BNY Mellon California Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. - Class A (DCAAX)

Fund Assets	464.21M
Expense Ratio	0.858%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	20.48%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	2.93%
Dividend Growth	4.49%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	12.82
YTD Return	-2.25%
1-Year Return	-1.71%
5-Year Return	-2.70%
52-Week Low	12.62
52-Week High	13.72
Beta (5Y)	0.05
Holdings	217
Inception Date	Oct 21, 2004

About DCAAX

BNY Mellon California AMT-Free Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. is an open-end mutual fund specializing in tax-exempt municipal bonds. Its primary objective is to provide investors with a high level of current income that is exempt from both federal and California state personal income taxes, making it particularly appealing to California residents seeking tax-efficient income. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in municipal bonds rated investment grade (Baa/BBB or higher), or their unrated equivalents as determined by the adviser, thereby emphasizing credit quality and capital preservation. With over 180 holdings, the portfolio is diversified across various California issuers, helping to mitigate risk associated with individual municipalities. The fund distributes income monthly and aims for stability, serving as a strategic vehicle for those looking to balance income needs with lower credit risk in the municipal bond sector. It plays a significant role in the municipal bond market by channeling investor capital to support public projects, infrastructure, and services throughout California while shielding investors from the Alternative Minimum Tax on the generated income.

• Fund Family: BNY Mellon
• Category: Muni California Long
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DCAAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

DCAAX had a total return of -1.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.56%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FCMAX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc A	0.76%
FCTFX	Fidelity	Fidelity California Municipal Income Fund	0.43%
FIJBX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc Z	0.40%
FCMQX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc I	0.52%
FCMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor California Muni Inc M	0.67%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
DCAYX	Class Y	0.56%
DCMIX	Class I	0.61%
DRCAX	Class Z	0.66%
DCACX	Class C	1.66%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03222	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03089	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03493	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03108	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03195	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03094	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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