,758 | b | 64,146 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3627, Cl. QH | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2025 | | 252,273 | b | 249,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3640, Cl. GM | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2025 | | 165,169 | b | 163,109 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3780, Cl. AV | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2031 | | 541,843 | b | 530,307 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3810, Cl. QB | | 3.50 | | 2/15/2026 | | 283,764 | b | 277,548 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3816, Cl. HA | | 3.50 | | 11/15/2025 | | 663,790 | b | 649,465 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3820, Cl. TB | | 3.50 | | 3/15/2026 | | 412,659 | b | 403,353 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3830, Cl. NB | | 4.50 | | 2/15/2039 | | 273,054 | b | 271,664 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3909, Cl. NG | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2026 | | 557,295 | b | 546,859 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3964, Cl. QA | | 3.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 272,816 | b | 263,509 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3987, Cl. A | | 2.00 | | 9/15/2026 | | 31,776 | b | 31,122 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3998, Cl. KG | | 2.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 678,657 | b | 663,017 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4020, Cl. PC | | 1.75 | | 3/15/2027 | | 118,387 | b | 112,786 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4029, Cl. LA | | 2.00 | | 1/15/2027 | | 609,844 | b | 589,576 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4216, Cl. KC | | 1.75 | | 6/15/2028 | | 578,509 | b | 547,006 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4287, Cl. AB | | 2.00 | | 12/15/2026 | | 148,520 | b | 140,089 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4304, Cl. DA | | 2.50 | | 1/15/2027 | | 76,460 | b | 75,225 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4313, Cl. ME | | 3.00 | | 4/15/2039 | | 697,475 | b | 653,709 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4340, Cl. VD | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 626,423 | b | 612,698 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4386, Cl. AB | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2029 | | 241,317 | b | 234,488 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4425, Cl. VM | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2035 | | 2,802,269 | b | 2,776,819 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4465, Cl. BA | | 2.50 | | 12/15/2039 | | 290,782 | b | 284,029 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4569, Cl. DV | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 883,052 | b | 842,479 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 5058, Cl. CD | | 1.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 637,198 | b | 603,596 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2005-63, Cl. HB | | 5.00 | | 7/25/2025 | | 23,468 | b | 23,264 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2010-112, Cl. CY | | 4.00 | | 10/25/2025 | | 373,220 | b | 368,439 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-88, Cl. M | | 3.50 | | 9/25/2026 | | 233,845 | b | 228,747 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-127, Cl. DH | | 4.00 | | 11/25/2027 | | 3,577 | b | 3,555 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-148, Cl. DC | | 1.50 | | 1/25/2028 | | 802,206 | b | 754,372 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-152, CI. PC | | 1.75 | | 8/25/2042 | | 1,476,303 | b | 1,420,226 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-78, Cl. KB | | 1.75 | | 7/25/2027 | | 196,710 | b | 185,248 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-98, Cl. YM | | 1.50 | | 9/25/2027 | | 656,307 | b | 614,796 | |
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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 - 98.6% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 15.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-137, Cl. V | | 3.50 | | 10/25/2028 | | 97,255 | b | 93,550 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-30, Cl. DA | | 1.75 | | 4/25/2028 | | 232,997 | b | 217,741 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-39, Cl. MP | | 1.75 | | 5/25/2028 | | 728,956 | b | 683,517 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2014-34, Cl. LC | | 2.50 | | 6/25/2029 | | 287,494 | b | 275,551 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2015-33, Cl. P | | 2.50 | | 6/25/2045 | | 943,606 | b | 883,684 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2017-9, Cl. HA | | 3.00 | | 12/25/2042 | | 460,514 | b | 450,559 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2017-99, Cl. VM | | 3.50 | | 3/25/2029 | | 1,536,526 | b | 1,475,276 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2020-28, Cl. V | | 3.50 | | 2/25/2048 | | 836,283 | b | 816,471 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2010-6, Cl. AB | | 3.00 | | 11/20/2039 | | 395,878 | | 383,661 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-101, Cl. MA | | 2.50 | | 5/20/2040 | | 409,227 | | 391,583 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-51, Cl. VQ | | 3.50 | | 4/20/2025 | | 405,373 | | 396,321 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2016-23, CI. KA | | 4.24 | | 1/20/2031 | | 138,814 | | 136,884 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-87, Cl. A | | 3.50 | | 1/20/2040 | | 1,785,862 | | 1,728,959 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-90, CI. KB | | 3.00 | | 9/20/2044 | | 1,557,257 | | 1,476,176 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-94, Cl. A | | 3.50 | | 8/20/2031 | | 1,680,305 | | 1,649,584 | |
| 26,253,177 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - 24.6% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K030, Cl. A2 | | 3.25 | | 4/25/2023 | | 285,586 | b | 284,424 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K044, Cl. A2 | | 2.81 | | 1/25/2025 | | 1,445,685 | b | 1,388,215 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K724, Cl. A2 | | 3.06 | | 11/25/2023 | | 1,847,721 | b | 1,821,328 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K725, Cl. A2 | | 3.00 | | 1/25/2024 | | 730,088 | b | 715,770 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KC03, Cl. A2 | | 3.50 | | 1/25/2026 | | 1,492,326 | b | 1,440,251 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KL1P, Cl. A1P | | 2.54 | | 10/25/2025 | | 1,582,381 | b | 1,522,128 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KLU1, Cl. A1 | | 2.38 | | 1/25/2025 | | 1,320,508 | b | 1,282,984 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. KW02, Cl. A1 | | 2.90 | | 4/25/2026 | | 1,943,900 | b | 1,891,428 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. X2FX, Cl. A2 | | 2.41 | | 9/25/2025 | | 711,187 | b | 669,763 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. X3FX, Cl. A1FX | | 3.00 | | 3/25/2025 | | 1,832,498 | b | 1,772,542 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB22, Cl. A7F | | 1.98 | | 9/25/2023 | | 316,964 | b | 311,712 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB25, Cl. A7F | | 2.58 | | 10/25/2023 | | 48,813 | b | 47,857 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2017-SB41, Cl. A10F | | 2.94 | | 9/25/2027 | | 1,674,113 | b | 1,547,062 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2018-SB50, Cl. A5F | | 3.06 | | 4/25/2023 | | 236,554 | b | 235,650 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2018-SB51, CI. A5H | | 3.13 | | 4/25/2038 | | 618,684 | b | 615,641 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (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 - 98.6% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - 24.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2019-SB61, Cl. A5F | | 2.86 | | 1/25/2024 | | 1,566,406 | b | 1,535,198 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2019-SB67, CI. A5H | | 2.24 | | 8/25/2039 | | 687,869 | b | 657,292 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2019-SB68, CI. A5H | | 2.39 | | 8/25/2039 | | 362,919 | b | 350,327 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2014-M1, Cl. A2 | | 3.13 | | 7/25/2023 | | 470,678 | b | 466,439 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2014-M13, Cl. A2 | | 3.02 | | 8/25/2024 | | 225,633 | b | 218,674 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2014-M3, Cl. A2 | | 3.50 | | 1/25/2024 | | 1,122,826 | b | 1,102,612 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2017-M10, CI. AV2 | | 2.54 | | 7/25/2024 | | 1,808,469 | b | 1,752,145 | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K045, Cl. A2 | | 3.02 | | 1/25/2025 | | 1,364,218 | b | 1,314,497 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2011-103, Cl. B | | 3.77 | | 7/16/2051 | | 906,356 | | 849,451 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-142, CI. BC | | 2.46 | | 3/16/2049 | | 1,237,685 | | 1,149,238 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-150, CI. A | | 1.90 | | 11/16/2052 | | 624,966 | | 547,964 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-105, Cl. A | | 1.71 | | 2/16/2037 | | 450,220 | | 440,443 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-142, Cl. V | | 3.10 | | 2/16/2025 | | 625,757 | | 604,667 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-158, Cl. AB | | 3.01 | | 8/16/2053 | | 1,334,591 | | 1,254,419 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-29, CI. AB | | 1.77 | | 10/16/2045 | | 165,592 | | 152,837 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-29, CI. AD | | 1.51 | | 8/16/2041 | | 355,640 | | 346,828 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-30, Cl. A | | 1.50 | | 5/16/2042 | | 1,899 | | 1,894 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-109, Cl. B | | 3.12 | | 9/16/2051 | | 67,050 | | 66,891 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-82, Cl. VG | | 2.87 | | 12/16/2046 | | 1,072,734 | | 1,024,224 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2015-188, CI. VD | | 2.50 | | 3/16/2032 | | 473,603 | | 438,041 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2017-70, CI. A | | 2.50 | | 10/16/2057 | | 121,583 | | 120,012 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2017-94, CI. AK | | 2.40 | | 5/16/2051 | | 1,275,657 | | 1,183,220 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2018-123, Cl. D | | 3.10 | | 1/16/2059 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,621,815 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2018-149, CI. A | | 3.00 | | 7/16/2048 | | 271,157 | | 259,276 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2019-34, Cl. AL | | 3.15 | | 5/16/2059 | | 1,315,748 | | 1,274,164 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2019-55, Cl. AE | | 3.00 | | 12/16/2059 | | 1,055,064 | | 984,680 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-147, CI. A | | 2.20 | | 10/16/2062 | | 1,983,627 | | 1,838,504 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-3, CI. AM | | 1.60 | | 9/16/2051 | | 975,350 | | 838,958 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-53, Cl. AE | | 1.50 | | 4/16/2046 | | 2,865,238 | | 2,596,308 | |
Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2022-82, Cl. AC | | 2.00 | | 5/16/2048 | | 1,960,019 | | 1,788,036 | |
| 42,325,809 | |
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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 - 98.6% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 21.6% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.: | | | |
2.50%, 3/1/2027-12/1/2027 | | | 2,349,973 | b | 2,242,026 | |
3.50%, 10/1/2026-5/1/2027 | | | 356,675 | b | 344,374 | |
4.50%, 11/1/2024-2/1/2034 | | | 431,106 | b | 429,620 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association: | | | |
1.91%, 9/1/2051, 1 Month SOFR +2.35% | | | 2,535,505 | b,c | 2,342,743 | |
2.25%, 1/1/2024 | | | 504,207 | b | 496,178 | |
2.39%, 6/1/2025 | | | 659,057 | b | 636,962 | |
2.45%, 4/1/2025 | | | 2,724,537 | b | 2,587,068 | |
2.50%, 11/1/2026-3/1/2028 | | | 2,916,008 | b | 2,753,954 | |
2.70%, 7/1/2024 | | | 1,796,183 | b | 1,725,737 | |
2.72%, 3/1/2024 | | | 2,000,000 | b | 1,945,449 | |
2.74%, 1/1/2050, 12 Month LIBOR +1.59% | | | 1,340,678 | b,c | 1,313,899 | |
2.87%, 11/1/2049, 12 Month LIBOR +1.61% | | | 1,951,745 | b,c | 1,942,757 | |
2.88%, 6/1/2024 | | | 908,602 | b | 879,685 | |
2.89%, 4/1/2024-1/1/2025 | | | 3,000,000 | b | 2,906,312 | |
2.94%, 9/1/2047, 12 Month LIBOR +1.62% | | | 1,824,199 | b,c | 1,786,204 | |
2.95%, 11/1/2025 | | | 1,000,000 | b | 953,478 | |
3.00%, 1/1/2028 | | | 353,997 | b | 340,367 | |
3.09%, 8/1/2023 | | | 1,000,000 | b | 987,647 | |
3.11%, 12/1/2024 | | | 1,888,799 | b | 1,824,676 | |
3.15%, 11/1/2049, 12 Month LIBOR +1.61% | | | 1,620,243 | b,c | 1,578,740 | |
3.45%, 7/1/2025 | | | 1,659,571 | b | 1,599,647 | |
3.50%, 2/1/2031 | | | 1,742,416 | b | 1,676,091 | |
4.00%, 7/1/2029-3/1/2034 | | | 925,740 | b | 904,070 | |
5.00%, 3/1/2027 | | | 81,072 | b | 80,980 | |
5.10%, 10/1/2024 | | | 678,900 | b | 673,837 | |
Government National Mortgage Association I: | | | |
3.00%, 5/15/2027 | | | 1,340,560 | | 1,291,570 | |
4.00%, 8/15/2024-7/15/2027 | | | 267,524 | | 263,716 | |
Government National Mortgage Association II: | | | |
3.00%, 4/20/2027 | | | 323,762 | | 296,277 | |
3.50%, 3/20/2026 | | | 121,271 | | 117,513 | |
4.50%, 7/20/2024-5/20/2025 | | | 289,793 | | 285,088 | |
| 37,206,665 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations - 3.0% | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 0.57 | | 9/30/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,859,813 | |
Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds | | 3.13 | | 4/28/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,440,448 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., Notes | | 2.05 | | 3/24/2025 | | 2,000,000 | b | 1,882,976 | |
| 5,183,237 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities - 27.8% | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 0.75 | | 11/15/2024 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,125,742 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 2.75 | | 5/15/2025 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,835,078 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 7/31/2024 | | 4,750,000 | | 4,616,313 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.00 | | 6/30/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,892,578 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.13 | | 8/15/2025 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,862,188 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.25 | | 8/31/2024 | | 4,750,000 | d | 4,628,188 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 3.88 | | 1/15/2026 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,931,562 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.00 | | 2/15/2026 | | 4,250,000 | | 4,191,397 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.13 | | 1/31/2025 | | 3,500,000 | d | 3,454,746 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.25 | | 9/30/2024 | | 5,000,000 | d | 4,944,141 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | 4.25 | | 12/31/2024 | | 5,500,000 | d | 5,438,770 | |
| 47,920,703 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $176,977,272) | | 169,807,944 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued) |
Description | 1-Day Yield (%) | | | | Shares | | Value ($) | |
Investment Companies - 1.4% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.4% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares (cost $2,419,635) | | 4.65 | | | | 2,419,635 | e | 2,419,635 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.5% | | | | | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.5% | | | | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares (cost $2,683,544) | | 4.65 | | | | 2,683,544 | e | 2,683,544 | |
Total Investments (cost $182,080,451) | | 101.5% | 174,911,123 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (1.5%) | (2,629,891) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 172,281,232 | |
GO—General Obligation
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 February 28, 2023, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $18,465,845 and the value of the collateral was $18,984,741, consisting of cash collateral of $2,683,544 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $16,301,197. In addition, the value of collateral may include pending sales that are also on loan.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Mortgage Securities | 61.5 |
Government | 37.1 |
Investment Companies | 2.9 |
| 101.5 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | |
Affiliated Issuers | | |
Description | Value ($) 8/31/2022 | Purchases ($)† | Sales ($) | Value ($) 2/28/2023 | Dividends/ Distributions ($) | |
Registered Investment Companies - 1.4% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, Institutional Shares - 1.4% | 3,369,717 | 47,611,570 | (48,561,652) | 2,419,635 | 38,345 | |
Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.5% | | |
Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund, SL Shares - 1.5% | 2,975,863 | 28,136,181 | (28,428,500) | 2,683,544 | 7,838 | †† |
Total - 2.9% | 6,345,580 | 75,747,751 | (76,990,152) | 5,103,179 | 46,183 | |
† 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
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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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 ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† (including securities on loan)††—Note 1(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 1,120,668,685 | | 563,702,590 | | 437,722,821 | | 169,807,944 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 31,220,709 | | 34,589,308 | | 21,254,520 | | 5,103,179 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | 18,381,500 | | - | | 6,166,170 | | - | | |
Dividends, interest and securities lending income receivable | | | | 7,120,342 | | 3,912,379 | | 5,188,613 | | 617,298 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 1,071,098 | | 1,056,000 | | 234,423 | | 48,177 | | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | | 14,844 | | - | | - | | - | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 27,842 | | 21,439 | | 30,519 | | 18,400 | | |
| | | | 1,178,505,020 | | 603,281,716 | | 470,597,066 | | 175,594,998 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 490,073 | | 248,332 | | 197,034 | | 63,945 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 2,224,335 | | 868,380 | | 982,151 | | 248,910 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | 31,323,680 | | - | | 4,556,225 | | - | | |
Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(b) | | | | 16,540,698 | | 29,959,220 | | 15,462,445 | | 2,683,544 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 1,789,649 | | 645,329 | | 836,623 | | 261,194 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 36,241 | | 16,437 | | 15,811 | | 5,440 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 54,637 | | 51,671 | | 34,448 | | 50,733 | | |
| | | | 52,459,313 | | 31,789,369 | | 22,084,737 | | 3,313,766 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,126,045,707 | | 571,492,347 | | 448,512,329 | | 172,281,232 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 1,319,886,349 | | 618,608,792 | | 509,581,471 | | 197,918,196 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (193,840,642) | | (47,116,445) | | (61,069,142) | | (25,636,964) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,126,045,707 | | 571,492,347 | | 448,512,329 | | 172,281,232 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | | 1,235,427,398 | | 598,936,648 | | 484,753,234 | | 176,977,272 | | |
Affiliated issuers | | | | 31,220,709 | | 34,589,308 | | 21,254,520 | | 5,103,179 | | |
†† Value of securities on loan ($) | | | | 89,519,268 | | 61,445,237 | | 17,092,238 | | 18,465,845 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,117,981,000 | | 564,487,935 | | 444,590,199 | | 170,795,582 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 102,937,091 | | 48,807,705 | | 38,376,291 | | 15,837,063 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.86 | | 11.57 | | 11.59 | | 10.78 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 8,064,707 | | 7,004,412 | | 3,922,130 | | 1,485,650 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 743,507 | | 604,122 | | 338,047 | | 137,553 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.85 | | 11.59 | | 11.60 | | 10.80 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Income: | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | 17,955,176 | | 8,164,066 | | 10,340,929 | | 2,155,650 | |
Dividends: | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated issuers | | | 162,500 | | 128,125 | | 248,510 | | - | |
Affiliated issuers | | | 122,664 | | 58,121 | | 93,133 | | 38,345 | |
Income from securities lending—Note 1(b) | | | 52,327 | | 53,290 | | 41,335 | | 7,838 | |
Total Income | | | 18,292,667 | | 8,403,602 | | 10,723,907 | | 2,201,833 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | | | 2,251,979 | | 1,175,470 | | 1,000,736 | | 319,368 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 755,692 | | 394,371 | | 335,605 | | 122,502 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 72,232 | | 37,004 | | 32,146 | | 10,316 | |
Professional fees | | | 50,340 | | 34,725 | | 18,713 | | 18,975 | |
Registration fees | | | 21,305 | | 17,324 | | 17,549 | | 16,792 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 15,245 | | 6,070 | | 4,001 | | 1,792 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 11,097 | | 8,534 | | 6,626 | | 2,169 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 11,012 | | 5,834 | | 4,818 | | 5,894 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 6,308 | | 4,954 | | 5,609 | | 6,478 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 12,311 | | 13,337 | | 16,355 | | 11,875 | |
Total Expenses | | | 3,215,396 | | 1,705,498 | | 1,450,033 | | 524,036 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | - | | - | | (64,108) | |
Net Expenses | | | 3,215,396 | | 1,705,498 | | 1,450,033 | | 459,928 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 15,077,271 | | 6,698,104 | | 9,273,874 | | 1,741,905 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (28,768,182) | | (5,743,765) | | (9,946,649) | | (1,296,176) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (8,500,934) | | (4,798,006) | | 2,223,205 | | (990,014) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (37,269,116) | | (10,541,771) | | (7,723,444) | | (2,286,190) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | (22,191,845) | | (3,843,667) | | 1,550,430 | | (544,285) | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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| | | | BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 15,077,271 | | | | 26,308,931 | | 6,698,104 | | | | 13,631,805 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (28,768,182) | | | | (33,559,114) | | (5,743,765) | | | | (1,834,562) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (8,500,934) | | | | (158,390,689) | | (4,798,006) | | | | (60,548,888) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | (22,191,845) | | | | (165,640,872) | | (3,843,667) | | | | (48,751,645) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (16,912,725) | | | | (31,131,402) | | (7,183,266) | | | | (14,937,727) | |
Investor Shares | | | (117,663) | | | | (258,946) | | (72,217) | | | | (183,563) | |
Total Distributions | | | (17,030,388) | | | | (31,390,348) | | (7,255,483) | | | | (15,121,290) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 118,010,806 | | | | 333,337,287 | | 46,029,869 | | | | 108,679,466 | |
Investor Shares | | | 4,621,187 | | | | 26,277,220 | | 3,245,943 | | | | 11,904,817 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 2,299,012 | | | | 4,723,355 | | 1,377,760 | | | | 2,746,258 | |
Investor Shares | | | 106,562 | | | | 213,651 | | 67,570 | | | | 159,629 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (135,730,987) | | | | (309,635,386) | | (91,422,048) | | | | (208,148,635) | |
Investor Shares | | | (7,152,159) | | | | (25,060,677) | | (4,022,693) | | | | (12,401,272) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (17,845,579) | | | | 29,855,450 | | (44,723,599) | | | | (97,059,737) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (57,067,812) | | | | (167,175,770) | | (55,822,749) | | | | (160,932,672) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 1,183,113,519 | | | | 1,350,289,289 | | 627,315,096 | | | | 788,247,768 | |
End of Period | | | 1,126,045,707 | | | | 1,183,113,519 | | 571,492,347 | | | | 627,315,096 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,782,752 | | | | 27,208,027 | | 3,960,094 | | | | 8,832,056 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 211,084 | | | | 388,791 | | 118,900 | | | | 223,630 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (12,500,903) | | | | (25,328,155) | | (7,884,092) | | | | (16,716,541) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (1,507,067) | | | | 2,268,663 | | (3,805,098) | | | | (7,660,855) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 422,030 | | | | 2,120,229 | | 278,646 | | | | 954,596 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 9,794 | | | | 17,670 | | 5,817 | | | | 12,965 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (654,101) | | | | (2,035,089) | | (345,210) | | | | (1,007,444) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (222,277) | | | | 102,810 | | (60,747) | | | | (39,883) | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 419,130 Class M Shares representing $4,595,826 were exchanged for 419,733 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Bond Fund and 279,207 Class M Shares representing $3,244,929 were exchanged for 278,559 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund. 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 $11,762,042 were exchanged for 943,238 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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| | | | BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 9,273,874 | | | | 21,829,429 | | 1,741,905 | | | | 1,306,023 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (9,946,649) | | | | 1,466,603 | | (1,296,176) | | | | (575,281) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 2,223,205 | | | | (109,031,132) | | (990,014) | | | | (6,677,551) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 1,550,430 | | | | (85,735,100) | | (544,285) | | | | (5,946,809) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (9,907,842) | | | | (26,586,001) | | (2,222,383) | | | | (2,978,102) | |
Investor Shares | | | (97,282) | | | | (235,509) | | (16,030) | | | | (57,884) | |
Total Distributions | | | (10,005,124) | | | | (26,821,510) | | (2,238,413) | | | | (3,035,986) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 38,546,515 | | | | 127,212,542 | | 43,472,463 | | | | 78,219,789 | |
Investor Shares | | | 4,620,166 | | | | 7,793,456 | | 1,210,065 | | | | 3,339,486 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 2,431,764 | | | | 6,552,719 | | 664,528 | | | | 604,805 | |
Investor Shares | | | 78,781 | | | | 161,297 | | 13,844 | | | | 54,388 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (152,882,381) | | | | (214,957,748) | | (46,125,927) | | | | (68,839,960) | |
Investor Shares | | | (6,048,534) | | | | (7,827,067) | | (1,363,462) | | | | (6,224,947) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (113,253,689) | | | | (81,064,801) | | (2,128,489) | | | | 7,153,561 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (121,708,383) | | | | (193,621,411) | | (4,911,187) | | | | (1,829,234) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 570,220,712 | | | | 763,842,123 | | 177,192,419 | | | | 179,021,653 | |
End of Period | | | 448,512,329 | | | | 570,220,712 | | 172,281,232 | | | | 177,192,419 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,338,526 | | | | 9,931,460 | | 4,005,607 | | | | 7,047,458 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 211,502 | | | | 510,095 | | 61,433 | | | | 53,785 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (13,296,231) | | | | (17,228,465) | | (4,258,808) | | | | (6,095,882) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (9,746,203) | | | | (6,786,910) | | (191,768) | | | | 1,005,361 | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 404,632 | | | | 597,375 | | 111,285 | | | | 295,516 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 6,858 | | | | 12,616 | | 1,278 | | | | 4,811 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (524,056) | | | | (610,242) | | (125,674) | | | | (554,957) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (112,566) | | | | (251) | | (13,111) | | | | (254,630) | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 398,586 Class M Shares representing $4,542,836 were exchanged for 398,178 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and 108,800 Class M Shares representing $1,181,888 were exchanged for 108,676 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund. 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 $2,857,242 were exchanged for 252,487 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Class M Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.22 | | 13.10 | | 13.63 | | 13.14 | | 12.32 | | 12.82 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .15 | | .25 | | .23 | | .30 | | .35 | | .34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.35) | | (1.83) | | (.17) | | .54 | | .84 | | (.48) | |
Total from Investment Operations | (.20) | | (1.58) | | .06 | | .84 | | 1.19 | | (.14) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.16) | | (.30) | | (.31) | | (.35) | | (.37) | | (.36) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | - | | (.28) | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | (.16) | | (.30) | | (.59) | | (.35) | | (.37) | | (.36) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 10.86 | | 11.22 | | 13.10 | | 13.63 | | 13.14 | | 12.32 | |
Total Return (%) | (1.74)b | | (12.19) | | .50 | | 6.49 | | 9.89 | | (1.10) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .57c | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.68c | | 2.07 | | 1.71 | | 2.30 | | 2.77 | | 2.70 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22.95b | | 88.66 | | 72.04 | | 93.11 | | 79.56 | | 47.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 1,117,981 | | 1,172,292 | | 1,339,003 | | 1,268,576 | | 1,220,362 | | 1,002,899 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Investor Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.21 | | 13.08 | | 13.60 | | 13.11 | | 12.29 | | 12.79 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .13 | | .23 | | .20 | | .28 | | .32 | | .31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.34) | | (1.83) | | (.16) | | .52 | | .84 | | (.48) | |
Total from Investment Operations | (.21) | | (1.60) | | .04 | | .80 | | 1.16 | | (.17) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.15) | | (.27) | | (.28) | | (.31) | | (.34) | | (.33) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | - | | (.28) | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | (.15) | | (.27) | | (.56) | | (.31) | | (.34) | | (.33) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 10.85 | | 11.21 | | 13.08 | | 13.60 | | 13.11 | | 12.29 | |
Total Return (%) | (1.91)b | | (12.39) | | .30 | | 6.22 | | 9.60 | | (1.35) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .82c | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.43c | | 1.82 | | 1.46 | | 2.08 | | 2.47 | | 2.46 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 22.95b | | 88.66 | | 72.04 | | 93.11 | | 79.56 | | 47.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 8,065 | | 10,822 | | 11,286 | | 9,204 | | 8,697 | | 6,944 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Class M Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.77 | | 12.93 | | 13.11 | | 12.72 | | 12.26 | | 12.60 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .13 | | .24 | | .24 | | .25 | | .27 | | .25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.19) | | (1.13) | | (.16) | | .41 | | .47 | | (.32) | |
Total from Investment Operations | (.06) | | (.89) | | .08 | | .66 | | .74 | | (.07) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.14) | | (.27) | | (.26) | | (.27) | | (.28) | | (.27) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.57 | | 11.77 | | 12.93 | | 13.11 | | 12.72 | | 12.26 | |
Total Return (%) | (.48)b | | (6.93) | | .62 | | 5.23 | | 6.09 | | (.58) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .58c | | .56 | | .56 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.28c | | 1.98 | | 1.85 | | 1.97 | | 2.15 | | 2.03 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18.51b | | 31.46 | | 19.07 | | 41.86 | | 33.30 | | 28.92 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 564,488 | | 619,470 | | 779,123 | | 891,782 | | 985,280 | | 833,954 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | Investor Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.80 | | 12.95 | | 13.12 | | 12.73 | | 12.26 | | 12.60 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .11 | | .22 | | .21 | | .22 | | .23 | | .22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.19) | | (1.13) | | (.16) | | .40 | | .48 | | (.33) | |
Total from Investment Operations | (.08) | | (.91) | | .05 | | .62 | | .71 | | (.11) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.13) | | (.24) | | (.22) | | (.23) | | (.24) | | (.23) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.59 | | 11.80 | | 12.95 | | 13.12 | | 12.73 | | 12.26 | |
Total Return (%) | (.72)b | | (7.11) | | .42 | | 4.93 | | 5.88 | | (.84) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .83c | | .81 | | .81 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.03c | | 1.73 | | 1.59 | | 1.68 | | 1.88 | | 1.78 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 18.51b | | 31.46 | | 19.07 | | 41.86 | | 33.30 | | 28.92 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 7,004 | | 7,845 | | 9,125 | | 8,293 | | 6,225 | | 5,756 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Class M Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.74 | | 13.80 | | 13.69 | | 13.36 | | 12.52 | | 13.06 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .21 | | .40 | | .43 | | .45 | | .46 | | .44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.13) | | (1.96) | | .15 | | .35 | | .86 | | (.50) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .08 | | (1.56) | | .58 | | .80 | | 1.32 | | (.06) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.23) | | (.43) | | (.47) | | (.47) | | (.48) | | (.48) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.07) | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | (.23) | | (.50) | | (.47) | | (.47) | | (.48) | | (.48) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.59 | | 11.74 | | 13.80 | | 13.69 | | 13.36 | | 12.52 | |
Total Return (%) | .62b | | (11.58) | | 4.29 | | 6.16 | | 10.81 | | (.48) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .58c | | .56 | | .56 | | .56 | | .56 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.71c | | 3.15 | | 3.10 | | 3.39 | | 3.65 | | 3.43 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 5.65b | | 25.87 | | 18.34 | | 25.67 | | 30.95 | | 33.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 444,590 | | 564,925 | | 757,617 | | 849,166 | | 907,433 | | 776,480 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | Investor Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.75 | | 13.81 | | 13.70 | | 13.37 | | 12.53 | | 13.07 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .20 | | .37 | | .40 | | .43 | | .43 | | .37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.14) | | (1.97) | | .14 | | .34 | | .85 | | (.46) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .06 | | (1.60) | | .54 | | .77 | | 1.28 | | (.09) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.21) | | (.39) | | (.43) | | (.44) | | (.44) | | (.45) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.07) | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | (.21) | | (.46) | | (.43) | | (.44) | | (.44) | | (.45) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.60 | | 11.75 | | 13.81 | | 13.70 | | 13.37 | | 12.53 | |
Total Return (%) | .54b | | (11.82) | | 4.02 | | 5.87 | | 10.50 | | (.72) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .83c | | .81 | | .81 | | .81 | | .81 | | .80 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.46c | | 2.90 | | 2.85 | | 3.12 | | 3.41 | | 3.06 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 5.65b | | 25.87 | | 18.34 | | 25.67 | | 30.95 | | 33.36 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 3,922 | | 5,296 | | 6,225 | | 5,448 | | 2,693 | | 2,573 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | Class M Shares |
BNY Mellon Short-Term | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
U.S. Government Securities Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 10.95 | | 11.60 | | 11.81 | | 11.70 | | 11.52 | | 11.72 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .10 | | .09 | | .11 | | .19 | | .21 | | .14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.14) | | (.52) | | (.13) | | .15 | | .20 | | (.18) | |
Total from Investment Operations | (.04) | | (.43) | | (.02) | | .34 | | .41 | | (.04) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.13) | | (.22) | | (.19) | | (.23) | | (.23) | | (.16) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 10.78 | | 10.95 | | 11.60 | | 11.81 | | 11.70 | | 11.52 | |
Total Return (%) | (.35)b | | (3.77) | | (.15) | | 2.95 | | 3.61 | | (.36) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .57c | | .59 | | .55 | | .55 | | .55 | | .56 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .50c | | .50 | | .54 | | .55 | | .55 | | .56 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.91c | | .84 | | .89 | | 1.65 | | 1.84 | | 1.20 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 38.70b | | 65.86 | | 114.85 | | 65.00 | | 119.53 | | 61.04 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 170,796 | | 175,541 | | 174,319 | | 234,920 | | 255,767 | | 190,515 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | Investor Shares |
BNY Mellon Short-Term | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
U.S. Government Securities Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 10.96 | | 11.60 | | 11.80 | | 11.68 | | 11.50 | | 11.71 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income a | .09 | | .07 | | .08 | | .11 | | .18 | | .11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.14) | | (.53) | | (.12) | | .21 | | .20 | | (.19) | |
Total from Investment Operations | (.05) | | (.46) | | (.04) | | .32 | | .38 | | (.08) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.11) | | (.18) | | (.16) | | (.20) | | (.20) | | (.13) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 10.80 | | 10.96 | | 11.60 | | 11.80 | | 11.68 | | 11.50 | |
Total Return (%) | (.43)b | | (3.99) | | (.37) | | 2.73 | | 3.31 | | (.69) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .82c | | .84 | | .80 | | .80 | | .80 | | .81 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .75c | | .75 | | .79 | | .80 | | .80 | | .81 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.66c | | .59 | | .64 | | .98 | | 1.54 | | .92 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 38.70b | | 65.86 | | 114.85 | | 65.00 | | 119.53 | | 61.04 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 1,486 | | 1,652 | | 4,703 | | 5,308 | | 1,727 | | 1,494 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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 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.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:
The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has designated the Adviser as each fund’s valuation designee, effective September 8, 2022, to make all fair value determinations with respect to each fund’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight and pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act.
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 February 28, 2023 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 | - | 3,894,347 | | - | 3,894,347 | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 325,297,702 | | - | 325,297,702 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 5,499,000 | - | | - | 5,499,000 | |
Foreign Governmental | - | 3,624,629 | | - | 3,624,629 | |
Investment Companies | 31,220,709 | - | | - | 31,220,709 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 20,392,011 | | - | 20,392,011 | |
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| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($)(continued) | | |
Investments in Securities:†(continued) | | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 4,855,726 | | - | 4,855,726 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 305,190,040 | | - | 305,190,040 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 451,915,230 | | - | 451,915,230 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 225,464,160 | | - | 225,464,160 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 4,335,750 | - | | - | 4,335,750 | |
Investment Companies | 34,589,308 | - | | - | 34,589,308 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 19,225,618 | | - | 19,225,618 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 2,600,952 | | - | 2,600,952 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 2,177,434 | | - | 2,177,434 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations | - | 34,389,403 | | - | 34,389,403 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 275,509,273 | | - | 275,509,273 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 415,074,916 | | - | 415,074,916 | |
Equity Securities - Preferred Stocks | 7,705,951 | - | | - | 7,705,951 | |
Foreign Governmental | - | 2,681,550 | | - | 2,681,550 | |
Investment Companies | 21,254,520 | - | | - | 21,254,520 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 12,260,404 | | - | 12,260,404 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Investment Companies | 5,103,179 | - | | - | 5,103,179 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 10,918,353 | | - | 10,918,353 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | - | 26,253,177 | | - | 26,253,177 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (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. Government Agencies Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities | - | 42,325,809 | | - | 42,325,809 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed | - | 37,206,665 | | - | 37,206,665 | |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations | - | 5,183,237 | | - | 5,183,237 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | - | 47,920,703 | | - | 47,920,703 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
(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 February 28, 2023.
| |
Table 1—Securities Lending Agreement | |
| |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 7,134 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 7,266 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 5,635 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 1,068 |
(c) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are defined as “affiliated” under the Act.
(d) Market Risk: The value of the securities in which each fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market. The value of a security may also decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company or industry, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, changes to inflation, adverse changes to credit markets or adverse investor sentiment generally. 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 each 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.
Government Securities Risk: Not all obligations of the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Some obligations are backed only by the credit of the issuing agency or instrumentality, and in some cases there may be some risk of default by the issuer. Any guarantee by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities of a security
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held by the fund does not apply to the market value of such security or to shares of the fund itself.
Mortgage-Related Securities Risk: Mortgage-related securities are complex derivative instruments, subject to credit, prepayment and extension risk, and may be more volatile, less liquid and more difficult to price accurately than more traditional debt securities. The fund is subject to the credit risk associated with these securities, including the market’s perception of the creditworthiness of the issuing federal agency, as well as the credit quality of the underlying assets. Although certain mortgage-related securities are guaranteed as to the timely payment of interest and principal by a third party (such as a U.S. government agency or instrumentality with respect to government-related mortgage securities) the market prices for such securities are not guaranteed and will fluctuate. As with other interest-bearing securities, the prices of certain mortgage-related securities are inversely affected by changes in interest rates. However, although the value of a mortgage-related security may decline when interest rates rise, the converse is not necessarily true, since in periods of declining interest rates the mortgages underlying the security are more likely to be prepaid causing the fund to purchase new securities at current market rates, which usually will be lower. The loss of higher yielding underlying mortgages and the reinvestment of proceeds at lower interest rates, known as prepayment risk, can reduce the fund’s potential price gain in response to falling interest rates, reduce the fund’s yield and/or cause the fund’s share price to fall. When interest rates rise, the effective duration of the fund’s mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities may lengthen due to a drop in prepayments of the underlying mortgages or other assets. This is known as extension risk and would increase the fund’s sensitivity to rising interest rates and its potential for price declines.
Municipal Securities Risk: The amount of public information available about municipal securities 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 funds’ investments in municipal securities. Other factors include the general conditions of the municipal securities 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, territory or possession of the United States in which the funds invest may have an impact on each fund’s share price. As an example, elevated costs or shortfalls in revenue associated with the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak could affect the ability of municipal issuers to make payments on debt obligations when due. Any such credit impairment could adversely impact the value of their bonds, which could negatively impact the performance of the funds.
Short-Term Trading Risk: At times, the fund may engage in short-term trading, which could produce higher transaction costs and taxable distributions and lower the fund’s after-tax performance.
Debt Risk: 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 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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Each tax year in the three-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 relevant fund’s unused capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022.
Table 3 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
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Table 2—Capital Loss Carryover | | | | | | |
| | | Short-Term Losses ($)
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | | | 34,575,397 | 11,932,157 | 46,507,554 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | | | 2,220,047 | 2,044,976 | 4,265,023 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | | | 7,875,172 | 8,719,423 | 16,594,595 |
† These capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
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Table 3—Tax Character of Distributions Paid |
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| Ordinary Income ($) | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | 31,390,348 | - |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | 15,121,290 | - |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | 23,075,813 | 3,745,697 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | 3,035,986 | - |
(g) New accounting pronouncements: In 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting.
The objective of the guidance in Topic 848 is to provide temporary relief during the transition period. The FASB included a sunset provision within Topic 848 based on expectations of when the LIBOR would cease being published. At the time that Update 2020-04 was issued, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had established its intent that it would no longer be necessary to persuade, or compel, banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. As a result, the sunset provision was set for December 31, 2022—12 months after the expected cessation date of all currencies and tenors of LIBOR.
In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of the overnight 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month tenors of USD LIBOR would be June 30, 2023, which is beyond the current sunset date of Topic 848.
Because the current relief in Topic 848 may not cover a period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, the amendments in this Update defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024 (“FASB Sunset Date”), after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848.
Management had evaluated the impact of Topic 848 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 has no concerns in adopting Topic 848 by FASB Sunset Date. Management will continue to work with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines.
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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 February 28, 2023, the funds did not borrow under the Facilities.
NOTE 3—Management Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser, the management fee is payable monthly and 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, 2022 through December 30, 2023, 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 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 30, 2023, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $64,108 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
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 February 28, 2023, 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 Bond Fund | $ 11,035 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 8,451 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 6,586 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 1,942 |
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 Agent 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 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 cash management services
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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. During the period ended February 28, 2023, there were no Transfer Agent fees charged to the funds.
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 5 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 28, 2023 pursuant to the custody agreement.
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Table 5—Custodian Fees |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 11,012 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 5,834 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 4,818 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 5,894 |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a shareholder redemption draft processing agreement, for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 28, 2023 pursuant to the agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 6—BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees |
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BNY Mellon Bond Fund | $ 57 |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 83 |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 40 |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 14 |
During the period ended February 28, 2023, each fund was charged $7,875 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.
Table 7 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
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Table 7—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates | | | |
| Management Fee ($) | Administration Fee ($) | Shareholder Services Plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) | Less Expense Reimbursement ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | 351,897 | 118,730 | 1,653 | 15,200 | 20 | 2,573 | - |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | 176,732 | 59,655 | 1,348 | 8,000 | 24 | 2,573 | - |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | 139,415 | 47,064 | 762 | 7,200 | 20 | 2,573 | - |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | 46,996 | 18,155 | 291 | 8,000 | 6 | 2,573 | (12,076) |
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NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
Table 8 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities during the period ended February 28, 2023.
Table 9 summarizes gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for each fund at February 28, 2023.
At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).
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Table 8—Purchases and Sales |
| | Purchases ($) | | Sales ($) | |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | 257,960,942 | | 268,324,069 | |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | 104,499,609 | | 159,590,583 | |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | 27,777,056 | | 139,733,192 | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | 69,933,287 | | 70,511,670 | |
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Table 9—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | |
| | | Gross Appreciation ($) | Gross Depreciation ($) | Net ($) |
BNY Mellon Bond Fund | | | 3,884,127 | 118,642,840 | (114,758,713) |
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund | | | 1,180,590 | 36,414,648 | (35,234,058) |
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund | | | 2,539,096 | 49,569,509 | (47,030,413) |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | | 254,655 | 7,423,983 | (7,169,328) |
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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
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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Ticker Symbols: | | | | | | | |
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 | | | |
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund | | Class M: MPSUX | | Investor: MISTX | | | |
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 534434, Pittsburgh, Pennslylvania 15253-4434
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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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund
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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2023 |
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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 September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. 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 February 28, 2023 | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.65 | $2.90 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,017.10 | $1,015.90 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .33 | .58 | |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.70 | $2.94 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,011.00 | $1,009.70 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .34 | .59 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (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 February 28, 2023 | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.66 | $2.91 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,023.16 | $1,021.92 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .33 | .58 | |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $1.71 | $2.96 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,023.11 | $1,021.87 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .34 | .59 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations - 12.7% | Annualized Yield (%) | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks: | | | | | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.05% | 4.60 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,000,000 | |
Federal Home Loan Banks: | | | | | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.02% | 4.57 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.03% | 4.58 | | 4,000,000 | a | 4,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.03% | 4.58 | | 4,000,000 | a | 4,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.05% | 4.60 | | 6,000,000 | a | 6,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.05% | 4.60 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.05% | 4.60 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.06% | 4.61 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.07% | 4.62 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month SOFR +0.07% | 4.62 | | 4,000,000 | a | 4,000,000 | |
4/24/2023 | 4.38 | | 2,000,000 | b | 1,987,130 | |
4/26/2023 | 4.73 | | 6,000,000 | b | 5,956,749 | |
2/9/2024 | 5.08 | | 2,000,000 | b | 1,908,383 | |
Total U.S. Government Agencies Obligations (cost $48,852,262) | | | | | 48,852,262 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills - 5.9% |
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3/21/2023 | 4.59 | | 4,000,000 | b | 3,989,956 | |
3/28/2023 | 4.59 | | 15,000,000 | b | 14,949,206 | |
4/18/2023 | 4.74 | | 4,000,000 | b | 3,975,200 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Bills (cost $22,914,362) | | | | | 22,914,362 | |
U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes - 13.2% |
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3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL -0.08% | 4.73 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,996,488 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.03% | 4.81 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,000,190 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.03% | 4.84 | | 15,000,000 | a | 15,000,058 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.04% | 4.84 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,000,000 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.04% | 4.84 | | 10,000,000 | a | 9,995,435 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.14% | 4.95 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,996,062 | |
3/1/2023, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +0.20% | 5.01 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,000,000 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes (cost $50,988,233) | | | | | 50,988,233 | |
Repurchase Agreements - 67.8% |
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ABN Amro Bank, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 2/28/2023, due at 3/1/2023 in the amount of $65,008,215 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.50%-3.38%, due 1/31/2024-8/15/2046, valued at $66,300,005) | 4.55 | | 65,000,000 | | 65,000,000 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 2/28/2023, due at 3/1/2023 in the amount of $70,008,750 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.00%-6.25%, due 3/16/2023-2/15/2052, valued at $71,408,926) | 4.50 | | 70,000,000 | | 70,000,000 | |
BNP Paribas SA, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 2/28/2023, due at 3/1/2023 in the amount of $50,006,264 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.00%-2.88%, due 4/15/2023-4/30/2029, valued at $51,000,025) | 4.51 | | 50,000,000 | | 50,000,000 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., Tri-Party Agreement thru Northern Trust Company, dated 2/28/2023, due at 3/1/2023 in the amount of $50,006,292 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 2.75%, due 5/31/2029, valued at $51,000,850) | 4.53 | | 50,000,000 | | 50,000,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund(continued) |
Repurchase Agreements - 67.8%(continued) | Annualized Yield (%) | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
ING Financial Markets LLC, Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 2/28/2023, due at 3/1/2023 in the amount of $26,003,286 (fully collateralized by: U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.13%-4.00%, due 12/31/2023-8/15/2051, valued at $26,520,000) | 4.55 | | 26,000,000 | | 26,000,000 | |
Total Repurchase Agreements (cost $261,000,000) | | | | | 261,000,000 | |
Total Investments (cost $383,754,857) | | 99.6% | | 383,754,857 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | .4% | | 1,483,731 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | | 385,238,588 | |
a Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Date shown represents the earlier of the next interest reset date or ultimate maturity date. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
b Security is a discount security. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Repurchase Agreements | 67.8 |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 19.1 |
U.S. Government Agencies Obligations | 12.7 |
| 99.6 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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|
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund |
Short-Term Investments - 99.6% | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Alabama - 4.4% | | | | | |
Mobile County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (SSAB Alabama) (LOC; Swedbank AB) Ser. A | | 3.62 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,000,000 | |
Mobile County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (SSAB Alabama) (LOC; Swedbank AB) Ser. B | | 3.62 | | 3/7/2023 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,000,000 | |
| 11,000,000 | |
Arizona - 1.0% | | | | | |
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 | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,600,000 | a,b,c | 2,600,000 | |
Arkansas - .1% | | | | | |
Ashdown School District No 31, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 1.00 | | 4/1/2023 | | 170,000 | | 169,664 | |
California - 6.8% | | | | | |
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Grauer Foundation for Education Project) (LOC; Comerica Bank) | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,440,000 | a | 1,440,000 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (Society for the Blind Project) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,590,000 | a | 1,590,000 | |
Los Angeles, COP (Kadima Hebrew Academy) (LOC; California Bank & Trust) Ser. A | | 4.08 | | 3/7/2023 | | 5,885,000 | a | 5,885,000 | |
Sacramento County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; FNMA) Ser. D | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 8,000,000 | a | 8,000,000 | |
| 16,915,000 | |
Colorado - .1% | | | | | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (MF Project) Ser. A2 | | 1.55 | | 4/1/2023 | | 185,000 | | 184,767 | |
Florida - 9.4% | | | | | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Center Court Properties Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) | | 3.43 | | 3/7/2023 | | 980,000 | a | 980,000 | |
Miami-Dade County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Florida Power & Light Co.) | | 2.75 | | 3/1/2023 | | 4,700,000 | a | 4,700,000 | |
Sarasota County, Revenue Bonds (Planned Parenthood Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA) | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 5,230,000 | a | 5,230,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2021-XM0963), (Florida Broward County Tourist Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Convention Center Expansion Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Morgan Stanley)), Trust Maturity Date 9/1/2047 | | 3.47 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,000,000 | a,b,c | 3,000,000 | |
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 | | 3.54 | | 3/7/2023 | | 9,500,000 | a,b,c | 9,500,000 | |
| 23,410,000 | |
Georgia - 1.7% | | | | | |
Macon Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 950,000 | a | 950,000 | |
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 | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,200,000 | a,b,c | 3,200,000 | |
| 4,150,000 | |
Illinois - 1.7% | | | | | |
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Lincoln Park Society) (LOC; Citibank NA) | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 100,000 | a | 100,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.6% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Illinois - 1.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Newberry Library) (LOC; Northern Trust Company) | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,400,000 | a | 1,400,000 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Community Action Partnership of Lake County) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA) Ser. A | | 3.51 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,645,000 | a | 2,645,000 | |
| 4,145,000 | |
Indiana - .2% | | | | | |
Huntington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hunting University) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) | | 3.53 | | 3/7/2023 | | 575,000 | a | 575,000 | |
Iowa - 3.3% | | | | | |
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 | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 8,145,000 | a,b,c | 8,145,000 | |
Kentucky - 3.3% | | | | | |
Boone County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) | | 3.55 | | 3/7/2023 | | 250,000 | a | 250,000 | |
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 | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 7,880,000 | a,b,c | 7,880,000 | |
| 8,130,000 | |
Louisiana - 1.4% | | | | | |
Louisiana Housing Corp., Revenue Bonds (Belmont Village Apartments Project) | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,415,000 | a | 3,415,000 | |
Maryland - 2.6% | | | | | |
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stella Maris) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 4,220,000 | a,b | 4,220,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF3015), (Maryland Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds (929 N Wolfe Street Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 9/1/2027 | | 3.64 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,200,000 | a,b,c | 2,200,000 | |
| 6,420,000 | |
Massachusetts - .8% | | | | | |
New Bedford, BAN, Refunding, Ser. B | | 3.00 | | 4/13/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,000,167 | |
Mississippi - 1.2% | | | | | |
Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Jackson Heart Realty) (LOC; Trustmark National Bank) | | 3.49 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,090,000 | a | 2,090,000 | |
Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities Authority, CP, Ser. 2020 | | 2.48 | | 3/3/2023 | | 885,000 | | 884,970 | |
| 2,974,970 | |
Missouri - .1% | | | | | |
Odessa Reorganized School District No. R-7, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 300,000 | | 300,000 | |
Nebraska - 5.2% | | | | | |
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 | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 13,000,000 | a,b,c | 13,000,000 | |
New Jersey - .5% | | | | | |
Burlington County Bridge Commission, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 4/14/2023 | | 300,000 | | 299,816 | |
Fort Lee Board of Education, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 3.00 | | 3/15/2023 | | 600,000 | | 599,904 | |
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.6% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
New Jersey - .5% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Somerset Hills YMCA Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 3.57 | | 3/7/2023 | | 230,000 | a | 230,000 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Matheny School & Hospital) (LOC; Bank of America NA) Ser. A2 | | 3.55 | | 3/7/2023 | | 200,000 | a | 200,000 | |
| 1,329,720 | |
New York - 5.2% | | | | | |
Oneida County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Mohawk Valley Community College Dormitory Corp.) (LOC; M&T Bank) Ser. A | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,840,000 | a | 3,840,000 | |
Oswego County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (OH Properties Project) (LOC; M&T Bank) Ser. A | | 3.57 | | 3/7/2023 | | 235,000 | a | 235,000 | |
Rochester, BAN, Refunding, Ser. I | | 2.50 | | 3/1/2023 | | 1,640,000 | | 1,640,000 | |
The Erie County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Canisius High School) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 6,675,000 | a | 6,675,000 | |
Union Springs Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.00 | | 4/28/2023 | | 400,000 | | 399,790 | |
Westchester County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (LOC; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA) | | 3.60 | | 3/7/2023 | | 160,000 | a | 160,000 | |
| 12,949,790 | |
North Carolina - .9% | | | | | |
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rocky Mount Preparatory School) (LOC; Truist Bank) | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,160,000 | a | 2,160,000 | |
Ohio - .6% | | | | | |
Hamilton County, Revenue Bonds (Boys/Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA) | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 900,000 | a | 900,000 | |
Hamilton County, Revenue Bonds (The Children's Home of Cincinnati Ohio) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 3.62 | | 3/7/2023 | | 195,000 | a | 195,000 | |
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Cincinnati Zoo Project) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 3.62 | | 3/7/2023 | | 105,000 | a | 105,000 | |
Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Cincinnati Zoo Project) (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) | | 3.62 | | 3/7/2023 | | 260,000 | a | 260,000 | |
| 1,460,000 | |
Oklahoma - .1% | | | | | |
Tulsa County Independent School District No. 1 Tulsa, GO, Ser. A | | 2.25 | | 4/1/2023 | | 200,000 | | 199,919 | |
Pennsylvania - 6.2% | | | | | |
Hempfield Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 2.50 | | 3/15/2023 | | 300,000 | | 299,937 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 6,450,000 | a | 6,450,000 | |
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania) (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 3.57 | | 3/7/2023 | | 340,000 | a | 340,000 | |
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 | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 4,490,000 | a,b,c | 4,490,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XM1057), (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Asset Improvement Program) (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA)), Trust Maturity Date 6/1/2047 | | 3.47 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a,b,c | 2,500,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.6% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Pennsylvania - 6.2% (continued) | | | | | |
York Redevelopment Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,235,000 | a | 1,235,000 | |
| 15,314,937 | |
Rhode Island - 1.0% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XM1045), (Rhode Island State Health & Education Building Corporation Public School, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Royal Bank of Canada) Ser. F), Trust Maturity Date 5/15/2030 | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a,b,c | 2,500,000 | |
South Carolina - 9.0% | | | | | |
North Charleston, Tax Allocation Bonds (Charleston Naval Complex) | | 3.58 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,000,000 | |
South Carolina Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Spartanburg Methodist College) (LOC; Truist Bank) | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 100,000 | a | 100,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF3047), (South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Park at Vietti Apartments Project) (LOC; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 6/1/2028 | | 3.64 | | 3/7/2023 | | 8,700,000 | a,b,c | 8,700,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XF3075), (South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Park At Sondrio Apartments Project) (LOC; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 6/1/2028 | | 3.64 | | 3/7/2023 | | 12,480,000 | a,b,c | 12,480,000 | |
| 22,280,000 | |
Tennessee - 7.1% | | | | | |
Hawkins County Industrial Development Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Leggett & Platt Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,750,000 | a | 1,750,000 | |
The Blount County Tennessee Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. E-7A | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 4,960,000 | a | 4,960,000 | |
The Blount County Tennessee Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. C1A | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,335,000 | a | 3,335,000 | |
The Blount County Tennessee Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. 6A | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,940,000 | a | 3,940,000 | |
The Sevier County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. 6A1 | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,740,000 | a | 3,740,000 | |
| 17,725,000 | |
Texas - 7.2% | | | | | |
Burleson, GO | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 330,000 | | 330,000 | |
Harris County Texas Cultural Education Facility Finance Corp., CP, Ser. B2 | | 3.00 | | 5/2/2023 | | 300,000 | | 299,691 | |
Mesquite Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A | | 3.52 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,500,000 | |
Tarrant County Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; FNMA) | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,505,000 | a | 1,505,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 5,595,000 | a | 5,595,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,135,000 | a | 2,135,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,150,000 | a | 2,150,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. B | | 3.50 | | 3/7/2023 | | 3,050,000 | a | 3,050,000 | |
Town of Trophy Club, GO | | 2.75 | | 3/1/2023 | | 265,000 | | 265,000 | |
| 17,829,691 | |
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.6% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Utah - 1.8% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XG0364), (Intermountain Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA & LOC; Bank of America NA) Ser. A), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2043 | | 3.48 | | 3/7/2023 | | 4,450,000 | a,b,c | 4,450,000 | |
Virginia - .1% | | | | | |
Alexandria Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Young Men's Christian Association of Metuchen) (LOC; M&T Bank) | | 3.57 | | 3/7/2023 | | 285,000 | a | 285,000 | |
Washington - .3% | | | | | |
Seattle Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Douglas Apartments LP Project) (LOC; Keybank NA) | | 3.60 | | 3/7/2023 | | 800,000 | a | 800,000 | |
West Virginia - .6% | | | | | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cabell Huntington Hospital Inc.) (LOC; Truist Bank) Ser. A | | 3.45 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,600,000 | a | 1,600,000 | |
Wisconsin - 15.7% | | | | | |
Cuba School District, BAN | | 4.00 | | 6/28/2023 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,001,449 | |
Eau Claire Area School District, BAN | | 4.00 | | 6/21/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,002,333 | |
Fond Du Lac, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 150,000 | | 150,000 | |
Fort Atkinson School District, BAN | | 4.00 | | 6/22/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,000,980 | |
Oregon School District, GO | | 2.50 | | 3/1/2023 | | 110,000 | | 110,000 | |
Peshtigo School District, BAN | | 4.00 | | 6/22/2023 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,001,727 | |
Racine County, GO, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 250,000 | | 250,000 | |
Racine Unified School District, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 4/1/2023 | | 200,000 | | 199,696 | |
Racine Unified School District, NAN | | 4.00 | | 8/9/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,012,017 | |
Sun Prairie Area School District, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 300,000 | | 300,000 | |
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 | | 3.49 | | 3/7/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a,b,c | 2,000,000 | |
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 | | 3.64 | | 3/7/2023 | | 8,345,000 | a,b,c | 8,345,000 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued) |
Short-Term Investments - 99.6% (continued) | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Wisconsin - 15.7% (continued) | | | | | |
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 | | 3.64 | | 3/7/2023 | | 1,980,000 | a,b,c | 1,980,000 | |
Two Rivers Public School District, BAN | | 4.00 | | 6/28/2023 | | 6,635,000 | | 6,638,682 | |
| 38,991,884 | |
Total Investments (cost $247,410,509) | | 99.6% | 247,410,509 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 0.4% | 1,067,574 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 248,478,083 | |
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 February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $101,190,000 or 40.72% 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 (%) |
Education | 20.6 |
Development | 16.2 |
General | 14.2 |
Multifamily Housing | 14.1 |
Facilities | 8.1 |
Medical | 6.5 |
General Obligation | 6.4 |
Nursing Homes | 5.3 |
School District | 4.1 |
Utilities | 1.8 |
Transportation | 1.0 |
Housing | .9 |
Water | .4 |
| 99.6 |
† 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
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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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† | | | | 383,754,857 | †† | 247,410,509 | | |
Cash | | | | 1,177,853 | | 194,175 | | |
Interest receivable | | | | 431,396 | | 1,178,821 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 25,913 | | 25,290 | | |
| | | | 385,390,019 | | 248,808,795 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 2(b) | | | | 102,034 | | 68,915 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | - | | 201,374 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 18,333 | | 12,333 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 31,064 | | 48,090 | | |
| | | | 151,431 | | 330,712 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 385,238,588 | | 248,478,083 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 385,243,515 | | 248,428,999 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (4,927) | | 49,084 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 385,238,588 | | 248,478,083 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | 383,754,857 | | 247,410,509 | | |
†† Value of repurchase agreements—Note 1(b) ($) | | | | 261,000,000 | | - | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 376,872,979 | | 248,422,616 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 376,880,541 | | 248,699,446 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 8,365,609 | | 55,467 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 8,365,768 | | 55,524 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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| | | | | BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | | BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | | 7,670,269 | | 3,469,430 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
Management fee—Note 2(a) | | | 305,896 | | 208,630 | |
Administration fee—Note 2(a) | | | 274,073 | | 186,791 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 2(c) | | | 27,097 | | 16,361 | |
Professional fees | | | 22,042 | | 23,379 | |
Registration fees | | | 16,528 | | 16,526 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 2(b) | | | 11,071 | | 71 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 2(b) | | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | |
Custodian fees—Note 2(b) | | | 6,841 | | 10,313 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 5,933 | | 2,820 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 2,570 | | 7,497 | |
Total Expenses | | | 679,926 | | 480,263 | |
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 2(b) | | | - | | (4,982) | |
Net Expenses | | | 679,926 | | 475,281 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 6,990,343 | | 2,994,149 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 1(b) ($) | - | | 50,396 | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 6,990,343 | | 3,044,545 | |
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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 Government Money Market Fund | | BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 6,990,343 | | | | 1,574,626 | | 2,994,149 | | | | 883,627 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | - | | | | - | | 50,396 | | | | 48,754 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 6,990,343 | | | | 1,574,626 | | 3,044,545 | | | | 932,381 | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (6,851,824) | | | | (1,543,647) | | (3,023,719) | | | | (898,875) | |
Investor Shares | | | (140,938) | | | | (28,560) | | (534) | | | | (103) | |
Total Distributions | | | (6,992,762) | | | | (1,572,207) | | (3,024,253) | | | | (898,978) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($1.00 per share): | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 257,558,652 | | | | 567,501,254 | | 261,214,953 | | | | 593,948,050 | |
Investor Shares | | | 10,407,009 | | | | 16,022,669 | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 10,927 | | | | - | | - | | | | - | |
Investor Shares | | | 140,607 | | | | 28,419 | | 149 | | | | 29 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (259,787,452) | | | | (545,106,610) | | (313,898,704) | | | | (614,012,236) | |
Investor Shares | | | (11,190,323) | | | | (18,996,414) | | - | | | | - | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (2,860,580) | | | | 19,449,318 | | (52,683,602) | | | | (20,064,157) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (2,862,999) | | | | 19,451,737 | | (52,663,310) | | | | (20,030,754) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 388,101,587 | | | | 368,649,850 | | 301,141,393 | | | | 321,172,147 | |
End of Period | | | 385,238,588 | | | | 388,101,587 | | 248,478,083 | | | | 301,141,393 | |
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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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| | | | | Six Months Ended | Class M Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | (Unaudited) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | 1.00 | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | .017 | .004 | | .000a | | .008 | | .020 | | .012 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (.017) | (.004) | | (.000)a | | (.008) | | (.020) | | (.012) | |
Net asset value, end of period | | 1.00 | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | | 1.71b | .39 | | .01 | | .84 | | 2.06 | | 1.24 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | .33c | .32 | | .31 | | .31 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | .33c | .19 | | .11 | | .29 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 3.43c | .40 | | .01 | | .90 | | 2.05 | | 1.23 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | | 376,873 | 379,093 | | 356,696 | | 491,999 | | 812,993 | | 774,733 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Investor Shares |
| | | | | February 28, 2023 | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | (Unaudited) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | .016 | | .003 | | .000a | | .007 | | .018 | | .010 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.016) | | (.003) | | (.000)a | | (.007) | | (.018) | | (.010) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.59b | | .31 | | .01 | | .68 | | 1.80 | | .98 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .58c | | .57 | | .56 | | .56 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .58c | | .25 | | .11 | | .46 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.18c | | .34 | | .01 | | .70 | | 1.79 | | .94 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 8,366 | | 9,008 | | 11,954 | | 14,974 | | 17,152 | | 16,904 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Class M Shares |
| | | | | February 28, 2023 | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | (Unaudited) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | .011 | | .003 | | .000a | | .007 | | .013 | | .009 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.011) | | (.003) | | (.000)a | | (.007) | | (.013) | | (.009) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (.000)a | | (.000)a | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | (.011) | | (.003) | | (.000)a | | (.007) | | (.013) | | (.009) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.10b | | .29 | | .01 | | .72 | | 1.31 | | .93 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .35c | | .33 | | .32 | | .31 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .34c | | .22 | | .13 | | .29 | | .30 | | .30 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.15c | | .28 | | .01 | | .80 | | 1.30 | | .93 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 248,423 | | 301,086 | | 321,117 | | 361,358 | | 790,984 | | 763,521 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | Six Months Ended | | Investor Shares |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | (Unaudited) | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | .010 | | .002 | | .000a | | .006 | | .011 | | .007 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.010) | | (.002) | | (.000)a | | (.006) | | (.011) | | (.007) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (.000)a | | (.000)a | | - | | - | | - | | - | |
Total Distributions | (.010) | | (.002) | | (.000)a | | (.006) | | (.011) | | (.007) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | | 1.00 | |
Total Return (%) | .97b | | .19 | | .01 | | .56 | | 1.06 | | .68 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .60c | | .58 | | .57 | | .56 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .59c | | .32 | | .13 | | .44 | | .55 | | .55 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.90c | | .18 | | .01 | | .55 | | 1.10 | | .69 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | | 55 | |
a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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 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 seek 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..
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, as 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
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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. 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 February 28, 2023, 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) Market Risk: The value of the securities in which each fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments. Events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issue, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the fund and its investments. The value of a security may also decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company or industry, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, changes to inflation, adverse changes to credit markets or adverse investor sentiment generally. 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.
Government Securities Risk: Not all obligations of the U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Treasury. Some obligations are backed only by the credit of the issuing agency or instrumentality, and in some cases there may be some risk of default by the issuer. Any guarantee by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities of a security held by the fund does not apply to the market value of such security or to shares of each relevant fund itself.
Municipal Securities Risk: Municipal securities may be fully or partially backed or enhanced by the taxing authority of a local government, by the current or anticipated revenues from a specific project or specific assets, or by the credit of, or liquidity enhancement provided by, a private issuer. Special factors, such as legislative changes, and state and local economic and business developments, may adversely affect
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the yield and/or each relevant fund's ability to maintain a stable net asset value.
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty Risk: The fund is subject to the risk that a counterparty in a repurchase agreement could fail to honor the terms of the agreement.
(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.
(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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the three-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.
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund has an unused capital loss carryover of $4,927 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 year ended August 31, 2022 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. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes for each relevant fund was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).
(f) New accounting pronouncements: In 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting.
The objective of the guidance in Topic 848 is to provide temporary relief during the transition period. The FASB included a sunset provision within Topic 848 based on expectations of when the LIBOR would cease being published. At the time that Update 2020-04 was issued, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had established its intent that it would no longer be necessary to persuade, or compel, banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. As a result, the sunset provision was set for December 31, 2022—12 months after the expected cessation date of all currencies and tenors of LIBOR.
In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of the overnight 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month tenors of USD LIBOR would be June 30, 2023, which is beyond the current sunset date of Topic 848.
Because the current relief in Topic 848 may not cover a period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, the amendments in this Update defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024 (“FASB Sunset Date”), after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Management had evaluated the impact of Topic 848 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 has no concerns in adopting Topic 848 by FASB Sunset Date. Management will continue to work with other financial institutions and counterparties to modify contracts as required by applicable regulation and within the regulatory deadlines. As of February 28, 2023, management believes these accounting standards have no impact on the fund and does not have any concerns of adopting the regulations by FASB Sunset Date.
NOTE 2—Management Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser, the management fee is payable monthly and computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .15% of BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and .15% of BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund.
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 1 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended February 28, 2023, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 1 —Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $11,061 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 69 |
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 Agent 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 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 the 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. During the period ended February 28, 2023, there were no Transfer Agent fees charged to the funds.
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 2 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 28, 2023 pursuant to the custody agreement. These fees were partially offset by earnings credits for each relevant fund, also summarized in Table 2.
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Table 2—Custodian Fees | | | |
| Custody Fees ($) | Earnings Credits ($) | |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | 6,841 | - | |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 10,313 | (4,982) | |
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a shareholder redemption draft processing agreement, for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 3 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 28, 2023 pursuant to the agreement, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 3 —BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees | |
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BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | $10 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 2 |
During the period ended February 28, 2023, each fund was charged $7,875 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 4 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 February 28, 2023, the fund engaged in purchases and sales of securities pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the Act amounting to $13,030,000 and $50,160,000 respectively.
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Table 4—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates | |
| Management Fee ($)
| Administration Fee ($) | Shareholder Services plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) |
BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund | 46,274 | 41,934 | 1,646 | 9,600 | 7 | 2,573 |
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund | 30,134 | 27,308 | 11 | 8,888 | 1 | 2,573 |
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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
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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Ticker Symbols: | | | | | | | | |
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
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Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 534434, Pittsburgh, Pennslylvania 15253-4434
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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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
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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SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT February 28, 2023 |
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)
For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 1.23%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.19%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of .98% and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of .93% for the same period.2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bonds produced mild gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to the positive impact of issue selection and sector allocation.
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 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 at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by the investment adviser.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.
Municipal Bonds Buck Negative Corporate and Treasury Trends
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive .75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of .50% in December and .25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices generally declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, most short-duration, fixed-income instruments outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
The municipal bond market bucked the broadly negative trend among Treasury and corporate fixed-income asset classes, delivering positive returns despite headwinds from rising interest rates. While municipal bond yields fluctuated, they generally trended lower during the period. Within the asset class, longer-duration instruments outperformed shorter-duration ones, and higher-credit-quality securities outperformed lower-credit-quality ones.
Sector Allocation and Security Selection Bolster Relative Returns
The fund outperformed the Index due primarily to sector allocation and security selection effects. Overweight allocation and strong issue selection bolstered returns in several sectors, including health care and tobacco and utilities. Long duration proved additive in the local general obligation sector. Issue-specific factors and long duration positioning further enhanced returns among tax-supported and state general obligation holdings, while selection added to returns in utilities. The fund’s relative performance also benefited from the positive impact of Treasury bond futures, positions designed to dampen volatility and lower the fund’s duration. The other sectors added but nowhere as much as treasury futures (+27.7bp positive attribution vs in aggregate +10bp for health care, tobacco and utilities. On the negative side, overweight exposure and issue selection in the transportation sector detracted from relative returns. Other underperforming sectors included higher education, housing and IDR/PCR (industry development revenue/pollution control revenue). From a credit-quality perspective, overweight exposure to BBB rated bonds detracted slightly from performance due to both allocation and selection effects, while AA positions enhanced returns.
Positioned for a More Stable Interest-Rate Environment
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. At the same time, we believe that the bulk of the Fed’s rate hikes needed to subdue inflation have already been implemented, setting the stage for an environment of more stable, relatively high yields in the municipal bond market. We believe the fund is positioned to take advantage of these conditions with relatively neutral duration exposure and reduced exposure to hedging.
March 15, 2023
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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John F. Flahive, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of .32%, and Investor shares produced a total return of .20%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index2 (the “Index”), produced a total return of .29% and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index, produced a total return of .31% for the same period.3,4
Short-term municipal bonds produced mild gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund generated mixed performance compared to the Index, with relatively strong returns in some areas balanced by relatively weak returns in others.
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 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 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.
Municipal Bonds Buck Negative Corporate and Treasury Trends
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive .75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of .50% in December and .25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices generally declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, most short-duration, fixed-income instruments outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
The municipal bond market bucked the broadly negative trend among Treasury and corporate fixed-income asset classes, delivering positive returns despite headwinds from rising interest rates. While municipal bond yields fluctuated, they generally trended lower during the period. Within the asset class, longer-duration instruments outperformed shorter-duration ones, and higher-credit-quality securities outperformed lower-credit-quality ones.
Mixed Returns from Sector Allocation and Security Selection
During the period, the fund’s duration moved closer to a neutral position relative to the Index. Nevertheless, the fund held an average duration of 1.60 years during the period compared with an average duration of 1.85 years for the Index at a time when shorter-duration municipal bonds tended to underperform longer-duration instruments. Although the duration gravitated towards the index, we maintained a shorter/ more defensive position vs the Index. From a credit-quality perspective, the fund held slightly overweight exposure to BBB and A rated bonds, a slight overweight to AA rated bonds and a more significant underweight to AAA rated bonds, all of which contributed positively to relative returns. The underweight to AAA and AA was additive and being short duration BBB and single A was beneficial. Most sector positions added value as well, including tax supported, higher education, health care, housing, airports and IDR/PCR (industry development revenue/pollution control revenue). Only utilities detracted from performance relative to the Index.
Positioned for a More Stable Interest-Rate Environment
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. At the same time, we believe that the bulk of the Fed’s rate hikes needed to subdue inflation have already been implemented, setting the stage for an environment of more stable, relatively high yields in the municipal bond market. We believe the fund is positioned to take advantage of these conditions with relatively neutral duration exposure and overweight exposure to lower-credit-quality issues offering potential yield advantages.
March 15, 2023
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 30, 2023, 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those companies, industries or sectors.
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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)
For the period from September 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, 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 six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 1.15%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.02%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of .98%, and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of .93% for the same period. 2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bonds produced mild gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to the positive impact of issue selection, sector allocation and interest-rate hedges.
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 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 the investment adviser.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.
Municipal Bonds Buck Negative Corporate and Treasury Trends
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive .75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of .50% in December and .25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices generally declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, most short-duration, fixed-income instruments outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
The municipal bond market bucked the broadly negative trend among Treasury and corporate fixed-income asset classes, delivering positive returns despite headwinds from rising interest rates. While municipal bond yields fluctuated, they generally trended lower during the period. Within the asset class, longer-duration instruments outperformed shorter-duration ones, and higher-credit-quality securities outperformed lower-credit-quality ones.
Sector Allocation, Security Selection and Hedging Bolster Relative Returns
The fund outperformed the Index due primarily to sector allocation and security selection effects. Overweight allocation and strong issue selection bolstered returns in several sectors, including health care, education and IDR/PCR (industry development revenue/pollution control revenue). Issue-specific factors further enhanced returns in the transportation and utilities sectors. Relative performance also benefited significantly from the positive impact of Treasury bond futures, positions designed to dampen volatility and lower the fund’s duration. On the negative side, a few sectors detracted from relative returns, including airports and tax supported. From a credit-quality perspective, mildly overweight exposure to BBB rated bonds detracted slightly from performance due to both allocation and selection effects, while AA positions enhanced returns.
Positioned for a More Stable Interest-Rate Environment
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. At the same time, we believe that the bulk of the Fed’s rate hikes needed to subdue inflation have already been implemented, setting the stage for an environment of more stable, relatively high yields in the municipal bond market. We believe the fund is positioned to take advantage of these conditions with relatively neutral duration exposure, reduced exposure to hedging and overweight exposure to lower-credit-quality issues.
March 15, 2023
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 30, 2023, 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 COVID-19 have contributed to increased volatility in global markets and affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, 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 six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 1.15%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.03%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of .98%, and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of .93% for the same period.2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bonds produced mild gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to the positive impact of issue selection and sector allocation.
The Fund’s Investment Approach
The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Massachusetts 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 the investment adviser.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.
Municipal Bonds Buck Negative Corporate and Treasury Trends
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive .75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of .50% in December and .25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices generally declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, most short-duration, fixed-income instruments outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
The municipal bond market bucked the broadly negative trend among Treasury and corporate fixed-income asset classes, delivering positive returns despite headwinds from rising interest rates. While municipal bond yields fluctuated, they generally trended lower during the period. Within the asset class, longer-duration instruments outperformed shorter-duration ones, and higher-credit-quality securities outperformed lower-credit-quality ones.
Sector Allocation and Security Selection Bolster Relative Returns
The fund outperformed the Index due primarily to sector allocation and security selection effects. Overweight allocation and strong issue selection bolstered returns in several sectors, including education and IDR/PCR (industry development revenue/pollution control revenue). The fund’s relative performance also benefited from the positive impact of Treasury bond futures, positions designed to dampen volatility and lower the fund’s duration. On the negative side, overweight exposure and short duration in the health care sector detracted from relative returns. Other notably underperforming sectors included transportation and housing. From a credit-quality perspective, overweight exposure to BBB rated bonds detracted slightly from performance due to both allocation and selection effects, while AA positions enhanced returns.
Positioned for a More Stable Interest-Rate Environment
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. At the same time, we believe that the bulk of the Fed’s rate hikes needed to subdue inflation have already been implemented, setting the stage for an environment of more stable, relatively high yields in the municipal bond market. We believe the fund is positioned to take advantage of these conditions with relatively neutral duration exposure and reduced exposure to hedging.
March 15, 2023
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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, 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 six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 1.12%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.00%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of .98%, and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of .93% for the same period.2,3,4
Intermediate municipal bonds produced mild gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to the positive impact of issue selection, sector allocation and interest-rate hedges.
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 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.
Municipal Bonds Buck Negative Corporate and Treasury Trends
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive .75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of .50% in December and .25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices generally declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, most short-duration, fixed-income instruments outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
The municipal bond market bucked the broadly negative trend among Treasury and corporate fixed-income asset classes, delivering positive returns despite headwinds from rising interest rates. While municipal bond yields fluctuated, they generally trended lower during the period. Within the asset class, longer-duration instruments outperformed shorter-duration ones, and higher-credit-quality securities outperformed lower-credit-quality ones.
Sector Allocation, Security Selection and Hedging Bolster Relative Returns
The fund outperformed the Index due primarily to sector allocation and security-selection effects. From a credit-quality perspective, underweight exposure and good selection among high-quality AA and AAA rated bonds contributed to relative performance. Relative performance also benefited significantly from the positive impact of Treasury bond futures, positions designed to dampen volatility and lower the fund’s duration. Among sector positions, the fund added value in tax supported and utilities. On the negative side, housing and transportation detracted from relative returns, as did overweight exposure and short duration among lower-credit-quality BBB rated bonds.
Positioned for a More Stable Interest-Rate Environment
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. At the same time, we believe that the bulk of the Fed’s rate hikes needed to subdue inflation have already been implemented, setting the stage for an environment of more stable, relatively high yields in the municipal bond market. We believe the fund is positioned to take advantage of these conditions with relatively neutral duration exposure, reduced exposure to hedging and overweight exposure to lower-credit-quality issues.
March 15, 2023
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 30, 2023, 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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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, 2022, through February 28, 2023, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, Portfolio Manager with BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
Market and Fund Performance Overview
For the six-month period ended February 28, 2023, BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund’s (the “fund”) Class M shares produced a total return of 1.21%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.00%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of .66% for the same period.2
Municipal bonds produced mild gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures and moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) to further hike interest rates. The fund outperformed its benchmark largely due to the positive impact of interest-rate hedges.
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. This objective may be changed without shareholder approval. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets 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.
Municipal Bonds Buck Negative Corporate and Treasury Trends
Bond yields generally rose during the reporting period as the Fed increased the federal funds rate in an effort to curb high levels of inflation. Although inflation appeared to peak before the period began, topping at over 9% in June, it remained over 8% at the start of the period, well above the Fed’s 2% target rate. The Fed responded with its two consecutive .75% rate hikes in September and November, followed by additional increases of .50% in December and .25% in January. Inflation declined to under 7% in January, and economic growth appeared to soften; however, consumer spending, wage growth and employment numbers remained strong, leading to increased speculation in February that the Fed might need to raise rates higher and for longer than previously anticipated.
As yields rose, bond prices generally declined. The sharpest rise in yields occurred in the short end of the yield curve. While the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.26% at the beginning of September 2022 to 3.92% as of February 28, 2023, the two-year Treasury bond yield rose from 3.51% to 4.81% during the same period. Short Treasury yields remained higher than long Treasury yields throughout the reporting period, a condition known as an inverted yield curve, generally seen as a precursor to economic recession. Not surprisingly, given the market’s volatility and uncertainty, most short-duration, fixed-income instruments outperformed their longer-duration counterparts during the period.
The municipal bond market bucked the broadly negative trend among Treasury and corporate fixed-income asset classes, delivering positive returns despite headwinds from rising interest rates. While municipal bond yields fluctuated, they generally trended lower during the period. Within the asset class, longer-duration instruments outperformed shorter-duration ones, and higher-credit-quality securities outperformed lower-credit-quality ones.
Interest-Rate Futures Enhance Relative Returns
The fund outperformed the Index due primarily to the positive impact of Treasury bond futures, positions designed to dampen volatility and lower the fund’s duration. These positions significantly bolstered the fund’s absolute and relative performance as Treasury yields rose more than municipal bond yields. The fund also derived mildly positive relative performance from cash holdings, which further cushioned volatility, and from positions in AA rated bonds, which benefited from duration effect. From a sector perspective, performance was largely determined by credit quality. For example, the nursing home and project finance sectors, which tended to exhibit lower-credit-quality characteristics, underperformed. Higher-quality credits in areas such as toll roads and charter schools, delivered stronger results.
Positioned for a More Stable Interest-Rate Environment
While inflationary pressures moderated somewhat during the reporting period, as of February 28, 2023, bond markets continue to face risks associated with elevated inflation, rising interest rates and softening economic fundamentals. Volatility lingers given the ongoing uncertainties regarding the timing and trajectory of Fed policy. At the same time, we believe that the bulk of the Fed’s rate hikes needed to subdue inflation have already been implemented, setting the stage for an environment of more stable, relatively high yields in the municipal bond market. The fund is positioned to take advantage of these conditions with greater exposure than the Index to below-investment-grade issues that offer a yield advantage over higher-credit-quality bonds. The fund also remains heavily hedged with interest-rate futures to dampen volatility and lower duration, while maintaining ample liquidity to take advantage of market dislocations as they arise.
March 15, 2023
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 affected certain companies, industries and market sectors more dramatically than others. To the extent the fund may overweight its investments in certain companies, industries or market sectors, such positions will increase the fund’s exposure to risk of loss from adverse developments affecting those 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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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 September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. 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 February 28, 2023 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.59 | $3.84 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,012.30 | $1,011.90 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .52 | .77 | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.19 | $3.43 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,003.20 | $1,002.00 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .44 | .69 | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.94 | $4.19 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,011.50 | $1,010.20 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.99 | $4.24 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,011.50 | $1,010.30 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .60 | .85 | |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.94 | $4.19 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,011.20 | $1,010.00 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.69 | $4.93 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,012.10 | $1,010.00 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .74 | .99 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (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 February 28, 2023 | |
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| | Class M | Investor Shares | |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.61 | $3.86 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.22 | $1,020.98 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .52 | .77 | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.21 | $3.46 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,022.61 | $1,021.37 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .44 | .69 | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.96 | $4.21 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.87 | $1,020.63 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.01 | $4.26 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.82 | $1,020.58 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .60 | .85 | |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $2.96 | $4.21 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.87 | $1,020.63 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .59 | .84 | |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Expenses paid per $1,000† | $3.71 | $4.96 | |
Ending value (after expenses) | $1,021.12 | $1,019.89 | |
Annualized expense ratio (%) | .74 | .99 | |
† | Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% | | | | | |
Alabama - 1.9% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 4,250,000 | a | 4,228,741 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) Ser. F | | 5.50 | | 12/1/2028 | | 8,000,000 | a | 8,451,629 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 6) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 15,000,000 | a | 14,924,968 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 4) Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,155,373 | |
| 32,760,711 | |
Alaska - .3% | | | | | |
Alaska Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2051 | | 4,715,000 | | 4,523,378 | |
Arizona - 3.0% | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,727,813 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2035 | | 850,000 | | 895,873 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,063,305 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2033 | | 900,000 | | 964,805 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 650,000 | | 594,506 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 525,000 | | 454,492 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 675,000 | | 554,825 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 844,947 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 600,000 | | 539,196 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Greathearts Arizona Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 795,000 | | 696,206 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Greathearts Arizona Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 820,000 | | 701,953 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Greathearts Arizona Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 770,000 | | 688,485 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 3,050,000 | | 3,240,650 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,672,212 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 15,935,000 | | 17,983,672 | |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,500,876 | |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,545,138 | |
| 53,668,954 | |
California - 6.5% | | | | | |
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,537,073 | |
Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 2.63 | | 4/1/2026 | | 10,000,000 | a | 9,715,180 | |
California, GO | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2039 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,293,201 | |
California, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2030 | | 8,785,000 | | 8,752,433 | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 1,475,000 | a | 1,467,248 | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond), Ser. C | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2031 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,123,726 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 250,000 | | 267,853 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 300,000 | | 322,405 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 6.5% (continued) | | | | | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (City of Hope Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2049 | | 5,375,000 | | 5,430,371 | |
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 | | 1,058,128 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Adventist Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2033 | | 6,990,000 | | 6,991,076 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Orange County Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,094,268 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stanford Health Care Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 255,000 | a | 254,467 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 385,000 | | 364,423 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 315,000 | | 311,265 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 315,000 | | 303,178 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 225,000 | | 221,159 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 235,000 | | 230,318 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, (Concordia University Irvine) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 250,000 | | 243,481 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 500,000 | | 535,412 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 470,000 | | 490,057 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 425,000 | | 448,042 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 9,080,000 | b | 9,125,494 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.21 | | 6/1/2050 | | 7,250,000 | | 5,801,997 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 5,875,000 | | 6,533,132 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 1,620,000 | | 1,789,279 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 2,840,000 | | 3,132,926 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2033 | | 2,055,000 | | 2,258,416 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 4,470,000 | | 4,970,741 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,560,263 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2025 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,271,634 | |
New Haven Unified School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2033 | | 4,000,000 | c | 2,773,413 | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,026,847 | |
Sacramento County Water Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR x0.67 +0.55% | | 3.74 | | 6/1/2034 | | 8,000,000 | d | 7,767,815 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2024 | | 4,375,000 | | 4,440,745 | |
San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2027 | | 5,045,000 | | 5,306,882 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (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 - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 6.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, GO | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 2,390,000 | | 1,982,254 | |
Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,124,393 | |
Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 543,979 | |
| 114,864,974 | |
Colorado - 1.4% | | | | | |
Colorado, COP, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,021,931 | |
Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. F2 | | 2.50 | | 7/1/2041 | | 1,600,000 | e | 1,600,000 | |
Colorado Energy Public Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 6.13 | | 11/15/2023 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,292,292 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. F | | 4.25 | | 11/1/2049 | | 3,195,000 | | 3,198,863 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 3.75 | | 5/1/2050 | | 3,505,000 | | 3,465,818 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,027,256 | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 1,450,000 | | 1,454,729 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2032 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,404,842 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2032 | | 1,905,000 | | 2,057,518 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2029 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,487,754 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,072,192 | |
| 25,083,195 | |
Connecticut - 1.2% | | | | | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2037 | | 4,425,000 | | 4,468,023 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Connecticut College) Ser. M | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 1,045,000 | | 1,006,539 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fairfield University) Ser. R | | 3.25 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,785,000 | | 1,599,401 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,878,670 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 6,215,000 | | 6,743,941 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2047 | | 885,000 | | 880,149 | |
Windsor, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,252,496 | |
Windsor, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,280,298 | |
| 21,109,517 | |
Delaware - .3% | | | | | |
University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2023 | | 5,440,000 | b | 5,456,471 | |
District of Columbia - 2.3% | | | | | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Friendship Public Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 3,200,000 | | 3,246,277 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 5,955,000 | | 5,957,393 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 4,925,000 | | 4,990,016 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,023,333 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,618,413 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,321,411 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
District of Columbia - 2.3% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 5,080,000 | | 5,461,109 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,236,080 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 974,971 | |
| 40,829,003 | |
Florida - 3.8% | | | | | |
Broward County Tourist Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,081,487 | |
Florida Department of Transportation Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.50 | | 7/1/2040 | | 8,710,000 | | 8,717,809 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Mater Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,002,863 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Lucie Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,214,628 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Lucie Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,434,752 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Lucie Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 1,650,000 | | 1,783,939 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 3,610,000 | | 3,323,964 | |
Miami-Dade County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,108,380 | |
Miami-Dade County Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Miami) (Insured; American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.) Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 4/1/2028 | | 8,360,000 | | 9,075,178 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,156,995 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,020,669 | |
Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Orlando Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,121,956 | |
Palm Beach County School District, COP, Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2036 | | 5,400,000 | | 6,119,434 | |
Tampa Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 90,000 | | 90,909 | |
The Miami-Dade County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2032 | | 5,475,000 | | 5,654,215 | |
| 66,907,178 | |
Georgia - 1.9% | | | | | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2027 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,559,707 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,055,054 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2028 | | 2,510,000 | | 2,587,058 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 6.38 | | 7/15/2038 | | 1,335,000 | | 0 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2027 | | 10,000,000 | a | 9,998,355 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 5,200,000 | a | 5,404,733 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,287,283 | |
The Development Authority of Burke County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Georgia Power Co.) | | 2.88 | | 8/19/2025 | | 5,650,000 | a | 5,453,461 | |
| 34,345,651 | |
Hawaii - .2% | | | | | |
Hawaii Airports System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,337,973 | |
Hawaii Airports System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,541,161 | |
| 3,879,134 | |
Idaho - .2% | | | | | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2034 | | 400,000 | | 403,501 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2033 | | 575,000 | | 584,901 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 275,000 | | 273,715 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (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 - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Idaho - ..2% (continued) | | | | | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 500,000 | | 557,564 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 400,000 | | 451,424 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2032 | | 400,000 | | 455,697 | |
| 2,726,802 | |
Illinois - 10.9% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2005D | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2037 | | 10,010,000 | | 10,144,531 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007F | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2035 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,806,608 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,353,007 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,058,436 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,273,115 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,041,691 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,533,220 | |
Chicago Il, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 1/1/2034 | | 3,585,000 | | 3,748,245 | |
Chicago Il Wastewater Transmission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,035,717 | |
Chicago Il Wastewater Transmission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,110,000 | | 2,160,334 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,216,888 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,029,923 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,147,055 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,233,495 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,256,889 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 2,350,000 | | 2,594,481 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 10,210,000 | | 10,237,909 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,012,908 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 5,240,000 | | 5,134,521 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 960,000 | | 972,392 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 1,760,000 | | 1,764,811 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. F2 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 975,000 | | 1,009,431 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. F2 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 1,550,000 | | 1,654,392 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. F2 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,863,808 | |
Cook County Community Consolidated School District No. 34, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 6,265,000 | | 5,511,483 | |
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 | | 1,566,697 | |
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 | | 1,059,203 | |
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 | | 1,297,284 | |
Cook County II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 3,750,000 | | 4,173,713 | |
Cook County ll, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 6,050,000 | | 6,452,059 | |
DuPage & Cook Counties Township High School District No. 86 , GO | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2035 | | 5,205,000 | | 5,356,942 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,855,000 | | 2,028,812 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,154,231 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 10,030,000 | | 10,075,195 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois - 10.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,109,407 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,207,623 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,033,913 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 5,750,000 | | 6,123,243 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 480,000 | | 512,927 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2032 | | 2,045,000 | | 2,176,562 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 10,120,000 | | 10,600,550 | |
Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 6.00 | | 6/15/2025 | | 3,225,000 | | 3,376,291 | |
Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 6.00 | | 6/15/2026 | | 4,290,000 | | 4,588,074 | |
Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 6.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 5,030,000 | | 5,168,979 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (OSF Healthcare System Obligated Group) Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,129,752 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 2,010,000 | | 2,161,717 | |
Kane Cook & DuPage Counties Community College District No. 509, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 12/15/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,958,438 | |
Kendall County Forest Preserve District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 2,270,000 | | 2,307,405 | |
Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 3,530,000 | | 3,768,812 | |
Schaumburg ll, GO, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 1,220,000 | | 1,278,915 | |
| 192,462,034 | |
Indiana - 1.4% | | | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 775,000 | | 826,352 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2027 | | 740,000 | | 781,223 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 2.10 | | 11/1/2026 | | 2,700,000 | a | 2,585,205 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Indiana Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A4 | | 2.70 | | 12/1/2039 | | 5,600,000 | e | 5,600,000 | |
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B | | 2.62 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,000,000 | |
Whiting, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (BP Products North America) | | 5.00 | | 6/5/2026 | | 14,430,000 | a | 14,794,884 | |
| 25,587,664 | |
Iowa - .3% | | | | | |
PEFA, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 5,150,000 | a | 5,301,003 | |
Kentucky - 3.0% | | | | | |
Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 2,395,000 | | 2,687,651 | |
Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 2,275,000 | | 2,514,549 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 112) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2028 | | 5,150,000 | | 5,427,799 | |
Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 112) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2031 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,143,878 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 8,000,000 | a | 8,006,150 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 10,325,000 | a | 10,279,224 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 16,500,000 | a | 16,512,685 | |
Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,287,654 | |
| 53,859,590 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Louisiana - .2% | | | | | |
East Baton Rouge Sewerage Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 1.30 | | 2/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,176,443 | |
Maine - .3% | | | | | |
Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 5,255,000 | | 5,380,686 | |
Maryland - .8% | | | | | |
Howard County Housing Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 1.20 | | 6/1/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,829,105 | |
Maryland Community Development Administration, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2049 | | 2,270,000 | | 2,256,223 | |
Montgomery County, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,316,095 | |
| 14,401,423 | |
Massachusetts - 1.4% | | | | | |
Massachusetts, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 10,000,000 | | 11,594,125 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,031,321 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,151,973 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 620,000 | | 665,674 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 770,000 | | 825,032 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 800,000 | | 852,932 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 700,000 | | 753,710 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,038,969 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,043,560 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,043,702 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 380,000 | | 380,917 | |
| 25,381,915 | |
Michigan - 1.0% | | | | | |
Central Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. A | | 3.40 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,000,000 | |
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 | | 1,015,528 | |
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 | | 1,016,309 | |
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 | | 1,374,305 | |
Grand Valley University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. B | | 3.40 | | 12/1/2031 | | 1,800,000 | e | 1,800,000 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McLaren Health Care Corp. Obligated Group) Ser. D2 | | 1.20 | | 4/13/2028 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,437,696 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Credit Corp. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,982,788 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Credit Corp. Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,515,817 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 600,000 | | 671,259 | |
| 16,813,702 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Minnesota - .0% | | | | | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 555,000 | | 551,921 | |
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 | | 2,199,600 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,326,672 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,449,443 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,852,294 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,046,137 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2027 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,485,766 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 1,655,000 | | 1,781,173 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Kansas City International Airport) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,026,886 | |
Kansas City Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Kansas City International Airport) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2034 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,582,910 | |
Ladue School District, GO | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,369,905 | |
| 23,120,786 | |
Montana - .2% | | | | | |
Montana Board of Housing, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 3.50 | | 6/1/2044 | | 1,370,000 | | 1,353,787 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 500,000 | | 539,716 | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2029 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,338,923 | |
| 3,232,426 | |
Nebraska - .3% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Central Plains Energy Project) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,027,129 | |
Nevada - .7% | | | | | |
Las Vegas Valley Water District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 6,295,000 | | 6,539,597 | |
Nevada, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2035 | | 4,755,000 | | 4,448,714 | |
Nevada Housing Division, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2049 | | 2,125,000 | | 2,112,392 | |
| 13,100,703 | |
New Jersey - 5.3% | | | | | |
Fair Lawn, GO | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,357,302 | |
Fair Lawn, GO | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 1,315,000 | | 1,158,742 | |
Fair Lawn, GO | | 2.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 2,215,000 | | 2,035,740 | |
Morris County, GO | | 2.00 | | 2/1/2031 | | 4,315,000 | | 3,852,339 | |
New Jersey, GO (COVID-19 Emergency Bonds) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,693,460 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,019,582 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,096,056 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2033 | | 2,185,000 | | 2,408,100 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey - 5.3% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,060,783 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,022,324 | |
New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,060,000 | | 1,102,477 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,874,157 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 6/15/2025 | | 4,245,000 | | 4,449,376 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,456,976 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2044 | | 10,050,000 | | 10,061,947 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2034 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,770,420 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,192,248 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,710,736 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,082,752 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2036 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,217,907 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2037 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,589,395 | |
Ocean City, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,923,635 | |
Perth Amboy, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,645,523 | |
Sussex County, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,945,000 | | 1,741,045 | |
Sussex County, GO, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 1,945,000 | | 1,776,681 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,516,638 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 12,000,000 | | 12,825,710 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,434,127 | |
| 94,076,178 | |
New Mexico - .1% | | | | | |
New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2053 | | 1,940,000 | | 1,869,734 | |
New York - 17.7% | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,676,571 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 8,445,000 | | 8,890,757 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,125,273 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2027 | | 2,365,000 | | 2,489,574 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,228,826 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2033 | | 10,285,000 | | 11,254,564 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 17.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 10,185,000 | | 10,642,522 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2034 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,586,696 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C1 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2031 | | 7,400,000 | | 7,542,585 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2037 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,627,652 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2031 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,246,147 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust Obligation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,953,847 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A3 | | 2.47 | | 10/1/2040 | | 3,300,000 | e | 3,300,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. L4 | | 2.60 | | 4/1/2038 | | 2,200,000 | e | 2,200,000 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2042 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,446,104 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. F1 | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,759,351 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 2.15 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,290,000 | | 1,181,686 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 3.38 | | 11/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,972,680 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2 | | 5.25 | | 7/3/2023 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,065,838 | |
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 | | 2,192,801 | |
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 | | 1,457,045 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Citibank NA) Ser. F2 | | 2.60 | | 6/15/2035 | | 6,600,000 | e | 6,600,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DD | | 4.50 | | 6/15/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,007,356 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2037 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,982,636 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. C5 | | 3.40 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | e | 1,000,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2037 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,204,457 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 15,400,000 | f | 14,826,410 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 2-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.15 | | 11/15/2034 | | 3,500,000 | f | 3,496,677 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 1.45 | | 11/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,057,292 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 1WTC | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,941,102 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2034 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,842,463 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,982,812 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2039 | | 4,900,000 | | 4,852,003 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2038 | | 8,815,000 | | 9,308,355 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 189 | | 3.25 | | 4/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 990,291 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 220 | | 2.40 | | 10/1/2034 | | 10,545,000 | | 8,834,552 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 223 | | 2.65 | | 10/1/2034 | | 7,020,000 | | 6,011,913 | |
New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2046 | | 3,405,000 | | 3,685,677 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (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 - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 17.7% (continued) | | | | | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 20,000,000 | | 20,087,136 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,000,187 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,461,320 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207 | | 5.00 | | 9/15/2024 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,192,632 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 23 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 730,000 | | 802,569 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 23 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2042 | | 700,000 | | 764,840 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 23 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,106,258 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 23 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 700,000 | | 784,732 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 23 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2039 | | 840,000 | | 935,744 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 234 | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2047 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,301,780 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 195,000 | | 211,207 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 200,000 | | 215,738 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 225,000 | | 245,015 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 75,000 | | 80,713 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2030 | | 175,000 | | 189,771 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,733,812 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2031 | | 2,525,000 | | 2,747,171 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2037 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,149,555 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2034 | | 1,170,000 | | 1,251,349 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,719,285 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2037 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,704,949 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,452,266 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,329,080 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2037 | | 4,980,000 | | 5,083,217 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,271,876 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. 2005B-4C | | 2.60 | | 1/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | e | 5,000,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 10,000,000 | c | 7,827,383 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C2 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2033 | | 4,800,000 | | 4,730,708 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 3,480,000 | | 3,831,401 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 17.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,775,901 | |
TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,019,836 | |
Webster Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,180,000 | | 1,069,061 | |
| 313,541,007 | |
North Carolina - .2% | | | | | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 3,400,000 | | 3,694,842 | |
Ohio - 1.4% | | | | | |
Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,144,070 | |
Montgomery County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2037 | | 695,000 | | 687,096 | |
Montgomery County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2036 | | 500,000 | | 531,151 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; PNC Bank NA) Ser. A | | 2.60 | | 1/15/2046 | | 200,000 | e | 200,000 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 2.60 | | 10/1/2029 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,200,497 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2042 | | 3,205,000 | | 2,793,485 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 4,835,000 | | 4,458,691 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 3/1/2047 | | 905,000 | | 907,443 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2047 | | 1,590,000 | | 1,581,901 | |
The University of Akron, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,120,494 | |
Wadsworth School District, GO | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2045 | | 2,040,000 | | 1,569,361 | |
Wadsworth School District, GO | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2056 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,357,158 | |
Warrensville Heights City School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2044 | | 600,000 | | 610,737 | |
Warrensville Heights City School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,440,000 | b | 1,486,697 | |
| 24,648,781 | |
Oklahoma - .3% | | | | | |
Oklahoma, GO | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 5,190,000 | | 4,775,262 | |
Oregon - 1.7% | | | | | |
Oregon, GO, Ser. M | | 2.62 | | 12/1/2044 | | 400,000 | e | 400,000 | |
Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2047 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,264,183 | |
Portland Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2037 | | 13,635,000 | | 13,920,191 | |
Portland Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.50 | | 5/1/2033 | | 11,435,000 | | 11,808,599 | |
Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Salem Health Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2038 | | 2,095,000 | | 2,201,836 | |
| 29,594,809 | |
Pennsylvania - 7.1% | | | | | |
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 | | 1,097,872 | |
Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Main Line Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 2,105,000 | | 2,064,933 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,764,738 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2030 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,306,588 | |
Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Parcel Service) | | 2.80 | | 9/1/2045 | | 4,000,000 | e | 4,000,000 | |
Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 872,893 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 7.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2027 | | 5,010,000 | a | 5,228,657 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,431,116 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 1,155,000 | | 1,152,728 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2034 | | 5,280,000 | | 4,875,182 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,759,468 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 3.50 | | 3/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,048,492 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,003,429 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,687,561 | |
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 | | 2,007,317 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1 | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2032 | | 1,355,000 | | 1,399,461 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1 | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 2,505,000 | | 2,602,600 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AT1 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,276,925 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122 | | 3.65 | | 10/1/2032 | | 4,690,000 | | 4,616,996 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2046 | | 925,000 | | 920,477 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 118B | | 3.80 | | 10/1/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,867,510 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,623,059 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2033 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,784,196 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 3.40 | | 12/1/2039 | | 5,800,000 | e | 5,800,000 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 7,925,000 | | 8,344,863 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 4,515,000 | | 4,514,468 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,840,000 | | 2,818,023 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,150,995 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,084,784 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 850,000 | | 879,083 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,073,131 | |
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 | | 5,233,454 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2027 | | 500,000 | | 534,973 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 527,207 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2024 | | 600,000 | | 613,884 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 519,432 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 7.1% (continued) | | | | | |
West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,061,448 | |
| 125,547,943 | |
Rhode Island - 1.7% | | | | | |
Rhode Island, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 14,075,000 | | 15,996,594 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds (Providence College) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2047 | | 2,045,000 | | 2,144,690 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2032 | | 405,000 | | 460,854 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2033 | | 435,000 | | 492,657 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. 70 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 3,130,000 | | 3,110,748 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2051 | | 5,880,000 | | 5,668,874 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 300,000 | | 318,748 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2029 | | 535,000 | | 588,181 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2027 | | 500,000 | | 535,317 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. 76A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 525,000 | | 575,251 | |
| 29,891,914 | |
South Carolina - 1.2% | | | | | |
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,014,247 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2037 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,609,658 | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 3,750,000 | | 4,129,204 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2032 | | 1,340,000 | | 1,482,689 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2033 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,546,564 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2031 | | 2,245,000 | | 2,464,505 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2029 | | 1,705,000 | | 1,836,200 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2030 | | 2,140,000 | | 2,326,211 | |
| 21,409,278 | |
South Dakota - .1% | | | | | |
Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 500,000 | b | 502,168 | |
Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 1,800,000 | b | 1,807,805 | |
| 2,309,973 | |
Tennessee - 2.5% | | �� | | | |
Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.72 | | 2/1/2038 | | 7,100,000 | e | 7,100,000 | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.70 | | 2/1/2036 | | 700,000 | e | 700,000 | |
Nashville & Davidson County Health & Educational Metropolitan Government, Revenue Bonds (Vanderbilt University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,472,367 | |
Nashville & Davidson County Metropolitan Government, GO, Refunding | | 2.50 | | 1/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,778,842 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Tennessee - 2.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Nashville & Davidson County Metropolitan Government, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,751,932 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1B | | 3.50 | | 1/1/2047 | | 750,000 | | 740,010 | |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2042 | | 695,000 | | 690,627 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,969,698 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,883,327 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2039 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,259,906 | |
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,870,000 | | 3,042,508 | |
| 43,389,217 | |
Texas - 9.6% | | | | | |
Arlington, Special Tax Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 4,180,000 | | 4,336,447 | |
Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,140,502 | |
Bexar County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tax Exempt Venue Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 1,110,000 | | 1,175,401 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, BAN, Ser. F | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,556,622 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2023 | | 295,000 | | 296,506 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2028 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,329,210 | |
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 | | 1,105,824 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. T | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 2,220,000 | | 2,279,775 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 945,318 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,848,773 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2028 | | 2,220,000 | | 2,240,426 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,940,288 | |
Dallas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 970,024 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2049 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,182,710 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.75 | | 8/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 996,781 | |
Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2036 | | 4,330,000 | | 3,949,926 | |
Fort Bend Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2035 | | 4,310,000 | | 4,032,485 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Memorial Hermann Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 10,795,000 | a | 11,438,771 | |
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 | 5,647,121 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2037 | | 1,545,000 | | 1,403,135 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 1,855,000 | | 1,669,720 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 511,125 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 700,000 | | 713,360 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 9.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,016,792 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 500,000 | | 513,249 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 250,000 | | 259,926 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 100,000 | | 103,662 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2030 | | 500,000 | | 519,449 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2032 | | 300,000 | | 309,522 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2031 | | 485,000 | | 502,932 | |
Houston, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2037 | | 2,305,000 | | 1,964,251 | |
Houston, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2036 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,313,748 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,145,000 | | 1,109,204 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,907,752 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 1,225,000 | | 1,325,324 | |
Houston Texas Combined Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.50 | | 11/15/2038 | | 16,540,000 | | 16,873,493 | |
Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,472,799 | |
Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,858,891 | |
Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2027 | | 1,720,000 | | 1,848,491 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 5,015,000 | | 5,114,806 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,107,270 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 8,650,000 | | 9,090,259 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,875,000 | | 1,970,834 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2030 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,839,070 | |
San Antonio Texas Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2030 | | 5,740,000 | | 5,869,372 | |
Southwest Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern Methodist University) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,322,936 | |
Southwest Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern Methodist University) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,793,788 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (CHRISTUS Health Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 2,750,000 | a | 3,067,798 | |
Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 1,475,000 | | 1,596,224 | |
Texarkana Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2036 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,614,251 | |
Texarkana Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2035 | | 1,520,000 | | 1,773,480 | |
Texarkana Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,948,360 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 2.90 | | 6/1/2044 | | 900,000 | e | 900,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 2.90 | | 6/1/2043 | | 600,000 | e | 600,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. B | | 2.90 | | 12/1/2043 | | 2,400,000 | e | 2,400,000 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2026 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,175,366 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2029 | | 4,435,000 | | 4,608,660 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 9.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2035 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,206,776 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2035 | | 1,330,000 | | 1,294,627 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2033 | | 1,215,000 | | 1,206,167 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2033 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,737,724 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,472,183 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,480,789 | |
Texas Water Development Board, Revenue Bonds | | 4.50 | | 10/15/2037 | | 5,700,000 | | 6,114,815 | |
University of Houston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,259,705 | |
| 170,174,995 | |
U.S. Related - .4% | | | | | |
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 | 1,013,419 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,064,093 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,064,890 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 6,607 | c | 6,201 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 25,549 | c | 14,557 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 15,316 | | 13,099 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 17,845 | | 15,631 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 21,657 | | 17,245 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 20,824 | | 17,202 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 19,853 | | 17,790 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2023 | | 11,086 | | 11,118 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.38 | | 7/1/2025 | | 22,111 | | 22,450 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2027 | | 21,911 | | 22,634 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2029 | | 21,555 | | 22,491 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2031 | | 20,936 | | 22,038 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 0.57 | | 11/1/2043 | | 130,816 | e | 56,414 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. ZZ | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,500,000 | g | 1,709,375 | |
| 7,110,647 | |
Utah - .5% | | | | | |
Salt Lake City, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,516,440 | |
Salt Lake City, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,097,220 | |
Salt Lake City, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,626,352 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Geneva Urban Renewal Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2030 | | 215,000 | | 242,932 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Geneva Urban Renewal Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2031 | | 235,000 | | 268,421 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Geneva Urban Renewal Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2028 | | 225,000 | | 246,416 | |
Vineyard Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Geneva Urban Renewal Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2029 | | 200,000 | | 223,102 | |
| 8,220,883 | |
Vermont - .7% | | | | | |
University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 740,000 | | 754,101 | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 98.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Vermont - .7% (continued) | | | | | |
Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Landmark College Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. A | | 2.66 | | 7/1/2039 | | 1,255,000 | e | 1,255,000 | |
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 | | 10,484,907 | |
| 12,494,008 | |
Washington - 3.0% | | | | | |
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. S1 | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 10,000,000 | | 8,872,744 | |
Energy Northwest, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 12,395,000 | | 14,168,707 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,359,471 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2030 | | 2,800,000 | | 3,085,355 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2026 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,210,141 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 445,000 | f | 391,698 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 435,000 | f | 393,834 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2038 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,563,058 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,711,556 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2027 | | 2,175,000 | | 2,277,588 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,068,248 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,736,878 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2031 | | 790,000 | | 871,281 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2027 | | 500,000 | | 529,722 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2032 | | 500,000 | | 550,837 | |
Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Seattle University Project) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2029 | | 500,000 | | 546,837 | |
| 53,337,955 | |
Wisconsin - .5% | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Advocate Aurora Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 7,750,000 | a | 8,138,251 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,824,844,717) | | 98.8% | 1,748,778,070 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 1.2% | 21,686,820 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 1,770,464,890 | |
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 issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
d 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.
e 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.
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $19,108,619 or 1.08% of net assets.
g Non-income producing—security in default.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 20.5 |
General Obligation | 15.5 |
Transportation | 12.2 |
Medical | 11.0 |
Airport | 8.7 |
Education | 7.1 |
Water | 4.8 |
Development | 4.1 |
Single Family Housing | 3.4 |
Tobacco Settlement | 2.8 |
Prerefunded | 2.5 |
School District | 2.2 |
Power | 2.1 |
Facilities | .4 |
Multifamily Housing | .3 |
Utilities | .3 |
Pollution | .3 |
Nursing Homes | .3 |
Special Tax | .3 |
| 98.8 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 33 | 6/21/2023 | 4,465,250 | 4,457,063 | 8,187 | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 302 | 6/21/2023 | 35,357,018 | 35,390,625 | (33,607) | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 8,187 | |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | (33,607) | |
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 - 2.6% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,997,326 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,989,007 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 4) Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,004,705 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 835,000 | | 839,183 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 450,000 | | 452,386 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 325,000 | | 325,492 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 275,000 | | 275,197 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 420,000 | | 421,761 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 300,000 | | 300,864 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,520,782 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,007,282 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 500,000 | | 501,502 | |
| 15,635,487 | |
Arizona - 2.0% | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 870,000 | | 872,257 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2023 | | 800,000 | | 800,768 | |
Chandler Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Intel Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 6/3/2024 | | 7,000,000 | a | 7,037,810 | |
The Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) Ser. A2 | | 2.20 | | 6/3/2024 | | 3,350,000 | a | 3,265,781 | |
| 11,976,616 | |
Arkansas - .2% | | | | | |
Arkansas Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Arkansas Division of Emergency Management Project) | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,033,075 | |
California - 4.0% | | | | | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 400,000 | | 412,400 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 380,000 | | 386,877 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 1,025,000 | | 1,030,138 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.65 | | 1/31/2024 | | 6,000,000 | a,b | 5,978,032 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Water Capital Project) | | 0.60 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | a | 983,980 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (ENSO Village Project) Ser. B3 | | 2.13 | | 11/15/2027 | | 3,000,000 | b | 2,802,629 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 2.38 | | 11/15/2028 | | 1,000,000 | b | 926,065 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (O'Connor Woods Housing) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 440,000 | | 450,408 | |
Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 260,000 | | 260,495 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 580,000 | | 582,432 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 513,267 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 700,000 | | 709,891 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2026 | | 600,000 | | 624,649 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (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) | | | | | |
California - 4.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,270,008 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,111,562 | |
Western Placer Unified School District, BAN | | 2.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,773,251 | |
Western Placer Unified School District, BAN | | 2.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 954,857 | |
| 23,770,941 | |
Colorado - 1.0% | | | | | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association Collateral) Ser. K | | 3.88 | | 5/1/2050 | | 2,175,000 | | 2,157,633 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. B | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2051 | | 2,390,000 | | 2,309,271 | |
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 3.75 | | 5/1/2050 | | 1,570,000 | | 1,552,449 | |
| 6,019,353 | |
Connecticut - .9% | | | | | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 165,000 | | 165,524 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 340,000 | | 344,352 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 200,000 | | 207,463 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. L1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 600,000 | | 598,125 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. L1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 550,000 | | 549,948 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Stamford Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. L1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 650,000 | | 648,652 | |
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2045 | | 2,755,000 | | 2,738,105 | |
| 5,252,169 | |
District of Columbia - 3.7% | | | | | |
District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 1.75 | | 10/1/2024 | | 21,000,000 | a | 20,241,539 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,545,980 | |
| 21,787,519 | |
Florida - 2.2% | | | | | |
Alachua County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinics Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,947,581 | |
Broward County, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2025 | | 1,875,000 | | 1,941,497 | |
Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,274,431 | |
Broward County School District, COP, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 5,660,000 | | 5,879,054 | |
Florida Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luice Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,699,431 | |
| 12,741,994 | |
Georgia - 3.4% | | | | | |
Atlanta Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,009,694 | |
Fayette County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Piedmont Healthcare Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,021,352 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/2/2024 | | 2,600,000 | a | 2,600,236 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 700,000 | | 697,318 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 992,611 | |
The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project) | | 2.25 | | 5/25/2023 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,960,408 | |
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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) | | | | | |
Georgia - 3.4% (continued) | | | | | |
The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project) | | 2.25 | | 5/25/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,983,953 | |
| 20,265,572 | |
Hawaii - .8% | | | | | |
Honolulu City & County, GO (Honolulu Rail Transit Project) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,021,682 | |
Illinois - 6.9% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 850,000 | | 842,754 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,071,247 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 503,691 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,039,879 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,067,304 | |
Illinois, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,099,530 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,021,757 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (OSF Healthcare System Obligated Group) Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2024 | | 2,750,000 | a | 2,790,852 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,315,000 | a | 2,318,142 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Berry Manor Apartments) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,000,696 | |
Illinois Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA,FNMA,FHLMC) Ser. A2 | | 3.15 | | 8/1/2024 | | 1,185,000 | | 1,170,301 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,542,481 | |
Springfield IL Electric, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2027 | | 5,200,000 | | 5,313,780 | |
| 40,782,414 | |
Indiana - 1.7% | | | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Indianapolis Power & Light Co.) Ser. B | | 0.95 | | 4/1/2026 | | 3,300,000 | a | 2,906,582 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,314,256 | |
Indiana Health Facility Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Ascension Health Credit Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 690,000 | | 705,761 | |
Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Emerald Pointe) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 1,135,000 | a | 1,149,656 | |
| 10,076,255 | |
Iowa - 2.5% | | | | | |
Iowa Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Gevo NW Iowa RNG) (LOC; Citibank NA) | | 1.50 | | 4/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,929,350 | |
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds (Des Moines University Project) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 570,000 | | 586,482 | |
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds (Des Moines University Project) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 515,000 | | 517,926 | |
Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, Revenue Bonds (Des Moines University Project) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 540,000 | | 548,644 | |
PEFA, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,293,209 | |
| 14,875,611 | |
Kentucky - .8% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,488,916 | |
Owen County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kentucky-American Water Co. Obligated Group) Ser. 2020 | | 0.70 | | 9/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,460,690 | |
| 4,949,606 | |
Louisiana - 2.2% | | | | | |
Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 0.60 | | 5/1/2023 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,974,554 | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (American BioCarbon CT) | | 3.85 | | 8/1/2023 | | 3,500,000 | a | 3,500,000 | |
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities & Community Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 3,150,000 | | 3,276,566 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Louisiana - 2.2% (continued) | | | | | |
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 | | 1,107,148 | |
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 | | 1,023,269 | |
| 12,881,537 | |
Maine - .7% | | | | | |
Maine Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2050 | | 1,945,000 | | 1,933,015 | |
Maine Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F | | 4.25 | | 11/15/2048 | | 2,150,000 | | 2,147,629 | |
| 4,080,644 | |
Massachusetts - 3.8% | | | | | |
Greater Attleboro-Taunton Regional Transit Authority, RAN | | 3.75 | | 8/18/2023 | | 8,200,000 | | 8,193,770 | |
Massachusetts, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.68 | | 7/15/2026 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,640,264 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 300,000 | | 302,393 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 720,000 | | 734,961 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 508,871 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 350,000 | | 351,575 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 8.10 | | 8/1/2023 | | 2,600,000 | c | 2,629,744 | |
| 22,361,578 | |
Michigan - 1.2% | | | | | |
Michigan Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds (Consumers Energy Co.) | | 1.80 | | 10/1/2024 | | 6,650,000 | a | 6,408,956 | |
Western Michigan University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2026 | | 450,000 | | 478,733 | |
| 6,887,689 | |
Minnesota - .2% | | | | | |
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B | | 3.50 | | 7/1/2050 | | 1,065,000 | | 1,045,562 | |
Missouri - 1.0% | | | | | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 650,000 | | 670,537 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,017,771 | |
Cape Girardeau County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Francis Healthcare System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 700,000 | | 702,425 | |
Missouri Board of Public Buildings, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,001,542 | |
Missouri Housing Development Commission, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 11/1/2050 | | 1,855,000 | | 1,819,205 | |
| 6,211,480 | |
Montana - .1% | | | | | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 325,000 | | 338,292 | |
Nebraska - 1.1% | | | | | |
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2045 | | 4,245,000 | | 4,090,357 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Nebraska - 1.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. E | | 3.75 | | 9/1/2049 | | 2,745,000 | | 2,706,731 | |
| 6,797,088 | |
Nevada - .9% | | | | | |
Clark County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,358,329 | |
New Hampshire - 1.0% | | | | | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) Ser. A3 | | 2.15 | | 7/1/2024 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,890,832 | |
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) Ser. A4 | | 2.15 | | 7/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,945,416 | |
| 5,836,248 | |
New Jersey - 5.0% | | | | | |
Cherry Hill Township School District, GO | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 2,800,000 | | 2,777,702 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Water Co.) Ser. B | | 1.20 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,482,474 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. N1 | | 5.50 | | 9/1/2025 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,309,151 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. GGG | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,238,172 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2025 | | 400,000 | | 412,284 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2023 | | 220,000 | | 220,917 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. QQQ | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 300,000 | | 305,131 | |
New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. H | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2052 | | 4,915,000 | | 4,702,763 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,791,233 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2025 | | 5,125,000 | | 5,282,388 | |
| 29,522,215 | |
New Mexico - 1.0% | | | | | |
New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2025 | | 5,500,000 | a | 5,652,443 | |
New York - 13.0% | | | | | |
Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2023 | | 1,225,000 | | 1,233,872 | |
Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 1.65 | | 9/1/2024 | | 7,000,000 | a | 6,773,908 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 2,200,000 | a | 2,227,560 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. D3 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,023,020 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. D2 | | 0.70 | | 11/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,873,824 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. F2 | | 0.60 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,833,378 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) | | 7.30 | | 3/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,000,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA3 | | 2.45 | | 6/15/2049 | | 6,800,000 | d | 6,800,000 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. I | | 2.65 | | 5/1/2023 | | 885,000 | | 883,669 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; SONYMA) Ser. M2 | | 0.75 | | 11/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,563,713 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E | | 0.85 | | 11/1/2024 | | 1,205,000 | | 1,140,117 | |
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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) | | | | | |
New York - 13.0% (continued) | | | | | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E | | 0.95 | | 5/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 929,992 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. P | | 1.60 | | 11/1/2024 | | 4,640,000 | | 4,470,680 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 186 | | 3.95 | | 4/1/2025 | | 3,515,000 | | 3,516,541 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 191 | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 987,168 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,018,743 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,309,908 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226 | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2025 | | 2,260,000 | | 2,329,461 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226 | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2023 | | 2,710,000 | | 2,734,673 | |
Rye School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.25 | | 6/30/2023 | | 124 | | 124 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 2.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 21,875,000 | a | 21,370,457 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2026 | | 3,500,000 | a | 3,668,680 | |
| 76,689,488 | |
Ohio - 1.4% | | | | | |
American Municipal Power, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 1.00 | | 8/15/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,915,146 | |
Lancaster Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2025 | | 4,260,000 | a | 4,346,134 | |
Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B | | 3.25 | | 3/1/2050 | | 1,810,000 | | 1,763,954 | |
| 8,025,234 | |
Oklahoma - .8% | | | | | |
Tulsa County Independent School District No. 1, GO, Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,880,447 | |
Oregon - 1.0% | | | | | |
Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2052 | | 3,815,000 | | 3,681,812 | |
Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D | | 4.75 | | 1/1/2050 | | 2,410,000 | | 2,434,396 | |
| 6,116,208 | |
Pennsylvania - 3.2% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2026 | | 1,660,000 | | 1,737,590 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 515,798 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 506,789 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2023 | | 950,000 | | 958,358 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2024 | | 705,000 | | 722,722 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Gwynedd Mercy University Project) | | 1.13 | | 5/1/2023 | | 1,220,000 | a | 1,214,257 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (System of Higher Education) | | 0.74 | | 6/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,784,865 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) | | 1.75 | | 8/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,828,158 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 502,500 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 96.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 3.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C, 1 Month MUNIPSA +0.65% | | 4.07 | | 12/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | a,e | 3,001,354 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,108,365 | |
| 18,880,756 | |
Rhode Island - 2.3% | | | | | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence Public Building Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2027 | | 9,915,000 | | 10,259,258 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2050 | | 1,620,000 | | 1,564,365 | |
Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 3.50 | | 10/1/2050 | | 2,015,000 | | 1,977,504 | |
| 13,801,127 | |
South Carolina - 2.6% | | | | | |
Patriots Energy Group Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2024 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,014,246 | |
South Carolina Housing Finance & Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 3.25 | | 1/1/2052 | | 2,850,000 | | 2,773,468 | |
South Carolina Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2025 | | 5,000,000 | f | 5,188,271 | |
South Carolina Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,445,000 | f | 1,499,410 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2024 | | 730,000 | | 740,451 | |
| 15,215,846 | |
Texas - 14.2% | | | | | |
Alamo Heights Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 3.00 | | 2/1/2026 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,478,577 | |
Aldine Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 4.00 | | 2/15/2032 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,051,531 | |
Austin Affordable Public Facility Corp., Revenue Bonds (Bridge at Turtle Creek) | | 0.42 | | 12/1/2023 | | 3,350,000 | a | 3,248,352 | |
Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2024 | | 600,000 | | 613,714 | |
Dallas Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 1.75 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,983,414 | |
Denton County, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2032 | | 3,700,000 | | 3,771,824 | |
Denton County Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Pathway on Woodrow) | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,062,416 | |
El Paso Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Columbia Apartments Project) | | 4.50 | | 3/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,022,412 | |
Fort Bend Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 0.72 | | 8/1/2026 | | 1,720,000 | a | 1,543,833 | |
Georgetown Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,967,588 | |
Housing Options, Revenue Bonds (Estelle Village Apartments) | | 3.90 | | 2/1/2025 | | 3,150,000 | a | 3,135,442 | |
Hutto Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. 2015 | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,931,238 | |
Lower Colorado River Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LCRA Transmission Services Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2025 | | 2,125,000 | | 2,203,365 | |
Lubbock County, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2025 | | 2,170,000 | | 2,245,986 | |
Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 0.90 | | 9/1/2023 | | 3,750,000 | a | 3,673,551 | |
North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,611,734 | |
Pasadena Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 1.50 | | 8/15/2024 | | 4,000,000 | a | 3,899,994 | |
Pflugerville Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.50 | | 8/15/2023 | | 9,725,000 | a | 9,651,172 | |
Prosper Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2025 | | 5,805,000 | a | 5,742,530 | |
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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 - 14.2% (continued) | | | | | |
San Antonio Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,230,000 | | 1,235,251 | |
San Antonio Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,269 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 1.75 | | 12/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,361,453 | |
San Antonio Water System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2013-F | | 1.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 1,275,000 | a | 1,131,277 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 1,240,000 | a,f | 1,233,423 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2048 | | 2,405,000 | a | 2,391,266 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 600,000 | a,f | 596,940 | |
Sherman Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B | | 2.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 755,000 | a,f | 750,996 | |
Sinton Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) | | 2.75 | | 8/15/2023 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,979,770 | |
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs, Revenue Bonds (FishPond Living at Corpus Christi) | | 0.50 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,979,240 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2025 | | 875,000 | | 888,804 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2023 | | 750,000 | | 753,467 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2024 | | 625,000 | | 631,091 | |
Travis County, GO, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,100,000 | |
| 83,875,920 | |
U.S. Related - .8% | | | | | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 825,000 | | 831,343 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 2.96 | | 11/1/2051 | | 1,722,505 | d | 753,596 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2062 | | 271,068 | | 251,416 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 176,158 | g | 110,099 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2053 | | 301,333 | h | 167,292 | |
Puerto Rico Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Puerto Rico Public Housing Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,526,426 | |
| 4,640,172 | |
Utah - .5% | | | | | |
Utah County, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,064,797 | |
Virginia - .8% | | | | | |
Halifax County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Virginia Electric & Power Co.) | | 1.65 | | 5/31/2024 | | 1,750,000 | a | 1,691,831 | |
Louisa Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Virginia Electric & Power Co.) | | 1.65 | | 5/31/2024 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,900,282 | |
| 4,592,113 | |
Washington - 2.9% | | | | | |
Everett Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 0.30 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | a | 978,413 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2023 | | 100,000 | | 99,006 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 150,000 | | 148,120 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 100,000 | | 99,246 | |
King County Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 150,000 | | 152,297 | |
Port of Seattle, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 1,860,000 | | 1,947,995 | |
Port of Seattle, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 1,775,000 | | 1,826,447 | |
Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2026 | | 4,600,000 | | 4,811,519 | |
Seattle Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (LAM BOW Apartments Project) | | 1.25 | | 6/1/2024 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,455,113 | |
Vancouver Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Anthem Park & Columbia Housing Project) | | 2.00 | | 6/1/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,980,029 | |
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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) | | | | | |
Washington - 2.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2025 | | 275,000 | b | 285,804 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 200,000 | b | 205,282 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 250,000 | b | 252,864 | |
| 17,242,135 | |
Wisconsin - 1.8% | | | | | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Advocate Aurora Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/24/2026 | | 1,200,000 | a | 1,262,025 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Advocate Aurora Health Obligated Group) Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/24/2026 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,052,329 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B5 | | 5.00 | | 12/3/2024 | | 4,660,000 | a | 4,709,037 | |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Housing, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.40 | | 11/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,943,841 | |
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority Housing, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.50 | | 11/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,867,498 | |
| 10,834,730 | |
Total Long-Term Municipal Investments (cost $588,530,279) | | 569,020,372 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Municipal Investments - 3.8% | | | | | |
New York - 3.8% | | | | | |
Adirondack Central School District, BAN, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 3.25 | | 6/28/2023 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,996,105 | |
Oneida School District, BAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. B | | 3.50 | | 7/7/2023 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,495,004 | |
South Country Central School District at Brookhaven, TAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 6/22/2023 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,017,921 | |
Total Short-Term Municipal Investments (cost $22,587,238) | | 22,509,030 | |
Total Investments (cost $611,117,517) | | 100.0% | 591,529,402 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | 0.0% | (135,437) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 591,393,965 | |
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $20,688,848 or 3.5% of net assets.
c Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
d The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
e Variable rate security—interest rate resets periodically and rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available.
f These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
g Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.
h Zero coupon until a specified date at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective until maturity.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
General | 21.6 |
School District | 12.2 |
General Obligation | 8.4 |
Multifamily Housing | 8.0 |
Single Family Housing | 7.4 |
Development | 7.1 |
Water | 6.7 |
Power | 5.8 |
Medical | 4.6 |
Airport | 4.0 |
Education | 3.9 |
Transportation | 3.9 |
Prerefunded | 1.6 |
Utilities | 1.5 |
Special Tax | 1.0 |
Nursing Homes | .7 |
Housing | .6 |
Pollution | .6 |
Facilities | .3 |
Tobacco Settlement | .1 |
| 100.0 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.0% | | | | | |
Alabama - .9% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 750,000 | a | 746,248 | |
Illinois - 3.8% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 517,650 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 500,000 | | 517,070 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 509,739 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 503,691 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,143,515 | |
| 3,191,665 | |
Iowa - .6% | | | | | |
PEFA, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 525,000 | a | 540,393 | |
Kentucky - 2.4% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | a | 995,567 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,000,769 | |
| 1,996,336 | |
New Jersey - 3.0% | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 625,000 | | 671,288 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 875,000 | | 940,993 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 875,000 | | 940,323 | |
| 2,552,604 | |
New York - 5.9% | | | | | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.63 | | 9/15/2069 | | 1,675,000 | | 1,513,128 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 2,250,000 | b | 2,166,196 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,355,882 | |
| 5,035,206 | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,046,741 | |
Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 986,358 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,069,570 | |
Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2034 | | 690,000 | | 752,848 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (George School Project) | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2038 | | 850,000 | | 744,154 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (George School Project) | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2036 | | 800,000 | | 721,863 | |
Bucks County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (George School Project) | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2035 | | 775,000 | | 718,228 | |
Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Main Line Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2038 | | 600,000 | | 583,724 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,609,887 | |
Dauphin County General Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pinnacle Health Systems Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,045,127 | |
Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Parcel Service) | | 2.80 | | 9/1/2045 | | 3,000,000 | c | 3,000,000 | |
Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 872,893 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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|
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Derry Township Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2028 | | 425,000 | | 445,549 | |
Derry Township Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2027 | | 745,000 | | 776,437 | |
Derry Township Industrial & Commercial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2029 | | 355,000 | | 374,728 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2035 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,176,167 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 1,005,000 | a | 1,091,654 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2029 | | 150,000 | | 154,782 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2028 | | 110,000 | | 112,896 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2031 | | 175,000 | | 181,089 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 135,000 | | 139,311 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2027 | | 145,000 | | 147,949 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2024 | | 80,000 | | 80,385 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2025 | | 115,000 | | 116,084 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2026 | | 150,000 | | 152,258 | |
Lebanon School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,559,127 | |
Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2031 | | 460,000 | | 463,190 | |
Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2034 | | 515,000 | | 517,663 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Hill School Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2037 | | 500,000 | | 518,535 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 998,033 | |
Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (St. Clair Memorial Hospital Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,105,000 | | 1,171,542 | |
Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (St. Clair Memorial Hospital Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,069,340 | |
Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lafayette College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | d | 1,012,376 | |
Pennsylvania, GO | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 923,330 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2037 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,335,197 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build American Mutual) Ser. AT1 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,061,806 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,099,264 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,216 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Drexel University) | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2028 | | 1,855,000 | | 1,982,264 | |
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 | | 1,233,856 | |
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2035 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,249,167 | |
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|
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 81.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122 | | 3.65 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,070,000 | | 1,053,345 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 141A | | 5.75 | | 10/1/2053 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,346,875 | |
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2019-131A | | 3.50 | | 4/1/2049 | | 1,360,000 | | 1,341,662 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2038 | | 1,230,000 | | 1,306,636 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,260,000 | | 1,325,859 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 3.40 | | 12/1/2039 | | 1,100,000 | c | 1,100,000 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,051,254 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,067,210 | |
Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,078,526 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,520,000 | | 1,593,745 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,023,107 | |
Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,046,293 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 850,000 | | 889,810 | |
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2027 | | 850,000 | | 901,465 | |
Philadelphia Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Obligated Group Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,010,174 | |
Philadelphia Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,118,016 | |
Pittsburgh, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 325,000 | | 304,601 | |
Pittsburgh, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 500,000 | | 481,211 | |
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,076,538 | |
Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2023 | | 1,000,000 | d | 1,009,084 | |
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,791,723 | |
Susquehanna Township School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. R | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2031 | | 1,730,000 | | 1,678,988 | |
The Canonsburg-Houston Joint Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2023 | | 1,260,000 | | 1,273,784 | |
The Pennsylvania University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 1,010,000 | | 1,072,157 | |
The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 500,000 | | 544,166 | |
Tredyffrin Easttown School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 240,000 | | 261,113 | |
Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2026 | | 275,000 | d | 290,602 | |
Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2026 | | 250,000 | d | 264,183 | |
Upper Moreland Township School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2033 | | 780,000 | | 780,061 | |
Upper St. Clair Township School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,023,875 | |
West Chester Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 3/15/2031 | | 820,000 | | 729,517 | |
West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,052,690 | |
Whitemarsh Township, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 987,498 | |
| 69,205,356 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
| | | | | | | | | |
|
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 99.0% (continued) | | | | | |
Tennessee - .4% | | | | | |
Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.72 | | 2/1/2038 | | 100,000 | c | 100,000 | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.71 | | 7/1/2034 | | 200,000 | c | 200,000 | |
| 300,000 | |
U.S. Related - .2% | | | | | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 2.28 | | 11/1/2051 | | 560,320 | c | 191,910 | |
Total Investments (cost $87,540,228) | | 99.0% | 83,759,718 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 1.0% | 878,675 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 84,638,393 | |
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $2,166,196 or 2.56% of net assets.
c The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
d These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
| |
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Education | 16.6 |
Medical | 16.2 |
Development | 11.4 |
General Obligation | 10.4 |
School District | 9.0 |
General | 7.4 |
Transportation | 6.9 |
Tobacco Settlement | 4.9 |
Single Family Housing | 4.4 |
Airport | 4.3 |
Prerefunded | 3.1 |
Water | 2.8 |
Facilities | 1.6 |
| 99.0 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 15 | 6/21/2023 | 1,756,144 | 1,757,813 | (1,669) | |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | (1,669) | |
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 - 97.4% | | | | | |
Alabama - .9% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,492,497 | |
Delaware - .4% | | | | | |
University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 2.50 | | 11/1/2037 | | 600,000 | b | 600,000 | |
Illinois - 4.2% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,301 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,139 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,019,479 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 2,100,000 | | 2,088,158 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,557,746 | |
| 6,734,823 | |
Indiana - 2.2% | | | | | |
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B | | 2.62 | | 1/1/2042 | | 3,500,000 | b | 3,500,000 | |
Iowa - .6% | | | | | |
PEFA, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,029,321 | |
Kentucky - 3.4% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2025 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,488,916 | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,002,306 | |
| 5,491,222 | |
Massachusetts - 78.8% | | | | | |
Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,083,382 | |
Boston, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2034 | | 2,035,000 | | 1,910,924 | |
Boston Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2026 | | 565,000 | | 602,282 | |
Boston Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2026 | | 615,000 | | 649,255 | |
Gloucester, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2033 | | 725,000 | | 688,320 | |
Gloucester, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 9/15/2032 | | 925,000 | | 890,285 | |
Groton, GO | | 3.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 390,000 | | 374,984 | |
Hingham, GO | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2036 | | 375,000 | | 344,267 | |
Hingham, GO | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2034 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,173,261 | |
Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2024 | | 215,000 | | 212,920 | |
Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2039 | | 1,330,000 | | 1,286,726 | |
Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2029 | | 485,000 | | 486,858 | |
Manchester Essex Regional School District, GO (School Project Loan-Chapter 70B) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2034 | | 845,000 | | 879,074 | |
Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2035 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,595,365 | |
Massachusetts, GO, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 2/1/2037 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,780,617 | |
Massachusetts, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,898,531 | |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,081,652 | |
Massachusetts College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 5/1/2033 | | 535,000 | | 523,389 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Obligated Group) Ser. N | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,642,367 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 170,000 | | 174,713 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2027 | | 280,000 | | 291,195 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 340,000 | | 355,952 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 325,000 | | 341,046 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2046 | | 500,000 | | 446,119 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2024 | | 550,000 | | 558,466 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 97.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 78.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 1,910,000 | | 2,002,263 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bentley University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 825,000 | | 815,528 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bentley University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,001,406 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 513,461 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Caregroup) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,111,871 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2033 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,307,729 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,722 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2043 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,005,042 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2032 | | 370,000 | | 380,877 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2033 | | 390,000 | | 400,580 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2031 | | 350,000 | | 360,929 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Foxborough Regional Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,604,217 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franklin W Olin College of Engineering) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2038 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,515,420 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (MCPHS University) Ser. H | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 465,000 | | 481,198 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 2,480,000 | | 2,491,553 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 705,000 | | 739,443 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SABIS International Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2033 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,519,158 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SABIS International Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2040 | | 1,730,000 | | 1,730,751 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. J | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2024 | | 465,000 | | 468,411 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1 | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,030,687 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1 | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2025 | | 700,000 | | 717,298 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 530,000 | | 536,510 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 500,000 | | 510,994 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 750,000 | | 782,773 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,079,930 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,046,929 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Broad Institute) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,155,115 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trustees of Boston University) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. U-6E-R | | 2.40 | | 10/1/2042 | | 400,000 | b | 400,000 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,340,000 | | 1,381,650 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 97.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 78.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UMass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,375,000 | | 2,433,605 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellesley College) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,056,083 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2027 | | 475,000 | | 507,483 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,018,201 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,508,894 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 500,000 | | 522,344 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2033 | | 500,000 | | 520,626 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 415,000 | | 443,573 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 200,000 | | 213,889 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2028 | | 140,000 | | 149,621 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 850,000 | | 901,559 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,141,074 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 2,460,000 | | 2,620,782 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 450,000 | | 478,237 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 515,000 | | 567,973 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 400,000 | | 430,448 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 160,000 | | 173,522 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2034 | | 200,000 | | 215,012 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 200,000 | | 213,031 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,045,412 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Museum of Fine Arts) Ser. A1 | | 2.61 | | 12/1/2037 | | 1,400,000 | b | 1,400,000 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. A1 | | 2.55 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,130,408 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) Ser. A3 | | 0.88 | | 12/1/2023 | | 915,000 | | 898,703 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. 195 | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 645,000 | | 640,938 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. 220 | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2050 | | 1,810,000 | | 1,747,342 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 183 | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2046 | | 345,000 | | 340,881 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2049 | | 1,740,000 | | 1,729,587 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 211 | | 3.50 | | 12/1/2049 | | 700,000 | | 687,353 | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 221 | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2050 | | 1,485,000 | | 1,430,663 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 97.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 78.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F | | 2.95 | | 12/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 927,538 | |
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co., Revenue Bonds (Project 2015-A) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 650,000 | | 660,655 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,658,556 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 500,000 | | 530,006 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,074,231 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 865,000 | | 928,840 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,142,172 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,110,560 | |
Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 1,635,000 | | 1,771,027 | |
Medway, GO | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2031 | | 500,000 | | 495,297 | |
Medway, GO | | 3.00 | | 9/1/2032 | | 700,000 | | 688,942 | |
Middleborough, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,455,000 | | 1,359,832 | |
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2027 | | 525,000 | | 564,633 | |
Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 315,000 | | 318,847 | |
Natick, GO | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2033 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,112,534 | |
Plainville, GO | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2030 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,263,411 | |
Quincy, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 500,000 | | 499,942 | |
Rockland, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 962,258 | |
Sharon, GO | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,671,392 | |
Shrewsbury, GO | | 3.00 | | 1/15/2034 | | 2,160,000 | | 2,043,244 | |
Somerville, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2034 | | 1,045,000 | | 982,637 | |
Somerville, GO, Refunding | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,046,380 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 20 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2033 | | 2,300,000 | | 2,397,940 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 21 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2035 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,480,148 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 8.10 | | 8/1/2023 | | 2,500,000 | c | 2,528,600 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 155,000 | | 155,374 | |
Waltham, GO | | 3.00 | | 10/15/2032 | | 1,160,000 | | 1,115,999 | |
Worcester, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 2.00 | | 2/15/2033 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,676,752 | |
| 126,734,386 | |
Nebraska - 1.9% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Central Plains Energy Project) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 3,000,000 | a | 3,016,277 | |
New York - 4.2% | | | | | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A2 | | 2.47 | | 10/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | b | 1,500,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA5 | | 2.45 | | 6/15/2048 | | 600,000 | b | 600,000 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.63 | | 9/15/2069 | | 2,675,000 | | 2,416,488 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 2,250,000 | d | 2,166,196 | |
| 6,682,684 | |
Tennessee - .1% | | | | | |
Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.70 | | 11/1/2035 | | 170,000 | b | 170,000 | |
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 97.4% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Related - .7% | | | | | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 2.28 | | 11/1/2051 | | 455,259 | b | 155,926 | |
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 | | 308,162 | |
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 | | 277,961 | |
Puerto Rico Industrial Tourist Educational Medical & Environmental Control Facilities Fing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 310,000 | | 327,137 | |
| 1,069,186 | |
Total Investments (cost $165,656,642) | | 97.4% | 156,520,396 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 2.6% | 4,207,937 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 160,728,333 | |
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 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.
c Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $2,166,196 or 1.35% of net assets.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Education | 19.4 |
General Obligation | 19.1 |
General | 12.8 |
Medical | 12.6 |
Airport | 6.4 |
School District | 5.5 |
Water | 5.1 |
Development | 4.2 |
Single Family Housing | 4.1 |
Power | 3.3 |
Multifamily Housing | 2.6 |
Student Loan | 1.9 |
Housing | .3 |
Facilities | .1 |
| 97.4 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 27 | 6/21/2023 | 3,161,058 | 3,164,063 | (3,005) | |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | (3,005) | |
See notes to financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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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 - 99.4% | | | | | |
Alabama - .7% | | | | | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 750,000 | a | 746,248 | |
Illinois - 3.7% | | | | | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 500,000 | | 517,650 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2029 | | 500,000 | | 517,070 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2026 | | 500,000 | | 509,739 | |
Chicago Park District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 994,361 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2026 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,298,122 | |
| 3,836,942 | |
Iowa - .5% | | | | | |
PEFA, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2026 | | 525,000 | a | 540,393 | |
Kentucky - 1.4% | | | | | |
Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,501,153 | |
Nebraska - 1.0% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Central Plains Energy Project) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,005,426 | |
New Jersey - 2.1% | | | | | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2031 | | 500,000 | | 537,030 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 750,000 | | 806,565 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2028 | | 750,000 | | 805,992 | |
| 2,149,587 | |
New York - 89.6% | | | | | |
Albany Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2046 | | 500,000 | | 446,119 | |
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 2.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 1,160,000 | | 1,029,866 | |
Brookhaven, GO, Refunding, Ser. C | | 2.00 | | 1/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 918,167 | |
Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,018,684 | |
Colonie, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 3/1/2030 | | 1,025,000 | | 919,198 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Marist College Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,023,210 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,050,241 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 920,000 | | 960,006 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 525,000 | | 540,448 | |
Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2026 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,033,520 | |
Huntington, GO, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,635,000 | | 1,487,409 | |
Island Trees Union Free School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 1,545,000 | | 1,325,592 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,067,657 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A2 | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2024 | | 2,300,000 | a | 2,328,813 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2 | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,015,691 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2025 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,594 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2035 | | 1,215,000 | | 1,236,575 | |
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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 - 99.4% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 89.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C1 | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,020,544 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Rochester General Hospital) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,040,844 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Rochester General Hospital) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2028 | | 1,095,000 | | 1,143,303 | |
Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Rochester Project) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,008,655 | |
Nassau County, GO, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,500,000 | b | 1,528,522 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 2.40 | | 11/1/2030 | | 910,000 | | 822,023 | |
New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 3.38 | | 11/15/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 990,893 | |
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 | | 1,434,612 | |
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 | | 1,776,780 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Citibank NA) Ser. F2 | | 2.60 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,400,000 | c | 1,400,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DD | | 3.00 | | 6/15/2038 | | 500,000 | | 426,025 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. FF2 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,113,569 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. C5 | | 3.40 | | 11/1/2041 | | 600,000 | c | 600,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. E1 | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,119,993 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1 | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,098,264 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E1 | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2040 | | 1,075,000 | | 1,056,107 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.63 | | 9/15/2069 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,355,040 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,925,508 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 2-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.15 | | 11/15/2034 | | 1,500,000 | d | 1,498,576 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 1.90 | | 11/15/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 798,074 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 1WTC | | 3.00 | | 2/15/2042 | | 500,000 | | 394,110 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2038 | | 275,000 | | 278,206 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2037 | | 225,000 | | 228,718 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2039 | | 250,000 | | 250,960 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maimonides Medical Center) (Insured; Federal Housing Administration) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2040 | | 250,000 | | 249,221 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,095,759 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,464,265 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 110,000 | b | 114,660 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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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 - 99.4% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 89.6% (continued) | | | | | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Rockefeller University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,113,923 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 350,000 | | 350,972 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 2,400,000 | b | 2,415,416 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 990,000 | | 1,033,641 | |
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 | | 1,001,168 | |
New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State of New York Mortgage Agency) Ser. L1 | | 1.50 | | 11/1/2029 | | 520,000 | | 442,431 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 203 | | 3.10 | | 10/1/2032 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,382,616 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 223 | | 2.65 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 856,398 | |
New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 226 | | 1.70 | | 4/1/2027 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,188,767 | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2036 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,061,377 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/31/2034 | | 500,000 | | 484,956 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2024 | | 1,575,000 | | 1,581,862 | |
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2025 | | 1,330,000 | | 1,356,565 | |
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2026 | | 925,000 | | 954,517 | |
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2024 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,063,259 | |
Onondaga County Trust for Cultural Resources, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Syracuse University Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,350,000 | | 1,468,545 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 222 | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,635 | |
South Glens Falls Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 7/15/2030 | | 1,000,000 | | 881,836 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,056,590 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2039 | | 200,000 | | 207,659 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2038 | | 200,000 | | 208,278 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2041 | | 225,000 | | 232,595 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 225,000 | | 232,785 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2037 | | 250,000 | | 261,799 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2034 | | 200,000 | | 214,712 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2035 | | 225,000 | | 239,335 | |
St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2036 | | 225,000 | | 237,273 | |
The New York City Cultural Resources Trust, Revenue Bonds (Wildlife Conservation Society) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2023 | | 1,480,000 | b | 1,491,819 | |
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 | | 1,291,605 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B1 | | 2.60 | | 1/1/2033 | | 100,000 | c | 100,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,487,730 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. 2005B-4C | | 2.60 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | c | 1,000,000 | |
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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 - 99.4% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 89.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 2.00 | | 5/15/2028 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,341,442 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 1,525,000 | | 1,625,262 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C2 | | 3.00 | | 5/15/2032 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,476,464 | |
Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2028 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,366,936 | |
TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 500,000 | | 507,819 | |
Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2034 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,580,202 | |
Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. TE -1 | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2035 | | 2,360,000 | | 2,777,831 | |
Webster Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) | | 2.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 1,105,000 | | 979,612 | |
Westchester County, GO, Ser. A | | 2.00 | | 10/15/2032 | | 1,000,000 | | 859,464 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Purchase Housing Corporation II Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,014,817 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,011,813 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sarah Lawrence College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2025 | | 1,105,000 | | 1,125,532 | |
Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sarah Lawrence College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2026 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,244,825 | |
Westchester Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2024 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,018,575 | |
Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/15/2029 | | 200,000 | | 186,907 | |
Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2039 | | 320,000 | | 297,749 | |
| 92,989,335 | |
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 | | 151,378 | |
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 | | 128,290 | |
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 | | 147,739 | |
| 427,407 | |
Total Investments (cost $108,681,621) | | 99.4% | 103,196,491 | |
Cash and Receivables (Net) | | 0.6% | 592,727 | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 103,789,218 | |
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 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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $3,424,084 or 3.3% of net assets.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Education | 18.0 |
General | 16.1 |
Development | 10.1 |
Transportation | 9.5 |
General Obligation | 7.7 |
Medical | 6.5 |
Prerefunded | 5.3 |
Airport | 4.2 |
Power | 4.2 |
School District | 4.1 |
Tobacco Settlement | 3.5 |
Single Family Housing | 3.3 |
Multifamily Housing | 3.1 |
Water | 2.8 |
Housing | 1.0 |
| 99.4 |
† Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.
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BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | |
Futures | | | |
Description | Number of Contracts | Expiration | Notional Value($) | Market Value ($) | Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 18 | 6/21/2023 | 2,107,372 | 2,109,375 | (2,003) | |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | (2,003) | |
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 - .6% | | | | | |
Health Care - .4% | | | | | |
AHS Hospital Corp., Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2021 | | 2.78 | | 7/1/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,258,987 | |
WakeMed, Unscd. Notes, Ser. A | | 3.29 | | 10/1/2052 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,539,727 | |
| 6,798,714 | |
Industrial - .2% | | | | | |
LBJ Infrastructure Group, Sr. Scd. Bonds | | 3.80 | | 12/31/2057 | | 5,000,000 | a | 3,342,206 | |
Total Bonds and Notes (cost $15,000,000) | | 10,140,920 | |
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Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% | | | | | |
Alabama - 1.5% | | | | | |
Auburn University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2048 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,268,803 | |
Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 6) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 10,000,000 | b | 9,949,979 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 3) Ser. A1 | | 5.50 | | 12/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,361,650 | |
Southeast Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 4) Ser. B1 | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2028 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,155,373 | |
| 25,735,805 | |
Arizona - 2.9% | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2049 | | 1,000,000 | a | 913,959 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) Ser. B | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2038 | | 1,165,000 | a | 1,179,325 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) Ser. B | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2048 | | 2,000,000 | a | 2,003,575 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Projects) Ser. B | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2053 | | 3,260,000 | a | 3,276,361 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Doral Academy of Nevada) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2049 | | 1,675,000 | a | 1,505,408 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Doral Academy of Nevada) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2039 | | 1,325,000 | a | 1,256,289 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,727,813 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2044 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,656,933 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2043 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,149,520 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 1,400,000 | | 751,526 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2043 | | 1,650,000 | | 921,906 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (JEROME Facility Project) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2061 | | 3,700,000 | | 2,949,759 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (JEROME Facility Project) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 720,000 | | 645,613 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (JEROME Facility Project) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,453,744 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lone Mountain Campus Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2049 | | 700,000 | a | 632,165 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lone Mountain Campus Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2039 | | 400,000 | a | 382,027 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (MACOMBS Facility Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 950,000 | | 851,851 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (NCCU Properties) (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2044 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,927,494 | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Phoenix Children's Hospital Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 2/1/2045 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,236,406 | |
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Arizona - 2.9% (continued) | | | | | |
Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Somerset Academy of Las Vegas) | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2041 | | 500,000 | a | 400,252 | |
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Banner Health Obligated Group) Ser. 2019 F | | 3.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,198,378 | |
Maricopa County Pollution Control Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern California Edison) | | 2.40 | | 6/1/2035 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,848,293 | |
Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2036 | | 7,500,000 | | 8,056,630 | |
Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (WOF SW GGP 1 Project) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 10/1/2033 | | 2,056,000 | a | 1,945,418 | |
Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement & Power District, Revenue Bonds (Salt River Project) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,555,879 | |
| 48,426,524 | |
Arkansas - .4% | | | | | |
University of Arkansas, Revenue Bonds (Fayetteville Campus) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2042 | | 5,990,000 | | 6,294,551 | |
California - 18.4% | | | | | |
Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2052 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,145,624 | |
California, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2049 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,669,606 | |
California, GO, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2047 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,122,544 | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. B1 | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 3,000,000 | b | 2,984,232 | |
California Community Choice Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond), Ser. C | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2031 | | 6,000,000 | b | 6,247,452 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Napa Valley College Project) Ser. A | | 4.25 | | 7/1/2032 | | 500,000 | a | 472,637 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Napa Valley College Project) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2060 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,875,573 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orange Coast Properties) | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2043 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,273,085 | |
California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orange Coast Properties) | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2048 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,023,274 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Arbors Apartments) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2050 | | 7,500,000 | a | 7,052,619 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Creekwood Apartments) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2056 | | 5,000,000 | a | 3,901,350 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Fountains at Emerald Park) | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2056 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,023,336 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Fountains at Emerald Park) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2046 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,032,177 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Serenity at Larkspur Apartments) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2050 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,354,134 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Stoneridge Apartments) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2056 | | 3,250,000 | a | 2,435,399 | |
California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Verdant at Green Valley Project) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,796,194 | |
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2049 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,544,595 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Loyola Marymount University) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2048 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,112,571 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,051,145 | |
California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2047 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,550,009 | |
California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.35 | | 6/1/2041 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,817,361 | |
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 | | 1,011,606 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 18.4% (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 | | 4,750,015 | |
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 | 2,283,752 | |
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (WFCS Portfolio Project) Ser. A-1 | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2056 | | 1,200,000 | a | 915,075 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bowles Hall Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 600,000 | | 605,536 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bowles Hall Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2050 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,757,874 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2048 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,007,178 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,083,933 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,043,601 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2039 | | 3,265,000 | | 3,314,907 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,010,689 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2037 | | 2,605,000 | | 2,659,191 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2052 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,397,376 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2034 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,324,166 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside II) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,985,408 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Claremont Colleges Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2052 | | 2,075,000 | a | 1,847,463 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Claremont Colleges Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,515,000 | a | 1,422,869 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (John Adams Academy - Lincoln) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 1,515,000 | a | 1,372,561 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (John Adams Academy - Lincoln) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2057 | | 1,650,000 | a | 1,456,068 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LAX Integrated Express Solutions Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2047 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,228,551 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northbay Healthcare Group Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,204,379 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northbay Healthcare Group Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 11/1/2047 | | 700,000 | | 702,087 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Palmdale Aerospace Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2038 | | 1,100,000 | a | 1,047,252 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (United Airlines Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2029 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,874,223 | |
California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Community Medical Centers) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,025,696 | |
California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Rialto Bioenergy Facility Project) | | 7.50 | | 12/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | a | 3,349,989 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (ENSO Village Project) Ser. 85 | | 3.13 | | 5/15/2029 | | 1,000,000 | a | 881,864 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2046 | | 500,000 | a | 429,260 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2056 | | 500,000 | a | 411,920 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 250,000 | a | 210,269 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 18.4% (continued) | | | | | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (ENSO Village Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2036 | | 500,000 | a | 468,790 | |
California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2051 | | 3,555,000 | | 3,358,276 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2036 | | 300,000 | a | 281,813 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2051 | | 750,000 | a | 615,145 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 500,000 | a | 440,413 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aspire Public Schools Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2061 | | 2,270,000 | a | 1,785,060 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Dot Public Schools California Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,016,035 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Dot Public Schools California Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2048 | | 2,750,000 | a | 2,715,894 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (KIPP LA Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 590,000 | a | 603,787 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (KIPP LA Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 870,000 | a | 875,747 | |
California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Summit Public Schools Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2047 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,501,168 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,018,010 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,519,030 | |
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 | 6,527,637 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CHF-Irvine) | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2040 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,022,830 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Front Porch Communities & Services Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,500,392 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Front Porch Communities & Services Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2047 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,525,527 | |
California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2044 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,919,861 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2056 | | 1,000,000 | a | 689,150 | |
CMFA Special Finance Agency VIII, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2047 | | 3,500,000 | a | 2,759,521 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2056 | | 2,500,000 | a | 1,842,444 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2057 | | 1,000,000 | a | 721,611 | |
CSCDA Community Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2056 | | 5,000,000 | a | 3,857,766 | |
Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B1 | | 3.95 | | 1/15/2053 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,365,729 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 2.96 | | 1/15/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,407,432 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. D | | 3.06 | | 1/15/2043 | | 1,000,000 | | 697,447 | |
Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.09 | | 1/15/2049 | | 7,500,000 | | 6,080,017 | |
Fowler Unified School District, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 3.38 | | 8/1/2045 | | 1,200,000 | | 993,610 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 18.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Fowler Unified School District, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,239,352 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Appropriation) Ser. B | | 2.75 | | 6/1/2034 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,070,004 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Appropriation) Ser. B | | 3.29 | | 6/1/2042 | | 6,000,000 | | 4,495,788 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1 | | 4.21 | | 6/1/2050 | | 10,410,000 | | 8,330,868 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 0.00 | | 6/1/2066 | | 10,000,000 | d | 994,013 | |
Grant Joint Union High School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 2/1/2033 | | 4,380,000 | d | 3,052,622 | |
Grant Joint Union High School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2029 | | 2,080,000 | d | 1,675,903 | |
Irvine, Special Assessment Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 9/2/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,771 | |
New Haven Unified School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2032 | | 2,500,000 | d | 1,806,709 | |
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport SJC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2047 | | 8,500,000 | | 8,620,552 | |
Northern California Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,009,633 | |
Northern California Gas Authority No. 1, Revenue Bonds (Gas Project) Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR +0.72% | | 3.91 | | 7/1/2027 | | 475,000 | e | 471,441 | |
Oroville, Revenue Bonds (Oroville Hospital) | | 5.25 | | 4/1/2039 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,765,889 | |
Palomar Health, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,010,471 | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,010,739 | |
Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 6/1/2023 | | 2,000,000 | c | 2,013,174 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,118,253 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,223,500 | |
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,822,956 | |
San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 2,385,000 | d | 2,210,852 | |
San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,615,000 | d | 1,497,076 | |
San Francisco Airport City & County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2044 | | 6,500,000 | | 6,679,670 | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. C | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2038 | | 2,000,000 | d | 820,518 | |
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. C | | 0.00 | | 8/1/2043 | | 7,835,000 | d | 2,381,955 | |
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 | 4,030,632 | |
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 | 2,366,261 | |
Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2048 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,105,631 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0357), (Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. H) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.50 | | 12.20 | | 5/15/2047 | | 8,010,000 | a,f,g | 8,707,214 | |
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | a | 992,680 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2039 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,111,087 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
California - 18.4% (continued) | | | | | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2040 | | 500,000 | | 482,018 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 500,000 | | 494,663 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 800,000 | | 784,993 | |
Tobacco Securitization Authority of Northern California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 973,301 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2045 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,024,037 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,014,748 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 900,000 | | 936,195 | |
Transbay Joint Powers Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,035,799 | |
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AZ | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,335,598 | |
University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. BE | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2050 | | 15,000,000 | | 14,337,454 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022-A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 420,000 | | 439,988 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022-A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 365,000 | | 383,287 | |
Vernon Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2022-A | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2039 | | 425,000 | | 447,691 | |
| 306,539,803 | |
Colorado - 1.0% | | | | | |
Colorado Board Governors University System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Higher Education Intercept Program) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2043 | | 2,995,000 | | 3,184,686 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (CommonSpirit Health Obligated Group) | | 5.25 | | 11/1/2052 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,545,285 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,130,930 | |
Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2048 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,603,309 | |
Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2039 | | 900,000 | a | 904,843 | |
Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,405,000 | a | 2,421,039 | |
E-470 Public Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2040 | | 1,725,000 | | 1,730,626 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2037 | | 1,000,000 | | 833,798 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2033 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,586 | |
Regional Transportation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Denver Transit Partners) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2035 | | 1,000,000 | | 984,098 | |
| 17,343,200 | |
Connecticut - .5% | | | | | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. 2021 A | | 3.00 | | 1/15/2038 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,396,887 | |
Connecticut, GO, Ser. B | | 3.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 3,375,000 | | 2,899,515 | |
Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stamford Hospital) Ser. M | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,687,497 | |
| 8,983,899 | |
Delaware - .3% | | | | | |
Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2046 | | 1,000,000 | | 947,429 | |
Kent County, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Dover University Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2048 | | 1,000,000 | | 928,152 | |
Kent County, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Dover University Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 750,000 | | 730,444 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Delaware - .3% (continued) | | | | | |
University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 2.50 | | 11/1/2035 | | 1,600,000 | f | 1,600,000 | |
| 4,206,025 | |
District of Columbia - 2.8% | | | | | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (District of Columbia International School Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2049 | | 4,265,000 | | 4,190,173 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2044 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,042,343 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2049 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,110,773 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2039 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,134,589 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP Charter School) | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,450,000 | c | 1,462,826 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP Charter School) | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,100,000 | c | 1,109,730 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP Charter School) | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2023 | | 1,700,000 | c | 1,715,038 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2048 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,889,208 | |
District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2042 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,620,930 | |
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 | 3,569,494 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2053 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,541,464 | |
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. C2 | | 3.40 | | 10/1/2039 | | 3,900,000 | f | 3,900,000 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2040 | | 9,520,000 | | 7,990,212 | |
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2046 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,828,313 | |
| 46,105,093 | |
Florida - 3.6% | | | | | |
Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (Franklin Academy Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2040 | | 1,220,000 | a | 1,102,443 | |
Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (Franklin Academy Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2035 | | 1,085,000 | a | 1,030,783 | |
Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (H-Bay Ministries-Superior Residences Project) Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2048 | | 750,000 | h | 292,500 | |
Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (H-Bay Ministries-Superior Residences Project) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2053 | | 250,000 | h | 25,000 | |
Collier County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2045 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,521,357 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 7.38 | | 1/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,527,749 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Mater Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2050 | | 6,500,000 | | 6,002,918 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Mater Academy Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2040 | | 1,650,000 | | 1,589,700 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2051 | | 1,250,000 | | 997,930 | |
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rollins College Project) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 7,500,000 | | 5,227,321 | |
Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rollins College Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2050 | | 10,000,000 | | 8,888,202 | |
Hillsborough County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Tampa General Hospital Project) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2045 | | 2,220,000 | | 2,003,789 | |
Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2040 | | 7,545,000 | | 7,472,192 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2041 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,185,844 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Florida - 3.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 1,625,000 | | 1,556,460 | |
Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,451,537 | |
Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 1,050,000 | | 1,050,573 | |
Miami-Dade County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nicklaus Children's Hospital Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2042 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,047,678 | |
Miami-Dade County Seaport Department, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2045 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,303,736 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 910,173 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2046 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,160,847 | |
Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2048 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,381,982 | |
Seminole County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2052 | | 3,600,000 | | 3,783,344 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2045 | | 1,850,000 | d | 608,019 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2049 | | 1,800,000 | d | 474,991 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | d | 413,084 | |
Tampa, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 9/1/2042 | | 1,000,000 | d | 389,208 | |
| 60,399,360 | |
Georgia - 2.3% | | | | | |
Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (University of Georgia Athletic Association) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 2.65 | | 7/1/2035 | | 1,300,000 | f | 1,300,000 | |
Fulton County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center) | | 5.00 | | 3/15/2044 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,295,665 | |
George L Smith II Congress Center Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2054 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,354,801 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 2,155,000 | | 1,757,428 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,757,716 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2056 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,011,642 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2052 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,294,574 | |
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 | | 1,085,629 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 871,101 | |
Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2056 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,217,330 | |
Georgia Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,833,030 | |
Georgia Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2043 | | 6,245,000 | | 6,990,185 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,497,299 | |
Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2029 | | 5,000,000 | b | 5,196,859 | |
The Atlanta Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2044 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,539,875 | |
| 39,003,134 | |
Hawaii - .4% | | | | | |
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 | | 7,239,152 | |
Idaho - .2% | | | | | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2051 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,196,342 | |
Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Luke's Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,794,129 | |
| 3,990,471 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois - 8.8% | | | | | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2026 | | 1,170,000 | | 1,216,309 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2027 | | 750,000 | | 734,105 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2044 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,635,377 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2033 | | 600,000 | | 617,272 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 6.75 | | 12/1/2030 | | 7,500,000 | a | 8,258,160 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2042 | | 10,000,000 | a | 10,835,716 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | | 967,174 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. A | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | a | 5,390,878 | |
Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. B | | 6.50 | | 12/1/2046 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,724,270 | |
Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2046 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,554,806 | |
Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2042 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,683,002 | |
Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds | | 6.00 | | 4/1/2046 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,549,145 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2005D | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,058,879 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007E | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,766,230 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007F | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,261,593 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2032 | | 600,000 | | 620,289 | |
Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2031 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,347,062 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2049 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,097,475 | |
Chicago II, GO, Ser. B | | 7.75 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,272,000 | | 1,308,372 | |
Chicago Midway International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,075,559 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.50 | | 1/1/2043 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,055,365 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2039 | | 3,710,000 | | 3,853,367 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,138,156 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2038 | | 3,250,000 | | 3,386,353 | |
Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 6,800,000 | | 6,963,943 | |
Cook County II, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 11/15/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,345,509 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 5/1/2039 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,657,717 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 5/1/2030 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,741,250 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2038 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,039,061 | |
Illinois, GO | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,512,504 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 3/1/2046 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,526,262 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2042 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,535,045 | |
Illinois, GO, Ser. D | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2028 | | 5,150,000 | | 5,394,549 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2037 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,858,912 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 5/15/2047 | | 3,715,000 | | 3,464,369 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 5/15/2023 | | 535,000 | c | 537,056 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2028 | | 1,560,000 | | 1,561,777 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 6.00 | | 7/1/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,034,915 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2041 | | 3,750,000 | | 4,033,053 | |
Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2045 | | 3,215,000 | | 3,411,874 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 12/15/2040 | | 10,000,000 | d | 4,334,873 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McCormick Place Expansion Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2042 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,584,913 | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McCormick Place Expansion Project) | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2047 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,651,396 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Illinois - 8.8% (continued) | | | | | |
Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (McCormick Place Expansion Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2050 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,953,274 | |
| 147,277,166 | |
Indiana - 1.7% | | | | | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Butler University Project) | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2044 | | 2,595,000 | | 2,328,684 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (United States Steel) Ser. A | | 6.75 | | 5/1/2039 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,132,632 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Indiana Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A4 | | 2.70 | | 12/1/2039 | | 6,600,000 | f | 6,600,000 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy Indiana Project) (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. A5 | | 2.65 | | 10/1/2040 | | 300,000 | f | 300,000 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Parkview Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B | | 2.65 | | 11/1/2039 | | 1,700,000 | f | 1,700,000 | |
Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Parkview Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. D | | 2.65 | | 11/1/2039 | | 8,200,000 | f | 8,200,000 | |
Indiana Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. B | | 2.62 | | 1/1/2042 | | 7,600,000 | f | 7,600,000 | |
| 27,861,316 | |
Iowa - .1% | | | | | |
Iowa Tobacco Settlement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 937,680 | |
Kentucky - .4% | | | | | |
Henderson, Revenue Bonds (Pratt Paper Project) | | 3.70 | | 1/1/2032 | | 1,395,000 | a | 1,357,985 | |
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Louisville Arena) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2047 | | 1,660,000 | | 1,637,275 | |
Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | c | 3,021,803 | |
| 6,017,063 | |
Louisiana - .8% | | | | | |
Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District, Revenue Bonds (Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 6/15/2038 | | 3,200,000 | a | 3,189,887 | |
Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District, Revenue Bonds (Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Foundation) Ser. A | | 5.63 | | 6/15/2048 | | 4,350,000 | a | 4,182,368 | |
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 | | 713,555 | |
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tulane University) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 240,000 | c | 257,850 | |
New Orleans Water System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2024 | | 500,000 | c | 516,646 | |
St. James Parish, Revenue Bonds (NuStar Logistics Project) Ser. 2 | | 6.35 | | 7/1/2040 | | 4,115,000 | a | 4,441,088 | |
| 13,301,394 | |
Maryland - .1% | | | | | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Seagirt Marine Terminal Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2049 | | 750,000 | | 761,128 | |
Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Seagirt Marine Terminal Project) | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2044 | | 200,000 | | 204,062 | |
| 965,190 | |
Massachusetts - 3.2% | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. E | | 1.77 | | 11/1/2032 | | 90,000 | | 68,565 | |
Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2049 | | 755,000 | | 692,985 | |
Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2054 | | 770,000 | | 693,733 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts - 3.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds | | 5.13 | | 11/15/2046 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,519,944 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Bentley University) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2040 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,651,412 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Obligated Group) Ser. N | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,090,907 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 1/1/2042 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,604,756 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2046 | | 2,015,000 | | 2,035,702 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,018,156 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2047 | | 3,000,000 | a | 2,900,996 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2037 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,010,554 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2057 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,863,426 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SABIS International Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,500,651 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1 | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2036 | | 2,115,000 | | 2,161,740 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellforce Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2045 | | 500,000 | | 457,497 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2044 | | 1,375,000 | | 1,308,964 | |
Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. F3 | | 3.40 | | 7/1/2040 | | 500,000 | f | 500,000 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0371), (Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.25 | | 12.56 | | 2/15/2048 | | 9,500,000 | a,f,g | 10,061,545 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0372), (Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.25 | | 12.56 | | 2/15/2048 | | 10,000,000 | a,f,g | 10,591,100 | |
The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/1/2029 | | 50,000 | | 50,121 | |
| 52,782,754 | |
Michigan - 2.1% | | | | | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2034 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,023,658 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2033 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,180,668 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2035 | | 1,660,000 | | 1,690,318 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2038 | | 1,235,000 | | 1,234,872 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2036 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,211,357 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2029 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,032,152 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2028 | | 900,000 | | 930,456 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2030 | | 700,000 | | 719,776 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2032 | | 850,000 | | 873,450 | |
Detroit, GO | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,028,429 | |
Detroit, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2050 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,848,646 | |
Detroit, GO, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2046 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,180,674 | |
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 | | 9,770,119 | |
Lakeview School District, GO (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. B | | 3.40 | | 5/1/2032 | | 300,000 | f | 300,000 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2040 | | 2,100,000 | | 1,958,105 | |
Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,424,487 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Michigan - 2.1% (continued) | | | | | |
Michigan Tobacco Settlement Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 0.00 | | 6/1/2058 | | 30,000,000 | d | 1,189,536 | |
University of Michigan, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 3.50 | | 4/1/2052 | | 7,290,000 | | 5,879,255 | |
| 34,475,958 | |
Minnesota - .7% | | | | | |
Forest Lake, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (North Lakes Academy Project) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2056 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,395,654 | |
Minneapolis, Revenue Bonds (Allina Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2038 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,896,553 | |
Rochester, Minnesota, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mayo Clinic) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2057 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,684,940 | |
| 10,977,147 | |
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 | | 1,657,044 | |
Missouri - .4% | | | | | |
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2047 | | 2,805,000 | | 3,084,388 | |
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 5.25 | | 5/1/2052 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,325,485 | |
The St. Louis Missouri Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Mid-America Transplant Services Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA) | | 2.60 | | 1/1/2039 | | 200,000 | f | 200,000 | |
| 6,609,873 | |
Montana - .1% | | | | | |
Montana Facility Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Billings Clinic Obligated Group) Ser. 2022A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2036 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,266,226 | |
Nebraska - 1.2% | | | | | |
Central Plains Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Central Plains Energy Project) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2025 | | 10,000,000 | b | 10,054,257 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0356), (Omaha Public Power District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00 | | 9.73 | | 2/1/2042 | | 10,000,000 | a,f,g | 10,637,463 | |
| 20,691,720 | |
Nevada - .7% | | | | | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2040 | | 750,000 | | 728,052 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2038 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,682,383 | |
Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2037 | | 850,000 | | 850,183 | |
Henderson, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2045 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,876,455 | |
Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels Project) | | 6.25 | | 12/15/2037 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,479,367 | |
Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels Project) Ser. B | | 5.13 | | 12/15/2037 | | 1,382,855 | a | 1,059,414 | |
| 11,675,854 | |
New Jersey - 2.9% | | | | | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.38 | | 1/1/2043 | | 5,500,000 | | 5,529,067 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Beloved Community Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2049 | | 1,105,000 | a | 1,012,817 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Beloved Community Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2054 | | 725,000 | a | 655,144 | |
New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Goethals) | | 5.13 | | 1/1/2034 | | 5,325,000 | | 5,373,755 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.50 | | 6/15/2050 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,074,568 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey - 2.9% (continued) | | | | | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 12/15/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,449,343 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2042 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,813,394 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2041 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,823,215 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,156,322 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2031 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,100,315 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2030 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,578,161 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,584,718 | |
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2050 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,531,388 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 2.78 | | 1/1/2040 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,482,890 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2048 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,509,667 | |
South Jersey Port Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2042 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,264,939 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2046 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,059,934 | |
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 6/1/2046 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,168,454 | |
| 49,168,091 | |
New York - 12.5% | | | | | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Hellenic Classical Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 1,450,000 | a | 1,212,659 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Hellenic Classical Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 1,200,000 | a | 1,058,528 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools) | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2057 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,773,214 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools) | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2052 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,530,498 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2032 | | 500,000 | a | 495,584 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2037 | | 700,000 | a | 678,445 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2047 | | 1,000,000 | a | 915,896 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (NY Preparatory Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2056 | | 450,000 | | 326,995 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (NY Preparatory Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2051 | | 690,000 | | 515,992 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (NY Preparatory Charter School Project) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 6/15/2041 | | 525,000 | | 430,648 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Shefa School Project) Ser. A | | 2.50 | | 6/15/2031 | | 250,000 | a | 208,315 | |
Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Shefa School Project) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2051 | | 1,250,000 | a | 1,119,651 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1 | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2050 | | 6,000,000 | | 6,039,229 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C2 | | 5.18 | | 11/15/2049 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,058,261 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2045 | | 1,630,000 | | 1,426,215 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2056 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,912,576 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd.) Ser. A3 | | 2.47 | | 10/1/2040 | | 8,300,000 | f | 8,300,000 | |
New York City, GO (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. L4 | | 2.60 | | 4/1/2038 | | 2,700,000 | f | 2,700,000 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 12.5% (continued) | | | | | |
New York City, GO, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. I4 | | 2.45 | | 4/1/2036 | | 200,000 | f | 200,000 | |
New York City, GO, Ser. F1 | | 3.00 | | 3/1/2041 | | 1,215,000 | | 990,052 | |
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 | | 1,891,143 | |
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 | | 1,414,669 | |
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 | | 1,884,458 | |
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 | | 3,692,430 | |
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 | | 2,201,201 | |
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 | | 4,653,138 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Citibank NA) Ser. F2 | | 2.60 | | 6/15/2035 | | 6,500,000 | f | 6,500,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA3 | | 2.45 | | 6/15/2049 | | 2,900,000 | f | 2,900,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA5 | | 2.45 | | 6/15/2048 | | 900,000 | f | 900,000 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F1A | | 3.40 | | 6/15/2035 | | 800,000 | f | 800,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking) Ser. C5 | | 3.40 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,300,000 | f | 1,300,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. S1A | | 3.00 | | 7/15/2039 | | 6,750,000 | | 5,674,234 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B5 | | 2.60 | | 8/1/2042 | | 2,700,000 | f | 2,700,000 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2044 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,371,614 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2047 | | 5,380,000 | | 5,772,615 | |
New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F1 | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2041 | | 5,915,000 | | 6,462,583 | |
New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2B | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2051 | | 4,585,000 | | 4,245,460 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of America Tower) | | 2.80 | | 9/15/2069 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,612,482 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project) | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2044 | | 8,000,000 | a | 7,702,031 | |
New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,731,598 | |
New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pace University) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2038 | | 500,000 | | 500,212 | |
New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) | | 3.50 | | 5/1/2023 | | 3,000,000 | b | 2,996,218 | |
New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 3/15/2045 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,370,699 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 4.38 | | 10/1/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,548,217 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2035 | | 8,000,000 | | 8,212,852 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,993,992 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
New York - 12.5% (continued) | | | | | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,540,975 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2034 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,114,545 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,125,557 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,123,081 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2042 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,046,306 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal) | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,550,629 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Airlines) | | 2.25 | | 8/1/2026 | | 815,000 | | 759,614 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Airlines) | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2031 | | 1,000,000 | | 892,620 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,809,936 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2035 | | 400,000 | | 417,945 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Air Terminal) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2037 | | 700,000 | | 722,371 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Airport) | | 5.25 | | 8/1/2031 | | 1,515,000 | | 1,542,851 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (JFK International Airport) | | 5.38 | | 8/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,010,489 | |
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 | | 3,620,275 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226 | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2030 | | 1,675,000 | | 1,848,806 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 234 | | 5.50 | | 8/1/2052 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,315,514 | |
Schenectady County Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Union College Project) | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2052 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,074,391 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0388), (New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AA1) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.25 | | 10.74 | | 6/15/2052 | | 8,000,000 | a,f,g | 8,836,022 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. 2005B-4C | | 2.60 | | 1/1/2031 | | 6,800,000 | f | 6,800,000 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2031 | | 5,000,000 | d | 3,596,862 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 11/15/2027 | | 2,000,000 | d | 1,699,364 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2054 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,625,537 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 11/15/2051 | | 4,000,000 | | 4,268,255 | |
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 4.00 | | 11/15/2040 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,890,806 | |
| 208,157,355 | |
North Carolina - .2% | | | | | |
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2052 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,140,814 | |
North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2049 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,543,450 | |
| 3,684,264 | |
Ohio - 2.7% | | | | | |
Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2 | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2055 | | 9,800,000 | | 8,912,510 | |
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project) | | 5.25 | | 12/1/2038 | | 2,420,000 | | 2,452,115 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Ohio - 2.7% (continued) | | | | | |
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project) | | 5.50 | | 12/1/2053 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,514,562 | |
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project) | | 5.50 | | 12/1/2043 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,607,073 | |
Montgomery County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group) | | 3.00 | | 8/1/2040 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,271,460 | |
Montgomery County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kettering Health Network Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2041 | | 500,000 | | 481,826 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds (Portsmouth Bypass Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2035 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,029,314 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds (Portsmouth Bypass Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2039 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,990,018 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2039 | | 800,000 | | 750,329 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2040 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,209,385 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2038 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,510,874 | |
Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 1/15/2036 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,479,269 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Pratt Paper Project) | | 4.25 | | 1/15/2038 | | 2,500,000 | a | 2,403,789 | |
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duke Energy) Ser. A | | 4.25 | | 6/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | b | 994,337 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2047 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,192,564 | |
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (John Carroll University) | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,358,011 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Revenue Bonds | | 5.70 | | 2/15/2034 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,554,991 | |
Southern Ohio Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (PureCycle Project) Ser. A | | 7.00 | | 12/1/2042 | | 4,000,000 | a | 2,848,293 | |
Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (University of Toledo Parking Project) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 1,000,000 | | 760,780 | |
| 45,321,500 | |
Oregon - .3% | | | | | |
Oregon, GO, Refunding | | 2.62 | | 6/1/2041 | | 1,100,000 | f | 1,100,000 | |
Oregon, GO, Refunding, Ser. J | | 2.62 | | 6/1/2039 | | 2,200,000 | f | 2,200,000 | |
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 | |
Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2039 | | 700,000 | a | 750,360 | |
Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 700,000 | a | 758,701 | |
| 5,161,061 | |
Pennsylvania - 2.6% | | | | | |
Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United States Steel Corp.) | | 4.88 | | 11/1/2024 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,010,820 | |
Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United States Steel Corp.) | | 5.13 | | 5/1/2030 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,796,825 | |
Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 6/1/2035 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,713,818 | |
Delaware County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Parcel Service) | | 2.80 | | 9/1/2045 | | 4,300,000 | f | 4,300,000 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2050 | | 4,070,000 | | 3,583,974 | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,412,145 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Pennsylvania - 2.6% (continued) | | | | | |
Geisinger Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Geisinger Health System Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 4/1/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,045,159 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2040 | | 1,300,000 | | 1,368,685 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2041 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,836,018 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2046 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,073,945 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2037 | | 600,000 | | 637,269 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2038 | | 1,085,000 | | 1,151,082 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2039 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,162,826 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Masonic Homes Project) (LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA) Ser. D | | 2.65 | | 7/1/2034 | | 800,000 | f | 800,000 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2051 | | 700,000 | | 537,660 | |
Latrobe Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seton Hill University) | | 4.00 | | 3/1/2046 | | 685,000 | | 546,213 | |
Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2044 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,607,456 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranteed Municipal Corp.) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2057 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,011,552 | |
Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project) | | 6.50 | | 12/1/2038 | | 3,000,000 | a,h | 1,143,750 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) | | 3.40 | | 12/1/2039 | | 7,400,000 | f | 7,400,000 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Oil Franchise, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 3.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,238,640 | |
| 43,377,837 | |
Rhode Island - .5% | | | | | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds | | 5.25 | | 8/15/2043 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,079,282 | |
Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College) | | 5.00 | | 11/1/2045 | | 7,000,000 | | 7,266,736 | |
| 8,346,018 | |
South Carolina - .5% | | | | | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,046,482 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2036 | | 1,370,000 | | 1,376,067 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 4/15/2037 | | 835,000 | | 828,117 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2035 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,718,783 | |
Spartanburg Regional Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2034 | | 1,505,000 | | 1,652,982 | |
| 7,622,431 | |
Tennessee - .8% | | | | | |
Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.71 | | 7/1/2034 | | 3,200,000 | f | 3,200,000 | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.70 | | 2/1/2036 | | 1,100,000 | f | 1,100,000 | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.71 | | 7/1/2034 | | 3,900,000 | f | 3,900,000 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Tennessee - .8% (continued) | | | | | |
Montgomery County Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA) | | 2.71 | | 4/1/2032 | | 4,200,000 | f | 4,200,000 | |
New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 4.00 | | 4/1/2031 | | 750,000 | i | 657,944 | |
New Memphis Arena Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (Memphis Project) | | 0.00 | | 4/1/2032 | | 775,000 | d | 544,884 | |
| 13,602,828 | |
Texas - 10.2% | | | | | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2046 | | 1,100,000 | | 1,103,126 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2036 | | 1,315,000 | | 1,339,422 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2046 | | 860,000 | | 650,275 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2041 | | 610,000 | | 489,556 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2036 | | 330,000 | | 283,934 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2053 | | 925,000 | | 812,602 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2048 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,696,710 | |
Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2038 | | 1,000,000 | | 947,374 | |
Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Army Retirement Residence Foundation) | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2041 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,594,789 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 4,255,000 | | 3,843,433 | |
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. E | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2045 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,317,294 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2032 | | 2,745,000 | | 2,748,566 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 6.00 | | 8/15/2043 | | 2,770,000 | | 2,795,449 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools) | | 6.00 | | 8/15/2033 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,518,478 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (International Leadership) (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guaranteed) | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2047 | | 4,305,000 | | 4,610,398 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (International Leadership) Ser. D | | 6.13 | | 8/15/2048 | | 18,000,000 | | 18,102,769 | |
Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Uplift Education) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2045 | | 3,855,000 | | 3,863,812 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2051 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,395,844 | |
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 11/1/2045 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,875,571 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 8/15/2049 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,942,365 | |
Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.13 | | 8/15/2049 | | 2,240,000 | | 2,114,159 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 10/1/2049 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,549,389 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,219,790 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.20 | | 10/1/2031 | | 2,000,000 | i | 2,180,528 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.40 | | 10/1/2033 | | 2,500,000 | i | 2,730,711 | |
Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 5.45 | | 10/1/2034 | | 2,235,000 | i | 2,434,994 | |
Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Texas Children's Hospital) | | 3.00 | | 10/1/2051 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,590,012 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2041 | | 750,000 | | 657,720 | |
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Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 10.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 884,821 | |
Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2039 | | 900,000 | | 803,285 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds (United Airlines) | | 4.00 | | 7/15/2041 | | 2,250,000 | | 1,939,463 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) | | 4.75 | | 7/1/2024 | | 2,555,000 | | 2,552,885 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 999,552 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 999,614 | |
Houston Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United Airlines) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 7/15/2027 | | 1,000,000 | | 999,738 | |
Mission Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Natgasoline Project) | | 4.63 | | 10/1/2031 | | 3,250,000 | a | 3,176,756 | |
New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Sanctuary LTC Project) Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 1/1/2042 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,878,584 | |
Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (A+ Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.50 | | 8/15/2035 | | 750,000 | a | 773,226 | |
Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (A+ Charter Schools) Ser. A | | 5.75 | | 8/15/2045 | | 1,000,000 | a | 1,024,316 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds | | 2.75 | | 1/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | a | 725,127 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds | | 2.88 | | 1/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | a | 671,596 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 234 | | 3.63 | | 1/1/2035 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,221,165 | |
Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2050 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,107,048 | |
Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 8/15/2046 | | 1,000,000 | | 908,830 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 4.00 | | 2/1/2041 | | 1,000,000 | | 964,222 | |
San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2044 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,137,718 | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0403), (Austin Texas Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00 | | 11.17 | | 11/15/2046 | | 13,120,000 | a,f,g | 13,442,284 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 2.90 | | 6/1/2043 | | 100,000 | f | 100,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. A | | 2.90 | | 6/1/2045 | | 1,300,000 | f | 1,300,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. B | | 2.90 | | 12/1/2041 | | 2,800,000 | f | 2,800,000 | |
Texas, GO, Ser. B | | 2.90 | | 12/1/2043 | | 3,500,000 | f | 3,500,000 | |
Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 12/15/2029 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,078,314 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (Blueridge Transportation Group) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2045 | | 1,000,000 | | 996,185 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3) | | 6.75 | | 6/30/2043 | | 5,000,000 | | 5,058,630 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3) | | 7.00 | | 12/31/2038 | | 10,000,000 | | 10,136,828 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2037 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,178,848 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2037 | | 1,250,000 | | 1,180,679 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2036 | | 3,100,000 | | 2,972,093 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2040 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,370,510 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,863,752 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2038 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,866,735 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas - 10.2% (continued) | | | | | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/31/2039 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,477,018 | |
Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LBJ Infrastructure Group) | | 4.00 | | 6/30/2039 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,387,008 | |
Texas Transportation Commission Highway 249 System, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 8/1/2057 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,971,198 | |
Texas Water Development Board, Revenue Bonds | | 5.00 | | 10/15/2057 | | 3,565,000 | | 3,835,744 | |
| 170,692,842 | |
U.S. Related - 6.5% | | | | | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2028 | | 980,000 | j | 993,305 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2035 | | 265,000 | j | 264,818 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2031 | | 1,515,000 | j | 1,553,668 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.25 | | 10/1/2036 | | 685,000 | j | 677,387 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 10/1/2033 | | 1,000,000 | j | 1,027,268 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 10/1/2040 | | 525,000 | j | 513,973 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding | | 5.38 | | 10/1/2043 | | 1,250,000 | j | 1,219,986 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 6.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 570,000 | | 577,887 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C | | 6.13 | | 10/1/2043 | | 360,000 | | 365,238 | |
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 | 1,449,788 | |
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 | 1,663,860 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.25 | | 10/1/2034 | | 600,000 | | 609,156 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.38 | | 10/1/2043 | | 480,000 | | 487,666 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.25 | | 10/1/2023 | | 400,000 | c | 406,104 | |
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C | | 6.38 | | 10/1/2023 | | 520,000 | c | 528,305 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 12/1/2046 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,436,793 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,681,157 | |
Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2042 | | 2,250,000 | | 2,008,082 | |
Guam Government Waterworks Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 1/1/2050 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,007,593 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2032 | | 2,090,000 | | 2,156,299 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2039 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,878,239 | |
Matching Fund Special Purpose Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2030 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,099,147 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 267,516 | d | 251,089 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 1,034,664 | d | 589,522 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 722,684 | | 633,001 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 803,995 | | 720,432 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 877,029 | | 698,382 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
U.S. Related - 6.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2041 | | 843,308 | | 696,628 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2037 | | 620,253 | | 530,449 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.25 | | 7/1/2023 | | 448,959 | | 450,264 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.38 | | 7/1/2025 | | 895,428 | | 909,154 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2027 | | 887,317 | | 916,620 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.63 | | 7/1/2029 | | 872,922 | | 910,806 | |
Puerto Rico, GO, Ser. A1 | | 5.75 | | 7/1/2031 | | 847,862 | | 892,460 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 2.28 | | 11/1/2051 | | 7,354,199 | f | 2,518,813 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 2.63 | | 11/1/2043 | | 3,800,188 | f | 1,638,831 | |
Puerto Rico, Notes | | 2.96 | | 11/1/2051 | | 338,349 | f | 148,028 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2035 | | 5,000,000 | a | 4,990,542 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2030 | | 15,000,000 | a | 15,228,882 | |
Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2047 | | 7,500,000 | a | 7,243,530 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DDD | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2022 | | 2,000,000 | h | 1,362,500 | |
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 6.75 | | 7/1/2036 | | 10,000,000 | h | 7,200,000 | |
Puerto Rico GDB Debt Recovery Authority, Revenue Bonds | | 7.50 | | 8/20/2040 | | 4,019,563 | | 3,376,433 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2062 | | 53,244 | | 49,384 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2032 | | 34,602 | d | 21,626 | |
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C | | 5.50 | | 7/1/2053 | | 59,190 | i | 32,861 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2031 | | 498,000 | d | 331,917 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2029 | | 387,000 | d | 287,027 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2033 | | 561,000 | d | 335,126 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2051 | | 4,350,000 | d | 820,758 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2046 | | 5,340,000 | d | 1,368,535 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2027 | | 397,000 | d | 325,428 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 0.00 | | 7/1/2024 | | 142,000 | d | 133,866 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.50 | | 7/1/2034 | | 4,311,000 | | 4,274,570 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.55 | | 7/1/2040 | | 208,000 | | 194,245 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.75 | | 7/1/2053 | | 1,526,000 | | 1,367,879 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2058 | | 8,783,000 | | 8,148,867 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.33 | | 7/1/2040 | | 2,112,000 | | 1,919,179 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.54 | | 7/1/2053 | | 63,000 | | 54,482 | |
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.78 | | 7/1/2058 | | 847,000 | | 757,102 | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2034 | | 1,500,000 | a | 1,308,185 | |
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 10/1/2029 | | 2,250,000 | a | 2,082,447 | |
| 108,325,569 | |
Utah - .8% | | | | | |
Mida Mountain Village Public Infrastructure District, Special Assessment Bonds | | 4.00 | | 8/1/2050 | | 2,000,000 | a | 1,399,087 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2052 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,397,780 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2041 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,174,060 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2036 | | 1,000,000 | | 831,586 | |
Military Installation Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2 | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2052 | | 2,250,000 | | 1,574,598 | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summit Academy) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2044 | | 625,000 | | 640,157 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
Utah - ..8% (continued) | | | | | |
Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summit Academy) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 4/15/2049 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,170,453 | |
Utah County, Revenue Bonds (IHC Health Services Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 5/15/2043 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,584,768 | |
Utah County, Revenue Bonds (IHC Health Services Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/15/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 3,154,028 | |
| 13,926,517 | |
Virginia - 2.9% | | | | | |
Arlington County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Hospital Center) | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2045 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,660,330 | |
Chesapeake Expressway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B | | 4.88 | | 7/15/2040 | | 2,000,000 | i | 2,033,169 | |
Hampton Roads Transportation Accountability Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 7/1/2052 | | 13,000,000 | | 12,049,808 | |
Richmond Public Utility, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/15/2050 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,858,901 | |
Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Richfield Living Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 5.25 | | 9/1/2049 | | 10,000,000 | | 6,600,195 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Transform 66 P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2052 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,987,418 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Transform 66 P3 Project) | | 5.00 | | 12/31/2049 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,493,088 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (95 Express Lanes) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2048 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,931,953 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo) | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | | 915,298 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Senior Campuses Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2045 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,622,882 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Senior Campuses Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2036 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,375,726 | |
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Senior Campuses Obligated Group) Ser. A | | 4.00 | | 1/1/2051 | | 2,750,000 | | 2,309,634 | |
| 47,838,402 | |
Washington - .6% | | | | | |
Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. S1 | | 3.00 | | 11/1/2036 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,436,372 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2045 | | 1,200,000 | a | 1,117,032 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2048 | | 1,000,000 | a | 918,844 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 12/1/2040 | | 1,000,000 | a | 953,954 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 4.00 | | 9/1/2050 | | 1,000,000 | | 907,417 | |
Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2050 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,523,749 | |
| 9,857,368 | |
West Virginia - .9% | | | | | |
Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2022-XL0402), (West Virginia State, GO, Ser. B) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00 | | 9.73 | | 6/1/2041 | | 10,000,000 | a,f,g | 10,610,755 | |
West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Arch Resources) | | 5.00 | | 7/1/2025 | | 1,000,000 | b | 999,496 | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Charleston Area Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2039 | | 1,450,000 | | 1,489,322 | |
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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued) |
Description | Coupon Rate (%) | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount ($) | | Value ($) | |
Long-Term Municipal Investments - 101.5% (continued) | | | | | |
West Virginia - .9% (continued) | | | | | |
West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Charleston Area Medical Center Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2038 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,538,398 | |
| 14,637,971 | |
Wisconsin - 1.9% | | | | | |
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 (Piedmont Community Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2053 | | 1,000,000 | | 966,802 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Piedmont Community Charter School) | | 5.00 | | 6/15/2049 | | 3,440,000 | | 3,360,243 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Sky Harbour Capital Obligated Group) | | 4.25 | | 7/1/2054 | | 2,500,000 | | 1,779,553 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Friends Homes Obligated Group) | | 5.00 | | 9/1/2039 | | 2,230,000 | a | 2,071,250 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nevada State College) Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 5/1/2060 | | 3,925,000 | a | 3,410,712 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nevada State College) Ser. B | | 9.00 | | 5/1/2071 | | 1,815,000 | a | 1,841,477 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Renown Regional Medical Center) | | 4.00 | | 6/1/2045 | | 6,515,000 | | 5,897,029 | |
Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A | | 5.00 | | 2/1/2062 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,381,270 | |
Wisconsin Center District, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 12/15/2046 | | 3,990,000 | d | 1,231,494 | |
Wisconsin Center District, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A | | 0.00 | | 12/15/2044 | | 8,735,000 | d | 3,016,325 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marshfield Clinic Health System Obligated Group) Ser. C | | 5.00 | | 2/15/2047 | | 4,500,000 | | 4,445,772 | |
| 31,939,427 | |
Total Long-Term Municipal Investments (cost $1,825,675,267) | | 1,692,422,883 | |
Total Investments (cost $1,840,675,267) | | 102.1% | 1,702,563,803 | |
Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables | | (2.1%) | (35,070,767) | |
Net Assets | | 100.0% | 1,667,493,036 | |
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 February 28, 2023, these securities were valued at $302,133,158 or 18.12% 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 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 Collateral for floating rate borrowings. The coupon rate given represents the current interest rate for the inverse floating rate security.
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.
j Security purchased on a when-issued or delayed basis for which the fund has not taken delivery as of February 28, 2023.
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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited) † | Value (%) |
Education | 16.1 |
General | 15.7 |
Transportation | 11.8 |
Medical | 9.5 |
Development | 9.0 |
General Obligation | 7.9 |
Airport | 7.4 |
Water | 3.8 |
Housing | 3.6 |
Tobacco Settlement | 3.5 |
School District | 3.2 |
Power | 2.8 |
Nursing Homes | 2.7 |
Multifamily Housing | 2.2 |
Prerefunded | 1.1 |
Facilities | .8 |
Pollution | .4 |
Utilities | .4 |
Special Tax | .2 |
| 102.1 |
† 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 ($) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Futures Short | | |
U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes | 75 | 6/21/2023 | 8,375,107 | 8,374,219 | 888 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond | 100 | 6/21/2023 | 12,556,840 | 12,521,875 | 34,965 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond | 750 | 6/21/2023 | 101,482,943 | 101,296,875 | 186,068 | |
Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes | 575 | 6/21/2023 | 67,318,827 | 67,382,813 | (63,986) | |
Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | 221,921 | |
Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | (63,986) | |
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
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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| | | | 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 | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† | | | | 1,748,778,070 | | 591,529,402 | | 83,759,718 | | 156,520,396 | | |
Interest receivable | | | | 19,179,917 | | 5,518,563 | | 1,001,374 | | 1,467,257 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 8,224,883 | | 640,150 | | - | | 881,374 | | |
Cash collateral held by broker—Note 4 | | | | 1,045,000 | | - | | 41,250 | | 74,250 | | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | | - | | - | | - | | 2,169,355 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 40,007 | | 28,760 | | 17,607 | | 16,662 | | |
| | | | 1,777,267,877 | | 597,716,875 | | 84,819,949 | | 161,129,294 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 698,534 | | 192,014 | | 35,812 | | 72,143 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 2,919,922 | | 613,296 | | 39,645 | | 202,104 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 3,020,418 | | 1,166,607 | | 55,248 | | 66,623 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 39,250 | | 21,470 | | 3,002 | | 6,104 | | |
Payable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | | | 25,219 | | - | | 1,406 | | 2,531 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | - | | 4,269,164 | | - | | - | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 99,644 | | 60,359 | | 46,443 | | 51,456 | | |
| | | | 6,802,987 | | 6,322,910 | | 181,556 | | 400,961 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,770,464,890 | | 591,393,965 | | 84,638,393 | | 160,728,333 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 1,888,879,177 | | 620,376,669 | | 89,939,799 | | 175,349,051 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (118,414,287) | | (28,982,704) | | (5,301,406) | | (14,620,718) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,770,464,890 | | 591,393,965 | | 84,638,393 | | 160,728,333 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | 1,824,844,717 | | 611,117,517 | | 87,540,228 | | 165,656,642 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 1,717,661,438 | | 572,985,242 | | 80,177,480 | | 151,512,345 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 134,698,825 | | 46,383,842 | | 7,081,069 | | 12,635,756 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 12.75 | | 12.35 | | 11.32 | | 11.99 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 52,803,452 | | 18,408,723 | | 4,460,913 | | 9,215,988 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 4,146,027 | | 1,491,326 | | 394,491 | | 768,857 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 12.74 | | 12.34 | | 11.31 | | 11.99 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | |
Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities—See Statements of Investments† | | | | 103,196,491 | | 1,702,563,803 | | |
Cash collateral held by broker—Note 4 | | | | 49,500 | | 7,022,500 | | |
Interest receivable | | | | 1,087,257 | | 17,501,102 | | |
Receivable for shares of Beneficial Interest subscribed | | | | 147,064 | | 8,877,224 | | |
Receivable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | | | - | | 22,266 | | |
Prepaid expenses | | | | 21,184 | | 40,152 | | |
| | | | 104,501,496 | | 1,736,027,047 | | |
Liabilities ($): | | | | | | | | |
Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates—Note 3(b) | | | | 41,717 | | 863,898 | | |
Cash overdraft due to Custodian | | | | 116,847 | | 2,963,347 | | |
Payable for shares of Beneficial Interest redeemed | | | | 497,146 | | 4,958,874 | | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | | 4,050 | | 55,598 | | |
Payable for futures variation margin—Note 4 | | | | 1,687 | | - | | |
Payable for inverse floater notes issued—Note 4 | | | | - | | 53,100,000 | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | | - | | 6,239,725 | | |
Interest and expense payable related to inverse floater notes issued—Note 4 | | | | - | | 247,963 | | |
Other accrued expenses | | | | 50,831 | | 104,606 | | |
| | | | 712,278 | | 68,534,011 | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 103,789,218 | | 1,667,493,036 | | |
Composition of Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | | | 112,531,565 | | 1,839,411,444 | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | | (8,742,347) | | (171,918,408) | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 103,789,218 | | 1,667,493,036 | | |
† Investments at cost ($) | | | | 108,681,621 | | 1,840,675,267 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 94,879,579 | | 1,606,687,431 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 9,284,461 | | 133,154,589 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.22 | | 12.07 | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Net Assets ($) | | | | 8,909,639 | | 60,805,605 | | |
Shares Outstanding | | | | 871,410 | | 5,037,145 | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share ($) | | | | 10.22 | | 12.07 | | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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| | | | | 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 | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | | 28,445,374 | | 7,011,803 | | 1,396,543 | | 2,874,436 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | | | 3,335,996 | | 1,275,938 | | 238,075 | | 351,990 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 1,279,619 | | 489,142 | | 63,910 | | 134,870 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 120,925 | | 49,134 | | 6,103 | | 11,857 | |
Professional fees | | | 69,741 | | 36,572 | | 23,144 | | 57,024 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 67,614 | | 24,754 | | 6,376 | | 12,146 | |
Registration fees | | | 37,239 | | 26,765 | | 15,618 | | 16,795 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 26,136 | | 10,982 | | 1,142 | | 2,795 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 20,746 | | 14,452 | | 4,306 | | 5,060 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 10,879 | | 8,673 | | 7,880 | | 7,060 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 44,125 | | 22,946 | | 5,568 | | 9,071 | |
Total Expenses | | | 5,020,895 | | 1,967,233 | | 379,997 | | 616,543 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | - | | (328,114) | | (91,534) | | - | |
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 3(b) | | | - | | - | | (122) | | (87) | |
Net Expenses | | | 5,020,895 | | 1,639,119 | | 288,341 | | 616,456 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 23,424,479 | | 5,372,684 | | 1,108,202 | | 2,257,980 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (21,123,311) | | (5,993,740) | | (550,549) | | (3,255,122) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on futures | | | 6,370,001 | | - | | 319,767 | | 738,001 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (14,753,310) | | (5,993,740) | | (230,782) | | (2,517,121) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 8,646,242 | | 2,528,381 | | (193,109) | | 1,225,514 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures | | | (793,577) | | - | | (41,383) | | (95,236) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 7,852,665 | | 2,528,381 | | (234,492) | | 1,130,278 | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (6,900,645) | | (3,465,359) | | (465,274) | | (1,386,843) | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 16,523,834 | | 1,907,325 | | 642,928 | | 871,137 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
Investment Income ($): | | | | | | |
Interest Income | | | 1,581,012 | | 37,894,307 | |
Expenses: | | | | | | |
Management fee—Note 3(a) | | | 277,879 | | 4,520,387 | |
Administration fee—Note 3(a) | | | 74,638 | | 1,213,683 | |
Professional fees | | | 23,498 | | 66,062 | |
Registration fees | | | 15,909 | | 33,261 | |
Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b) | | | 11,514 | | 82,588 | |
Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b) | | | 7,875 | | 7,875 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c) | | | 7,521 | | 113,919 | |
Prospectus and shareholders’ reports | | | 6,166 | | 11,633 | |
Custodian fees—Note 3(b) | | | 5,164 | | 21,952 | |
Loan commitment fees—Note 2 | | | 1,438 | | 24,579 | |
Interest and expense related to inverse floater notes issued—Note 4 | | | - | | 601,728 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 11,062 | | 56,812 | |
Total Expenses | | | 442,664 | | 6,754,479 | |
Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a) | | | (102,232) | | - | |
Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 3(b) | | | (106) | | (1,545) | |
Net Expenses | | | 340,326 | | 6,752,934 | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,240,686 | | 31,141,373 | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 4 ($): | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | (1,148,448) | | (30,663,552) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on futures | | | 344,886 | | 23,755,357 | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | (803,562) | | (6,908,195) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 649,051 | | (11,949,340) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures | | | (43,807) | | (1,463,231) | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | 605,244 | | (13,412,571) | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | | (198,318) | | (20,320,766) | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | 1,042,368 | | 10,820,607 | |
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See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 23,424,479 | | | | 52,362,336 | | 5,372,684 | | | | 9,017,686 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (14,753,310) | | | | (27,636,419) | | (5,993,740) | | | | (3,460,771) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 7,852,665 | | | | (260,732,071) | | 2,528,381 | | | | (33,322,767) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 16,523,834 | | | | (236,006,154) | | 1,907,325 | | | | (27,765,852) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (22,706,285) | | | | (64,229,087) | | (5,144,878) | | | | (8,783,825) | |
Investor Shares | | | (595,789) | | | | (1,871,289) | | (120,382) | | | | (155,445) | |
Total Distributions | | | (23,302,074) | | | | (66,100,376) | | (5,265,260) | | | | (8,939,270) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 454,834,152 | | | | 788,877,298 | | 153,951,505 | | | | 443,993,068 | |
Investor Shares | | | 18,367,049 | | | | 63,530,113 | | 8,630,824 | | | | 21,528,902 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 2,376,207 | | | | 10,552,823 | | 649,660 | | | | 1,197,389 | |
Investor Shares | | | 493,486 | | | | 1,508,002 | | 93,323 | | | | 129,214 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (896,753,921) | | | | (1,083,271,304) | | (455,997,184) | | | | (425,650,104) | |
Investor Shares | | | (26,696,333) | | | | (89,816,298) | | (10,727,161) | | | | (19,103,575) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (447,379,360) | | | | (308,619,366) | | (303,399,033) | | | | 22,094,894 | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (454,157,600) | | | | (610,725,896) | | (306,756,968) | | | | (14,610,228) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 2,224,622,490 | | | | 2,835,348,386 | | 898,150,933 | | | | 912,761,161 | |
End of Period | | | 1,770,464,890 | | | | 2,224,622,490 | | 591,393,965 | | | | 898,150,933 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 35,903,484 | | | | 59,264,067 | | 12,482,128 | | | | 35,404,594 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 188,461 | | | | 770,995 | | 52,646 | | | | 94,775 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (71,173,264) | | | | (82,774,877) | | (36,952,249) | | | | (33,778,890) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (35,081,319) | | | | (22,739,815) | | (24,417,475) | | | | 1,720,479 | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,450,171 | | | | 4,771,756 | | 700,975 | | | | 1,704,720 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 39,146 | | | | 111,464 | | 7,562 | | | | 10,244 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,114,255) | | | | (6,793,068) | | (869,384) | | | | (1,511,334) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (624,938) | | | | (1,909,848) | | (160,847) | | | | 203,630 | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 1,433,765 Class M shares representing $18,193,935 were exchanged for 1,435,625 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 705,290 Class M shares representing $8,690,556 were exchanged for 705,783 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund. 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 $21,029,260 were exchanged for 1,665,563 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,108,202 | | | | 3,082,141 | | 2,257,980 | | | | 6,288,944 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (230,782) | | | | (819,983) | | (2,517,121) | | | | (2,977,204) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (234,492) | | | | (15,804,762) | | 1,130,278 | | | | (30,218,000) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 642,928 | | | | (13,542,604) | | 871,137 | | | | (26,906,260) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (1,035,710) | | | | (4,288,634) | | (2,198,021) | | | | (6,160,429) | |
Investor Shares | | | (52,260) | | | | (219,289) | | (99,137) | | | | (239,722) | |
Total Distributions | | | (1,087,970) | | | | (4,507,923) | | (2,297,158) | | | | (6,400,151) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 14,777,287 | | | | 24,149,461 | | 35,972,856 | | | | 96,122,964 | |
Investor Shares | | | 385,353 | | | | 2,308,154 | | 1,733,286 | | | | 14,245,882 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 55,288 | | | | 631,940 | | 265,535 | | | | 765,471 | |
Investor Shares | | | 48,505 | | | | 170,844 | | 84,717 | | | | 196,542 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (43,590,894) | | | | (84,513,113) | | (137,047,951) | | | | (153,388,964) | |
Investor Shares | | | (1,666,237) | | | | (5,026,387) | | (2,783,423) | | | | (14,321,762) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (29,990,698) | | | | (62,279,101) | | (101,774,980) | | | | (56,379,867) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (30,435,740) | | | | (80,329,628) | | (103,201,001) | | | | (89,686,278) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 115,074,133 | | | | 195,403,761 | | 263,929,334 | | | | 353,615,612 | |
End of Period | | | 84,638,393 | | | | 115,074,133 | | 160,728,333 | | | | 263,929,334 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,310,555 | | | | 2,044,063 | | 3,024,176 | | | | 7,731,415 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 4,944 | | | | 51,183 | | 22,425 | | | | 60,929 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,895,201) | | | | (7,108,747) | | (11,569,148) | | | | (12,444,981) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (2,579,702) | | | | (5,013,501) | | (8,522,547) | | | | (4,652,637) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 34,401 | | | | 193,166 | | 145,167 | | | | 1,115,928 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 4,334 | | | | 14,131 | | 7,132 | | | | 15,684 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (148,188) | | | | (430,787) | | (233,059) | | | | (1,163,922) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (109,453) | | | | (223,490) | | (80,760) | | | | (32,310) | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 34,350 Class M shares representing $385,353 were exchanged for 34,401 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 144,668 Class M shares representing $1,727,509 were exchanged for 144,679 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. 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 $13,872,558 were exchanged for 1,090,507 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)
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| | | | BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | |
| | | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | | Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Operations ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1,240,686 | | | | 2,710,933 | | 31,141,373 | | | | 67,329,436 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | (803,562) | | | | (2,211,604) | | (6,908,195) | | | | (6,587,139) | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 605,244 | | | | (14,858,113) | | (13,412,571) | | | | (342,991,809) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 1,042,368 | | | | (14,358,784) | | 10,820,607 | | | | (282,249,512) | |
Distributions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (1,146,494) | | | | (4,144,533) | | (49,077,276) | | | | (68,188,647) | |
Investor Shares | | | (90,368) | | | | (284,882) | | (1,842,350) | | | | (2,494,638) | |
Total Distributions | | | (1,236,862) | | | | (4,429,415) | | (50,919,626) | | | | (70,683,285) | |
Beneficial Interest Transactions ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 22,191,375 | | | | 31,147,086 | | 301,550,587 | | | | 485,528,022 | |
Investor Shares | | | 60 | | | | 744,452 | | 21,811,408 | | | | 66,985,321 | |
Distributions reinvested: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | 170,947 | | | | 1,000,427 | | 14,367,626 | | | | 16,386,132 | |
Investor Shares | | | 84,327 | | | | 268,625 | | 1,556,370 | | | | 2,092,723 | |
Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class M | | | (40,070,323) | | | | (54,102,630) | | (721,742,234) | | | | (680,330,217) | |
Investor Shares | | | (622,561) | | | | (1,670,993) | | (36,827,759) | | | | (82,915,701) | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Beneficial Interest Transactions | (18,246,175) | | | | (22,613,033) | | (419,284,002) | | | | (192,253,720) | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (18,440,669) | | | | (41,401,232) | | (459,383,021) | | | | (545,186,517) | |
Net Assets ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of Period | | | 122,229,887 | | | | 163,631,119 | | 2,126,876,057 | | | | 2,672,062,574 | |
End of Period | | | 103,789,218 | | | | 122,229,887 | | 1,667,493,036 | | | | 2,126,876,057 | |
Capital Share Transactions (Shares): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Ma | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,199,804 | | | | 2,909,139 | | 24,894,194 | | | | 36,998,758 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 16,928 | | | | 90,039 | | 1,195,637 | | | | 1,244,028 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,969,507) | | | | (5,176,802) | | (59,974,813) | | | | (53,364,116) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (1,752,775) | | | | (2,177,624) | | (33,884,982) | | | | (15,121,330) | |
Investor Sharesa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6 | | | | 67,052 | | 1,813,082 | | | | 5,072,526 | |
Shares issued for distributions reinvested | | | 8,333 | | | | 24,456 | | 129,469 | | | | 158,779 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (61,134) | | | | (154,920) | | (3,057,313) | | | | (6,388,866) | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding | (52,795) | | | | (63,412) | | (1,114,762) | | | | (1,157,561) | |
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a | During the period ended February 28, 2023, 1,571,452 Class M shares representing $18,883,765 were exchanged for 1,570,985 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund. 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 $57,315,643 were exchanged for 4,356,476 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund. |
See notes to financial statements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Net asset value total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Net asset value total return includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.75 | | 14.23 | | 14.09 | | 14.04 | | 13.29 | | 13.64 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .15 | | .27 | | .28 | | .30 | | .33 | | .34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .01 | | (1.41) | | .19 | | .05 | | .75 | | (.35) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .16 | | (1.14) | | .47 | | .35 | | 1.08 | | (.01) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.16) | | (.27) | | (.28) | | (.30) | | (.33) | | (.34) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.07) | | (.05) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.16) | | (.34) | | (.33) | | (.30) | | (.33) | | (.34) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.75 | | 12.75 | | 14.23 | | 14.09 | | 14.04 | | 13.29 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.23 | c | (8.14) | | 3.34 | | 2.54 | | 8.26 | | (.05) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .52 | d | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .52 | d | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | | .50 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.46 | d | 1.99 | | 1.95 | | 2.16 | | 2.45 | | 2.54 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 42.70 | c | 65.37 | | 46.51 | | 45.62 | | 61.91 | | 38.75 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 1,717,661 | | 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 $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.73 | | 14.22 | | 14.07 | | 14.02 | | 13.28 | | 13.63 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .14 | | .24 | | .24 | | .27 | | .30 | | .31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .01 | | (1.43) | | .20 | | .04 | | .74 | | (.36) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .15 | | (1.19) | | .44 | | .31 | | 1.04 | | (.05) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.14) | | (.23) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.30) | | (.30) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.07) | | (.05) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.14) | | (.30) | | (.29) | | (.26) | | (.30) | | (.30) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.74 | | 12.73 | | 14.22 | | 14.07 | | 14.02 | | 13.28 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.19 | c | (8.45) | | 3.16 | | 2.29 | | 7.92 | | (.30) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .77 | d | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .77 | d | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | | .75 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.21 | d | 1.74 | | 1.70 | | 1.92 | | 2.22 | | 2.29 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 42.70 | c | 65.37 | | 46.51 | | 45.62 | | 61.91 | | 38.75 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 52,803 | | 60,734 | | 94,980 | | 63,920 | | 51,184 | | 47,265 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.40 | | 12.94 | | 12.95 | | 12.91 | | 12.71 | | 12.83 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .09 | | .13 | | .14 | | .17 | | .18 | | .14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.05) | | (.54) | | (.01) | | .04 | | .20 | | (.12) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .04 | | (.41) | | .13 | | .21 | | .38 | | .02 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.09) | | (.13) | | (.14) | | (.17) | | (.18) | | (.14) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.35 | | 12.40 | | 12.94 | | 12.95 | | 12.91 | | 12.71 | |
Total Return (%) | .32 | b | (3.17) | | 1.03 | | 1.64 | | 3.03 | | .18 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .53 | c | .51 | | .51 | | .51 | | .50 | | .51 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .44 | c | .44 | | .48 | | .51 | | .50 | | .51 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.48 | c | 1.05 | | 1.10 | | 1.34 | | 1.44 | | 1.12 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 57.40 | b | 92.90 | | 66.89 | | 92.41 | | 128.58 | | 58.52 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 572,985 | | 877,683 | | 894,027 | | 1,043,840 | | 1,129,486 | | 912,838 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.39 | | 12.93 | | 12.94 | | 12.90 | | 12.70 | | 12.82 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .08 | | .10 | | .11 | | .14 | | .15 | | .11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.05) | | (.54) | | (.01) | | .04 | | .20 | | (.12) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .03 | | (.44) | | .10 | | .18 | | .35 | | (.01) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.08) | | (.10) | | (.11) | | (.14) | | (.15) | | (.11) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.34 | | 12.39 | | 12.93 | | 12.94 | | 12.90 | | 12.70 | |
Total Return (%) | .20 | c | (3.42) | | .78 | | 1.39 | | 2.78 | | (.07) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .78 | b | .76 | | .76 | | .76 | | .75 | | .76 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .69 | b | .69 | | .73 | | .76 | | .75 | | .76 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 1.23 | b | .80 | | .85 | | 1.09 | | 1.20 | | .87 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 57.40 | c | 92.90 | | 66.89 | | 92.41 | | 128.58 | | 58.52 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 18,409 | | 20,468 | | 18,734 | | 13,965 | | 14,608 | | 9,158 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.32 | | 12.69 | | 12.65 | | 12.61 | | 11.95 | | 12.24 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .13 | | .24 | | .24 | | .27 | | .29 | | .29 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .00 | b | (1.26) | | .12 | | .06 | | .66 | | (.27) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .13 | | (1.02) | | .36 | | .33 | | .95 | | .02 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.13) | | (.24) | | (.24) | | (.27) | | (.29) | | (.29) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.11) | | (.08) | | (.02) | | - | | (.02) | |
Total Distributions | (.13) | | (.35) | | (.32) | | (.29) | | (.29) | | (.31) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.32 | | 11.32 | | 12.69 | | 12.65 | | 12.61 | | 11.95 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.15 | c | (8.18) | | 2.91 | | 2.68 | | 8.09 | | .22 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .78 | d | .73 | | .71 | | .72 | | .70 | | .70 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .59 | d | .59 | | .66 | | .71 | | .70 | | .70 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.34 | d | 2.02 | | 1.93 | | 2.15 | | 2.41 | | 2.44 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 68.88 | c | 66.46 | | 47.09 | | 51.36 | | 69.91 | | 38.13 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 80,177 | | 109,376 | | 186,186 | | 183,861 | | 191,702 | | 184,216 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)
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| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.31 | | 12.67 | | 12.63 | | 12.59 | | 11.93 | | 12.23 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .12 | | .21 | | .21 | | .24 | | .26 | | .27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.01) | | (1.25) | | .12 | | .06 | | .66 | | (.29) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .11 | | (1.04) | | .33 | | .30 | | .92 | | (.02) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.11) | | (.21) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.26) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.11) | | (.08) | | (.02) | | - | | (.02) | |
Total Distributions | (.11) | | (.32) | | (.29) | | (.26) | | (.26) | | (.28) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.31 | | 11.31 | | 12.67 | | 12.63 | | 12.59 | | 11.93 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.02 | b | (8.34) | | 2.65 | | 2.43 | | 7.83 | | (.12) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.03 | c | .98 | | .96 | | .97 | | .95 | | .95 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .84 | c | .84 | | .91 | | .97 | | .95 | | .95 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.09 | c | 1.77 | | 1.68 | | 1.90 | | 2.15 | | 2.19 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 68.88 | b | 66.46 | | 47.09 | | 51.36 | | 69.91 | | 38.13 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 4,461 | | 5,698 | | 9,218 | | 9,255 | | 8,063 | | 5,473 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.99 | | 13.25 | | 13.12 | | 13.12 | | 12.40 | | 12.75 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .13 | | .25 | | .25 | | .27 | | .29 | | .30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .01 | | (1.26) | | .13 | | (.00) | b | .72 | | (.35) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .14 | | (1.01) | | .38 | | .27 | | 1.01 | | (.05) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.14) | | (.24) | | (.25) | | (.27) | | (.29) | | (.30) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.01) | | - | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.14) | | (.25) | | (.25) | | (.27) | | (.29) | | (.30) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.99 | | 11.99 | | 13.25 | | 13.12 | | 13.12 | | 12.40 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.15 | d | (7.69) | | 2.89 | | 2.10 | | 8.28 | | (.32) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .60 | c | .54 | | .54 | | .54 | | .53 | | .54 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .60 | c | .54 | | .54 | | .54 | | .53 | | .54 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.26 | c | 1.94 | | 1.87 | | 2.08 | | 2.32 | | 2.43 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 46.41 | d | 49.94 | | 32.82 | | 52.29 | | 80.68 | | 38.51 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 151,512 | | 253,744 | | 341,935 | | 312,356 | | 316,364 | | 297,515 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 11.99 | | 13.24 | | 13.11 | | 13.11 | | 12.40 | | 12.75 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .12 | | .22 | | .21 | | .24 | | .26 | | .27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .00 | b | (1.25) | | .13 | | (.00) | b | .71 | | (.35) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .12 | | (1.03) | | .34 | | .24 | | .97 | | (.08) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.12) | | (.21) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.27) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.01) | | - | | - | | - | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.12) | | (.22) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.27) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 11.99 | | 11.99 | | 13.24 | | 13.11 | | 13.11 | | 12.40 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.03 | d | (7.85) | | 2.56 | | 1.92 | | 7.93 | | (.56) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .85 | c | .79 | | .79 | | .79 | | .78 | | .79 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .85 | c | .79 | | .79 | | .79 | | .78 | | .79 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.01 | c | 1.69 | | 1.62 | | 1.83 | | 2.08 | | 2.18 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 46.41 | d | 49.94 | | 32.82 | | 52.29 | | 80.68 | | 38.51 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 9,216 | | 10,185 | | 11,680 | | 8,253 | | 7,437 | | 7,046 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 10.22 | | 11.52 | | 11.35 | | 11.53 | | 10.91 | | 11.20 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .11 | | .20 | | .21 | | .24 | | .26 | | .26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .00 | b | (1.18) | | .25 | | (.11) | | .63 | | (.29) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .11 | | (.98) | | .46 | | .13 | | .89 | | (.03) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.11) | | (.20) | | (.21) | | (.24) | | (.26) | | (.26) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.07) | | (.01) | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.11) | | (.32) | | (.29) | | (.31) | | (.27) | | (.26) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 10.22 | | 10.22 | | 11.52 | | 11.35 | | 11.53 | | 10.91 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.12 | c | (8.67) | | 4.07 | | 1.20 | | 8.28 | | (.22) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .78 | d | .74 | | .72 | | .73 | | .72 | | .72 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .59 | d | .59 | | .59 | | .59 | | .59 | | .59 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.25 | d | 1.82 | | 1.82 | | 2.12 | | 2.35 | | 2.36 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 52.16 | c | 67.51 | | 64.18 | | 79.52 | | 90.17 | | 45.71 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 94,880 | | 112,781 | | 152,246 | | 150,490 | | 148,558 | | 147,343 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| ) | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 10.22 | | 11.53 | | 11.36 | | 11.54 | | 10.92 | | 11.20 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .10 | | .17 | | .18 | | .21 | | .23 | | .23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | .00 | b | (1.19) | | .25 | | (.11) | | .63 | | (.28) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .10 | | (1.02) | | .43 | | .10 | | .86 | | (.05) | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.10) | | (.17) | | (.18) | | (.21) | | (.23) | | (.23) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | - | | (.12) | | (.08) | | (.07) | | (.01) | | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.10) | | (.29) | | (.26) | | (.28) | | (.24) | | (.23) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 10.22 | | 10.22 | | 11.53 | | 11.36 | | 11.54 | | 10.92 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.00 | c | (8.98) | | 3.81 | | .95 | | 8.00 | | (.38) | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | 1.03 | d | .99 | | .97 | | .98 | | .97 | | .97 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .84 | d | .84 | | .84 | | .84 | | .84 | | .84 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 2.00 | d | 1.58 | | 1.57 | | 1.88 | | 2.11 | | 2.11 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 52.16 | c | 67.51 | | 64.18 | | 79.52 | | 90.17 | | 45.71 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 8,910 | | 9,449 | | 11,385 | | 10,509 | | 11,051 | | 11,334 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | Class M Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.28 | | 14.10 | | 13.52 | | 13.70 | | 13.12 | | 13.15 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .21 | | .36 | | .36 | | .40 | | .43 | | .44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.07) | | (1.80) | | .58 | | (.17) | | .57 | | (.02) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .14 | | (1.44) | | .94 | | .23 | | 1.00 | | .42 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.20) | | (.36) | | (.36) | | (.41) | | (.42) | | (.45) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (.15) | | (.02) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.35) | | (.38) | | (.36) | | (.41) | | (.42) | | (.45) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.07 | | 12.28 | | 14.10 | | 13.52 | | 13.70 | | 13.12 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.21 | c | (10.38) | | 7.05 | | 1.79 | | 7.77 | | 3.27 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .74 | d | .65 | | .65 | | .69 | | .73 | | .75 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .74 | d | .65 | | .65 | | .69 | | .73 | | .75 | |
Ratio of interest and expense related to inverse floater notes issued to average net assets | .07 | d | - | | - | | .04 | | .08 | | .10 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.45 | d | 2.70 | | 2.61 | | 3.02 | | 3.22 | | 3.43 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27.64 | c | 57.75 | | 52.25 | | 75.12 | | 72.96 | | 41.48 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 1,606,687 | | 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 $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Investor Shares |
| | | | Six Months Ended | | |
| | | | February 28, 2023 | | Year Ended August 31, |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | (Unaudited) | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 | | 2019 | | 2018 | |
Per Share Data ($): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | 12.29 | | 14.11 | | 13.53 | | 13.70 | | 13.13 | | 13.16 | |
Investment Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment incomea | .19 | | .33 | | .33 | | .38 | | .39 | | .40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (.07) | | (1.81) | | .58 | | (.18) | | .57 | | (.02) | |
Total from Investment Operations | .12 | | (1.48) | | .91 | | .20 | | .96 | | .38 | |
Distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from net investment income | (.19) | | (.32) | | (.33) | | (.37) | | (.39) | | (.41) | |
Dividends from net realized gain on investments | (.15) | | (.02) | | - | | - | | (.00) | b | (.00) | b |
Total Distributions | (.34) | | (.34) | | (.33) | | (.37) | | (.39) | | (.41) | |
Net asset value, end of period | 12.07 | | 12.29 | | 14.11 | | 13.53 | | 13.70 | | 13.13 | |
Total Return (%) | 1.00 | c | (10.60) | | 6.78 | | 1.54 | | 7.50 | | 3.01 | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data (%): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | .99 | d | .90 | | .90 | | .94 | | .98 | | 1.00 | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | .99 | d | .90 | | .90 | | .94 | | .98 | | 1.00 | |
Ratio of interest and expense related to inverse floater notes issued to average net assets | .07 | d | - | | - | | .04 | | .08 | | .10 | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | 3.20 | d | 2.45 | | 2.36 | | 2.77 | | 2.97 | | 3.12 | |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 27.64 | c | 57.75 | | 52.25 | | 75.12 | | 72.96 | | 41.48 | |
Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000) | 60,806 | | 75,580 | | 103,130 | | 55,217 | | 63,551 | | 32,924 | |
a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
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 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 current 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 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:
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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:
The Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has designated the Adviser as each fund’s valuation designee, effective September 8, 2022, to make all fair value determinations with respect to each fund’s portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight and pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Act.
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 February 28, 2023 in valuing each fund’s investments:
| | | | | | |
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 | - | 1,748,778,070 | | - | 1,748,778,070 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | 8,187 | - | | - | 8,187 | |
Liabilities ($) | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | (33,607) | - | | - | (33,607) | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchange-traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 591,529,402 | | - | 591,529,402 | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
| | | | | | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | |
| Level 1-Unadjusted Quoted Prices | Level 2- Other Significant Observable Inputs | | Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs | Total | |
Assets ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 83,759,718 | | - | 83,759,718 | |
Liabilities ($) | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | (1,669) | - | | - | (1,669) | |
† 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.
| | | | | | |
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 ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 156,520,396 | | - | 156,520,396 | |
Liabilities ($) | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | (3,005) | - | | - | (3,005) | |
† 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.
| | | | | | |
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 ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Municipal Securities | - | 103,196,491 | | - | 103,196,491 | |
Liabilities ($) | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures†† | (2,003) | - | | - | (2,003) | |
† 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 ($) | | |
Investments in Securities:† | | |
Corporate Bonds | - | 10,140,920 | | - | 10,140,920 | |
Municipal Securities | - | 1,692,422,883 | | - | 1,692,422,883 | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures††† | 221,921 | - | | - | 221,921 | |
Liabilities ($) | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | |
Futures††† | (63,986) | - | | - | (63,986) | |
Inverse Floater Notes†† | - | (53,100,000) | | - | (53,100,000) | |
† See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Certain of the fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial reporting purposes.
††† 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.
(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) Market Risk: The value of the securities in which each fund invests may be affected by political, regulatory, economic and social developments, and developments that impact specific economic sectors, industries or segments of the market. The value of a security may also decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company or industry, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates, changes to inflation, adverse changes to credit markets or adverse investor sentiment generally. 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 each 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.
Municipal Securities Risk: The amount of public information available about municipal securities 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 securities. Other factors include the general conditions of the municipal securities 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, territory or possession of the United States in which the fund invests may have an impact on the fund’s share price. As an example, elevated costs or shortfalls in revenue associated with the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak could affect the ability of municipal issuers to make payments on debt obligations when due. Any such credit impairment could adversely impact the value of their bonds, which could negatively impact the performance of the fund.
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(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 February 28, 2023, 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 February 28, 2023, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Each tax year in the three-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 1 summarizes each relevant fund’s unused capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, realized subsequent to August 31, 2022.
Table 2 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
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Table 1—Capital Loss Carryover | | | | | | |
| | | | Short-Term Losses($)† | Long-Term Losses($)† | Total($) |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | | | 1,917,288 | 2,048,999 | 3,966,287 |
† These capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
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Table 2—Tax Character of Distributions Paid |
| 2022 |
| | Tax-Exempt Income ($) | | Ordinary Income ($) | | Long-Term Capital Gains ($) | |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 52,234,279 | | 2,308,078 | | 11,558,019 | |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | 8,939,270 | | - | | - | |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 3,070,224 | | 280,754 | | 1,156,945 | |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 6,222,890 | | 18,698 | | 158,563 | |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | 2,709,454 | | 692,472 | | 1,027,489 | |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | 66,904,178 | | 2,006,156 | | 1,772,951 | |
(f) New accounting pronouncements: In 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting.
The objective of the guidance in Topic 848 is to provide temporary relief during the transition period. The FASB included a sunset provision within Topic 848 based on expectations of when the LIBOR would cease being published. At the time that Update 2020-04 was issued, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had established its intent that it would no longer be necessary to persuade, or compel, banks to submit to LIBOR after December 31, 2021. As a result, the sunset provision was set for December 31, 2022—12 months after the expected cessation date of all currencies and tenors of LIBOR.
In March 2021, the FCA announced that the intended cessation date of the overnight 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12-month tenors of USD LIBOR would be June 30, 2023, which is beyond the current sunset date of Topic 848.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Because the current relief in Topic 848 may not cover a period of time during which a significant number of modifications may take place, the amendments in this Update defer the sunset date of Topic 848 from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024 (“FASB Sunset Date”), after which entities will no longer be permitted to apply the relief in Topic 848.
Management had evaluated the impact of Topic 848 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 has no concerns in adopting Topic 848 by FASB Sunset Date. Management will continue to work 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 February 28, 2023, the funds did not borrow under the Facilities.
NOTE 3—Management Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser, the management fee is payable monthly and 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, 2022 through December 30, 2023, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund so that the direct expense of neither class of fund shares (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 30, 2023, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $328,114 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
For BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2022 through December 30, 2023, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund so that the direct expense of neither class of fund shares (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 30, 2023, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $91,534 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
For BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2022 through December 30, 2023, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund so that the direct expense of neither class of fund shares (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 30, 2023, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $102,232 during the period ended February 28, 2023.
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
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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 3 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended February 28, 2023, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 3—Shareholder Services Plan Fees | |
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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | $67,484 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 24,713 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 6,358 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 12,091 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 11,281 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 82,519 |
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 the 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. During the period ended February 28, 2023, there were no Transfer Agent fees charged to the funds.
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 February 28, 2023 pursuant to the custody agreement. These fees were partially offset by earnings credits for each relevant fund, also summarized in Table 4.
Each fund compensates the Custodian, under a shareholder redemption 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 February 28, 2023 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 National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | $130 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 41 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 18 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 55 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 123 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 69 |
During the period ended February 28, 2023, each fund was charged $7,875 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.
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Table 4—Custodian Fees | |
| | Custodian Fees ($) | Custodian Earnings Credits ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 20,746 | - |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | | 14,452 | - |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 4,306 | (122) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | | 5,060 | (87) |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | 5,164 | (106) |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | | 21,952 | (1,545) |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)
Table 6 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.
(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.
NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:
Table 7 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and futures, during the period ended February 28, 2023.
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Table 6—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates | | | | | |
| Management Fee ($) | Administration Fee ($) | Shareholder Services Plan Fees ($) | Custodian Fees ($) | BNY Mellon Cash Management Fees ($) | Chief Compliance Officer Fees ($) | Less Expense Reimbursement ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 476,669 | 185,131 | 9,847 | 24,270 | 44 | 2,573 | - |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 163,018 | 63,314 | 3,553 | 18,400 | 12 | 2,573 | (58,856) |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 32,875 | 8,938 | 881 | 5,760 | 6 | 2,573 | (15,221) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 43,621 | 16,942 | 1,789 | 7,200 | 18 | 2,573 | - |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 40,294 | 10,955 | 1,732 | 6,220 | 40 | 2,573 | (20,097) |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 643,392 | 174,919 | 11,794 | 31,200 | 20 | 2,573 | - |
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Table 7—Purchases and Sales |
| Purchases ($) | Sales ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 816,154,460 | 1,283,934,256 |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 403,845,654 | 608,957,342 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 66,042,725 | 96,596,288 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 92,012,068 | 194,996,460 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 57,892,011 | 75,591,673 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 497,673,853 | 896,099,386 |
Inverse Floater Securities: BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund participates in secondary inverse floater structures in which fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds are transferred to a trust (the “Inverse Floater Trust”). The Inverse Floater Trust typically issues two variable rate securities that are collateralized by the cash flows of the fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds. One of these variable rate securities pays interest based on a short-term floating rate set by a remarketing agent at predetermined intervals (“Trust Certificates”). A residual interest tax-exempt security is also created by the Inverse Floater Trust, which is transferred to the fund, and is paid interest based on the remaining cash flows of the Inverse Floater Trust, after payment of interest on the other securities and various expenses of the Inverse Floater Trust. An Inverse Floater Trust may be collapsed without the consent of the fund due to certain termination events such as bankruptcy, default or other credit event.
The fund accounts for the transfer of bonds to the Inverse Floater Trust as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the fund’s investments, and the related floating rate certificate securities reflected as fund liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The fund may invest in inverse floater securities on either a non-recourse or recourse basis. These securities are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment from the Liquidity Provider of par plus accrued interest on any business day prior to a termination event. When the fund invests in inverse floater securities on a non-recourse basis, the Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility due to a termination event to the holders of the Trust Certificates. When this occurs, the Liquidity Provider typically liquidates all or a portion of the municipal securities held in the Inverse Floater Trust. A liquidation shortfall occurs if the Trust Certificates exceed the proceeds of the sale of the bonds in the Inverse Floater Trust (“Liquidation Shortfall”). When a fund invests
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in inverse floater securities on a recourse basis, the fund typically enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where the fund is required to repay the Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, a fund investing in a recourse inverse floater security bears the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall.
The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the inverse floater structure during the period ended February 28, 2023, was approximately $28,779,227, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 4.22%.
Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. The SEC adopted Rule 18f-4 under the Act, which regulates the use of derivatives transactions for certain funds registered under the Act. Each fund, with the exception of the BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund, is deemed a “limited” derivatives user under the rule and is required to limit its derivatives exposure so that the total notional value of derivatives does not exceed 10% of each fund’s net assets, and is subject to certain reporting requirements.
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund’s derivative transactions are subject to a value-at-risk leverage limit and certain reporting and other requirements pursuant to a derivatives risk management program adopted by the fund. Each type of derivative instrument that was held by each relevant fund during the period ended February 28, 2023 is discussed below.
Futures: In the normal course of pursuing their investment objective, each relevant fund 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 February 28, 2023 are set forth in the each relevant fund’s Statements of Investments.
Table 8 summarizes each fund’s average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended February 28, 2023.
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Table 8—Average Market Value of Derivatives |
| Average Market Value ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 80,236,617 |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 4,031,692 |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 8,913,076 |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Interest rate futures | 4,495,444 |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund Interest rate futures | 263,215,795 |
Table 9 summarizes gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments inclusive of derivative contracts for each fund at February 28, 2023.
At February 28, 2023, the cost of investments inclusive of derivative contracts for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).
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Table 9—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
| Gross Appreciation ($) | Gross (Depreciation) ($) | Net ($) |
BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 10,088,164 | 86,180,231 | (76,092,067) |
BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund | 268,189 | 19,856,304 | (19,588,115) |
BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 209,650 | 3,991,829 | (3,782,179) |
BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund | 325,784 | 9,465,035 | (9,139,251) |
BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | 284,553 | 5,771,686 | (5,487,133) |
BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund | 16,805,459 | 154,758,988 | (137,953,529) |
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BNY Mellon Funds Trust
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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Ticker Symbols: | | | | | | | | |
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 534434, Pittsburgh, Pennslylvania 15253-4434
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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Not applicable.
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
Not applicable.
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
Not applicable.
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable.
(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) Not applicable.
(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: April 19, 2023
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: April 19, 2023
By: /s/ James Windels
James Windels
Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: April 19, 2023
EXHIBIT INDEX
(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)