- ISIN
- US05588D8377
- Issuer
- Dreyfus
- Inception Date
- Dec 21, 2005
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
SNIEX Performance Chart
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund (SNIEX) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. SNIEX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SNIEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,312.
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Returns By Period
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund (SNIEX) has returned 8.55% so far this year and 22.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SNIEX has returned 6.97% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund
- 1D
- 0.66%
- 1M
- 2.18%
- YTD
- 8.55%
- 6M
- 8.81%
- 1Y
- 22.93%
- 3Y*
- 12.24%
- 5Y*
- 5.58%
- 10Y*
- 6.97%
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%
SNIEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2006, SNIEX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.9%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SNIEX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 16, 2024 with a return of +32.1%, while the worst single day was Dec 17, 2024 at -33.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.12% | 3.86% | -8.57% | 4.71% | 1.52% | 1.33% | 8.55% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.78% | 3.03% | 0.83% | 5.00% | 7.66% | 2.91% | -1.80% | 4.43% | 3.08% | -0.26% | 0.77% | 2.75% | 39.57% |
| 2024 | 0.19% | 3.22% | 2.38% | -5.10% | 5.08% | -1.28% | 2.68% | 3.92% | 0.39% | -4.92% | -0.82% | -12.60% | -7.97% |
| 2023 | 7.84% | -4.52% | 2.74% | 3.49% | -3.32% | 4.41% | 2.37% | -4.17% | -5.15% | -4.19% | 9.47% | 5.69% | 13.97% |
| 2022 | -5.25% | -4.27% | -0.49% | -7.37% | 0.58% | -7.91% | 4.14% | -5.17% | -9.64% | 5.92% | 12.49% | -1.62% | -19.01% |
| 2021 | -0.71% | 2.35% | 1.81% | 0.77% | 3.52% | -1.78% | 0.55% | 3.01% | -4.29% | 5.40% | -6.48% | 3.96% | 7.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.51%, beta of 0.77, and R2 of 0.51 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2006.
- This fund participated in 102.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.85% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -1.51%
- Beta
- 0.77
- R²
- 0.51
- Upside Capture
- 81.85%
- Downside Capture
- 102.02%
Expense Ratio
SNIEX has an expense ratio of 0.82%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SNIEX ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% 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 Equity Fund (SNIEX) 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.
| SNIEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.57 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.59 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.10 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 2.78 | -0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.41 | 12.44 | -6.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
BNY Mellon International Equity Fund provided a 17.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.17 | $3.17 | $5.47 | $1.46 | $0.72 | $0.83 | $0.36 | $0.54 | $0.41 | $0.30 | $0.25 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 17.34% | 18.82% | 38.06% | 7.05% | 3.67% | 3.35% | 1.51% | 2.55% | 2.26% | 1.34% | 1.40% | 1.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BNY Mellon International Equity 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 | $3.17 | $3.17 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.47 | $5.47 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $1.46 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 | $0.83 |
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 Equity 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 Equity Fund was 56.96%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 2073 trading sessions.
The current BNY Mellon International Equity Fund drawdown is 1.83%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -56.96%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 8y 2mo | 9y 7moNov 2007 - Jun 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.74%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 7mo 28d | 2y 9moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
2025 bear market2025 | -35.87%Jan 2025 | 27d | 1y 29d | 1y 1moDec 2024 - Feb 2026 |
Bear market2022 | -33.50%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 1y 12mo | 2y 10moNov 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2006 bear market2006 | -20.25%Jun 2006 | 1mo 3d | 7mo 28d | 9mo 1dMay 2006 - Feb 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SNIEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.96% | -56.78% | -0.18% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.22% | -9.10% | -2.12% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -35.87% | -18.90% | -16.97% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.87% | -25.43% | -10.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.74% | -33.92% | -2.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.83% | -1.80% | -0.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -15.45% | -10.71% | -4.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.48% | 2.03% | +1.45% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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