BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. - Investor Shares (DGAGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.93B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 13.42% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 7.01 |
| Dividend Yield | 19.39% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.83% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 36.08 |
| YTD Return | 3.39% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.13% |
| 52-Week Low | 32.17 |
| 52-Week High | 42.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.04 |
| Holdings | 45 |
| Inception Date | Jan 18, 1984 |
About DGAGX
BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. - Investor Shares is a large growth mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital growth while maintaining preservation of capital as a key priority, with current income serving as a secondary objective. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its assets in common stocks, with a particular emphasis on "blue chip" companies—well-established multinational firms with market capitalizations exceeding $5 billion at the time of investment. Its portfolio is heavily weighted in industry leaders from sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, and financial services. Major holdings often include globally recognized companies like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, and Novo Nordisk. The fund may also invest in foreign enterprises via U.S. dollar-denominated American Depositary Receipts, providing diversification across global markets. Positioned in the large growth category, this fund plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to high-quality growth equities, focusing on stability and consistency within the U.S. and select international markets.
Performance
DGAGX had a total return of 7.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.74%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
57.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.68% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 8.81% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.59% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 7.07% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 7.04% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 4.24% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.06% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.46% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.73% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.52% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0246 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5041 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $6.4746 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0054 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.050 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.959 | Mar 31, 2025 |