- ISIN
- US05587N5885
- CUSIP
- 05587N588
- Issuer
- BNY Mellon
- Inception Date
- Oct 12, 1997
- Category
- Technology 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
DTGRX Performance Chart
BNY Mellon Technology Growth Fund (DTGRX) is up 35.0% since the beginning of the year. DTGRX is currently trading at $94 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DTGRX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,033.
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Returns By Period
BNY Mellon Technology Growth Fund (DTGRX) has returned 34.98% so far this year and 61.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DTGRX has achieved an annualized return of 23.51%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
BNY Mellon Technology Growth Fund
- 1D
- 3.94%
- 1M
- 12.07%
- YTD
- 34.98%
- 6M
- 34.29%
- 1Y
- 61.85%
- 3Y*
- 37.07%
- 5Y*
- 15.25%
- 10Y*
- 23.51%
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%
DTGRX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 13, 1997, DTGRX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.35%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +32.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2001 at -28.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, DTGRX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 10, 2019 with a return of +21.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.32% | -4.34% | -6.61% | 18.58% | 16.34% | 6.00% | 34.98% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.10% | -5.07% | -9.48% | 1.64% | 10.82% | 10.32% | 1.71% | 1.07% | 7.26% | 5.07% | -4.16% | 2.07% | 27.20% |
| 2024 | 3.91% | 7.77% | 2.20% | -6.03% | 3.96% | 8.06% | -5.23% | 1.42% | 2.53% | -0.31% | 7.41% | 2.58% | 30.78% |
| 2023 | 16.46% | -4.08% | 7.98% | -2.23% | 11.70% | 5.44% | 6.24% | -3.35% | -6.80% | -3.67% | 16.79% | 6.99% | 59.98% |
| 2022 | -13.83% | -4.65% | -0.35% | -16.50% | -4.36% | -11.53% | 12.54% | -6.00% | -11.97% | 4.17% | 5.23% | -9.31% | -46.44% |
| 2021 | 2.07% | 2.06% | -3.76% | 4.12% | -0.67% | 7.69% | -0.29% | 3.22% | -5.94% | 5.94% | 2.26% | -3.81% | 12.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
BNY Mellon Technology Growth Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.59%, beta of 1.25, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 13, 1997.
- This fund captured 162.06% of S&P 500 Index gains and 126.05% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.59% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.59%
- Beta
- 1.25
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 162.06%
- Downside Capture
- 126.05%
Expense Ratio
DTGRX has a high expense ratio of 1.16%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DTGRX ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon Technology Growth Fund (DTGRX) 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.
| DTGRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.42 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.26 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.37 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.51 | 2.78 | +0.73 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.46 | 12.44 | +0.02 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BNY Mellon Technology Growth Fund provided a 8.92% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.38 | $8.38 | $5.51 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.72 | $3.68 | $13.63 | $11.28 | $4.85 | $3.85 | $2.58 |
Dividend yield | 8.92% | 12.04% | 8.98% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.32% | 5.76% | 34.25% | 30.17% | 9.91% | 10.19% | 6.52% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BNY Mellon Technology Growth 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 | $8.38 | $8.38 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.51 | $5.51 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.72 | $12.72 |
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 Technology Growth 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 Technology Growth Fund was 83.23%, occurring on Oct 7, 2002. Recovery took 3783 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -83.23%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 15y 13d | 17y 7moMar 2000 - Oct 2017 |
Bear market2022 | -52.92%Oct 2022 | 10mo 26d | 2y 1mo | 2y 11moNov 2021 - Nov 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -32.59%Mar 2020 | 25d | 2mo 19d | 3mo 14dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
1998 bear market1998 | -30.64%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 1mo 11d | 4moJul 1998 - Nov 1998 |
2025 selloff2025 | -28.31%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 2mo 17d | 4mo 5dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DTGRX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -83.23% | -56.78% | -26.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.27% | -9.10% | -8.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -28.31% | -18.90% | -9.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -52.92% | -25.43% | -27.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.92% | -33.92% | -19.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -38.68% | -10.71% | -27.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.86% | 2.03% | +2.83% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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