About DCPAX
BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks to achieve a high total return while preserving capital. Classified as an Intermediate Core-Plus Bond fund, its primary function is to invest in a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities issued by both U.S. and foreign entities. The fund is notable for its flexible investment approach, allowing exposure to a broad mix of government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and other securitized bonds, as well as select foreign fixed-income instruments.
Typically, the fund maintains an effective duration that ranges between three and eight years, balancing interest rate sensitivity and credit quality at a moderate level. Its top holdings often include U.S. Treasury securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, and select derivatives for additional portfolio management flexibility. BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking stable income and diversification within the fixed-income market, distributing income monthly and focusing on risk-adjusted returns. Launched in 2018, it is designed to serve both individual and institutional investors looking for a core bond holding with the possibility of enhanced yield through tactical sector allocation.
Fund Family BNY Mellon
Category Intermediate Core-Plus Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DCPAX
Share Class Class A
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
DCPAX had a total return of 8.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.83%.
