- ISIN
- US05569M8718
- Issuer
- BNY Mellon
- Inception Date
- Oct 2, 2000
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $10,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
MPITX Performance Chart
BNY Mellon International Fund (MPITX) is up 11.3% since the beginning of the year. MPITX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MPITX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,465.
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Returns By Period
BNY Mellon International Fund (MPITX) has returned 11.27% so far this year and 25.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MPITX has returned 8.55% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BNY Mellon International Fund
- 1D
- 0.73%
- 1M
- 2.28%
- YTD
- 11.27%
- 6M
- 11.72%
- 1Y
- 25.04%
- 3Y*
- 14.89%
- 5Y*
- 7.93%
- 10Y*
- 8.55%
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%
MPITX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 29, 2000, MPITX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MPITX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.05% | 5.99% | -8.96% | 4.64% | 1.44% | 1.48% | 11.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.58% | 2.54% | 0.34% | 3.50% | 4.51% | 3.05% | -1.54% | 3.57% | 1.93% | 0.30% | 2.13% | 2.62% | 31.06% |
| 2024 | -0.51% | 2.12% | 2.79% | -2.72% | 4.37% | -3.70% | 5.06% | 3.19% | -0.46% | -4.62% | -0.97% | -2.37% | 1.61% |
| 2023 | 8.76% | -1.73% | 2.53% | 3.21% | -3.98% | 4.15% | 2.68% | -3.67% | -3.22% | -3.33% | 5.48% | 5.98% | 17.01% |
| 2022 | -3.11% | -3.41% | -0.56% | -6.53% | 1.82% | -10.00% | 5.06% | -7.58% | -9.05% | 7.32% | 13.21% | -1.39% | -15.66% |
| 2021 | -1.56% | 1.87% | 3.46% | 2.46% | 4.40% | -1.79% | -0.26% | 0.26% | -3.77% | 3.72% | -4.76% | 5.21% | 9.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
BNY Mellon International Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.32%, beta of 0.73, and R2 of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 29, 2000.
- This fund participated in 93.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.35% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.32%
- Beta
- 0.73
- R²
- 0.57
- Upside Capture
- 89.35%
- Downside Capture
- 93.82%
Expense Ratio
MPITX has a high expense ratio of 1.03%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MPITX ranks 35 for risk / return — below 35% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon International Fund (MPITX) 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.
| MPITX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.43 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.39 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.14 | 2.78 | -0.65 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.89 | 12.44 | -5.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BNY Mellon International Fund provided a 2.17% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.42 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.42 | $0.42 | $0.45 | $0.52 | $0.56 | $0.24 | $0.31 | $0.34 | $0.25 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 2.17% | 2.41% | 3.35% | 3.81% | 4.62% | 1.61% | 2.19% | 2.52% | 2.24% | 1.50% | 2.05% | 1.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BNY Mellon International 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 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.45 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.56 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
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 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 Fund was 58.61%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1320 trading sessions.
The current BNY Mellon International Fund drawdown is 1.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -58.61%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 5y 2mo | 6y 10moJul 2007 - Jun 2014 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.52%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 29d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Dec 2020 |
2003 bear market2003 | -33.62%Mar 2003 | 2y 2mo | 8mo 7d | 2y 10moJan 2001 - Nov 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -32.12%Sep 2022 | 1y 3mo | 1y 6mo | 2y 9moJun 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.50%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MPITX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.61% | -56.78% | -1.83% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.35% | -9.10% | -2.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.92% | -18.90% | +3.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.06% | -25.43% | -5.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.52% | -33.92% | -3.60% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.93% | -1.80% | -0.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.43% | -10.71% | -1.72% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.52% | 2.03% | +1.49% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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