BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. - Class I (DGIGX)
| Fund Assets | 1.91B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.65% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 13.42% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 6.60 |
| Dividend Yield | 20.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.00% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 32.36 |
| YTD Return | -7.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.78 |
| 52-Week High | 42.13 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 47 |
| Inception Date | Aug 31, 2016 |
About DGIGX
The BNY Mellon Appreciation Fund, Inc. is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth, with a secondary goal of generating current income. It primarily invests in common stocks of large-cap companies, both domestic and international, often targeting multinational corporations with substantial market capitalizations. The fund is designed to appeal to investors seeking steady growth while preserving capital. It operates within the large growth category, representing a significant player in the financial market by offering a diversified portfolio that aligns with the broader U.S. stock market trends. The fund's investment strategy emphasizes blue-chip companies, which are typically stable and well-established, providing a balance between growth potential and risk management. This approach makes it suitable for investors aiming to tap into the stability and growth of large-cap stocks.
Performance
DGIGX had a total return of 4.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.16%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQNPX | Vanguard | Vanguard Growth and Income Fund Investor Shares | 0.36% |
| FMGKX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund - Class K | 0.40% |
| FMAGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Magellan Fund | 0.47% |
| FEQDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Hedged Equity Fund - Class C | 1.55% |
| VPMCX | Vanguard | Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Investor Shares | 0.38% |
Top 10 Holdings
54.18% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.79% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 8.02% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 7.23% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 6.46% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.96% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.70% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 4.28% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 3.53% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.76% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | BLK | 2.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.5244 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $6.4994 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0296 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0718 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.9823 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $5.6852 | Dec 16, 2024 |