BNY Mellon International Equity Fund Class C (NIECX)
| Fund Assets | 223.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 95.93% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.98 |
| Dividend Yield | 17.25% |
| Dividend Growth | -58.22% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.42 |
| YTD Return | 4.29% |
| 1-Year Return | 38.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.62% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.02 |
| 52-Week High | 17.56 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 71 |
| Inception Date | Mar 31, 2008 |
About NIECX
The BNY Mellon International Equity Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in international equities. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets to common stocks, convertible securities, and depositary receipts of companies located outside the United States, providing broad exposure to global markets and diverse economic sectors. It is structured as a class C share mutual fund, which generally features a higher expense ratio relative to other share classes, reflecting its fee and cost structure. Managed by a team of multiple portfolio managers, the fund seeks to capitalize on growth opportunities available in developed and emerging international markets. The BNY Mellon International Equity Fund Class C plays a significant role for investors looking to diversify their portfolios beyond domestic equities, tapping into international growth and sector trends while aiming to mitigate geographic concentration risk.
Performance
NIECX had a total return of 38.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.30%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILFX | Fidelity | Strategic Advisers International Fund | 0.42% |
| FZAIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Discv Z | 0.59% |
| SWMIX | Schwab | Schwab International Opportunities Fund | 0.85% |
| FAERX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 1.28% |
| FAOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 1.81% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 3.14% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 3.10% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 3.00% |
| ITOCHU Corporation | 8001 | 2.95% |
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.92% |
| HSBC Holdings plc | HSBA | 2.72% |
| Dreyfus Instl Preferred Gov Plus MMkt | n/a | 2.68% |
| E.ON SE | EOAN | 2.55% |
| East Japan Railway Company | 9020 | 2.47% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.42% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $2.9809 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $7.1343 | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | $1.1917 | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | $0.4308 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2021 | $0.5552 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.1232 | Dec 16, 2020 |