BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D (DSTIX)
| Fund Assets | 85.38M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 46.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.58% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.23% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.84 |
| YTD Return | 0.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.01% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.64% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.28 |
| 52-Week High | 9.85 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 358 |
| Inception Date | Aug 18, 1992 |
About DSTIX
BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D is an open-end mutual fund focused on short-duration fixed income. Its primary objective is to maximize total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income, investing mainly in investment-grade bonds and comparable unrated securities while maintaining limited interest rate sensitivity typical of short-term bond strategies. The portfolio spans U.S. Treasuries, securitized credit such as asset-backed securities, high-quality corporates, and derivatives for duration and currency management, with hundreds of holdings and a modest concentration in the top positions. The fund targets a conservative risk profile, reflected in its category placement as Short-Term Bond and an effective duration of about 2.4 years, positioning it for lower volatility relative to intermediate- and long-term bond funds. It offers a no-load share class with a competitive expense profile for its distribution tier and provides ongoing income via regular distributions. Within the fixed-income market, BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D serves investors seeking capital preservation, liquidity, and diversified short-maturity exposure across government and high-quality credit sectors.
Performance
DSTIX had a total return of 6.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.18%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03781 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03885 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0344 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04015 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03563 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03964 | Aug 29, 2025 |