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BNY Mellon Global Stock - I (DGLRX)
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Fund Details
BNY Mellon Global Stock - I Overview
BNY Mellon Global Stock - I (DGLRX) is an actively managed International Equity Global Large-Stock Growth fund. BNY Mellon launched the fund in 2006.
The investment seeks long-term total return. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks. The fund's investments will be focused on companies located in the developed markets. Examples of "developed markets" are the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and Western Europe. It may invest in the securities of companies of any market capitalization. The fund's sub-adviser, Walter Scott & Partners Limited (Walter Scott), seeks investment opportunities in companies with fundamental strengths that indicate the potential for sustainable long-term growth.
About BNY Mellon Global Stock - I (DGLRX)
There are 5 members of the management team with an average tenure of 7.76 years: Jane Henderson (2009), Roy Leckie (2009), Maxim Skorniakov (2022), Des Armstrong (2026), Thomas Miedema (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed funds than passive index funds.
The fund has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI World NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. BNY Mellon Global Stock - I has 52 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 36.5% of the fund’s assets. The fund meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The fund is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
BNY Mellon Global Stock - I is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity fund group. BNY Mellon Global Stock - I has 32.5% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 66.4%. There is 32.5% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). BNY Mellon Global Stock - I has 1.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $142 million in total assets, which is below the $988 million average for the Global Large-Stock Growth category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
DGLRX Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The BNY Mellon Global Stock - I expense ratio is high compared to funds in the Global Large-Stock Growth category. BNY Mellon Global Stock - I has an expense ratio of 0.92%, which is 18% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. BNY Mellon Global Stock - I has a portfolio turnover rate of 10%, indicating that holds its assets around 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 47% for the Global Large-Stock Growth category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, BNY Mellon Global Stock - I returned 1.7%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Global Large-Stock Growth category had an average return of -2.4%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all funds in that category.
BNY Mellon Global Stock - I has a trailing yield of 0.32%, which is above the 0.27% category average. The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains quarterly.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
BNY Mellon Global Stock - I Grades
Year to date, the fund has returned 5.0%, 1.1 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 8.2% over the past year (grade of D), 8.3% over the past three years (grade of F) and 4.8% per year over the past five years (grade of D) and 10.3% per year over the past 10 years (grade of F).
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DGLRX Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| DGLRX Return (NAV) | 1.7% | 4.8% | 8.2% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 10.3% |
| DGLRX Grade | A | B | D | F | D | F |
| +/- Category | 4.1% | 2.0% | -3.5% | -6.2% | -1.4% | -1.8% |
| Global Large-Stock Growth Avg | -2.4% | 2.8% | 11.6% | 14.6% | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| DGLRX Tax Cost Ratio | na | na | 5.8% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% |
DGLRX Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DGLRX Return (NAV) | 5.0% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 21.2% | -19.2% | 17.8% | 19.5% | 29.5% | -1.7% | 24.2% | 6.1% |
| DGLRX Grade | C | F | F | D | A | B | F | D | A | F | A |
| +/- Category | -1.1% | -7.6% | -9.7% | -4.2% | 7.6% | 3.0% | -13.5% | -1.2% | 5.4% | -6.6% | 4.6% |
| Global Large-Stock Growth Avg | 6.0% | 16.3% | 17.6% | 25.4% | -26.8% | 14.8% | 33.0% | 30.7% | -7.1% | 30.9% | 1.5% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Standard Deviation: | 11.8% |
| Total Risk Index: | 0.96 - Average |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.77 - Low |
| Category Risk Grade: | A (2% Rank) |
| Beta: | 0.86 |
| R-Squared: | 84% |
| Leveraged Fund: | No |
| Inverse Fund: | No |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Equity Investment Style: | Large-Cap Blend |
| Bond Investment Style: | na |
| Yield: | 0.3% |
| Dividend Distribution: | Annually |
| Cap Gains Distribution: | Quarterly |
| Total Assets: | $392 Mil |
| Fund Total Assets: | $ 142 Mil |
| Share Class Type: | Inst |
| Portfolio Turnover: | 10% |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 5 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 17.3 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 7.8 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Henderson Jane (2009), Leckie Roy (2009), Skorniakov Maxim (2022), Armstrong Des (2026), Miedema Thomas (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 6/30/26)
| # of Holdings: | 52 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 36.5% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 32.5% |
Portfolio Allocation |
|
| Domestic Stock: | 66.4% |
| Foreign Stock: | 32.5% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.1% |
Purchase Information
| Fund Family: | BNY Mellon |
| Phone Number: | 800-373-9387 |
| Website: | www.dreyfus.com |
| Status: | Open |
| Inception Date: | December 29, 2006 |
| Min. Initial Purchase: | $1,000 |
| Min. Initial IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
| True No-Load: | Yes |
| Front Load Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Deferred Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| Redemption Charge Maximum: | 0.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee: | na |
Expenses and Fees | |
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.92% ( Rating : High ) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 1.12% |
| Share Class: | BNY Mellon Global Stock - I |
| Min. Subsequent Purchase: | $ 100 |
| Min. Subsequent IRA Purchase: | $ 0 |
