BNY Mellon Equity Income Fund Class A (DQIAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.74B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 28.63% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.24% |
| Dividend Growth | 97.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 33.32 |
| YTD Return | 8.77% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.68% |
| 5-Year Return | 116.10% |
| 52-Week Low | 26.18 |
| 52-Week High | 33.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.92 |
| Holdings | 100 |
| Inception Date | Jul 5, 2006 |
About DQIAX
BNY Mellon Equity Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a combination of capital appreciation and income. With a primary focus on large-cap U.S. equities, the fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities, emphasizing stocks that pay meaningful dividends. This approach aims to deliver a yield notably higher than the S&P 500, while maintaining a risk profile comparable to the broader market. The fund’s portfolio is diversified across major sectors, with significant allocations to technology, communication services, financials, and consumer defensive industries. Notable holdings include companies like Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, and JPMorgan Chase, reflecting a tilt toward both growth and value-oriented stocks. BNY Mellon Equity Income Fund Class A is particularly positioned for those seeking a steady income stream without forgoing the potential for capital gains, making it a relevant choice among large value funds in the U.S. market.
Performance
DQIAX had a total return of 11.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.28%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.89% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.66% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.34% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.79% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.70% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.51% |
| Philip Morris International Inc. | PM | 3.37% |
| Verizon Communications Inc. | VZ | 2.92% |
| Altria Group, Inc. | MO | 2.63% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.050 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $0.0128 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| May 1, 2025 | $0.0133 | May 1, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.0626 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.0181 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $0.0245 | Feb 3, 2025 |