- ISIN
- US05587K1051
- CUSIP
- 05587K105
- Issuer
- BNY Mellon
- Inception Date
- Jan 29, 1985
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
DNLDX Performance Chart
BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund (DNLDX) is up 12.9% since the beginning of the year. DNLDX is currently trading at $64 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DNLDX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,696.
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Returns By Period
BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund (DNLDX) has returned 12.91% so far this year and 23.13% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DNLDX has returned 10.25% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund
- 1D
- 1.23%
- 1M
- 3.28%
- YTD
- 12.91%
- 6M
- 10.91%
- 1Y
- 23.13%
- 3Y*
- 18.12%
- 5Y*
- 11.15%
- 10Y*
- 10.25%
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%
DNLDX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 29, 1985, DNLDX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -30.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DNLDX closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +13.5%, while the worst single day was Oct 19, 1987 at -20.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.72% | 2.69% | -4.54% | 7.30% | 2.54% | 1.91% | 12.91% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.85% | -2.93% | -6.18% | -0.36% | 6.38% | 3.30% | 2.21% | 2.33% | 0.47% | -0.63% | 1.54% | 0.00% | 9.79% |
| 2024 | -0.46% | 5.81% | 4.63% | -6.01% | 2.50% | -1.25% | 4.25% | 1.72% | 2.37% | -1.77% | 9.86% | -0.45% | 22.27% |
| 2023 | 7.86% | -1.72% | -1.40% | -0.80% | -2.37% | 7.70% | 3.95% | -3.40% | -4.96% | -4.81% | 10.06% | 7.34% | 16.99% |
| 2022 | -6.11% | 0.15% | 2.66% | -7.41% | 0.11% | -9.56% | 9.58% | -3.50% | -9.19% | 9.72% | 6.04% | -5.26% | -14.34% |
| 2021 | -0.03% | 4.84% | 4.14% | 4.82% | 1.12% | 1.44% | 1.48% | 2.91% | -4.40% | 5.82% | -2.77% | 4.93% | 26.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.79%, beta of 0.93, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 29, 1985.
- With beta of 0.93 and R2 of 0.79, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.79%
- Beta
- 0.93
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 103.26%
- Downside Capture
- 99.05%
Expense Ratio
DNLDX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DNLDX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund (DNLDX) 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.
| DNLDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.29 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.21 | 2.78 | +0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.00 | 12.44 | -0.44 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund provided a 13.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.54 | $8.11 | $9.07 | $0.95 | $4.32 | $10.98 | $1.61 | $1.45 | $5.36 | $7.06 | $0.60 | $1.73 |
Dividend yield | 13.31% | 14.15% | 15.24% | 1.69% | 8.82% | 17.74% | 2.77% | 2.65% | 11.14% | 11.32% | 1.00% | 3.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BNY Mellon Active MidCap 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 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.11 | $8.11 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.40 | $9.07 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.95 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.86 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.46 | $4.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.17 | $10.98 |
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 Active MidCap 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 Active MidCap Fund was 63.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1047 trading sessions.
The current BNY Mellon Active MidCap Fund drawdown is 0.59%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.69%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 11moJun 2007 - May 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.23%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 15d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
Black Monday1987 | -38.73%Dec 1987 | 1mo 29d | 1y 5mo | 1y 7moOct 1987 - May 1989 |
1998 bear market1998 | -35.65%Oct 1998 | 5mo 18d | 9mo 4d | 1y 2moApr 1998 - Jul 1999 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -35.64%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 2y 1mo | 4y 2moSep 2000 - Nov 2004 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DNLDX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.69% | -56.78% | -6.91% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.29% | -9.10% | +1.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.42% | -18.90% | -1.52% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -23.42% | -25.43% | +2.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.23% | -33.92% | -8.31% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.59% | -1.80% | +1.21% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.62% | -10.71% | +1.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.95% | 2.03% | -0.08% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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