- ISIN
- US05587K7413
- Issuer
- Dreyfus
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 2006
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DISRX Performance Chart
BNY Mellon International Stock Fund (DISRX) is up 5.5% since the beginning of the year. DISRX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DISRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,105.
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Returns By Period
BNY Mellon International Stock Fund (DISRX) has returned 5.53% so far this year and 8.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DISRX has returned 7.82% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BNY Mellon International Stock Fund
- 1D
- 1.05%
- 1M
- 0.79%
- YTD
- 5.53%
- 6M
- 5.68%
- 1Y
- 8.31%
- 3Y*
- 4.48%
- 5Y*
- 2.01%
- 10Y*
- 7.82%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DISRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 2006, DISRX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +14.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DISRX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.1%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -9.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.70% | 2.67% | -9.62% | 6.86% | 3.90% | -0.26% | 5.53% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.65% | -2.05% | -4.45% | 3.63% | 3.16% | 2.01% | -4.19% | 0.00% | 2.79% | -0.33% | -0.46% | 1.51% | 5.92% |
| 2024 | 0.97% | 3.92% | 0.32% | -3.68% | 4.52% | -0.71% | 1.60% | 3.15% | -0.34% | -5.93% | -1.42% | -0.27% | 1.62% |
| 2023 | 9.51% | -3.83% | 6.76% | 1.60% | -1.32% | 3.11% | -0.38% | -4.08% | -6.50% | -1.22% | 9.65% | 5.33% | 18.48% |
| 2022 | -8.90% | -3.91% | -0.25% | -7.01% | 0.32% | -8.11% | 7.23% | -7.53% | -9.10% | 3.19% | 14.54% | -2.22% | -22.02% |
| 2021 | -1.64% | -1.54% | 1.69% | 3.65% | 4.29% | -0.19% | 2.42% | 2.63% | -5.12% | 3.43% | -3.47% | 5.08% | 11.18% |
Benchmark Metrics
BNY Mellon International Stock Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.81%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 2006.
- This fund participated in 89.87% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 75.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.81%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 75.41%
- Downside Capture
- 89.87%
Expense Ratio
DISRX has an expense ratio of 0.92%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DISRX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon International Stock Fund (DISRX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DISRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.56 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.97 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.57 | 2.78 | -2.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.74 | 12.44 | -10.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BNY Mellon International Stock Fund provided a 9.71% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.24 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.24 | $2.24 | $1.39 | $0.51 | $0.53 | $0.23 | $0.75 | $0.54 | $0.29 | $0.20 | $0.18 | $0.19 |
Dividend yield | 9.71% | 10.25% | 6.09% | 2.13% | 2.56% | 0.85% | 3.08% | 2.53% | 1.71% | 1.05% | 1.23% | 1.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BNY Mellon International Stock Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.24 | $2.24 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $1.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BNY Mellon International Stock Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BNY Mellon International Stock Fund was 45.82%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 526 trading sessions.
The current BNY Mellon International Stock Fund drawdown is 0.60%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -45.82%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 2y 1mo | 3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -35.09%Oct 2022 | 1y 1mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 20dSep 2021 - Sep 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -25.37%Mar 2020 | 2mo | 3mo 15d | 5mo 15dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2011 bear market2011 | -21.02%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 1y 2mo | 1y 7moMay 2011 - Dec 2012 |
2025 selloff2025 | -19.16%Apr 2025 | 6mo 9d | 9mo 21d | 1y 3moSep 2024 - Jan 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DISRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.82% | -56.78% | +10.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.82% | -9.10% | -3.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.16% | -18.90% | -0.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.09% | -25.43% | -9.66% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.09% | -33.92% | -1.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.60% | -1.80% | +1.20% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.16% | -10.71% | +2.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.22% | 2.03% | +2.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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