DSTIX vs. DNLAX
Compare and contrast key facts about BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund (DSTIX) and BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund Class A (DNLAX).
DSTIX is managed by BNY Mellon. It was launched on Aug 18, 1992. DNLAX is managed by BNY Mellon. It was launched on Oct 31, 2003.
Performance
DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Performance Comparison
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DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSTIX BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund | -0.59% | 6.03% | 4.93% | 6.08% | -5.81% | -0.73% | 4.93% | 4.63% | -0.49% | 1.47% |
DNLAX BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund Class A | 22.63% | 14.75% | 0.86% | 1.33% | 33.83% | 38.00% | 6.30% | 16.33% | -17.78% | 13.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DSTIX achieves a -0.59% return, which is significantly lower than DNLAX's 22.63% return. Over the past 10 years, DSTIX has underperformed DNLAX with an annualized return of 2.01%, while DNLAX has yielded a comparatively higher 14.07% annualized return.
DSTIX
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- -1.52%
- YTD
- -0.59%
- 6M
- 0.57%
- 1Y
- 3.58%
- 3Y*
- 4.78%
- 5Y*
- 1.99%
- 10Y*
- 2.01%
DNLAX
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- -1.40%
- YTD
- 22.63%
- 6M
- 31.46%
- 1Y
- 47.26%
- 3Y*
- 13.86%
- 5Y*
- 18.10%
- 10Y*
- 14.07%
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DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DSTIX has a 0.60% expense ratio, which is lower than DNLAX's 1.14% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DSTIX vs. DNLAX — Risk / Return Rank
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DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund (DSTIX) and BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund Class A (DNLAX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| DSTIX | DNLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.69 | 1.78 | -0.09 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.79 | 2.24 | +0.55 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.36 | +0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.36 | 2.10 | +0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.74 | 9.54 | +0.21 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| DSTIX | DNLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.69 | 1.78 | -0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.78 | 0.70 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.87 | 0.55 | +0.32 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.38 | 0.36 | +1.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between DSTIX and DNLAX is -0.02. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Dividend Comparison
DSTIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.28%, more than DNLAX's 1.79% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DSTIX BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund | 4.28% | 4.60% | 4.28% | 3.42% | 1.90% | 1.52% | 2.34% | 2.13% | 3.10% | 1.76% | 1.12% | 1.82% |
DNLAX BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund Class A | 1.79% | 2.19% | 7.75% | 12.54% | 9.80% | 5.04% | 0.91% | 1.95% | 1.53% | 0.40% | 1.26% | 0.98% |
Drawdowns
DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DSTIX drawdown since its inception was -8.77%, smaller than the maximum DNLAX drawdown of -69.14%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DSTIX and DNLAX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DSTIX | DNLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -8.77% | -69.14% | +60.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.73% | -20.87% | +19.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.77% | -32.37% | +23.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -8.77% | -54.45% | +45.68% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.52% | -2.30% | +0.78% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.87% | -21.71% | +20.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.42% | 4.59% | -4.17% |
Volatility
DSTIX vs. DNLAX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for BNY Mellon Short Term Income Fund (DSTIX) is 0.68%, while BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund Class A (DNLAX) has a volatility of 6.09%. This indicates that DSTIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DNLAX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DSTIX | DNLAX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.68% | 6.09% | -5.41% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.42% | 15.21% | -13.79% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.36% | 26.61% | -24.25% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.55% | 25.94% | -23.39% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.31% | 25.58% | -23.27% |