BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund Class D (DSTIX)
| Fund Assets | 86.00M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 46.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.28% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.71 |
| YTD Return | -0.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.62 |
| 52-Week High | 9.86 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 374 |
| 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 3.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.34%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03725 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03502 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 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 |