BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund - Class A (DBOAX)
| Fund Assets | 289.88M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 73.92% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.37% |
| Dividend Growth | 58.36% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 23.18 |
| YTD Return | -3.47% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.64% |
| 5-Year Return | 33.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.22 |
| 52-Week High | 26.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.75 |
| Holdings | 447 |
| Inception Date | Feb 2, 2004 |
About DBOAX
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to achieve a high total return by combining capital appreciation with current income. Established in 2004, the fund utilizes a diversified portfolio strategy, allocating assets across both equity and fixed income investments to balance the growth potential of stocks with the stability and income features of bonds. This blend aims to provide investors with a smoother performance experience compared to funds focused exclusively on equities or fixed income instruments. The fund is managed to adapt to varying market conditions, seeking to capture growth opportunities while managing risk through broad diversification. Its role in the financial market is to serve investors looking for a single investment that can deliver both income and capital growth, making it a core holding for balanced investment strategies or diversified portfolios.
Performance
DBOAX had a total return of 11.64% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.78%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIQWX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class Z | 0.55% |
| FBKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Balanced K6 Fund | 0.32% |
| FASDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class A | 0.92% |
| FTSDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Strategic Dividend & Income Fund - Class M | 1.17% |
| FASGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Asset Manager 70% | 0.64% |
Top 10 Holdings
22.99% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 4.27% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 2.49% |
| State Street® SPDR® S&P 500® ETF | n/a | 2.47% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 2.42% |
| United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% | T.4.75 11.15.43 | 2.41% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.375% | T.2.375 05.15.29 | 2.04% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 2.00% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.00% |
| United States Treasury Notes 4.125% | T.4.125 07.31.28 | 1.51% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 1.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.3386 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.9662 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.0675 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $1.3879 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | $0.0382 | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $1.0434 | Dec 14, 2023 |