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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number

811-09903

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Funds Trust

 

 

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, New York  10286

 

 

(Address of principal executive offices)        (Zip code)

 

 

 

 

 

Bennett A. MacDougall, Esq.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, New York  10286

 

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 

(212) 922-6400

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

 

08/31

 

Date of reporting period:

02/29/2020

 

             

 

 

 

 


 

FORM N-CSR

Item 1.           Reports to Stockholders.

 

 

 


 

The BNY Mellon Funds

 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

BNY Mellon International Fund

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

   

SEMIANNUAL REPORT February 29, 2020

 

 

Contents

THE FUNDS

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

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The views expressed herein are current to the date of this report. These views and the composition of the funds’ portfolios are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Not FDIC-Insured • Not Bank-Guaranteed • May Lose Value

 

       
 



 

The Funds

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for the respective funds of the BNY Mellon Funds Trust, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.

Stock markets performed well over the last several months of 2019. Accommodative policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), paired with healthy U.S. consumer spending, helped support valuations during September and October 2019. Despite periodic investor concern regarding trade relations with China and global growth rates, the rally continued through the end of the calendar year, supported in part by a December announcement from President Trump that the first phase of a trade deal with China was in process. U.S. equity markets reached new highs during the final months of 2019. However, the euphoria was short-lived, as concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus roiled markets in January and late February, leading to a significant dip in equity valuations at the end of the reporting period.

In fixed-income markets, interest rates were heavily influenced by changes in Fed policy and investor perception of future economic growth prospects. The Fed cut rates in September and October 2019, for a total 50 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate during the reporting period. Rates across much of the Treasury curve increased during the month of November, and the long end of the curve rose in December as investors anticipated improvements to global economic growth rates in the coming year. However, concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus and the resulting economic constraints caused rates throughout the intermediate- and long-dated portions of the curve to fall during January and February of 2020.

As always, we will monitor relevant data for any signs of a change. We encourage you to discuss the risks and opportunities in today’s investment environment with your financial advisor.

Thank you for your continued confidence and support.

Sincerely,

Patrick T. Crowe
President
BNY Mellon Funds Trust
March 16, 2020

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Peter D. Goslin, CFA, Syed A. Zamil, CFA and Chris Yao, CFA, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 1.05%, and Investor shares returned 0.92%.1 In comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, posted a total return of 1.94% for the same period.2

Large cap stocks generally posted mild gains over the reporting period, due in part to investor concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic which constrained equity market returns. The fund trailed the Index, mainly due to security selection shortfalls within the consumer discretionary and energy sectors and a tilt towards value-oriented stocks which underperformed during the period.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks of large-capitalization companies with market capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase.

The fund’s portfolio managers apply a systematic, quantitative investment approach designed to identify and exploit relative misvaluations primarily within large cap stocks in the U.S. stock market. The portfolio managers use a proprietary valuation model that identifies and ranks stocks to construct the fund’s portfolio. The portfolio managers construct the fund’s portfolio through a systematic structured approach, focusing on stock selection as opposed to making proactive decisions as to industry or sector exposure. Within each sector and style subset, the fund overweights the most attractive stocks and underweights or zero weights the stocks that have been ranked least attractive. The fund typically will hold between 100 and 175 securities.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Pandemic Influence Markets

Equity markets were affected by an array of geopolitical developments in 2019, ranging from civil protests in Hong Kong and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, to an impeachment inquiry against the U.S. president and the Brexit saga in the U.K. The continuing trade tension between the U.S. and China remained a key influencer of investor sentiment and equity market valuations for much of the period. Alternating signs of progress and deterioration in the trade dispute occurred, although the year concluded with President Trump indicating that he would sign the first phase of a deal. Investor optimism helped fuel a rally that pushed U.S. equity indices to new record highs in December 2019.

Central banks worked during the period to support economic growth. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) cut interest rates in September and October 2019 to support weak inflation and flagging growth. In December 2019, the Bank of Japan announced a stimulus package worth 26 trillion yen to help alleviate potential economic setbacks from a typhoon and consumption tax increase. The People’s Bank of China and European Central Bank also provided additional support to their respective jurisdictions during the six months. Despite these measures, volatility reentered equity markets in January 2020, due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Investor concern increased in February 2020, exacerbating a sell-off that decimated market gains for the six-month period and sent some equity indices into modestly negative territory.

In this environment, large cap stocks generally outperformed their mid cap and small cap counterparts.

Security Selections Impact Fund Performance

Positioning in the consumer discretionary and energy sectors hampered the fund’s gains over the reporting period. Many companies were hurt by decreased demand for their products and services. This pared-back demand can be traced to the spread of COVID-19. Many transportation and leisure companies were affected during the period, as were companies that supply materials to these companies. Top detractors for the period included United Airlines Holdings, Phillips 66 and Starbucks. Positioning within NVIDIA and Netflix also dampened relative results. From a factor perspective, investors rewarded growth-oriented stocks over the trailing six months. Value lagged growth. The portfolio is tilted into value, so this provided a headwind to performance during the period. Investors also rewarded quality while penalizing dividend yield, which also did not benefit portfolio returns.

Conversely, contributors during the period included stocks from the health care and consumer staples sectors. In health care, drug company Biogen was among the leading contributors. The stock rose on speculation that the company may be involved in finding a solution to the COVID-19 outbreak. Similar sentiment also benefited AbbVie, another drug company that saw its price rise during the period. Technology company Autodesk was also among the top performers for the period. Its stock price traded higher on increased analyst estimates of the company’s free cash flow.

A Disciplined Approach to Stock Picking

Our quantitative models have continued to identify what we believe to be attractive investment opportunities across a broad range of large cap companies and industry groups. Stock market volatility seen during the period may have presented opportunities to purchase the stocks of fundamentally strong companies at more attractive prices. When the fund’s holdings reach what we perceive to be fuller valuations, we expect to replace them with high-quality companies that our model suggests have the potential to offer more attractive valuations and better investment prospects. In addition, we have continued to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio.

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As of the end of the period, our stock selection model led us to be overweight the energy, information technology, communication services and consumer staples sectors. We were underweight industrials, utilities and financials companies versus the Index.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P 500® Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the reporting period.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Caroline Lee Tsao, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.82%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 0.71%.1 In comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of 1.94% for the same period.2

Large cap stocks gained ground over the reporting period, amid slowing economic momentum, a shift in Federal Reserve policy and growing concern about the spread of the Coronavirus. The fund lagged the Index due to negative contributions from five of the fund’s active underlying strategies.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of large cap companies. The fund currently considers large cap companies to be those companies with total market capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase. The fund normally allocates its assets among multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) or its affiliates that invest primarily in equity securities issued by large cap companies. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various large cap equity portfolio managers and investment strategies and styles and uses tax-sensitive strategies to reduce the impact of federal and state income taxes on the fund’s after tax returns.

The fund allocates its assets among some or all of the following: the Large Cap Core Strategy, Large Cap Tax-Sensitive Strategy, Focused Equity Strategy, U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy, Dynamic Large Cap Value Strategy, Large Cap Growth Strategy, US Large Cap Growth Strategy, Income Stock Strategy, Appreciation Strategy, and Large Cap Dividend Strategy — all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. The fund invests directly in securities or in other mutual funds as advised by BNYM Investment Adviser or its affiliates, referred to as underlying funds, which in turn may invest directly in securities.

BNYM Investment Adviser has the discretion to change the investment strategies, including whether to implement a strategy by investing directly in securities or through an underlying fund, and the target allocations and ranges when BNYM Investment Adviser deems it appropriate.

Despite Supportive Fundamentals, Stocks Decline Due to Investor Concerns about Coronavirus

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting, the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the fed funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice during the reporting period, bringing the target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, U.S. markets were steady, though investors were somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Corporate earnings throughout the year were better than expected, which provided the markets relief, while U.S. consumer confidence remained resilient, supported by record low unemployment, rising wages and a tight labor market.

Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as investors became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors.

However, early in 2020, markets experienced a correction, amid growing concerns about the Coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred late in 2019. The Fed reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target rate down to 1.00–1.25%.

Fund Performance Hindered Primarily by Underlying Strategies

The fund’s relative return was hampered primarily by the underperformance of five of its active strategies. On balance, the effect of the allocation decisions across major strategy categories was somewhat negative. The allocation to the growth-oriented category helped performance, while allocations to the core and tax-sensitive categories produced a neutral effect. The allocation to the value-oriented category detracted from returns, more than offsetting performance in other categories.

Performance of underlying managers was mixed. In the core category, the Focused Equity Strategy lagged its benchmark by more than 100 basis points, and the Large Cap Core Strategy lagged by 274 basis points. In the Large Cap Value category, the Dynamic Large Cap Value Strategy lagged its benchmark by 72 basis points, and the Income Stock Strategy lagged by 27 basis points. The Large Cap Growth category underperformed by 39 basis points.

The primary positive contributors to the fund’s performance were the allocation to the growth-oriented category and the manager performance in the Tax Sensitive category. Returns in these categories partially offset negative returns in other categories.

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Positioned for the Current Market Environment

It is our opinion that the current economic and market downturn, while steep, will eventually pass. The fund continues to be invested in line with BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s best thinking, and we believe it is well-positioned to weather the current environment. We will continue to take advantage of market volatility to add quality investments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P 500® Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020 as provided by John C. Bailer, Brian C. Ferguson, and David S. Intoppa, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of -4.46%, Investor shares produced a total return of -4.63%, Class A shares produced a total return of -4.61%, Class C shares produced a total return of -5.00%, Class I shares produced a total return of -4.59% and Class Y shares produced a total return of -4.58%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend™ Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of -4.19% for the same period.2

Stocks declined over the reporting period in response to concerns about the economic impact of the coronavirus. The fund underperformed the Index due to unfavorable security selection strategies, primarily in the materials and information technology sectors.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). 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 seeks to focus on dividend-paying stocks and other investments and investment techniques that produce income. The investment adviser chooses stocks for the fund through a disciplined investment process that combines computer modeling techniques, fundamental analysis and risk management. The fund emphasizes those stocks with value characteristics, although it may also purchase growth stocks. The fund may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large cap companies. The fund’s investment process is designed to provide investors with investment exposure to sector weightings and risk characteristics generally similar to those of the Index.

Stocks Decline on Coronavirus Concerns

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice more during the reporting period, bringing the federal funds target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, U.S. markets steadied, though investors became somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Corporate earnings throughout the year were better than expected, which supported markets, while U.S. consumer confidence remained resilient, benefiting from record low unemployment, rising wages and a tight labor market.

Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as economies benefited from lagged effects of stimulus in Europe, China and Japan. Investors also became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors. In this environment, a rotation from growth to value occurred, and value stocks outperformed growth stocks in the third and fourth quarters of 2019.

Early in 2020, markets experienced a correction amid growing concerns about the coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred in 2019.

Performance Hindered by Stock Selections

The performance of the fund relative to the Index was hindered primarily by stock selections in the materials and information technology sectors. In the materials sector, positions in CF Industries Holdings, an agricultural chemicals company, and Nutrien, a maker of potash, contributed negatively to performance, as they were hurt by the impact of severe weather on the spring planting system. In the information technology sector, a position in IBM detracted from performance; the company is implementing a new strategic plan and was hit hard by the market correction late in the reporting period. Cisco Systems also hurt relative performance. While it was up for much of the reporting period, it lowered guidance for the coming year and was affected more than many others in the sector during the market correction.

On a more positive note, stock selections in the financial and health care sectors were especially advantageous. In the financial sector, shares of JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Bank of America performed well on better-than-expected results late in 2019. In the health care sector, AbbVie, a biopharmaceutical company, rose 5% on strong sales of its Humira product, which treats arthritis, Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Blue Chip Dividend Payers Remain in Good Financial Health

In light of the likely impact of the coronavirus, we anticipate a slowdown in the global economy and a downturn in corporate earnings. The depth and length of the impact remains uncertain, but we expect that economic activity and earnings will improve in the second half of 2020, assisted by policy measures from governments and central banks. We have focused on companies that generate not only sustainable dividends but also growth. Financial companies in particular have maintained strong capital positions and have passed recent banking stress tests. With the stock market correction experienced in the market early in 2020, valuations are now very attractive, potentially setting the stage for a significant rebound.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The fund’s returns reflect the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through June 1, 2020, for Class A, Class C, Class I, and Class Y, at which time it may be extended, terminated or modified. Had these expenses not been absorbed, the fund’s returns for those share classes would have been lower.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. – The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend™ Index is defined as all dividend-paying companies in the Dow Jones U.S. Index, excluding REITs, that have a non-negative, historical, five-year dividend-per-share growth rate, a five-year average dividend coverage ratio of greater than or equal to 167%, paid dividends in each of the previous five years, non-negative, trailing 12-month earnings-per-share (EPS), a float-adjusted market capitalization of at least U.S. $1 billion, and a three-month average daily trading volume of 200,000 shares. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the reporting period.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Caroline Lee Tsao, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.02%, and Investor shares produced a total return of -0.12%.1 In comparison, the fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of -1.11% for the reporting period.2 The Russell Midcap® Value Index and Russell Midcap® Growth Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of -2.23% and 0.50%, respectively, for the same period.3,4

Mid cap stocks lost ground over the reporting period, amid slowing economic momentum, rising interest rates and concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus. The fund outperformed the primary benchmark Index due to outperformance in four of the fund’s active underlying strategies.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of mid cap companies. The fund currently considers mid cap companies to be those companies with market capitalizations that are within the market capitalization range of companies comprising the Index. The fund normally allocates its assets among multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) and sub-investment advisers that invest primarily in equity securities issued by mid cap companies. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various mid cap equity portfolio managers and investment strategies and styles, including the Mid Cap Tax-Sensitive Core Strategy, Opportunistic Mid Cap Value Strategy, Mid Cap Growth Strategy, Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy, and Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, all as more particularly described in the fund’s prospectus. BNYM Investment Adviser determines the investment strategies and sets the target allocations and ranges.

Despite Supportive Fundamentals, Stocks Decline Due to Investor Concerns about Coronavirus

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting, the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice during the reporting period, bringing the target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, U.S. markets were steady, though investors were somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Corporate earnings throughout the year were better than expected, which provided the markets relief, while U.S. consumer confidence remained resilient, supported by record low unemployment, rising wages and a tight labor market.

Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as investors became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors.

However, early in 2020, markets experienced a correction amid growing concerns about the Coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred late in 2019. The Fed reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target rate down to 1.00–1.25%.

Underlying Strategies Drove Fund Performance

The fund’s relative performance was supported by its allocation decisions, which favored the growth-oriented underlying strategies over the value-oriented approaches, and by strong performance by the four of the five underlying managers.

In the growth-oriented category, both the Mid Cap Growth Strategy and the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy outperformed their benchmark, enabling the growth-oriented category to exceed the category benchmark by more than 440 basis points. In the value-oriented category, the Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy outperformed the value benchmark by 200 basis points, while in the tax-sensitive category, manager performance exceeded the benchmark by 330 basis points. On a less positive note, the Robeco Mid Cap Value Strategy lagged by more than 140 basis points, resulting in a slight underperformance in the value-oriented category. In the tax-sensitive category, manager performance drove returns, while the slight underweight produced a neutral effect on returns.

Positioned for Current Market Environment

It is our opinion that the current economic and market downturn, while steep, will eventually pass. The fund continues to be invested in line with BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s best thinking, and we believe it is well-positioned to weather the

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Current environment. We will continue to take advantage of market volatility to add quality investments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the mid cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell Midcap® Index is a subset of the Russell 1000® Index. It includes approximately 800 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell Midcap® Index represents approximately 31% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000 companies. The Russell Midcap® Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the mid cap segment. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true midcap opportunity set. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap® Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid cap value market. The Russell Midcap® Value Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid cap value market. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid cap growth market. The Russell Midcap® Growth Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid cap growth market. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer, and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

Stocks of small and/or mid cap companies often experience sharper price fluctuations than stocks of large cap companies.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Caroline Lee Tsao, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.06%, and Investor shares produced a total return of -0.03%.1 In comparison, the fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 2000® Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of -0.52% for the same period.2 The Russell 2000® Growth Index and Russell 2000® Value Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of 1.37% and -2.58%, respectively, for the same period.3,4

Small cap stocks lost ground over the reporting period, amid slowing economic momentum, a shift in Federal Reserve policy and concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus. The fund outperformed the Index due to a positive contribution from one of the fund’s three underlying strategies.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small cap companies. The fund currently considers small cap companies to be those companies with market capitalizations that are equal to or less than the market capitalization of the largest company included in the Index. The fund normally allocates its assets among multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) that invest primarily in equity securities issued by small cap companies. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various small cap equity portfolio managers and investment strategies and styles, including the Opportunistic Small Cap Strategy, the Small Cap Value Strategy and the Small Cap Growth Strategy – all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. BNYM Investment Adviser determines the investment strategies and sets the target allocations and ranges.

Despite Supportive Fundamentals, Stocks Decline Due to Investor Concerns about Coronavirus

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting, the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice during the reporting period, bringing the target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, U.S. markets were steady, though investors were somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Corporate earnings throughout the year were better than expected, which provided the markets relief, while U.S. consumer confidence remained resilient, supported by record low unemployment, rising wages and a tight labor market.

Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as investors became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors.

However, early in 2020, markets experienced a correction amid growing concerns about the Coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred late in 2019. The Fed reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target rate down to 1.00 – 1.25%.

One Underlying Strategy Added to Fund Performance

The fund’s performance relative to the Index was helped by allocation decisions and by outperformance by underlying managers. Strong performance in the growth-oriented category, which outperformed its benchmark by more than 520 basis points, was the primary positive contributor. The manager’s overweight to this category also contributed positively to the fund’s returns.

The primary detractor from the fund’s returns was the value-oriented category. In this category, the underlying Small Cap Value strategy lagged its benchmark by more than 200 basis points. The allocation to this category also contributed negatively to fund performance. The core category also detracted from the fund’s overall performance, as it lagged its benchmark by 49 basis points, while the slight underweight to this category produced a neutral effect.

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Positioned for Current Market Environment

It is our opinion that the current economic and market downturn, while steep, will eventually pass. The fund continues to be invested in line with BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s best thinking, and we believe it is well positioned to weather the current environment. We will continue to take advantage of market volatility to add quality investments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1  Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the small cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Russell 2000® Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index representing approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of that index. It includes approximately 2,000 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2000 is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased small cap barometer and is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small cap opportunity set. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000® Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small cap growth segment. The Russell 2000® Growth Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small cap opportunity set, and that the represented companies continue to reflect growth characteristics. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of the small cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000 ®Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small cap value segment. The Russell 2000 ®Value Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small cap opportunity set, and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

Stocks of small and/or mid cap companies often experience sharper price fluctuations than stocks of large cap companies.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Donald M. Sauber and Thomas Lee, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.39%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 0.27%.1 In comparison, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of 1.94% for the same period.2

Large cap stocks generally posted mild gains over the reporting period, due in part to investor concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic, which constrained equity market returns. The fund trailed the Index for the period, primarily due to security selection shortfalls within the consumer discretionary, financials and health care sectors.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund invests, under normal circumstances, in approximately 25-30 companies that are considered by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. to be positioned for long-term earnings growth. The fund may hold growth or value stocks or a blend of both. The fund may invest in the stocks of companies of any size, although it focuses on large cap companies. The fund invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. issuers, but may invest up to 25% of its assets in the equity securities of foreign issuers, including those in emerging market countries.

The fund’s portfolio managers monitor sector and security weightings and regularly evaluate the fund’s risk-adjusted returns to manage the risk profile of the fund’s portfolio. The portfolio managers adjust exposure limits as necessary.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Pandemic Influence Markets

Equity markets were affected by an array of geopolitical developments in 2019, ranging from civil protests in Hong Kong and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, to an impeachment inquiry against the U.S. president and the Brexit saga in the U.K. The continuing trade tension between the U.S. and China remained a key influencer of investor sentiment and equity market valuations for much of the period. Alternating signs of progress and deterioration in the trade dispute occurred, although the year concluded with President Trump indicating that he would sign the first phase of a deal. Investor optimism helped fuel a rally that pushed U.S. equity indices to new record highs in December 2019.

Central banks worked during the period to support economic growth. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) cut interest rates in September and October 2019 to support weak inflation and flagging growth. In December 2019, the Bank of Japan announced a stimulus package worth 26 trillion yen to help alleviate potential economic setbacks from a typhoon and consumption tax increase. The People’s Bank of China and European Central Bank also provided additional support to their respective jurisdictions during the six months. Despite these measures, volatility reentered equity markets in January 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Investor concern increased in February 2020, exacerbating a sell-off that decimated market gains for the six-month period and sent some equity indices into modestly negative territory.

Stock Selection Constrained Fund Performance

Stock selection was the main contributor to underperformance. Choices in the consumer discretionary, financials and health care sectors were the primary detractors. Yum! Brands and MGM Resorts International were leading detractors within the consumer discretionary sector. The stocks suffered due to a lack of consumer demand stemming from COVID-19. Within the financials sector, American International Group and CME Group provided the largest headwind, suffering due to reduced guidance on property and casualty policy margins and lower-than-expected market volatility, respectively. CVS Health and Boston Scientific, a medical device company, were the largest detractors within the health care sector. CVS Health suffered from ongoing investor speculation regarding the possible future implementation of Medicare for All. It is widely thought that a Medicare for All plan would be negative for managed care providers. Boston Scientific saw a decrease in demand for its products. Order volume shrank due to widespread postponement of medical procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic concerns.

Conversely, stock selection in the technology sector was positive. Several positions provided a tailwind to returns. Advanced Micro Devices rose on increased market share within their data center line of business. Lam Research benefited from increased demand for its semiconductor equipment. Anticipation of the new 5G smartphone product cycle, combined with better-than-expected accessories and services sales propelled the price of Apple stock upward during the period. In addition, a lack of exposure to underperforming Cisco Systems was also beneficial.

Positioned for Current Market Environment

We believe economic growth will be slow in the coming year. We expect this will be particularly true in the first half of 2020, given the spread of COVID-19. Our base-case scenario is that economic deceleration may bottom mid-year, and the global economy will see better growth during the second half of 2020, aided by an abundance of monetary and fiscal policy support by local and global governments. It is our opinion that headline risk relating to the presidential election cycle has diminished, since both of the presumptive candidates are viewed by investors as relatively market friendly.

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Given this outlook, we intend to maintain our long-term strategy of investing in high-quality, secular growth companies, as well as cyclical companies that can drive earnings growth regardless of the larger, macroeconomic environment. We expect our strategy to benefit from the current volatility and exhibit strong relative performance, particularly given the uncertain macroeconomic growth outlook over the next several quarters.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P 500® Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80% coverage of available market capitalization. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

The fund is non-diversified, which means that a relatively high percentage of the fund’s assets may be invested in a limited number of issuers. Therefore, the fund’s performance may be more vulnerable to changes in the market value of a single issuer or group of issuers and more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a diversified fund.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Caroline Lee Tsao, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.90%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 0.78%.1 In comparison, the Russell 2500™ Index (the “Index”), the fund’s primary benchmark, produced a total return of -0.86% for the same period.2 The Russell 2500™ Growth Index and Russell 2500™ Value Index, the fund’s secondary benchmarks, produced total returns of 1.24% and -2.52%, respectively, for the same period.3,4

Small and mid cap stocks lost ground over the reporting period, amid slowing economic momentum, a shift in Federal Reserve policy and concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus. The fund outperformed the primary Index due largely to positive contributions from two of the fund’s three active underlying strategies.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of small cap and mid cap companies. The fund currently considers small cap and mid cap companies to be those companies with market capitalizations that are within the market capitalization range of the smallest company included in the Russell 2000® Index and the largest company included in the Russell Midcap® Index.

The fund normally allocates its assets among multiple investment strategies employed by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. that invest primarily in equity securities issued by small cap and mid cap companies. The investment adviser determines the investment strategies and sets target allocations and ranges. The fund is designed to provide exposure to various small cap and mid cap equity portfolio managers and investment strategies and styles, including the Opportunistic Small/Mid Cap Strategy, the Small/Mid Cap Value Strategy, and the Small/Mid Cap Growth Strategy – all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

Despite Supportive Fundamentals, Stocks Decline Due to Investor Concerns about Coronavirus

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting, the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice during the reporting period, bringing the target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, U.S. markets were steady, though investors were somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Corporate earnings throughout the year were better than expected, which provided the markets relief, while U.S. consumer confidence remained resilient, supported by record low unemployment, rising wages and a tight labor market.

Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as investors became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors.

However, early in 2020, markets experienced a correction amid growing concerns about the Coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred late in 2019. The Fed reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target rate down to 1.00–1.25%.

Underlying Strategies Drove Fund Performance

The fund’s performance relative to the Index was helped by the returns of two of the three underlying strategies. Allocation decisions proved beneficial overall, but the primary positive contributor to performance was the growth-oriented category. The Small/Mid Cap Growth Strategy outperformed its benchmark by more than 600 basis points, and the fund’s overweight in this category also contributed positively to overall fund performance.

The fund’s results were also helped somewhat by results in the core category. The Opportunistic Small/Mid Cap strategy posted a loss, but outperformed its index by nearly 50 basis points. The fund’s slight underweight to the core category had a neutral effect on the fund’s overall performance.

The primary detractor was underperformance of the Small/Mid Cap Value strategy, which lagged its benchmark by more than 100 basis points. The fund’s allocation to this category was also slightly detrimental to performance.

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Positioned for Current Market Environment

It is our opinion that the current economic and market downturn, while steep, will eventually pass. The fund continues to be invested in line with BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s best thinking, and we believe it is well positioned to weather the current environment. We will continue to take advantage of market volatility to add quality investments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2500™ Index measures the performance of the small to mid cap segment of the U.S. equity universe, commonly referred to as “smid” cap. The Russell 2500™ Index is a subset of the Russell 3000® Index. It includes approximately 2,500 of the smallest securities based on a combination of their market cap and current index membership. The Russell 2500™ Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small to mid cap segment. The Russell 2500™ Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small to mid cap opportunity set. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2500™ Growth Index measures the performance of the small to mid cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2500™ Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the small to mid cap growth market. The Russell 2500™ Growth Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small to mid cap opportunity set, and that the represented companies continue to reflect growth characteristics. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Russell 2500™ Value Index measures the performance of the small to mid cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500 companies that are considered more value-oriented relative to the overall market as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2500™ Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the small to mid cap value market. The Russell 2500™ Value Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small to midcap opportunity set, and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Stocks of small and/or mid cap companies often experience sharper price fluctuations than stocks of large cap companies.

Part of the fund’s recent performance is attributable to positive returns from its initial public offering (IPO) investments. There can be no guarantee that IPOs will have or continue to have a positive effect on fund performance.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by James A. Lydotes and Chris Yao, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon International Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.72%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 0.59%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of -0.91% for the same period.2

International equity markets largely posted losses amid moderate economic growth and concerns about the coronavirus. The fund outperformed the Index due to stock selections in France, Switzerland and Australia.

Effective December 2019, Chris Yao became a co-primary portfolio manager of the fund.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks long-term capital growth. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 65% of its total assets in equity securities of foreign issuers. Foreign issuers are companies organized under the laws of a foreign country, whose principal trading market is in a foreign country or with a majority of their assets or business outside the United States. The fund may invest in companies of any size. Though not specifically limited, the fund ordinarily will invest in a broad range of (and in any case at least five different) countries. The fund will limit its investments in any single company to no more than 5% of the fund's assets at the time of purchase.

The stocks purchased may have value and/or growth characteristics. The portfolio managers employ a “bottom-up” investment approach, which emphasizes individual stock selection. The stock selection process is designed to produce a diversified portfolio that, relative to the Index, has a below-average price/earnings ratio and an above-average earnings growth trend.

Stocks Decline on Concerns about Coronavirus

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice during the reporting period, bringing the target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, markets steadied, though investors were somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as investors became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors.

Early in 2020, developed markets experienced a correction amid growing concerns about the coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred late in 2019. As a result, the Fed reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target rate down to 1.00–1.25%.

A Few Holdings Detracted from Relative Performance

Stock selections in France, Switzerland and Australia contributed positively to performance. In France, shares of Sanofi, a drugmaker, benefited from strong financial results in 2019, improved profit margins and the stock’s defensive nature. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a luxury goods company, also proved advantageous, as the company benefited from strong execution and healthy cash flow. In Switzerland, shares of semi chip producer STMicroelectronics surged 52% on a strong product pipeline, boosting the fund’s performance. The fund’s decision not to own Nestle, which fell 9%, also contributed to relative performance. In Australia, shares of Macquarie Group, a capital markets and asset management firm, performed well due to strong results in its infrastructure and green energy asset management businesses. Aristocrat Leisure, a leading maker of gaming machines for casinos, gained 8% on an acceleration in its online business.

From a sector perspective, the industrials sector was the top contributor. Shares of Ferguson, a UK manufacturer of plumbing and heating supplies, gained 19% as it began the process of splitting its UK and U.S. business operations. In addition, Vestas Wind System, a Dutch maker of windmill blades, rose 30% on strong guidance for 2020 and the announcement of a “Phase One” trade deal between the U.S. and China. In the consumer staples sector, share of Swedish Match, a smokeless tobacco company, proved beneficial, as the company gained 43% on strong results in the second half of 2019.

On the other hand, holdings in Finland, Japan and Netherlands hampered the fund’s relative performance. In Finland, shares of Nokia fell 27%; it failed to gain from the blacklisting of the Chinese telecom company Huawei over security concerns, and its new 5G offering has also been delayed. In Japan, the fund’s underweighted position in the health care sector, which produced strong gains, hindered performance. In the Netherlands, lack of exposure to the country’s information technology sector, hampered fund results, as the sector gained 21%. A position in Heineken, which declined 7%, also weighed on the fund’s relative performance.

From a sector perspective, stock selections in the health care and information technology sectors detracted from performance. A decision not to own Chugai Pharmaceutical, a Japanese pharmaceutical firm, hindered the fund’s performance, as shares gained 53%. A position in Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, also were detrimental, as shares dropped 7% when its retinal drug was found to have negative side effects. In the information technology sector, Nokia, the Finnish

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communications technology company, detracted from performance, as did lack of exposure to the Dutch information technology sector, as noted above.

Anticipating a Second-Half Rebound

The spread of the coronavirus is likely to affect the global economy for at least the next two quarters. Recent data implies that the rate of new coronavirus cases has plateaued in China, and the country is beginning to bring normal activities of manufacturing and service oriented businesses back online. While the trajectory and duration of the pandemic remains uncertain in the developed markets, we do expect similarities to what we’re seeing in China today. This would imply a material improvement in economic activity in the second half of 2020 compared to what will likely be recession in the first half of 2020.

Central banks have made it clear that they will provide support to the economy, and various governments have indicated that fiscal stimulus may also be forthcoming. These efforts may mitigate the economic effects of the coronavirus and accelerate a recovery. We have increased our exposure to the communication services sector and reduced exposure to the information technology sector. In addition, we have increased our allocation in Sweden and the UK, and decreased our allocation in Japan and Finland.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US. and Canada. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the reporting period.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

The fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign companies. Special risks associated with investments in foreign companies include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. These risks are enhanced in emerging- market countries.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by George E. DeFina, Julianne D. McHugh and Chris Yao, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 4.16%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 3.93%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 2.93% for the same period.2

Despite the impact of the coronavirus late in the reporting period, stocks in emerging markets gained ground in response to steady global growth and easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The fund outperformed the Index, mainly due to country weights and security selections in South Africa, Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

Effective December 2019, Julianne D. McHugh and Chris Yao became co-primary portfolio managers of the fund.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks long-term capital growth. To pursue its goal, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies organized, or with a majority of assets or operations, in countries considered to be emerging markets. Emerging-market countries generally include all countries represented by the Index. The fund may invest in companies of any size.

Normally, the fund will invest in a broad range of (and in any case at least five different) emerging-market countries. The stocks purchased may have value and/or growth characteristics. The portfolio managers employ a “bottom-up” investment approach, which emphasizes individual stock selection. The stock selection process is designed to produce a diversified portfolio that, relative to the Index, has a below-average price/earnings ratio and an above-average earnings growth trend.

Emerging-Market Stocks Rise Despite Concerns about Coronavirus

The reporting period began with the market continuing to benefit from a shift in Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) policy, which had been prompted by concerns about economic growth and corporate earnings. The Fed refrained from rate cuts early in 2019, but markets began to anticipate a reduction later in the year, and at its July 2019 meeting, the Fed announced a quarter-point cut, bringing the federal funds rate to 2.00-2.25%.

During the reporting period, the Fed followed up with two additional rate cuts, as trade tensions and other geopolitical concerns appeared to be weighing on economic growth. This concern led the Fed to reduce the federal funds rate twice during the reporting period, bringing the target rate to 1.50-1.75%. Other major central banks were also supportive.

After surging early in 2019, markets steadied, though investors were somewhat concerned about trade tensions and the global economy. Toward the end of 2019, stocks rallied as investors became optimistic about a U.S.-China trade agreement, and progress culminated in the announcement of a “Phase One” deal, reducing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Stocks also benefited from the approval of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially reducing trade uncertainty with America’s neighbors.

Early in 2020, developed markets experienced a correction amid growing concerns about the coronavirus in China, erasing the gain that occurred late in 2019. Emerging markets declined as well but later recovered somewhat, producing a modest gain for the period.

Stock Selections and Asset Allocations Drove Performance

The fund’s outperformance relative to the Index was assisted by stock selection in South Africa and Thailand and underweights in Saudi Arabia. In South Africa, a position in Sibanye-Stillwater, a gold mining company, gained 45% on rising gold prices and improved operating costs. In Thailand, in addition to the fund’s underweight, which proved beneficial given that this market declined 21%, a position in Muangthai Capital, a commercial lending company, was also advantageous, as it rose 17% on strong lending and an expansion of its branch network. The fund’s decision to avoid shares in Saudi Arabia also contributed positively to performance, as this market fell 9%.

From a sector perspective, the fund’s holdings in the materials and consumer discretionary sectors were advantageous. In the materials sector, in addition to shares of Sibanye-Stillwater, the fund gained from a position in Anhui Conch Cement, a Chinese cement maker, which rose 31% on strong volumes and technology that allowed it to comply easily with new emissions regulations. In the consumer discretionary sector, YDUQS part, a for-profit education company based in Brazil, performed well on strong earnings and expanding margins. A position in Alibaba Group Holding, a Chinese e-commerce company, gained 19% on strong results in its mobile payments operation.

On a less positive note, the fund’s performance was hindered by certain weighting and stock selection decisions. In China, the fund’s decision to hold an underweighted position in the information technology sector detracted from performance as this sector gained 48%. In Brazil, the fund’s position in BRF, a food producer, hindered performance as it declined 37% on higher costs and concerns about the coronavirus. In South Korea, a position in Hyundai Mobis, an auto parts maker, declined 15% on weak sales volumes of its primary customers, including Hyundai Motor Company.

From a sector perspective, the consumer staples and industrials sectors were negative contributors. In consumer staples, in addition to the position in BRF, a holding of Wuliangye Yibin, a Chinese spirits company, fell 13%, largely due to higher expenses and coronavirus concerns. In the industrials sector, the fund’s position in Atlas, a Chinese shipping company, also detracted from fund performance.

Anticipating a Second-Half Rebound

The spread of the coronavirus is likely to affect the global economy for at least the next two quarters. Recent data implies that the rate of new COVID-19 cases has plateaued in China,

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and the country is beginning to bring normal activities of manufacturing and service oriented businesses back online. While the trajectory and duration of the pandemic remains uncertain in the developed markets, we do expect similarities to what we’re seeing in China today. This would imply a material improvement in economic activity in the second half of 2020 compared to what will likely be recession in the first half of 2020.

Central banks have made it clear that they will provide support to the economy, and various governments have indicated that fiscal stimulus may also be forthcoming. These efforts may mitigate the economic effects of the coronavirus and accelerate a recovery. We have increased our exposure to the consumer discretionary sector and reduced exposure to the financial sector. In addition, we have reduced our weighting in India and increased our weighting in China.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Please note: the position in any security highlighted with italicized typeface was sold during the reporting period.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

The fund’s performance will be influenced by political, social and economic factors affecting investments in foreign companies. Special risks associated with investments in foreign companies include exposure to currency fluctuations, less liquidity, less developed, or less efficient trading markets, lack of comprehensive company information, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. These risks are enhanced in emerging- market countries.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Peter D. Goslin, CFA, Syed A. Zamil, CFA and Tao Wang, Portfolio Managers.

Fund and Market Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of -1.61%, and Investor shares produced a total return of -1.74%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex-USA Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 0.13% for the same period.2

International equity markets were generally flat over the reporting period, due in part to volatility stoked by concerns over COVID-19. The fund underperformed the Index for the period, due to security selection shortfalls in the industrials and energy sectors, and a tilt towards value stocks, which were out of favor during the period.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund focuses on dividend-paying stocks of foreign companies, including those in emerging market countries. The fund normally invests substantially all of its assets in the equity securities of issuers located outside the United States and diversifies broadly among developed and emerging market countries. The fund may invest in the stocks of companies of any market capitalization.

The fund’s portfolio managers select stocks through a disciplined investment process using proprietary quantitative computer models that analyze a diverse set of stock characteristics to identify and rank stocks based on earnings quality. Based on this analysis, the portfolio managers generally select from the higher ranked dividend-paying securities those stocks that the managers believe will continue to pay above-average dividends. The portfolio managers will seek to overweight higher dividend-paying stocks, while maintaining country and sector weights generally similar to those of the Index.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Pandemic Influence Markets

Equity markets were affected by an array of geopolitical developments in 2019, ranging from civil protests in Hong Kong and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, to an impeachment inquiry against the U.S. president and the Brexit saga in the U.K. The continuing trade tension between the U.S. and China remained a key influencer of investor sentiment and equity market valuations for much of the period. Alternating signs of progress and deterioration in the trade dispute occurred, although the year concluded with President Trump indicating that he would sign the first phase of a deal. Investor optimism helped fuel a rally that pushed U.S. equity indices to new record highs in December 2019.

Central banks worked during the period to support economic growth. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) cut interest rates in September and October 2019 to support weak inflation and flagging growth. In December 2019, the Bank of Japan announced a stimulus package worth 26 trillion yen to help alleviate potential economic setbacks from a typhoon and consumption tax increase. The People’s Bank of China and European Central Bank also provided additional support to their respective jurisdictions during the six months. Despite these measures, volatility reentered equity markets in January 2020 due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Investor concern increased in February 2020, exacerbating a sell-off which decimated market gains for the six-month period and sent some equity indices into modestly negative territory.

Security Selections Impact Fund Performance

Positioning in the industrials and energy sectors hampered the fund’s gains over the reporting period, as did stocks from South Africa and Turkey. This positioning was the result of our quantitative security selection process, which identifies opportunities across several countries and market sectors. Kumba Iron Ore, a South Africa-based materials company, was among the leading overall detractors for the period, as was South African real estate company Westpac Banking. From a factor perspective, over the trailing six months, value and dividend-paying stocks were penalized. The portfolio often maintains a tilt towards dividend-paying stocks, and this will often lead to an overweight to value-oriented securities. In an environment where dividend-paying stocks and value stocks are being penalized, this is a headwind for the portfolio.

Conversely, the fund generated positive results in other areas. In the consumer discretionary sector, United Kingdom-based Persimmon, a housebuilding company, was among the top individual contributors for the period. Japanese industrial company ITOCHU also bolstered results, as did a position in Finnish financial company Nordea Bank. Overall, financials and consumer staples were the top contributing sectors to relative results, as were security selections from United Kingdom and Japan.

A Disciplined Approach to Stock Picking

Our quantitative models have continued to identify what we believe to be attractive investment opportunities across a broad range of countries, companies and industry groups. We believe inefficiencies in international markets may present opportunities to purchase the stocks of fundamentally strong, dividend-paying companies at more attractive prices. When the fund’s holdings reach what we perceive to be fuller valuations, we expect to replace them with high-quality companies that our model suggests have the potential to offer more attractive valuations and better investment prospects. In addition, we have continued to maintain a broadly diversified portfolio.

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As a result of our stock selection process, we have a bias towards the energy, technology, communication services and consumer staples sectors, and relatively fewer holdings than the benchmark in the industrials, utilities and financials sectors. The portfolio is risk-controlled from the perspective of sector, market capitalization and country exposure relative to the Index. We believe the portfolio is well positioned to benefit from the current market environment in the coming year.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — Reflects reinvestment of net dividends and, where applicable, capital gain distributions. The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Market (DM) countries (excluding the U.S.) and Emerging Market (EM) countries. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Jeffrey M. Mortimer, Primary Portfolio Manager responsible for investment allocation decisions

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 0.83%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 0.68%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 1.77% for the same period.2

Stock indices produced mixed results over the period due in part to investor concerns over the Coronavirus, which constrained equity market returns. Bonds generally produced positive returns, bolstered by supportive central bank policies and a flight to safety late in the period. The fund underperformed the Index, due in part to the equity versus fixed-income asset allocation mix and manager selection.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks long-term growth of principal in conjunction with current income. The fund may invest in both individual securities and other investment companies, including other series of BNY Mellon Funds Trust, funds in the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and unaffiliated open-end funds, closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (collectively, the “underlying funds”), which in turn may invest directly in the asset classes described below. To pursue its goal, the fund currently intends to allocate its assets, directly and/or through investment in the underlying funds, to gain investment exposure to the following asset classes: Large Cap Equities, Small Cap and Mid Cap Equities, Developed International and Global Equities, Emerging Market Equities, Investment Grade Bonds, High Yield Bonds, Emerging Markets Debt, Diversifying Strategies and Money Market Instruments.

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) allocates the fund’s investments (directly and/or through investment in the underlying funds) among these asset classes using fundamental and quantitative analysis, and its outlook for the economy and financial markets. The underlying funds are selected by BNYM Investment Adviser based on their investment objectives and management policies, portfolio holdings, risk/reward profiles, historical performance, and other factors, including the correlation and covariance among the underlying funds.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Equity markets were affected by an array of geopolitical developments in 2019, ranging from civil protests in Hong Kong and attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil infrastructure, to an impeachment inquiry against the U.S. president and the Brexit saga in the U.K. Continuing trade tensions between the U.S. and China remained a key influencer of investor sentiment and equity market valuations for much of the period. Alternating signs of progress and deterioration in the trade dispute occurred, although the year concluded with President Trump indicating that he would sign the first phase of a deal. Investor optimism helped fuel a rally that pushed U.S. equity indices to new record highs in December 2019.

Central banks worked during the period to support economic growth. The U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) cut interest rates in September and October 2019 to support weak inflation and flagging growth. In December 2019, the Bank of Japan announced a stimulus package worth 26 trillion yen to help alleviate potential economic setbacks from a typhoon and consumption tax increase. The People’s Bank of China and European Central Bank also provided additional support to their respective jurisdictions during the six months. Despite these measures, volatility reentered equity markets in January 2020, due to concerns over the Coronavirus outbreak. Investor concern increased in February 2020, exacerbating a sell-off that decimated market gains for the six-month period and sent some equity indices into modestly negative territory.

Bonds generally outperformed stocks during the period. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points, which supported prices of short-term instruments. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged, due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time. However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020, as an outbreak of the Coronavirus caused investor concerns about future economic growth. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury curve to fall during January and February of 2020, bolstering returns for many debt securities. However, the perception of increased economic risk caused many areas of the high yield market to pull back during the final month of the period.

Asset Allocation and Manager Selection Constrains Performance

The fund’s asset allocation and manager selection strategies detracted from relative returns during the six months. The fund’s relative overweight to stocks during a time when some areas of the equity markets trailed bonds was a mild headwind. Small cap stocks generally trailed the broader equity market during the period, so the fund’s overweight allocation took away from results. The fund’s underweight allocation to fixed-income securities also constrained returns. The high yield allocation hurt returns during the six months, as the asset class underperformed the broader fixed-income market over the last months of the period. In addition, several managers trailed their benchmarks during the period. The BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund was among the leading detractors, lagging its benchmark due to stock selection decisions in the consumer discretionary, financials and health care sectors. The BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund also underperformed its respective benchmark for the period.

Conversely, a couple of strategies produced results that helped relative performance. The fund’s bias towards large cap U.S. equities, which outpaced small and mid cap securities during the period, was beneficial. An underweight to emerging-markets securities, which lagged their developed market counterparts, also provided a tailwind. The fund’s individual bond holdings also worked to bolster results. From a manager selection

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perspective, the BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund and the BNY Mellon International Fund both outperformed their respective benchmarks for the six months, benefiting returns.

Positioned for the Current Market Environment

It is our opinion that this economic and market downturn, while steep, will eventually pass. The fund continues to be invested in line with BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s best thinking, and we believe it is well positioned to weather the current environment. We will continue to take advantage of market volatility to add quality investments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2020, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.

2 Source: Morningstar Inc. — Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index serves as a benchmark to help with target-risk, mutual fund selection and evaluation by offering an objective yardstick for moderate performance comparison. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Equities are subject generally to market, market sector, market liquidity, issuer and investment style risks, among other factors, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from September 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

                             

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment 

Assume actual returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

Class M 

 

Investor
Shares 

 

Class A 

 

 

Class C 

 

Class I

 

 

Class Y 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

                       

Expenses paid per $1,000

$4.25

$5.50

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

$1,010.50

$1,009.20

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

.85

1.10

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive
Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

$3.15

$4.39

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

$1,008.20

$1,007.10

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

.63

.88

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

$3.94

$5.15

$5.59

$9.21

$4.18

 

$3.94

Ending value (after expenses)

$955.40

$953.70

$953.90

$950.00

$954.10

 

$954.20

Annualized expense ratio (%)

.81

1.06

 

1.15

 

1.90

 

.86

 

.81

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

$4.48

$5.72

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

$1,000.20

$998.80

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

.90

1.15

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

$5.07

$6.31

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

$1,000.60

$999.70

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

1.02

1.27

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Focused
Equity Opportunities Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

$4.28

$5.53

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

$1,003.90

$1,002.70

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

 

.86

 

1.11

 

 

 

 

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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment (continued)

Assume actual returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020

 

 

 

 

     

Class M 

       

Investor
Shares 

   

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                       

Expenses paid per $1,000

   

 

$4.75

       

$5.99

   

Ending value (after expenses)

   

$1,009.00

       

$1,007.80

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

   

.95

       

1.20

   

BNY Mellon International Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

   

$5.09

       

$6.33

   

Ending value (after expenses)

   

$1,007.20

       

$1,005.90

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

   

1.02

       

1.27

   

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

                   

Expenses paid per $1,000

   

$7.01

       

$8.26

   

Ending value (after expenses)

   

$1,041.60

       

$1,039.30

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

     

1.38

       

1.63

   

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

   

 

$5.33

       

$6.56

   

Ending value (after expenses)

   

$983.90

       

$982.60

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

   

1.08

         

1.33

   

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

   

$1.50

       

$2.74

   

Ending value (after expenses)

   

$1,008.30

       

$1,006.80

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

     

.30

         

.55

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratios as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS
(Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

                                 

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment 

Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 29, 2020

     

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 Investor
Shares

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

 

Class Y

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

 

 

$4.27

$5.52

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

 

 

$1,020.64

$1,019.39

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

 

.85

1.10

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive
Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

 

$3.17

$4.42

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

 

$1,021.73

$1.020.49

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

 

.63

.88

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

 

$4.07

$5.32

 

$5.77

$9.52

$4.32

$4.07

Ending value (after expenses)

 

$1,020.84

$1,019.59

 

$1,019.14

$1,015.42

$1,020.59

$1,020.84

Annualized expense ratio (%)

   

.81

 

1.06

 

1.15

 

1.90

 

.86

 

.81

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

 

$4.52

 

$5.77

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

 

$1,020.39

 

$1,019.14

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

 

.90

 

1.15

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                       

Expenses paid per $1,000

 

$5.12

$6.37

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

 

$1,019.79

$1,018.55

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

 

1.02

1.27

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Focused
Equity Opportunities Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

 

$4.32

$5.57

 

 

 

 

Ending value (after expenses)

 

$1,020.59

$1,019.34

 

 

 

 

Annualized expense ratio (%)

   

.86

 

1.11

 

 

 

 

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Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment (continued)

Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 29, 2020

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

     

 

 Investor
Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

     

 

$4.77

       

$6.02

   

Ending value (after expenses)

     

$1,020.14

       

$1,018.90

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

     

.95

         

1.20

   

BNY Mellon International Fund

                       

Expenses paid per $1,000

     

$5.12

       

$6.37

   

Ending value (after expenses)

     

$1,019.79

       

$1,018.55

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

       

1.02

       

1.27

   

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

                       

Expenses paid per $1,000

     

$6.92

       

$8.17

   

Ending value (after expenses)

     

$1,018.00

       

$1,016.76

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

     

1.38

       

1.63

   

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

     

$5.42

       

$6.67

   

Ending value (after expenses)

     

$1,019.49

       

$1,018.25

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

     

1.08

       

1.33

   

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

     

$1.51

       

$2.77

   

Ending value (after expenses)

     

$1,023.37

       

 

$1,022.13

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

       

.30

         

.55

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratio as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

           
 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 99.7%

     

Banks - 3.7%

       

Bank of America

 

63,327

 

1,804,819

 

Citigroup

 

1,300

 

82,498

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

14,313

 

1,661,882

 

KeyCorp

 

17,600

 

287,760

 

MGIC Investment

 

62,000

 

745,860

 

Popular

 

17,819

 

854,956

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

6,800

 

277,780

 
     

5,715,555

 

Capital Goods - 5.4%

       

Carlisle

 

5,000

 

726,450

 

Cummins

 

1,500

 

226,935

 

Emerson Electric

 

13,200

 

846,252

 

Honeywell International

 

15,800

 

2,562,286

 

Hubbell

 

2,000

a

266,480

 

Johnson Controls International

 

24,714

 

903,791

 

Lockheed Martin

 

4,507

 

1,667,004

 

Northrop Grumman

 

900

 

295,956

 

Pentair

 

4,486

 

176,704

 

The Timken Company

 

16,700

 

748,828

 
     

8,420,686

 

Commercial & Professional Services - .3%

       

Robert Half International

 

10,829

 

545,890

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.1%

       

Garmin

 

4,882

 

431,520

 

NIKE, Cl. B

 

12,622

 

1,128,154

 

Tempur Sealy International

 

9,629

b

719,768

 

Whirlpool

 

7,484

a

956,904

 
     

3,236,346

 

Consumer Services - 1.4%

       

Hilton Grand Vacations

 

1,000

b

26,660

 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

 

1,900

 

184,680

 

McDonald's

 

1,605

 

311,643

 

Starbucks

 

20,670

 

1,621,148

 
     

2,144,131

 

Diversified Financials - 4.4%

       

Ally Financial

 

12,500

 

313,375

 

American Express

 

8,696

 

955,951

 

Ameriprise Financial

 

4,900

 

692,370

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Cl. B

 

2,692

b

555,467

 

Capital One Financial

 

1,300

 

114,738

 

Discover Financial Services

 

14,637

 

959,894

 

OneMain Holdings

 

22,200

 

815,850

 

S&P Global

 

5,489

 

1,459,580

 

Synchrony Financial

 

33,695

 

980,524

 
     

6,847,749

 

Energy - 5.0%

       

Cabot Oil & Gas

 

24,279

 

338,206

 

Chevron

 

19,635

 

1,832,731

 

ConocoPhillips

 

20,978

 

1,015,755

 

Devon Energy

 

5,900

 

95,816

 

Exxon Mobil

 

17,644

 

907,607

 

Kinder Morgan

 

50,693

 

971,785

 

Patterson-UTI Energy

 

33,300

a

190,809

 

Phillips 66

 

12,558

 

940,092

 

Pioneer Natural Resources

 

1,400

 

171,892

 
 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 99.7% (continued)

     

Energy - 5.0% (continued)

       

TechnipFMC

 

28,572

 

424,008

 

The Williams Companies

 

45,791

 

872,319

 

WPX Energy

 

6,000

a,b

55,980

 
     

7,817,000

 

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.3%

       

Casey's General Stores

 

310

 

50,536

 

Walmart

 

18,766

 

2,020,723

 
     

2,071,259

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 4.1%

       

Altria Group

 

22,972

 

927,380

 

Mondelez International, Cl. A

 

30,400

 

1,605,120

 

Monster Beverage

 

20,506

b

1,279,779

 

PepsiCo

 

7,340

 

969,100

 

Philip Morris International

 

15,010

 

1,228,869

 

The Coca-Cola Company

 

9,033

 

483,175

 
     

6,493,423

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 3.8%

       

AmerisourceBergen

 

5,600

 

472,192

 

Chemed

 

100

 

41,762

 

DaVita

 

3,900

b

302,718

 

Hologic

 

4,943

b

232,914

 

Humana

 

2,800

 

895,104

 

IDEXX Laboratories

 

4,274

b

1,087,776

 

McKesson

 

500

 

69,930

 

STERIS

 

3,000

 

475,860

 

UnitedHealth Group

 

7,395

 

1,885,429

 

Veeva Systems, Cl. A

 

3,197

b

453,878

 
     

5,917,563

 

Household & Personal Products - 3.0%

       

Kimberly-Clark

 

8,860

 

1,162,343

 

The Procter & Gamble Company

 

30,777

 

3,484,880

 
     

4,647,223

 

Insurance - 1.7%

       

Globe Life

 

13,015

 

1,205,970

 

MetLife

 

4,541

 

193,992

 

Prudential Financial

 

2,960

 

223,332

 

The Allstate

 

3,944

 

415,106

 

Unum Group

 

29,449

 

686,456

 
     

2,724,856

 

Materials - 1.5%

       

Ball

 

9,784

 

689,381

 

Cabot

 

3,500

 

130,830

 

PPG Industries

 

800

 

83,560

 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum

 

7,400

 

756,946

 

Sealed Air

 

11,323

 

343,200

 

Valvoline

 

18,300

 

356,850

 
     

2,360,767

 

Media & Entertainment - 8.2%

       

Alphabet, Cl. A

 

2,232

b

2,989,206

 

Alphabet, Cl. C

 

2,265

b

3,033,582

 

AMC Networks, Cl. A

 

2,700

a,b

83,700

 

Charter Communications, Cl. A

 

2,957

b

1,458,304

 

Comcast, Cl. A

 

10,600

 

428,558

 

Electronic Arts

 

2,000

b

202,740

 

Facebook, Cl. A

 

19,192

b

3,693,884

 

30

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 99.7% (continued)

     

Media & Entertainment - 8.2% (continued)

       

Netflix

 

500

b

184,515

 

The Interpublic Group of Companies

 

14,000

a

299,040

 

The Walt Disney Company

 

4,596

 

540,719

 
     

12,914,248

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 10.4%

       

AbbVie

 

21,047

 

1,803,938

 

Agilent Technologies

 

14,477

 

1,115,742

 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

 

5,435

b

511,053

 

Biogen

 

1,709

b

527,038

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb

 

23,173

 

1,368,597

 

Eli Lilly & Co.

 

2,707

 

341,434

 

Incyte

 

11,041

b

832,602

 

IQVIA Holdings

 

2,039

b

284,420

 

Johnson & Johnson

 

25,240

 

3,394,275

 

Merck & Co.

 

30,851

 

2,361,953

 

Mettler-Toledo International

 

1,129

b

792,219

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific

 

4,371

 

1,271,087

 

Waters

 

2,086

a,b

406,541

 

Zoetis

 

9,059

 

1,206,931

 
     

16,217,830

 

Real Estate - 3.3%

       

Boston Properties

 

3,100

c

399,714

 

Brandywine Realty Trust

 

75,000

c

1,018,500

 

Corporate Office Properties Trust

 

6,600

c

167,244

 

Lamar Advertising, Cl. A

 

800

c

66,992

 

Mid-America Apartment Communities

 

12,500

c

1,615,750

 

Public Storage

 

4,499

c

940,831

 

VICI Properties

 

35,411

a,c

887,400

 
     

5,096,431

 

Retailing - 6.4%

       

Amazon.com

 

2,505

b

4,718,794

 

AutoZone

 

666

b

687,652

 

eBay

 

26,100

a

904,104

 

Foot Locker

 

16,679

a

604,614

 

Genuine Parts

 

9,244

 

806,447

 

LKQ

 

35,400

b

1,047,132

 

Target

 

2,000

 

206,000

 

The Home Depot

 

4,981

 

1,085,061

 
     

10,059,804

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.6%

       

Applied Materials

 

4,700

 

273,164

 

Broadcom

 

3,213

 

875,928

 

Intel

 

46,859

 

2,601,612

 

Lam Research

 

700

 

205,401

 

NVIDIA

 

1,800

 

486,126

 

Qorvo

 

2,300

b

231,334

 

Qualcomm

 

11,000

 

861,300

 

Teradyne

 

2,700

 

158,652

 
     

5,693,517

 

Software & Services - 16.4%

       

Accenture, Cl. A

 

9,840

 

1,777,006

 

Adobe

 

5,584

b

1,927,150

 

Automatic Data Processing

 

6,926

 

1,071,729

 
 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 99.7% (continued)

     

Software & Services - 16.4% (continued)

       

CACI International, Cl. A

 

3,928

b

962,439

 

Cadence Design Systems

 

16,061

b

1,062,275

 

Fortinet

 

5,637

b

575,312

 

International Business Machines

 

6,824

 

888,144

 

Intuit

 

2,954

 

785,321

 

Mastercard, Cl. A

 

2,707

 

785,707

 

Microsoft

 

56,387

 

9,135,258

 

Oracle

 

11,400

 

563,844

 

PayPal Holdings

 

14,887

b

1,607,647

 

Verisign

 

4,279

b

811,940

 

Visa, Cl. A

 

16,946

a

3,080,105

 

WEX

 

3,462

b

648,225

 
     

25,682,102

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 7.0%

       

Apple

 

27,261

 

7,452,067

 

Cisco Systems

 

44,973

 

1,795,772

 

HP

 

41,393

 

860,560

 

Xerox Holdings

 

27,835

 

896,287

 
     

11,004,686

 

Telecommunication Services - 2.9%

       

AT&T

 

58,318

 

2,053,960

 

Verizon Communications

 

44,485

 

2,409,308

 
     

4,463,268

 

Transportation - 1.7%

       

Norfolk Southern

 

2,516

 

458,793

 

Union Pacific

 

2,994

 

478,471

 

United Airlines Holdings

 

11,611

b

715,121

 

United Parcel Service, Cl. B

 

10,587

 

958,018

 
     

2,610,403

 

Utilities - 2.1%

       

IDACORP

 

5,600

 

541,184

 

MDU Resources Group

 

19,200

 

532,416

 

NRG Energy

 

21,700

 

720,657

 

OGE Energy

 

27,368

 

1,042,721

 

Vistra Energy

 

24,800

 

476,904

 
     

3,313,882

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $124,885,268)

155,998,619

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - .5%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .5%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $841,978)

1.59

841,978

d

841,978

 

Total Investments (cost $125,727,246)

100.2%

156,840,597

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(.2%)

(327,396)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

156,513,201

 

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $7,390,502 and the value of the collateral was $7,488,156, consisting of U.S. Government & Agency securities.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

31

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Information Technology

27.1

Health Care

14.1

Communication Services

11.1

Consumer Discretionary

9.9

Financials

9.8

Consumer Staples

8.4

Industrials

7.4

Energy

5.0

Real Estate

3.3

Utilities

2.1

Materials

1.5

Investment Companies

.5

 

100.2

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

32

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3%

     

Automobiles & Components - .1%

       

Aptiv

 

1,010

 

78,891

 

BorgWarner

 

1,780

a

56,248

 

General Motors

 

155

 

4,728

 

Harley-Davidson

 

2,799

a

85,286

 
     

225,153

 

Banks - 3.0%

       

Bank of America

 

90,344

 

2,574,804

 

Citigroup

 

8,095

 

513,709

 

Citizens Financial Group

 

6,935

 

219,770

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

3,234

 

78,910

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

14,527

 

1,686,730

 

KeyCorp

 

10,500

 

171,675

 

M&T Bank

 

630

 

88,439

 

The PNC Financial Services Group

 

4,920

 

621,888

 

Truist Financial

 

43,832

 

2,022,408

 

U.S. Bancorp

 

5,082

 

236,008

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

 

15,332

 

626,312

 

Zions Bancorp

 

2,665

 

106,467

 
     

8,947,120

 

Capital Goods - 4.6%

       

3M

 

3,596

 

536,667

 

Allegion

 

2,996

 

344,510

 

Caterpillar

 

1,992

 

247,486

 

Deere & Co.

 

10,866

 

1,700,312

 

Donaldson

 

2,340

 

105,487

 

Dover

 

4,092

 

420,412

 

Eaton

 

4,989

 

452,602

 

Emerson Electric

 

1,163

 

74,560

 

Fastenal

 

10,530

a

360,337

 

Flowserve

 

6,180

 

248,374

 

Fortive

 

2,056

 

142,193

 

General Dynamics

 

741

 

118,330

 

General Electric

 

16,290

 

177,235

 

Hexcel

 

3,105

 

200,676

 

Honeywell International

 

12,886

 

2,089,723

 

Illinois Tool Works

 

2,190

 

367,438

 

Ingersoll-Rand

 

5,160

 

665,846

 

Johnson Controls International

 

1,141

 

41,726

 

Lockheed Martin

 

1,377

 

509,311

 

Northrop Grumman

 

1,146

 

376,851

 

Parker-Hannifin

 

612

 

113,079

 

Raytheon

 

3,200

 

603,392

 

Roper Technologies

 

676

 

237,749

 

Stanley Black & Decker

 

653

 

93,836

 

The Boeing Company

 

2,917

 

802,496

 

The Toro Company

 

4,710

 

336,435

 

TransDigm Group

 

78

a

43,509

 

United Rentals

 

875

b

115,920

 

United Technologies

 

15,581

 

2,034,723

 

W.W. Grainger

 

220

 

61,059

 

Xylem

 

2,698

a

208,663

 
     

13,830,937

 

Commercial & Professional Services - .2%

       

Nielsen Holdings

 

9,885

 

180,006

 

Robert Half International

 

2,005

 

101,072

 
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3% (continued)

     

Commercial & Professional Services - .2% (continued)

       

Waste Management

 

2,644

 

292,982

 
     

574,060

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - .6%

       

Leggett & Platt

 

5,010

 

198,697

 

Lennar, Cl. A

 

4,900

 

295,666

 

Newell Brands

 

970

a

14,967

 

NIKE, Cl. B

 

13,275

 

1,186,519

 

VF

 

3,015

 

217,080

 
     

1,912,929

 

Consumer Services - 1.9%

       

Carnival

 

2,398

a

80,237

 

Marriott International, Cl. A

 

608

 

75,392

 

McDonald's

 

5,119

 

993,956

 

MGM Resorts International

 

62,670

 

1,539,175

 

Starbucks

 

14,548

 

1,141,000

 

Wynn Resorts

 

1,077

a

116,294

 

Yum! Brands

 

18,317

 

1,634,792

 
     

5,580,846

 

Diversified Financials - 2.7%

       

American Express

 

1,959

 

215,353

 

Ameriprise Financial

 

1,989

 

281,046

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Cl. B

 

8,471

b

1,747,906

 

BlackRock

 

406

 

187,982

 

Capital One Financial

 

3,733

 

329,475

 

CME Group

 

12,298

 

2,445,088

 

Discover Financial Services

 

4,067

 

266,714

 

Intercontinental Exchange

 

7,863

 

701,537

 

Moody's

 

720

 

172,822

 

Morgan Stanley

 

6,300

 

283,689

 

S&P Global

 

1,858

 

494,061

 

State Street

 

4,884

 

332,649

 

T. Rowe Price Group

 

31

 

3,658

 

The Charles Schwab

 

10,961

 

446,661

 

The Goldman Sachs Group

 

1,060

 

212,816

 
     

8,121,457

 

Energy - 2.2%

       

Apache

 

5,945

 

148,149

 

Baker Hughes

 

10,622

 

170,908

 

Cabot Oil & Gas

 

3,870

 

53,909

 

Chevron

 

20,784

 

1,939,979

 

Cimarex Energy

 

2,715

 

89,731

 

ConocoPhillips

 

2,066

 

100,036

 

Diamondback Energy

 

2,170

 

134,540

 

EOG Resources

 

8,909

 

563,583

 

Exxon Mobil

 

17,014

 

875,200

 

Helmerich & Payne

 

2,710

 

99,972

 

Hess

 

1,575

 

88,484

 

HollyFrontier

 

155

 

5,220

 

Kinder Morgan

 

2,030

 

38,915

 

Marathon Oil

 

19,735

 

163,406

 

Marathon Petroleum

 

3,221

 

152,740

 

National Oilwell Varco

 

6,150

 

115,067

 

ONEOK

 

1,650

 

110,088

 

33

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3% (continued)

     

Energy - 2.2% (continued)

       

Phillips 66

 

3,608

 

270,095

 

Pioneer Natural Resources

 

1,152

 

141,443

 

Schlumberger

 

7,424

 

201,116

 

The Williams Companies

 

1,054

 

20,079

 

Valero Energy

 

18,022

 

1,193,957

 
     

6,676,617

 

Food & Staples Retailing - .6%

       

Costco Wholesale

 

2,865

 

805,466

 

Sysco

 

1,650

 

109,973

 

The Kroger Company

 

6,927

 

194,857

 

Walgreens Boots Alliance

 

2,077

 

95,044

 

Walmart

 

5,587

 

601,608

 
     

1,806,948

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.7%

       

Altria Group

 

9,404

 

379,639

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland

 

4,910

 

184,861

 

Campbell Soup

 

230

a

10,378

 

Conagra Brands

 

1,425

 

38,033

 

Constellation Brands, Cl. A

 

1,330

 

229,265

 

General Mills

 

95

 

4,655

 

McCormick & Co.

 

1,809

 

264,458

 

Molson Coors Beverage, Cl. B

 

4,205

a

208,610

 

Mondelez International, Cl. A

 

16,435

 

867,768

 

Monster Beverage

 

2,265

b

141,359

 

PepsiCo

 

6,684

 

882,489

 

Philip Morris International

 

27,839

 

2,279,179

 

The Coca-Cola Company

 

47,925

 

2,563,508

 

The Hershey Company

 

281

 

40,461

 

The Kraft Heinz Company

 

1,321

 

32,721

 

Tyson Foods, Cl. A

 

1,390

 

94,284

 
     

8,221,668

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 4.4%

       

Abbott Laboratories

 

5,913

 

455,478

 

AmerisourceBergen

 

2,188

 

184,492

 

Anthem

 

2,439

 

627,043

 

Baxter International

 

1,555

 

129,796

 

Becton Dickinson & Co.

 

3,010

 

715,838

 

Boston Scientific

 

56,399

b

2,108,759

 

Cardinal Health

 

1,040

 

54,205

 

Cerner

 

5,230

 

362,282

 

Cigna

 

2,556

 

467,595

 

CVS Health

 

39,305

 

2,326,070

 

Danaher

 

4,112

 

594,513

 

Edwards Lifesciences

 

1,553

b

318,117

 

Henry Schein

 

3,641

b

221,883

 

Humana

 

1,673

 

534,825

 

Intuitive Surgical

 

1,890

b

1,009,184

 

McKesson

 

359

 

50,210

 

Medtronic

 

7,085

 

713,247

 

ResMed

 

2,322

 

369,105

 

Stryker

 

2,623

 

499,918

 

UnitedHealth Group

 

5,874

 

1,497,635

 
     

13,240,195

 
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3% (continued)

     

Household & Personal Products - 1.0%

       

Colgate-Palmolive

 

9,168

 

619,482

 

Coty, Cl. A

 

6,900

a

63,687

 

Kimberly-Clark

 

1,327

 

174,089

 

The Clorox Company

 

2,630

 

419,275

 

The Estee Lauder Companies, Cl. A

 

3,305

 

606,798

 

The Procter & Gamble Company

 

10,201

 

1,155,059

 
     

3,038,390

 

Insurance - 1.6%

       

Aflac

 

500

 

21,425

 

American International Group

 

43,550

 

1,836,068

 

Aon

 

3,496

 

727,168

 

Chubb

 

739

 

107,177

 

Cincinnati Financial

 

1,410

 

131,468

 

Lincoln National

 

2,076

 

94,230

 

Marsh & McLennan

 

4,296

 

449,190

 

MetLife

 

3,712

 

158,577

 

Prudential Financial

 

1,076

 

81,184

 

The Allstate

 

4,455

 

468,889

 

The Hartford Financial Services Group

 

8,125

 

405,844

 

The Travelers Companies

 

2,826

 

338,583

 
     

4,819,803

 

Materials - 1.9%

       

Air Products & Chemicals

 

10,023

 

2,201,151

 

CF Industries Holdings

 

940

 

34,648

 

Corteva

 

4,664

 

126,861

 

Dow

 

4,664

 

188,472

 

DuPont de Nemours

 

4,664

 

200,086

 

Ecolab

 

2,045

 

369,020

 

FMC

 

3,835

 

357,038

 

Freeport-McMoRan

 

21,175

 

210,903

 

International Paper

 

1,354

 

50,044

 

Linde

 

2,112

 

403,413

 

LyondellBasell Industries, Cl. A

 

1,780

 

127,199

 

Newmont

 

4,845

 

216,232

 

Nucor

 

1,060

 

43,831

 

PPG Industries

 

2,965

 

309,694

 

The Mosaic Company

 

1,760

 

29,973

 

The Sherwin-Williams Company

 

186

 

96,116

 

Vulcan Materials

 

2,949

 

354,647

 

WestRock

 

6,535

 

217,289

 
     

5,536,617

 

Media & Entertainment - 5.9%

       

Alphabet, Cl. A

 

3,398

b

4,550,771

 

Alphabet, Cl. C

 

1,677

b

2,246,056

 

Charter Communications, Cl. A

 

446

b

219,954

 

Comcast, Cl. A

 

70,705

 

2,858,603

 

Discovery, Cl. C

 

1,555

b

39,031

 

Facebook, Cl. A

 

24,297

b

4,676,444

 

Netflix

 

3,043

b

1,122,958

 

Omnicom Group

 

820

a

56,810

 

The Walt Disney Company

 

14,392

 

1,693,219

 

Twitter

 

1,085

b

36,022

 

34

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3% (continued)

     

Media & Entertainment - 5.9% (continued)

       

ViacomCBS, Cl. B

 

959

 

23,601

 
     

17,523,469

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 4.6%

       

AbbVie

 

25,723

 

2,204,718

 

Allergan

 

991

 

188,954

 

Amgen

 

3,754

 

749,786

 

Biogen

 

1,290

b

397,823

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb

 

45,168

 

2,667,622

 

Eli Lilly & Co.

 

8,550

 

1,078,411

 

Gilead Sciences

 

15,116

 

1,048,446

 

Johnson & Johnson

 

14,663

 

1,971,880

 

Merck & Co.

 

11,176

 

855,635

 

Mettler-Toledo International

 

283

b

198,581

 

Pfizer

 

31,233

 

1,043,807

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific

 

3,810

 

1,107,948

 

Waters

 

1,322

b

257,645

 
     

13,771,256

 

Real Estate - 1.8%

       

American Tower

 

10,125

c

2,296,350

 

Apartment Investment & Management, Cl. A

 

6,761

c

323,446

 

AvalonBay Communities

 

2,125

c

426,254

 

Crown Castle International

 

2,870

c

411,242

 

Equinix

 

373

c

213,654

 

Equity Residential

 

177

c

13,293

 

Extra Space Storage

 

40

c

4,014

 

Federal Realty Investment Trust

 

488

c

56,774

 

Healthpeak Properties

 

11,405

a,c

360,854

 

Iron Mountain

 

7,915

a,c

240,695

 

Kimco Realty

 

13,895

a,c

241,078

 

Mid-America Apartment Communities

 

55

c

7,109

 

Realty Income

 

1,140

c

82,525

 

Simon Property Group

 

762

c

93,787

 

The Macerich Company

 

1,085

a,c

22,156

 

Ventas

 

3,045

c

163,730

 

Welltower

 

4,935

c

369,237

 

Weyerhaeuser

 

1,200

c

31,176

 
     

5,357,374

 

Retailing - 3.8%

       

Amazon.com

 

3,311

b

6,237,096

 

Booking Holdings

 

368

b

624,003

 

Dollar General

 

1,250

 

187,875

 

Dollar Tree

 

2,974

b

246,931

 

eBay

 

2,742

a

94,983

 

Genuine Parts

 

414

 

36,117

 

Lowe's

 

4,856

 

517,504

 

Macy's

 

4,909

a

64,946

 

O'Reilly Automotive

 

1,605

b

591,796

 

Ross Stores

 

2,308

 

251,064

 

The Home Depot

 

6,503

 

1,416,614

 

The TJX Companies

 

18,904

 

1,130,459

 
     

11,399,388

 
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3% (continued)

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.6%

       

Advanced Micro Devices

 

40,790

a,b

1,855,129

 

Analog Devices

 

1,503

 

163,902

 

Applied Materials

 

5,935

 

344,942

 

Broadcom

 

1,590

 

433,466

 

Intel

 

22,522

 

1,250,421

 

Lam Research

 

8,359

 

2,452,781

 

Micron Technology

 

6,870

b

361,087

 

NVIDIA

 

9,218

 

2,489,505

 

Qualcomm

 

3,107

 

243,278

 

Texas Instruments

 

7,818

 

892,347

 

Xilinx

 

1,834

 

153,121

 
     

10,639,979

 

Software & Services - 9.1%

       

Accenture, Cl. A

 

4,293

 

775,273

 

Adobe

 

9,337

b

3,222,385

 

ANSYS

 

845

b

204,651

 

Autodesk

 

1,980

b

377,942

 

Automatic Data Processing

 

5,887

 

910,954

 

Cognizant Technology Solutions, Cl. A

 

6,007

 

366,007

 

DXC Technology

 

1,729

 

41,686

 

Fiserv

 

6,857

b

749,882

 

International Business Machines

 

2,406

 

313,141

 

Intuit

 

737

 

195,931

 

Jack Henry & Associates

 

1,825

 

276,925

 

Manhattan Associates

 

4,670

b

314,571

 

Mastercard, Cl. A

 

8,442

 

2,450,290

 

Microsoft

 

61,077

 

9,895,085

 

Oracle

 

15,810

 

781,963

 

Paychex

 

9,514

 

737,145

 

PayPal Holdings

 

3,617

b

390,600

 

Salesforce.com

 

6,297

b

1,073,009

 

Visa, Cl. A

 

23,464

a

4,264,817

 
     

27,342,257

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 3.8%

       

Amphenol, Cl. A

 

8,829

 

809,443

 

Apple

 

28,674

 

7,838,325

 

Cisco Systems

 

29,387

 

1,173,423

 

Cognex

 

5,025

 

223,813

 

Corning

 

11,080

a

264,369

 

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

 

20,128

 

257,437

 

HP

 

3,338

 

69,397

 

IPG Photonics

 

2,070

b

264,215

 

Motorola Solutions

 

768

 

127,242

 

TE Connectivity

 

3,580

 

296,675

 

Western Digital

 

1,211

 

67,283

 
     

11,391,622

 

Telecommunication Services - .8%

       

AT&T

 

30,943

 

1,089,812

 

CenturyLink

 

23,435

a

282,860

 

Verizon Communications

 

16,015

 

867,372

 
     

2,240,044

 

Transportation - .9%

       

CSX

 

7,713

 

543,381

 

35

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

             
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 63.3% (continued)

     

Transportation - .9% (continued)

       

Delta Air Lines

 

3,995

 

184,289

 

Expeditors International of Washington

 

4,145

 

291,891

 

FedEx

 

1,550

 

218,813

 

Norfolk Southern

 

757

 

138,039

 

Southwest Airlines

 

9,025

 

416,865

 

Union Pacific

 

5,443

 

869,846

 

United Parcel Service, Cl. B

 

1,559

 

141,074

 
     

2,804,198

 

Utilities - 1.5%

       

AES

 

10,070

 

168,471

 

American Electric Power

 

1,420

 

126,749

 

CenterPoint Energy

 

5,755

 

132,480

 

CMS Energy

 

8,406

 

507,891

 

Dominion Energy

 

885

 

69,189

 

DTE Energy

 

660

 

73,702

 

Duke Energy

 

1,027

a

94,176

 

Eversource Energy

 

2,320

a

200,587

 

Exelon

 

3,460

 

149,161

 

NextEra Energy

 

4,239

 

1,071,450

 

NiSource

 

10,190

 

275,334

 

NRG Energy

 

6,525

 

216,695

 

Pinnacle West Capital

 

1,425

 

127,523

 

Sempra Energy

 

4,408

 

616,150

 

The Southern Company

 

500

 

30,180

 

Xcel Energy

 

10,110

 

630,055

 
     

4,489,793

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $89,757,136)

189,492,120

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - 36.8%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 36.8%

       

BNY Mellon Dynamic Value Fund, Cl. Y

 

987,567

d

32,283,568

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M

 

3,433,340

d

26,093,384

 

BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund, Cl. Y

 

3,435,781

d

50,505,985

 

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

1.59

1,211,962

d

1,211,962

 

Total Investment Companies (cost $106,110,382)

110,094,899

 
 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .0%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .0%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $23,628)

1.59

23,628

d

23,628

 

Total Investments (cost $195,891,146)

100.1%

299,610,647

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(.1%)

(209,249)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

299,401,398

 

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $9,004,718 and the value of the collateral was $9,138,267, consisting of cash collateral of $23,628 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $9,114,639.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

 

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Investment Companies

36.8

Information Technology

16.5

Health Care

9.0

Financials

7.3

Communication Services

6.6

Consumer Discretionary

6.4

Industrials

5.7

Consumer Staples

4.4

Energy

2.2

Materials

1.9

Real Estate

1.8

Utilities

1.5

 

100.1

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

36

 

             
 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.1%

     

Automobiles & Components - 2.1%

       

General Motors

 

557,074

 

16,990,757

 

Banks - 15.3%

       

Bank of America

 

1,149,596

 

32,763,486

 

Citigroup

 

367,796

 

23,340,334

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

 

329,503

 

38,258,593

 

U.S. Bancorp

 

681,275

 

31,638,411

 
     

126,000,824

 

Capital Goods - 6.3%

       

Eaton

 

182,594

 

16,564,928

 

Ingersoll-Rand

 

56,501

 

7,290,889

 

United Technologies

 

211,113

 

27,569,247

 
     

51,425,064

 

Consumer Services - 1.4%

       

Las Vegas Sands

 

195,461

 

11,397,331

 

Diversified Financials - 8.5%

       

Capital One Financial

 

109,289

 

9,645,847

 

Morgan Stanley

 

620,945

 

27,961,153

 

State Street

 

100,405

 

6,838,584

 

The Goldman Sachs Group

 

126,895

 

25,476,709

 
     

69,922,293

 

Energy - 9.8%

       

ConocoPhillips

 

291,962

 

14,136,800

 

Hess

 

328,142

 

18,435,018

 

Marathon Petroleum

 

521,604

 

24,734,462

 

Phillips 66

 

157,192

 

11,767,393

 

Schlumberger

 

415,313

 

11,250,829

 
     

80,324,502

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 4.3%

       

Archer-Daniels-Midland

 

268,316

 

10,102,097

 

Conagra Brands

 

294,791

 

7,867,972

 

PepsiCo

 

65,403

 

8,635,158

 

Philip Morris International

 

109,710

 

8,981,958

 
     

35,587,185

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 4.9%

       

CVS Health

 

207,924

 

12,304,942

 

Medtronic

 

279,861

 

28,173,607

 
     

40,478,549

 

Insurance - 4.6%

       

American International Group

 

282,114

 

11,893,926

 

Assurant

 

89,541

 

10,797,749

 

Chubb

 

104,274

 

15,122,858

 
     

37,814,533

 

Materials - 7.3%

       

CF Industries Holdings

 

825,799

 

30,438,951

 

Dow

 

196,324

 

7,933,453

 

Louisiana-Pacific

 

280,648

 

7,984,436

 

Vulcan Materials

 

116,259

 

13,981,307

 
     

60,338,147

 

Media & Entertainment - 1.3%

       

Omnicom Group

 

154,855

a

10,728,354

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 6.4%

       

AbbVie

 

234,052

 

20,060,597

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb

 

146,728

 

8,665,756

 

Gilead Sciences

 

105,237

 

7,299,238

 
 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.1% (continued)

     

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 6.4% (continued)

       

Merck & Co.

 

213,501

 

16,345,637

 
     

52,371,228

 

Real Estate - 3.1%

       

Outfront Media

 

427,904

b

11,270,991

 

Weyerhaeuser

 

545,159

b

14,163,231

 
     

25,434,222

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 4.0%

       

Applied Materials

 

258,164

 

15,004,492

 

Intel

 

179,313

 

9,955,458

 

Qualcomm

 

106,400

 

8,331,120

 
     

33,291,070

 

Software & Services - 1.1%

       

International Business Machines

 

69,500

 

9,045,425

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 2.2%

       

Cisco Systems

 

198,689

 

7,933,652

 

Corning

 

422,708

a

10,085,813

 
     

18,019,465

 

Telecommunication Services - 2.4%

       

AT&T

 

564,027

 

19,865,031

 

Transportation - 2.9%

       

Delta Air Lines

 

282,273

a

13,021,253

 

Union Pacific

 

67,265

 

10,749,620

 
     

23,770,873

 

Utilities - 7.2%

       

Clearway Energy, Cl. C

 

468,264

 

9,852,275

 

Edison International

 

119,341

 

8,018,522

 

NextEra Energy Partners

 

181,624

a

10,474,256

 

PPL

 

1,032,944

 

30,998,649

 
     

59,343,702

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $740,058,556)

782,148,555

 
 

Preferred Dividend
Rate (%)

       

Preferred Stocks - 2.1%

       

Health Care Equipment & Services - 2.1%

       

Becton Dickinson & Co., Ser. A
(cost $19,385,701)

6.13

309,115

a

17,492,818

 
 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - 3.5%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 3.5%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $28,435,433)

1.59

28,435,433

c

28,435,433

 

37

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

             
 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.3%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 1.3%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $10,785,565)

1.59

10,785,565

c

10,785,565

 

Total Investments (cost $798,665,255)

102.0%

838,862,371

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(2.0%)

(16,657,787)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

822,204,584

 


a
Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $32,721,021 and the value of the collateral was $33,687,783, consisting of cash collateral of $10,785,565 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $22,902,218.
b Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Financials

28.4

Health Care

13.4

Energy

9.8

Industrials

9.2

Information Technology

7.3

Materials

7.3

Utilities

7.2

Investment Companies

4.8

Consumer Staples

4.3

Communication Services

3.7

Consumer Discretionary

3.5

Real Estate

3.1

 

102.0

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

38

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7%

     

Automobiles & Components - .3%

       

Aptiv

 

6,555

 

512,011

 

BorgWarner

 

13,695

 

432,762

 

Gentex

 

128,661

 

3,435,249

 

Lear

 

16,676

 

1,854,371

 

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

 

45,510

 

440,764

 

Thor Industries

 

11,050

 

833,280

 
     

7,508,437

 

Banks - 3.9%

       

Bank OZK

 

22,420

 

569,244

 

BOK Financial

 

8,956

a

648,414

 

CIT Group

 

20,510

a

814,452

 

Citizens Financial Group

 

167,418

 

5,305,476

 

Comerica

 

30,315

 

1,595,782

 

Cullen/Frost Bankers

 

14,850

a

1,164,091

 

East West Bancorp

 

182,524

 

7,070,980

 

F.N.B.

 

36,765

 

370,959

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

 

339,625

 

8,286,850

 

First Horizon National

 

86,970

a

1,159,310

 

First Republic Bank

 

53,140

 

5,344,290

 

Huntington Bancshares

 

593,675

 

7,284,392

 

KeyCorp

 

431,535

 

7,055,597

 

M&T Bank

 

18,002

 

2,527,121

 

New York Community Bancorp

 

35,705

 

385,971

 

PacWest Bancorp

 

25,420

 

804,289

 

People's United Financial

 

67,055

 

938,099

 

Popular

 

189,154

 

9,075,609

 

Regions Financial

 

479,595

 

6,484,124

 

Signature Bank

 

103,449

 

12,941,470

 

SVB Financial Group

 

10,768

b

2,241,467

 

Synovus Financial

 

12,110

 

351,432

 

TCF Financial

 

180,147

 

6,564,557

 

Texas Capital Bancshares

 

13,220

b

622,398

 

Truist Financial

 

218,846

 

10,097,554

 

Umpqua Holdings

 

24,465

 

376,516

 

Zions Bancorp

 

31,960

a

1,276,802

 
     

101,357,246

 

Capital Goods - 9.1%

       

AECOM

 

31,200

b

1,402,128

 

Air Lease

 

61,223

 

2,348,514

 

Allegion

 

38,103

a

4,381,464

 

AMETEK

 

159,298

 

13,699,628

 

Arconic

 

38,463

 

1,128,889

 

Cummins

 

20,482

 

3,098,722

 

Curtiss-Wright

 

24,466

 

2,934,452

 

Deere & Co.

 

40,552

 

6,345,577

 

Donaldson

 

40,700

a

1,834,756

 

Dover

 

83,033

 

8,530,810

 

Eaton

 

51,724

 

4,692,401

 

EnerSys

 

22,343

 

1,375,882

 

Fastenal

 

19,190

a

656,682

 

Fortune Brands Home & Security

 

64,957

 

4,011,095

 

Graco

 

69,341

 

3,419,898

 

HD Supply Holdings

 

108,786

b

4,136,044

 

HEICO, Cl. A

 

3,180

 

280,889

 
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Capital Goods - 9.1% (continued)

       

Hexcel

 

4,410

a

285,018

 

Hubbell

 

15,344

a

2,044,435

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries

 

18,817

 

3,867,458

 

IDEX

 

85,073

 

12,590,804

 

Ingersoll-Rand

 

46,607

 

6,014,167

 

ITT

 

63,919

 

3,844,728

 

Jacobs Engineering Group

 

14,695

 

1,356,936

 

L3Harris Technologies

 

53,713

 

10,620,671

 

Lincoln Electric Holdings

 

13,600

a

1,113,704

 

Masco

 

120,658

 

4,985,589

 

Mercury Systems

 

119,921

b

8,809,397

 

MSC Industrial Direct, Cl. A

 

4,645

 

287,154

 

Nordson

 

20,995

 

3,050,573

 

nVent Electric

 

23,415

 

562,194

 

Oshkosh

 

23,408

 

1,688,887

 

Owens Corning

 

172,335

 

9,735,204

 

PACCAR

 

84,956

 

5,683,556

 

Parker-Hannifin

 

35,005

 

6,467,874

 

Pentair

 

27,545

 

1,084,998

 

Quanta Services

 

189,081

 

7,209,659

 

Regal Beloit

 

4,470

 

347,051

 

Rockwell Automation

 

44,104

 

8,093,084

 

Roper Technologies

 

68,036

 

23,928,261

 

Snap-on

 

28,863

a

4,177,919

 

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Cl. A

 

89,460

 

4,727,066

 

Stanley Black & Decker

 

16,676

 

2,396,341

 

Textron

 

111,873

 

4,542,044

 

The Middleby

 

6,891

b

770,483

 

The Timken Company

 

35,535

 

1,593,389

 

TransDigm Group

 

8,180

a

4,562,886

 

United Rentals

 

18,545

b

2,456,842

 

W.W. Grainger

 

7,602

 

2,109,859

 

WABCO Holdings

 

35,342

b

4,774,704

 

Watsco

 

35,808

 

5,621,140

 

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies

 

19,895

 

1,366,786

 

Xylem

 

82,739

a

6,399,034

 
     

233,447,726

 

Commercial & Professional Services - 4.5%

       

ADT

 

23,725

a

151,603

 

Cintas

 

17,005

 

4,535,914

 

Clarivate Analytics

 

820,693

b

16,692,896

 

Copart

 

164,632

b

13,908,111

 

CoStar Group

 

41,854

b

27,941,312

 

Equifax

 

108,174

 

15,365,035

 

IAA

 

21,940

b

937,277

 

IHS Markit

 

38,186

 

2,720,371

 

KAR Auction Services

 

69,952

a

1,346,576

 

Manpowergroup

 

28,420

 

2,158,215

 

Republic Services

 

35,910

 

3,241,237

 

Robert Half International

 

45,667

a

2,302,073

 

Stericycle

 

8,075

a,b

463,747

 

TransUnion

 

1,455

 

129,379

 

Verisk Analytics

 

94,903

 

14,720,404

 

39

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Commercial & Professional Services - 4.5% (continued)

       

Waste Connections

 

100,208

 

9,669,070

 
     

116,283,220

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.9%

       

Brunswick

 

5,585

 

297,122

 

Carter's

 

57,736

a

5,281,112

 

D.R. Horton

 

129,869

 

6,918,122

 

Garmin

 

22,545

 

1,992,753

 

Hanesbrands

 

51,240

a

678,418

 

Hasbro

 

77,038

 

5,951,185

 

Leggett & Platt

 

22,780

 

903,455

 

Lennar, Cl. A

 

43,126

 

2,602,223

 

Lululemon Athletica

 

73,556

b

15,991,810

 

Mattel

 

39,000

a,b

459,810

 

Mohawk Industries

 

29,027

b

3,516,621

 

Newell Brands

 

33,939

a

523,679

 

NVR

 

706

b

2,589,029

 

Peloton Interactive, Cl. A

 

280,434

a,b

7,484,783

 

Polaris

 

10,842

a

894,790

 

PulteGroup

 

55,720

 

2,239,944

 

PVH

 

11,861

 

879,019

 

Ralph Lauren

 

10,939

 

1,154,174

 

Skechers USA, Cl. A

 

237,982

b

7,872,445

 

Tapestry

 

22,170

 

519,887

 

Tempur Sealy International

 

7,540

b

563,615

 

Toll Brothers

 

36,670

 

1,357,890

 

Under Armour, Cl. A

 

24,735

a,b

350,990

 

Under Armour, Cl. C

 

24,910

a,b

310,877

 

Whirlpool

 

32,736

a

4,185,625

 
     

75,519,378

 

Consumer Services - 3.0%

       

Aramark

 

9,845

 

342,015

 

Boyd Gaming

 

145,342

a

3,882,085

 

Caesars Entertainment

 

60,495

b

768,891

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill

 

10,395

b

8,041,364

 

Darden Restaurants

 

22,040

 

2,148,900

 

Domino's Pizza

 

1,213

 

411,765

 

Dunkin' Brands Group

 

15,355

 

1,021,415

 

Extended Stay America

 

22,205

 

243,811

 

Frontdoor

 

106,847

b

4,530,313

 

Grand Canyon Education

 

71,186

b

5,743,286

 

H&R Block

 

7,620

a

157,505

 

Hilton Grand Vacations

 

24,626

b

656,529

 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

 

19,703

 

1,915,132

 

Hyatt Hotels, Cl. A

 

9,770

a

748,382

 

International Game Technology

 

135,487

a

1,441,582

 

Las Vegas Sands

 

61,156

 

3,566,006

 

MGM Resorts International

 

60,420

 

1,483,915

 

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

 

156,923

b

5,846,951

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises

 

10,310

 

829,027

 

Service Corp. International

 

52,230

 

2,496,072

 

ServiceMaster Global Holdings

 

19,135

b

684,459

 

Texas Roadhouse

 

103,893

a

5,840,864

 

Vail Resorts

 

5,741

a

1,220,594

 

Wyndham Destinations

 

86,648

 

3,457,255

 
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Consumer Services - 3.0% (continued)

       

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

 

55,231

 

2,814,019

 

Wynn Resorts

 

139,876

a

15,103,810

 

Yum China Holdings

 

26,090

 

1,142,481

 
     

76,538,428

 

Diversified Financials - 3.7%

       

Affiliated Managers Group

 

14,377

 

1,081,438

 

Ally Financial

 

35,690

 

894,748

 

Ameriprise Financial

 

67,127

 

9,485,045

 

Cboe Global Markets

 

5,148

 

586,872

 

Credit Acceptance

 

2,099

a,b

846,317

 

Discover Financial Services

 

128,240

 

8,409,979

 

E*TRADE Financial

 

63,410

 

2,902,910

 

Equitable Holdings Inc

 

21,350

 

456,890

 

Evercore, Cl. A

 

3,693

 

246,028

 

Interactive Brokers Group, Cl. A

 

4,160

a

212,576

 

Intercontinental Exchange

 

110,936

 

9,897,710

 

Invesco

 

113,010

 

1,627,344

 

Janus Henderson Group

 

7,970

a

168,964

 

Jefferies Financial Group

 

45,289

 

892,646

 

Legg Mason

 

26,905

 

1,340,407

 

LPL Financial Holdings

 

76,334

 

6,067,026

 

MFA Financial

 

228,495

c

1,652,019

 

Moody's

 

20,306

 

4,874,049

 

MSCI

 

2,884

 

852,049

 

Nasdaq

 

23,680

 

2,428,384

 

Navient

 

125,770

 

1,412,397

 

New Residential Investment

 

33,385

c

519,471

 

Northern Trust

 

19,900

 

1,746,424

 

Raymond James Financial

 

154,478

 

12,918,995

 

SEI Investments

 

6,025

 

329,628

 

SLM

 

329,427

 

3,416,158

 

Starwood Property Trust

 

32,795

c

727,393

 

State Street

 

31,745

 

2,162,152

 

Synchrony Financial

 

103,684

 

3,017,204

 

T. Rowe Price Group

 

17,895

 

2,111,789

 

TD Ameritrade Holding

 

37,886

 

1,599,926

 

Tradeweb Markets, Cl. A

 

49,412

 

2,382,647

 

Voya Financial

 

165,296

a

8,701,181

 
     

95,968,766

 

Energy - 2.3%

       

Antero Midstream

 

1,819

a

7,931

 

Antero Resources

 

39,765

b

63,624

 

Apache

 

77,135

 

1,922,204

 

Apergy

 

76,859

a,b

1,429,577

 

Baker Hughes

 

33,345

 

536,521

 

Cabot Oil & Gas

 

72,235

 

1,006,234

 

Cheniere Energy

 

56,385

b

2,891,987

 

Cimarex Energy

 

32,583

 

1,076,868

 

Concho Resources

 

10,680

 

726,454

 

Devon Energy

 

74,950

 

1,217,188

 

Diamondback Energy

 

55,945

a

3,468,590

 

EQT

 

75,757

a

444,694

 

Equitrans Midstream

 

1,355

a

9,566

 

Halliburton

 

76,565

 

1,298,542

 

Helmerich & Payne

 

43,145

 

1,591,619

 

40

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Energy - 2.3% (continued)

       

Hess

 

2,045

 

114,888

 

HollyFrontier

 

30,210

 

1,017,473

 

Marathon Oil

 

195,408

 

1,617,978

 

Marathon Petroleum

 

98,674

 

4,679,121

 

Murphy Oil

 

51,365

a

968,230

 

National Oilwell Varco

 

69,565

a

1,301,561

 

Noble Energy

 

219,944

 

3,481,714

 

ONEOK

 

24,750

 

1,651,320

 

Parsley Energy, Cl. A

 

561,638

 

7,525,949

 

Patterson-UTI Energy

 

59,090

a

338,586

 

PBF Energy, Cl. A

 

24,435

 

547,100

 

Pioneer Natural Resources

 

34,099

 

4,186,675

 

Range Resources

 

132,510

a

367,053

 

Targa Resources

 

31,425

 

1,018,170

 

The Williams Companies

 

54,190

 

1,032,319

 

Transocean

 

228,180

a,b

764,403

 

Valero Energy

 

162,612

 

10,773,045

 

WPX Energy

 

115,940

a,b

1,081,720

 
     

60,158,904

 

Food & Staples Retailing - .1%

       

Casey's General Stores

 

4,406

 

718,266

 

The Kroger Company

 

35,175

 

989,473

 

US Foods Holding

 

11,950

b

401,998

 
     

2,109,737

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.7%

       

Archer-Daniels-Midland

 

23,925

 

900,776

 

Beyond Meat

 

4,436

a,b

397,687

 

Brown-Forman, Cl. B

 

30,802

a

1,891,551

 

Bunge

 

7,710

 

361,985

 

Coca-Cola European Partners

 

53,528

 

2,727,787

 

Conagra Brands

 

294,822

 

7,868,799

 

Flowers Foods

 

20,245

a

435,875

 

Hormel Foods

 

16,455

a

684,528

 

Ingredion

 

106,568

 

8,877,114

 

Kellogg

 

1,085

a

65,610

 

Lamb Weston Holdings

 

32,136

 

2,792,297

 

McCormick & Co.

 

19,335

a

2,826,584

 

Molson Coors Beverage, Cl. B

 

4,370

a

216,796

 

Nomad Foods

 

190,537

b

3,517,313

 

The Hain Celestial Group

 

19,950

a,b

473,414

 

The Hershey Company

 

20,010

 

2,881,240

 

The J.M. Smucker Company

 

5,644

 

581,276

 

TreeHouse Foods

 

3,720

a,b

141,769

 

Tyson Foods, Cl. A

 

99,119

 

6,723,242

 
     

44,365,643

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 9.8%

       

ABIOMED

 

85,368

b

12,827,396

 

Acadia Healthcare

 

20,230

a,b

598,808

 

Alcon

 

140,794

a,b

8,630,672

 

Align Technology

 

78,710

b

17,186,328

 

AmerisourceBergen

 

78,338

 

6,605,460

 

Boston Scientific

 

243,290

b

9,096,613

 

Cantel Medical

 

2,830

a

178,573

 

Cardinal Health

 

36,315

 

1,892,738

 

Centene

 

278,915

b

14,788,073

 
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Health Care Equipment & Services - 9.8% (continued)

       

Cerner

 

27,900

 

1,932,633

 

Change Healthcare

 

163,230

a,b

2,218,296

 

Covetrus

 

21,794

a,b

242,131

 

DaVita

 

36,800

a,b

2,856,416

 

Dentsply Sirona

 

15,876

 

781,734

 

DexCom

 

85,143

b

23,499,468

 

Edwards Lifesciences

 

17,934

b

3,673,601

 

Encompass Health

 

39,209

 

2,934,402

 

Guardant Health

 

4,638

a,b

403,320

 

HealthEquity

 

97,912

b

6,950,773

 

Henry Schein

 

26,440

b

1,611,254

 

Hill-Rom Holdings

 

14,955

 

1,436,428

 

Hologic

 

26,535

b

1,250,329

 

Humana

 

16,181

 

5,172,742

 

IDEXX Laboratories

 

43,090

b

10,966,836

 

Insulet

 

32,570

a,b

6,187,323

 

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

 

101,771

b

17,880,147

 

Masimo

 

37,867

b

6,184,817

 

McKesson

 

16,717

 

2,338,040

 

Molina Healthcare

 

22,145

b

2,713,870

 

Penumbra

 

3,554

a,b

589,466

 

Premier, Cl. A

 

8,225

b

242,062

 

Quest Diagnostics

 

25,140

 

2,666,348

 

ResMed

 

23,420

 

3,722,843

 

STERIS

 

73,978

 

11,734,390

 

Teladoc Health

 

52,749

a,b

6,591,515

 

Teleflex

 

23,655

 

7,924,898

 

The Cooper Companies

 

37,389

 

12,135,348

 

Universal Health Services, Cl. B

 

36,458

 

4,511,313

 

Varian Medical Systems

 

70,701

b

8,694,102

 

Veeva Systems, Cl. A

 

19,166

b

2,720,997

 

West Pharmaceutical Services

 

4,337

 

652,979

 

Zimmer Biomet Holdings

 

119,603

 

16,283,948

 
     

251,509,430

 

Household & Personal Products - .7%

       

Church & Dwight

 

185,342

 

12,884,976

 

Coty, Cl. A

 

140,720

a

1,298,846

 

Energizer Holdings

 

8,659

a

372,250

 

Herbalife Nutrition

 

14,290

b

462,424

 

Nu Skin Enterprises, Cl. A

 

13,635

a

334,330

 

Spectrum Brands Holdings

 

11,055

 

595,754

 

The Clorox Company

 

9,182

 

1,463,794

 
     

17,412,374

 

Insurance - 3.7%

       

Alleghany

 

14,715

 

9,892,159

 

American Financial Group

 

927

 

85,673

 

American International Group

 

79,362

 

3,345,902

 

Aon

 

35,547

 

7,393,776

 

Arch Capital Group

 

116,737

b

4,719,677

 

Assurant

 

20,175

 

2,432,903

 

Assured Guaranty

 

22,780

 

929,652

 

Brighthouse Financial

 

13,115

b

470,042

 

Cincinnati Financial

 

31,575

 

2,944,053

 

41

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Insurance - 3.7% (continued)

       

Everest Re Group

 

17,973

 

4,455,147

 

Fidelity National Financial

 

48,465

 

1,878,503

 

First American Financial

 

6,565

 

374,862

 

Globe Life

 

30,462

a

2,822,609

 

Lincoln National

 

36,155

 

1,641,075

 

Loews

 

86,590

 

3,951,102

 

Markel

 

5,089

b

6,013,162

 

Marsh & McLennan

 

29,345

 

3,068,313

 

Old Republic International

 

74,895

 

1,476,929

 

Principal Financial Group

 

32,030

 

1,421,812

 

Reinsurance Group of America

 

70,369

 

8,587,129

 

The Allstate

 

26,242

 

2,761,970

 

The Hartford Financial Services Group

 

53,110

 

2,652,844

 

The Progressive

 

41,056

 

3,003,657

 

The Travelers Companies

 

17,188

 

2,059,294

 

Unum Group

 

77,965

 

1,817,364

 

Willis Towers Watson

 

58,056

 

10,987,098

 

WR Berkley

 

73,906

 

4,962,049

 
     

96,148,756

 

Materials - 4.8%

       

Albemarle

 

19,155

a

1,567,837

 

Alcoa

 

31,700

b

439,679

 

Ashland Global Holdings

 

9,861

a

705,456

 

Avery Dennison

 

32,985

 

3,776,453

 

Ball

 

27,110

 

1,910,171

 

Celanese

 

22,210

 

2,081,965

 

CF Industries Holdings

 

21,630

 

797,282

 

Corteva

 

192,640

 

5,239,808

 

Crown Holdings

 

102,588

b

7,232,454

 

DuPont de Nemours

 

43,845

 

1,880,950

 

Eagle Materials

 

88,802

 

7,009,142

 

Eastman Chemical

 

16,320

 

1,003,843

 

Element Solutions

 

22,559

b

234,388

 

FMC

 

194,697

 

18,126,291

 

Freeport-McMoRan

 

570,182

 

5,679,013

 

Graphic Packaging Holding

 

108,683

 

1,469,394

 

Huntsman

 

288,141

 

5,457,391

 

International Flavors & Fragrances

 

12,210

a

1,462,514

 

International Paper

 

27,215

 

1,005,866

 

Louisiana-Pacific

 

304,614

 

8,666,268

 

Martin Marietta Materials

 

8,904

 

2,025,927

 

Newmont

 

301,386

 

13,450,857

 

Nucor

 

40,615

 

1,679,430

 

Nutrien

 

53,981

a

2,182,452

 

Olin

 

28,405

a

459,877

 

Packaging Corp. of America

 

16,505

 

1,495,683

 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum

 

12,440

 

1,272,488

 

Royal Gold

 

9,890

 

954,088

 

Sealed Air

 

29,410

 

891,417

 

Sonoco Products

 

25,750

 

1,241,407

 

Steel Dynamics

 

132,508

 

3,528,688

 

The Chemours Company

 

44,690

a

664,093

 

The Mosaic Company

 

542,254

 

9,234,586

 

United States Steel

 

48,715

a

390,694

 
 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Materials - 4.8% (continued)

       

Valvoline

 

27,071

 

527,885

 

Vulcan Materials

 

59,473

 

7,152,223

 

W.R. Grace & Co.

 

8,521

 

481,948

 

Westlake Chemical

 

6,500

 

363,155

 

WestRock

 

24,011

 

798,366

 
     

124,541,429

 

Media & Entertainment - 3.0%

       

Activision Blizzard

 

294,217

 

17,102,834

 

Altice USA, Cl. A

 

113,692

b

2,940,075

 

AMC Networks, Cl. A

 

8,125

a,b

251,875

 

Cinemark Holdings

 

39,280

a

1,019,709

 

Discovery, Cl. C

 

68,708

b

1,724,571

 

DISH Network, Cl. A

 

3,595

b

120,504

 

Electronic Arts

 

29,533

b

2,993,760

 

InterActiveCorp

 

20,130

b

4,105,312

 

John Wiley & Sons, Cl. A

 

20,651

 

768,011

 

Liberty Broadband, Cl. A

 

2,552

b

315,631

 

Liberty Broadband, Cl. C

 

8,505

b

1,070,694

 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Cl. A

 

2,552

b

95,674

 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Cl. C

 

135,095

b

5,276,811

 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM, Cl. A

 

10,210

b

456,081

 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty SiriusXM, Cl. C

 

31,005

b

1,383,443

 

Lions Gate Entertainment, Cl. B

 

26,099

b

193,133

 

NetEase, ADR

 

7,701

 

2,454,386

 

News Corp., Cl. A

 

121,260

 

1,464,214

 

Nexstar Media Group, Cl. A

 

6,260

a

719,775

 

Omnicom Group

 

51,517

a

3,569,098

 

Roku

 

8,305

a,b

944,029

 

Spotify Technology

 

38,734

a,b

5,311,206

 

The Interpublic Group of Companies

 

80,110

a

1,711,150

 

The Madison Square Garden Company, Cl. A

 

1,931

b

517,160

 

The New York Times Company, Cl. A

 

29,945

a

1,121,740

 

TripAdvisor

 

25,410

 

595,865

 

Twitter

 

277,772

b

9,222,030

 

ViacomCBS, Cl. B

 

43,191

 

1,062,931

 

Yelp

 

41,308

a,b

1,291,701

 

Zillow Group, Cl. C

 

139,342

a,b

7,776,677

 

Zynga, Cl. A

 

99,610

b

668,383

 
     

78,248,463

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 3.5%

       

10X Genomics, CI. A

 

21,744

a,b

1,732,997

 

Agilent Technologies

 

38,810

 

2,991,087

 

Agios Phamaceuticals

 

8,136

a,b

386,297

 

Alkermes

 

10,935

b

227,885

 

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

 

14,672

a,b

1,726,308

 

Avantor

 

121,666

b

1,916,239

 

BioMarin Pharmaceutical

 

14,271

b

1,289,670

 

Bio-Techne

 

11,230

 

2,121,235

 

Bluebird Bio

 

10,002

a,b

723,445

 

Catalent

 

8,560

b

441,097

 

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Description

 

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Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 3.5% (continued)

       

Charles River Laboratories International

 

11,800

b

1,835,726

 

Elanco Animal Health

 

7,377

b

202,130

 

Exact Sciences

 

11,475

a,b

928,901

 

Exelixis

 

35,375

b

657,621

 

FibroGen

 

37,221

b

1,555,838

 

GW Pharmaceuticals, ADR

 

17,205

a,b

1,760,244

 

Horizon Therapeutics

 

13,985

b

478,567

 

ICON

 

24,105

b

3,761,826

 

Illumina

 

24,772

b

6,581,177

 

Incyte

 

16,845

b

1,270,281

 

Ionis Pharmaceuticals

 

24,115

a,b

1,224,560

 

IQVIA Holdings

 

43,143

b

6,018,017

 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

 

97,081

b

11,123,541

 

Mettler-Toledo International

 

4,135

b

2,901,529

 

Moderna Inc

 

17,938

a,b

465,132

 

Mylan

 

320,749

b

5,513,675

 

Nektar Therapeutics

 

32,350

a,b

673,204

 

Neurocrine Biosciences

 

56,360

b

5,337,292

 

PerkinElmer

 

4,260

a

368,234

 

Perrigo

 

17,520

a

888,089

 

PPD

 

69,121

a,b

1,927,093

 

QIAGEN

 

30,176

b

1,083,318

 

Sage Therapeutics

 

17,550

a,b

824,850

 

Sarepta Therapeutics

 

70,856

a,b

8,110,886

 

Seattle Genetics

 

6,830

b

777,664

 

Syneos Health

 

99,827

a,b

6,324,040

 

United Therapeutics

 

2,737

b

281,802

 

Waters

 

14,140

a,b

2,755,745

 
     

89,187,242

 

Real Estate - 6.0%

       

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

 

50,529

c

7,674,345

 

American Homes 4 Rent, Cl. A

 

124,872

c

3,232,936

 

Americold Realty Trust

 

106,433

c

3,264,300

 

Apartment Investment & Management, Cl. A

 

25,727

c

1,230,780

 

Apple Hospitality REIT

 

54,700

a,c

714,929

 

AvalonBay Communities

 

14,696

c

2,947,871

 

Boston Properties

 

141,705

c

18,271,443

 

Brixmor Property Group

 

26,460

c

481,837

 

Brookfield Property REIT, Cl. A

 

32,185

a,c

524,937

 

Camden Property Trust

 

19,110

c

2,025,278

 

CBRE Group, Cl. A

 

192,983

b

10,834,066

 

CoreSite Realty

 

3,541

c

367,308

 

Corporate Office Properties Trust

 

16,880

c

427,739

 

Cousins Properties

 

11,750

c

419,358

 

CubeSmart

 

17,390

c

526,395

 

CyrusOne

 

36,925

c

2,236,916

 

Digital Realty Trust

 

105,868

a,c

12,715,805

 

Douglas Emmett

 

113,956

c

4,350,840

 

Duke Realty

 

109,549

c

3,557,056

 

EPR Properties

 

5,015

a,c

297,089

 

Equinix

 

9,035

c

5,175,248

 

Equity Commonwealth

 

57,860

c

1,820,276

 

Equity Lifestyle Properties

 

59,200

c

4,045,136

 
 

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Description

 

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Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Real Estate - 6.0% (continued)

       

Equity Residential

 

91,583

c

6,877,883

 

Essex Property Trust

 

9,625

c

2,727,340

 

Extra Space Storage

 

28,165

c

2,826,639

 

Healthcare Trust of America, Cl. A

 

43,835

a,c

1,365,022

 

Healthpeak Properties

 

38,600

a,c

1,221,304

 

Host Hotels & Resorts

 

105,409

c

1,526,322

 

Iron Mountain

 

26,653

a,c

810,518

 

JBG SMITH Properties

 

20,375

a,c

747,355

 

Jones Lang LaSalle

 

6,529

 

964,790

 

Kilroy Realty

 

49,124

a,c

3,570,824

 

Kimco Realty

 

69,560

a,c

1,206,866

 

Lamar Advertising, Cl. A

 

5,375

c

450,103

 

Medical Properties Trust

 

21,830

a,c

461,268

 

Mid-America Apartment Communities

 

6,670

c

862,164

 

National Retail Properties

 

9,130

c

464,261

 

Omega Healthcare Investors

 

31,760

c

1,257,696

 

Outfront Media

 

20,305

c

534,834

 

Park Hotels & Resorts

 

68,096

a,c

1,243,433

 

Prologis

 

42,708

c

3,599,430

 

Rayonier

 

45,224

c

1,199,793

 

Realty Income

 

62,015

c

4,489,266

 

Regency Centers

 

95,619

c

5,492,355

 

Retail Properties of America, Cl. A

 

151,476

c

1,585,954

 

SBA Communications

 

14,210

c

3,766,929

 

Service Properties Trust

 

45,249

a,c

818,102

 

SITE Centers

 

76,876

c

884,843

 

SL Green Realty

 

21,829

c

1,712,267

 

Spirit Realty Capital

 

15,884

c

722,722

 

STORE Capital

 

28,815

c

946,861

 

The Macerich Company

 

28,540

a,c

582,787

 

UDR

 

56,260

c

2,530,575

 

Ventas

 

9,065

c

487,425

 

VEREIT

 

164,040

c

1,420,586

 

VICI Properties

 

28,950

a,c

725,487

 

Weingarten Realty Investors

 

40,865

c

1,100,494

 

Welltower

 

34,295

c

2,565,952

 

Weyerhaeuser

 

50,117

c

1,302,040

 

WP Carey

 

34,605

c

2,678,773

 
     

154,873,151

 

Retailing - 4.6%

       

Advance Auto Parts

 

12,860

 

1,710,123

 

AutoZone

 

8,711

b

8,994,195

 

Best Buy

 

36,250

 

2,742,312

 

Burlington Stores

 

51,246

b

11,082,460

 

CarMax

 

24,630

a,b

2,150,445

 

Carvana

 

4,515

a,b

374,339

 

Dollar General

 

86,037

 

12,931,361

 

Dollar Tree

 

25,421

b

2,110,706

 

eBay

 

143,204

a

4,960,587

 

Expedia Group

 

41,368

 

4,079,712

 

Floor & Decor Holdings, Cl. A

 

14,930

a,b

762,177

 

Foot Locker

 

92,485

a

3,352,581

 

Genuine Parts

 

13,330

 

1,162,909

 

Grubhub

 

14,346

a,b

690,186

 

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BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

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Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Retailing - 4.6% (continued)

       

Kohl's

 

27,330

 

1,069,969

 

LKQ

 

31,200

b

922,896

 

Macy's

 

38,425

a

508,363

 

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings

 

85,453

a,b

4,346,994

 

O'Reilly Automotive

 

41,583

b

15,332,484

 

Pool

 

50,595

 

10,673,521

 

Ross Stores

 

141,707

 

15,414,887

 

Tiffany & Co.

 

12,130

 

1,620,447

 

Tractor Supply

 

45,730

 

4,047,562

 

Ulta Beauty

 

28,402

a,b

7,301,870

 
     

118,343,086

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.7%

       

Advanced Micro Devices

 

63,870

a,b

2,904,808

 

Analog Devices

 

28,386

 

3,095,493

 

Cypress Semiconductor

 

88,925

 

2,053,278

 

First Solar

 

201,567

a,b

9,225,722

 

KLA

 

36,032

 

5,538,479

 

Lam Research

 

21,200

 

6,220,716

 

Marvell Technology Group

 

189,712

a

4,040,866

 

Maxim Integrated Products

 

31,335

 

1,742,853

 

Microchip Technology

 

80,211

a

7,275,940

 

Monolithic Power Systems

 

2,853

 

452,600

 

NVIDIA

 

11,023

 

2,976,982

 

NXP Semiconductors

 

41,384

 

4,704,947

 

ON Semiconductor

 

449,894

b

8,395,022

 

Qorvo

 

75,460

b

7,589,767

 

Skyworks Solutions

 

196,255

 

19,660,826

 

Teradyne

 

88,881

 

5,222,648

 

Universal Display

 

8,768

 

1,392,271

 

Xilinx

 

30,960

 

2,584,850

 
     

95,078,068

 

Software & Services - 16.8%

       

Akamai Technologies

 

16,890

b

1,461,154

 

Alliance Data Systems

 

8,320

 

714,522

 

Amdocs

 

31,324

 

1,996,905

 

Anaplan

 

10,657

a,b

478,926

 

ANSYS

 

70,916

b

17,175,146

 

Atlassian, Cl. A

 

11,580

b

1,678,637

 

Autodesk

 

23,166

b

4,421,926

 

Avalara

 

7,052

 

597,657

 

Black Knight

 

16,645

b

1,110,388

 

BlackLine

 

107,508

a,b

6,726,776

 

Broadridge Financial Solutions

 

128,241

 

13,383,231

 

Cadence Design Systems

 

350

b

23,149

 

CDK Global

 

71,262

 

3,279,477

 

Citrix Systems

 

11,990

 

1,239,646

 

CoreLogic

 

26,335

 

1,194,819

 

Coupa Software

 

4,840

b

724,790

 

DocuSign

 

212,585

a,b

18,348,211

 

DXC Technology

 

33,085

 

797,679

 

Elastic

 

3,236

a,b

239,011

 

EPAM Systems

 

38,302

b

8,549,006

 

Euronet Worldwide

 

78,839

b

9,779,190

 

Evertec

 

48,645

 

1,443,784

 
 

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Description

 

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Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Software & Services - 16.8% (continued)

       

Fidelity National Information Services

 

153,513

 

21,448,836

 

Fiserv

 

235,751

b

25,781,729

 

FleetCor Technologies

 

10,138

b

2,694,579

 

Fortinet

 

10,360

b

1,057,342

 

Gartner

 

68,565

b

8,871,625

 

Global Payments

 

190,729

 

35,088,414

 

Guidewire Software

 

7,560

a,b

828,652

 

HubSpot

 

95,978

a,b

17,223,252

 

Intuit

 

49,922

 

13,271,764

 

Jack Henry & Associates

 

21,980

 

3,335,245

 

Leidos Holdings

 

44,411

 

4,558,789

 

LogMeIn

 

6,451

 

549,851

 

New Relic

 

26,673

b

1,500,623

 

Nortonlifelock

 

52,900

 

1,006,687

 

Nuance Communications

 

584,751

b

12,642,317

 

Nutanix, Cl. A

 

22,865

b

545,102

 

Okta

 

15,400

a,b

1,972,124

 

Palo Alto Networks

 

12,380

b

2,285,596

 

Paychex

 

29,815

 

2,310,066

 

Paycom Software

 

5,762

b

1,628,629

 

Proofpoint

 

129,989

b

13,863,327

 

RealPage

 

159,890

a,b

10,248,949

 

RingCentral, Cl. A

 

9,925

a,b

2,339,819

 

Salesforce.com

 

15,400

b

2,624,160

 

Science Applications International

 

47,183

a

3,780,774

 

ServiceNow

 

50,932

b

16,608,416

 

Shopify, Cl. A

 

41,094

b

19,039,261

 

Slack Technologies, Cl. A

 

458,156

a,b

12,379,375

 

Smartsheet, Cl. A

 

11,499

a,b

532,404

 

Splunk

 

112,417

b

16,562,397

 

Square, Cl. A

 

182,126

a,b

15,176,560

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings

 

267,179

 

14,828,434

 

The Trade Desk, Cl. A

 

3,752

a,b

1,077,762

 

Twilio, Cl. A

 

133,279

a,b

15,012,547

 

Tyler Technologies

 

46,763

b

14,653,186

 

Verisign

 

22,480

b

4,265,580

 

WEX

 

47,999

b

8,987,333

 

Workday, Cl. A

 

5,119

b

886,867

 

Zendesk

 

61,430

b

4,872,013

 

Zscaler

 

11,980

a,b

622,840

 
     

432,327,256

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.7%

       

Amphenol, Cl. A

 

216,481

 

19,846,978

 

Arrow Electronics

 

24,187

b

1,621,980

 

CDW

 

7,325

 

836,661

 

Cognex

 

113,431

 

5,052,217

 

Coherent

 

3,603

a,b

463,742

 

Corning

 

25,280

 

603,181

 

EchoStar, Cl. A

 

19,280

b

673,258

 

F5 Networks

 

9,231

b

1,107,258

 

Flex

 

139,253

b

1,547,101

 

FLIR Systems

 

408,773

 

17,360,589

 

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

 

160,535

 

2,053,243

 

Juniper Networks

 

54,150

 

1,149,063

 

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Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.7% (continued)

       

Keysight Technologies

 

119,688

b

11,341,635

 

Lumentum Holdings

 

59,441

b

4,625,699

 

Motorola Solutions

 

25,235

 

4,180,935

 

National Instruments

 

186,023

 

7,493,006

 

NCR

 

32,605

a,b

821,646

 

NetApp

 

27,565

 

1,287,837

 

TE Connectivity

 

72,698

 

6,024,483

 

Trimble

 

302,753

b

11,952,688

 

Western Digital

 

264,013

 

14,668,562

 

Xerox Holdings

 

43,011

 

1,384,954

 

Zebra Technologies, Cl. A

 

29,670

b

6,259,480

 
     

122,356,196

 

Telecommunication Services - .1%

       

GCI Liberty, Cl. A

 

13,860

b

957,865

 

Telephone & Data Systems

 

31,675

 

637,935

 

Zayo Group Holdings

 

2,090

b

73,129

 
     

1,668,929

 

Transportation - 1.8%

       

CH Robinson Worldwide

 

12,690

a

874,341

 

Copa Holdings, Cl. A

 

8,535

 

709,600

 

Expeditors International of Washington

 

68,371

 

4,814,686

 

J.B. Hunt Transport Services

 

49,611

 

4,784,485

 

Kansas City Southern

 

52,912

 

7,972,780

 

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

 

280,513

a

8,959,585

 

Landstar System

 

16,252

 

1,640,964

 

Lyft, Cl. A

 

69,341

a,b

2,643,279

 

Macquarie Infrastructure

 

10,695

 

419,779

 

Schneider National, Cl. B

 

5,445

 

97,520

 

Southwest Airlines

 

229,074

 

10,580,928

 

United Airlines Holdings

 

34,750

b

2,140,252

 

XPO Logistics

 

7,737

a,b

572,306

 
     

46,210,505

 

Utilities - 4.0%

       

AES

 

75,700

 

1,266,461

 

Ameren

 

53,545

 

4,230,055

 

American Electric Power

 

32,916

 

2,938,082

 

American Water Works

 

27,465

 

3,396,322

 

Atmos Energy

 

5,115

 

528,124

 

CenterPoint Energy

 

32,965

 

758,854

 

CMS Energy

 

57,200

 

3,456,024

 

Consolidated Edison

 

16,665

 

1,313,535

 

DTE Energy

 

62,094

 

6,934,037

 

Edison International

 

252,176

 

16,943,705

 

Entergy

 

87,587

 

10,239,796

 

Essential Utilities

 

43,740

a

1,881,257

 

Evergy

 

72,529

 

4,739,770

 

Eversource Energy

 

48,435

 

4,187,690

 

FirstEnergy

 

115,804

 

5,156,752

 

IDACORP

 

3,230

 

312,147

 

National Fuel Gas

 

18,160

a

664,838

 

NiSource

 

80,020

 

2,162,140

 

NRG Energy

 

65,635

 

2,179,738

 

OGE Energy

 

10,690

 

407,289

 
 

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Description

 

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Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.7% (continued)

     

Utilities - 4.0% (continued)

       

Pinnacle West Capital

 

35,875

 

3,210,454

 

PPL

 

198,984

 

5,971,510

 

Public Service Enterprise Group

 

30,530

 

1,566,494

 

Sempra Energy

 

21,360

 

2,985,701

 

UGI

 

3,975

 

143,259

 

Vistra Energy

 

132,980

 

2,557,205

 

WEC Energy Group

 

20,550

 

1,897,381

 

Xcel Energy

 

167,144

 

10,416,414

 
     

102,445,034

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $1,735,948,398)

2,543,607,404

 
           

Exchange-Traded Funds - .6%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .6%

       

iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF

 

73,355

a

10,513,239

 

SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust

 

13,607

 

4,505,142

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (cost $16,587,489)

15,018,381

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - .7%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .7%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $19,373,456)

1.59

19,373,456

d

19,373,456

 
           

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .8%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .8%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $19,587,250)

1.59

19,587,250

d

19,587,250

 

Total Investments (cost $1,791,496,593)

100.8%

2,597,586,491

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(.8%)

(21,348,496)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

2,576,237,995

 


ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $288,034,674 and the value of the collateral was $296,070,494, consisting of cash collateral of $19,587,250 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $276,483,244.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

45

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Information Technology

25.2

Industrials

15.4

Health Care

13.2

Financials

11.4

Consumer Discretionary

10.8

Real Estate

6.0

Materials

4.8

Utilities

4.0

Communication Services

3.1

Consumer Staples

2.5

Energy

2.3

Investment Companies

2.1

 

100.8

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

46

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.7%

     

Automobiles & Components - .7%

       

Dorman Products

 

9,832

a,b

596,212

 

Gentherm

 

23,776

b

969,585

 

Stoneridge

 

25,912

b

572,655

 

Visteon

 

10,386

a,b

675,505

 
     

2,813,957

 

Banks - 7.4%

       

Ameris Bancorp

 

32,125

 

1,098,033

 

Atlantic Union Bankshares

 

43,870

a

1,304,694

 

Banner

 

20,080

 

916,451

 

Boston Private Financial Holdings

 

76,902

 

750,179

 

Bryn Mawr Bank

 

12,327

 

409,749

 

Carolina Financial

 

7,964

 

258,034

 

Central Pacific Financial

 

24,763

 

592,331

 

Columbia Banking System

 

23,896

 

793,347

 

CVB Financial

 

16,467

 

305,298

 

Essent Group

 

46,780

 

2,041,479

 

First Bancorp

 

291,626

 

2,315,510

 

First Bancorp

 

11,513

 

369,567

 

First Interstate BancSystem, Cl. A

 

81,844

 

2,787,607

 

First Merchants

 

41,769

 

1,461,080

 

Hancock Whitney

 

34,987

a

1,172,065

 

HarborOne Bancorp

 

37,600

b

375,812

 

Heritage Commerce

 

35,576

 

365,010

 

Heritage Financial

 

17,911

a

415,356

 

National Bank Holdings, Cl. A

 

65,294

 

1,997,343

 

Old National Bancorp

 

67,925

 

1,070,498

 

Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida

 

31,087

b

774,066

 

South State

 

11,393

a

776,091

 

TriState Capital Holdings

 

64,197

b

1,275,594

 

Triumph Bancorp

 

34,983

b

1,184,874

 

UMB Financial

 

15,175

 

882,426

 

Umpqua Holdings

 

73,905

 

1,137,398

 

United Community Banks

 

44,623

 

1,105,312

 

Webster Financial

 

47,305

 

1,796,171

 
     

29,731,375

 

Capital Goods - 10.1%

       

Advanced Drainage Systems

 

30,313

 

1,268,902

 

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

 

91,920

a,b

4,529,818

 

AeroVironment

 

13,731

a,b

705,636

 

Allied Motion Technologies

 

24,507

 

944,500

 

American Woodmark

 

12,990

b

1,088,172

 

Astec Industries

 

19,591

 

735,642

 

Astronics

 

25,625

b

519,419

 

Blue Bird

 

12,393

b

221,587

 

Builders FirstSource

 

65,913

b

1,496,884

 

Chase

 

342

b

29,651

 

Construction Partners, Cl. A

 

149,590

a,b

2,544,526

 

Curtiss-Wright

 

12,489

 

1,497,931

 

EMCOR Group

 

11,350

 

873,042

 

Energy Recovery

 

165,281

a,b

1,626,365

 

EnerSys

 

16,631

 

1,024,137

 

Granite Construction

 

24,076

a

489,224

 

Kaman

 

8,958

 

496,811

 

Kennametal

 

13,049

a

362,762

 

Kornit Digital

 

60,919

b

2,427,622

 
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.7% (continued)

     

Capital Goods - 10.1% (continued)

       

Lindsay

 

9,251

a

916,127

 

Masonite International

 

33,297

b

2,447,329

 

Mercury Systems

 

43,125

b

3,167,962

 

Nesco Holdings

 

131,099

b

399,852

 

Proto Labs

 

6,413

b

562,035

 

Quanta Services

 

39,536

 

1,507,508

 

Regal Beloit

 

4,656

 

361,492

 

Rexnord

 

25,234

 

735,823

 

SiteOne Landscape Supply

 

17,348

a,b

1,721,789

 

Tennant

 

21,801

 

1,559,644

 

The Gorman-Rupp Company

 

4,779

 

152,880

 

The Greenbrier Companies

 

33,400

a

809,282

 

TPI Composites

 

38,887

b

923,177

 

TriMas

 

27,964

b

708,887

 

Valmont Industries

 

12,922

 

1,501,795

 
     

40,358,213

 

Commercial & Professional Services - 3.7%

       

ADT

 

121,505

a

776,417

 

Clarivate Analytics

 

229,433

b

4,666,667

 

Covanta Holding

 

212,141

 

2,834,204

 

Deluxe

 

14,914

a

496,636

 

Harsco

 

39,088

b

468,665

 

Huron Consulting Group

 

4,500

b

267,030

 

Interface

 

120,917

 

1,764,179

 

Knoll

 

32,314

 

570,019

 

Korn Ferry

 

21,652

 

757,387

 

The Brink's Company

 

27,084

 

2,120,406

 
     

14,721,610

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.9%

       

Cavco Industries

 

3,946

b

795,987

 

Century Communities

 

60,704

a,b

2,023,264

 

G-III Apparel Group

 

31,037

b

693,987

 

iRobot

 

11,668

a,b

559,947

 

KB Home

 

49,212

 

1,603,819

 

M.D.C. Holdings

 

16,051

 

631,446

 

Oxford Industries

 

12,116

a

731,685

 

Skyline Champion

 

47,694

b

1,215,243

 

Taylor Morrison Home

 

119,568

b

2,692,671

 

TRI Pointe Group

 

45,518

b

697,791

 
     

11,645,840

 

Consumer Services - 2.6%

       

Adtalem Global Education

 

32,917

b

1,016,148

 

BJ‘s Restaurants

 

20,703

 

682,164

 

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

 

257,433

b

1,408,159

 

OneSpaWorld Holdings

 

133,572

a

1,632,250

 

Penn National Gaming

 

21,550

b

637,234

 

Planet Fitness, Cl. A

 

36,194

b

2,442,733

 

Ruth's Hospitality Group

 

25,361

 

485,156

 

Shake Shack, Cl. A

 

11,538

a,b

685,819

 

The Cheesecake Factory

 

36,050

a

1,284,462

 
     

10,274,125

 

Diversified Financials - 2.5%

       

Assetmark Financial Holdings

 

42,696

a,b

1,131,017

 

Blucora

 

13,262

b

230,759

 

Federated Hermes

 

42,680

 

1,231,318

 

47

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.7% (continued)

     

Diversified Financials - 2.5% (continued)

       

FirstCash

 

25,724

 

1,978,690

 

Green Dot, Cl. A

 

6,250

b

213,500

 

OneMain Holdings

 

54,778

 

2,013,092

 

PJT Partners, Cl. A

 

65,168

 

2,929,302

 

WisdomTree Investments

 

57,163

 

232,082

 
     

9,959,760

 

Energy - 2.5%

       

Apergy

 

30,524

b

567,746

 

Ardmore Shipping

 

97,821

 

538,016

 

Cactus, Cl. A

 

59,346

 

1,620,739

 

Dril-Quip

 

15,887

a,b

565,895

 

Euronav

 

70,113

 

654,154

 

Helix Energy Solutions Group

 

78,077

b

523,897

 

Newpark Resources

 

90,179

b

316,528

 

PBF Energy, Cl. A

 

136,827

 

3,063,557

 

Scorpio Tankers

 

50,529

a

999,464

 

Select Energy Services, Cl. A

 

183,705

b

1,194,083

 
     

10,044,079

 

Food & Staples Retailing - .4%

       

Grocery Outlet Holding

 

45,344

a,b

1,435,138

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 2.6%

       

Calavo Growers

 

32,641

a

2,364,840

 

Darling Ingredients

 

78,285

b

2,011,925

 

Flowers Foods

 

34,903

a

751,462

 

Fresh Del Monte Produce

 

23,738

 

650,896

 

Freshpet

 

57,579

b

3,826,700

 

The Hain Celestial Group

 

41,110

a,b

975,540

 
     

10,581,363

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 6.5%

       

1Life Healthcare

 

67,657

b

1,462,744

 

Acadia Healthcare

 

98,838

a,b

2,925,605

 

AdaptHealth

 

21,943

b

354,379

 

Align Technology

 

1,738

b

379,492

 

AMN Healthcare Services

 

8,586

b

631,930

 

AtriCure

 

35,190

b

1,352,000

 

AxoGen

 

112,195

b

1,388,974

 

Centene

 

12,722

b

674,520

 

Evolent Health, Cl. A

 

160,350

a,b

1,481,634

 

iRhythm Technologies

 

22,912

a,b

1,992,657

 

LHC Group

 

10,981

b

1,333,752

 

Natus Medical

 

18,485

b

496,877

 

Nevro

 

10,192

b

1,326,489

 

NuVasive

 

14,428

b

949,507

 

R1 RCM

 

84,953

b

1,043,223

 

Tabula Rasa HealthCare

 

55,694

a,b

3,128,332

 

Teladoc Health

 

38,135

a,b

4,765,350

 

ViewRay

 

203,072

a,b

582,817

 
     

26,270,282

 

Household & Personal Products - .3%

       

Inter Parfums

 

19,377

 

1,163,783

 

Insurance - 2.9%

       

Argo Group International Holdings

 

34,125

 

1,919,873

 

Kemper

 

8,689

 

598,151

 

Kinsale Captial Group

 

6,163

a

748,620

 

Palomar Holdings

 

94,014

b

4,776,851

 
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.7% (continued)

     

Insurance - 2.9% (continued)

       

Safety Insurance Group

 

6,454

 

508,188

 

Selective Insurance Group

 

17,646

 

984,294

 

The Hanover Insurance Group

 

18,747

 

2,222,269

 
     

11,758,246

 

Materials - 5.7%

       

Alamos Gold, Cl. A

 

607,086

 

3,539,311

 

Cabot

 

115,705

 

4,325,053

 

Carpenter Technology

 

21,033

 

772,963

 

Coeur Mining

 

132,241

b

550,123

 

Constellium

 

67,011

b

830,936

 

Eagle Materials

 

23,195

 

1,830,781

 

IAMGOLD

 

563,501

b

1,600,343

 

Livent

 

84,978

a,b

758,854

 

Louisiana-Pacific

 

163,996

 

4,665,686

 

Norbord

 

40,646

a

1,084,842

 

Schnitzer Steel Industries, Cl. A

 

36,435

 

600,449

 

Summit Materials, Cl. A

 

111,840

b

2,185,354

 
     

22,744,695

 

Media & Entertainment - 2.2%

       

Cardlytics

 

28,070

ab

2,228,477

 

Gray Television

 

56,552

a,b

1,069,964

 

IMAX

 

21,211

b,

330,467

 

John Wiley & Sons, Cl. A

 

7,597

 

282,532

 

MSG Networks, Cl. A

 

49,303

a,b

623,190

 

Nexstar Media Group, Cl. A

 

17,909

a

2,059,177

 

Scholastic

 

20,275

 

650,625

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Cl. A

 

35,777

a

830,384

 

TEGNA

 

35,550

a

509,076

 

World Wrestling Entertainment, Cl. A

 

5,250

a

245,543

 
     

8,829,435

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 9.6%

       

10X Genomics, CI. A

 

6,484

a,b

516,775

 

Acceleron Pharma

 

18,620

a,b

1,600,016

 

Aerie Pharmaceuticals

 

91,566

a,b

1,602,405

 

Aimmune Therapeutics

 

25,719

a,b

612,369

 

Amicus Therapeutics

 

69,561

a,b

663,960

 

Arena Pharmaceuticals

 

9,708

b

432,977

 

Ascendis Pharma, ADR

 

6,013

a,b

783,975

 

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding

 

20,802

a,b

918,616

 

CareDx

 

21,961

a,b

511,911

 

CRISPR Therapeutics

 

9,385

a,b

501,628

 

Denali Therapeutics

 

34,007

a,b

672,318

 

Editas Medicine

 

10,999

a,b

243,958

 

FibroGen

 

33,189

b

1,387,300

 

Flexion Therapeutics

 

88,823

a,b

1,402,515

 

GW Pharmaceuticals, ADR

 

10,009

a,b

1,024,021

 

Intellia Therapeutics

 

15,458

a,b

206,364

 

Invitae

 

80,977

a,b

1,650,311

 

NanoString Technologies

 

42,216

b

1,505,423

 

Natera

 

33,166

b

1,257,157

 

NeoGenomics

 

59,301

a,b

1,679,997

 

Pacific Biosciences of California

 

138,176

b

469,798

 

Prevail Therapeutics

 

58,194

b

743,719

 

Prothena

 

45,283

b

482,717

 

48

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.7% (continued)

     

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 9.6% (continued)

       

PTC Therapeutics

 

25,764

b

1,412,898

 

Quanterix

 

44,867

a,b

1,023,416

 

Revance Therapeutics

 

26,151

a,b

604,611

 

Sage Therapeutics

 

17,634

a,b

828,798

 

Sarepta Therapeutics

 

8,039

a,b

920,224

 

Syneos Health

 

36,630

b

2,320,510

 

TherapeuticsMD

 

977,479

a,b

1,651,940

 

Twist Bioscience

 

32,541

b

996,405

 

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

 

31,365

a,b

1,758,949

 

uniQure

 

34,897

b

1,795,800

 

Veracyte

 

23,812

a,b

587,918

 

Voyager Therapeutics

 

52,081

b

567,683

 

Xenon Pharmaceuticals

 

150,147

b

2,165,120

 

Zogenix

 

42,293

a,b

1,060,708

 
     

38,565,210

 

Real Estate - 6.1%

       

Agree Realty

 

15,776

c

1,133,032

 

Colliers International Group

 

30,810

a

2,491,297

 

Columbia Property Trust

 

32,248

c

608,197

 

CoreSite Realty

 

21,163

c

2,195,238

 

Cousins Properties

 

11,360

c

405,438

 

Douglas Emmett

 

60,893

c

2,324,895

 

Empire State Realty Trust, Cl. A

 

86,943

c

1,017,233

 

Equity Commonwealth

 

21,750

c

684,255

 

Kilroy Realty

 

30,118

a,c

2,189,277

 

Newmark Group, Cl. A

 

79,643

 

760,591

 

Physicians Realty Trust

 

137,060

c

2,584,952

 

Potlatchdeltic

 

24,870

c

913,724

 

Redfin

 

132,767

a,b

3,592,675

 

Seritage Growth Properties, Cl. A

 

15,770

a,b,c

542,173

 

Sunstone Hotel Investors

 

95,384

c

1,044,455

 

Terreno Realty

 

14,779

c

810,924

 

Urban Edge Properties

 

71,440

c

1,157,328

 
     

24,455,684

 

Retailing - 3.4%

       

Abercrombie & Fitch, Cl. A

 

46,015

a

604,177

 

Carvana

 

16,475

a,b

1,365,942

 

Dick's Sporting Goods

 

20,715

a

754,233

 

Dillard's, Cl. A

 

11,541

a

649,643

 

Etsy

 

25,170

b

1,455,078

 

Guess?

 

48,985

a

793,557

 

National Vision Holdings

 

108,225

b

3,768,394

 

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings

 

34,325

a,b

1,746,113

 

The Children's Place

 

12,297

 

708,307

 

Urban Outfitters

 

33,681

b

791,840

 

Williams-Sonoma

 

15,444

a

963,551

 
     

13,600,835

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.2%

       

Diodes

 

63,959

b

2,814,836

 

First Solar

 

15,886

a,b

727,102

 

MKS Instruments

 

14,816

 

1,484,415

 

Power Integrations

 

16,129

 

1,404,029

 
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.7% (continued)

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.2% (continued)

       

Semtech

 

60,746

b

2,398,860

 
     

8,829,242

 

Software & Services - 11.8%

       

CACI International, Cl. A

 

13,360

b

3,273,467

 

Cardtronics, Cl. A

 

45,624

a,b

1,654,782

 

Cloudera

 

253,374

a,b

2,255,029

 

CSG Systems International

 

19,821

 

877,079

 

Everbridge

 

75,076

a,b

7,932,530

 

Evertec

 

70,360

 

2,088,285

 

HubSpot

 

20,939

b

3,757,504

 

I3 Verticals, Cl. A

 

46,234

b

1,339,861

 

KBR

 

34,226

 

888,507

 

Medallia

 

69,339

a,b

1,720,301

 

Mimecast

 

28,584

b

1,131,641

 

New Relic

 

11,154

b

627,524

 

NIC

 

35,544

 

650,100

 

Proofpoint

 

20,912

b

2,230,265

 

Rapid7

 

71,713

b

3,320,312

 

Shopify, Cl. A

 

12,559

b

5,818,710

 

Twilio, Cl. A

 

36,437

a,b

4,104,264

 

Verint Systems

 

24,349

b

1,336,273

 

Zendesk

 

28,065

b

2,225,835

 
     

47,232,269

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 2.7%

       

Ciena

 

80,322

b

3,088,381

 

Coherent

 

10,777

a,b

1,387,108

 

Fabrinet

 

16,664

b

918,520

 

Littelfuse

 

5,456

 

871,214

 

Lumentum Holdings

 

31,118

b

2,421,603

 

NETGEAR

 

57,212

b

1,079,590

 

nLight

 

60,998

a,b

1,007,077

 
     

10,773,493

 

Telecommunication Services - 1.2%

       

Bandwidth, Cl. A

 

75,179

a,b

4,728,007

 

Transportation - 3.7%

       

Echo Global Logistics

 

17,755

b

327,580

 

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

 

96,701

a

3,088,630

 

Landstar System

 

4,884

 

493,137

 

Marten Transport

 

85,203

 

1,664,867

 

Scorpio Bulkers

 

207,427

a

667,915

 

SkyWest

 

93,090

 

4,226,286

 

Spirit Airlines

 

27,776

a,b

790,227

 

Werner Enterprises

 

110,884

a

3,725,702

 
     

14,984,344

 

Utilities - 2.0%

       

Avista

 

38,531

 

1,816,737

 

Chesapeake Utilities

 

11,115

 

950,333

 

Clearway Energy, Cl. C

 

112,200

 

2,360,688

 

NorthWestern

 

7,712

 

542,462

 

Portland General Electric

 

19,646

 

1,068,939

 

Southwest Gas Holdings

 

18,752

 

1,212,879

 
     

7,952,038

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $331,177,066)

383,453,023

 

49

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Exchange-Traded Funds - .6%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .6%

       

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

 

12,725

a

1,862,049

 

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

 

3,119

a

463,016

 

Total Exchange-Traded Funds (cost $2,605,757)

2,325,065

 

Maturity
Date

Number of Warrants

     

Warrants - .0%

       

Capital Goods - .0%

       

Nesco Holdings
(cost $52,560)

1/01/25

44,683

 

15,192

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

Shares

     

Investment Companies - 3.6%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 3.6%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $14,302,748)

1.59

14,302,748

d

14,302,748

 
           

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 3.9%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 3.9%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $15,605,906)

1.59

15,605,906

d

15,605,906

 

Total Investments (cost $363,744,037)

103.8%

415,701,934

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(3.8%)

(15,085,577)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

400,616,357

 


ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $101,769,225 and the value of the collateral was $105,451,946, consisting of cash collateral of $15,605,906 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $89,846,040.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Industrials

17.4

Information Technology

16.7

Health Care

16.2

Financials

12.8

Consumer Discretionary

9.6

Investment Companies

8.1

Real Estate

6.1

Materials

5.7

Communication Services

3.4

Consumer Staples

3.3

Energy

2.5

Utilities

2.0

 

103.8

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

50

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 100.4%

     

Banks - 5.4%

       

Bank of America

 

371,580

 

10,590,030

 

Truist Financial

 

229,730

 

10,599,742

 
     

21,189,772

 

Capital Goods - 9.3%

       

Deere & Co.

 

74,415

 

11,644,459

 

Honeywell International

 

78,253

 

12,690,289

 

United Technologies

 

92,450

 

12,073,045

 
     

36,407,793

 

Consumer Services - 5.3%

       

MGM Resorts International

 

460,880

 

11,319,213

 

Yum! Brands

 

108,098

 

9,647,747

 
     

20,966,960

 

Diversified Financials - 3.5%

       

CME Group

 

69,913

 

13,900,103

 

Energy - 3.9%

       

Chevron

 

96,701

 

9,026,071

 

Valero Energy

 

93,873

 

6,219,086

 
     

15,245,157

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 7.0%

       

Philip Morris International

 

172,150

 

14,093,920

 

The Coca-Cola Company

 

248,196

 

13,276,004

 
     

27,369,924

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 7.0%

       

Boston Scientific

 

308,193

a

11,523,336

 

CVS Health

 

270,198

 

15,990,318

 
     

27,513,654

 

Insurance - 3.3%

       

American International Group

 

309,040

 

13,029,126

 

Materials - 2.8%

       

Air Products & Chemicals

 

49,556

 

10,882,993

 

Media & Entertainment - 12.6%

       

Alphabet, Cl. A

 

13,720

a

18,374,510

 

Comcast, Cl. A

 

309,890

 

12,528,853

 

Facebook, Cl. A

 

96,172

a

18,510,225

 
     

49,413,588

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 6.2%

       

AbbVie

 

127,120

 

10,895,455

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb

 

227,259

 

13,421,917

 
     

24,317,372

 

Real Estate - 3.3%

       

American Tower

 

56,887

b

12,901,972

 

Retailing - 4.2%

       

Amazon.com

 

8,741

a

16,465,859

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 9.4%

       

Advanced Micro Devices

 

299,070

a

13,601,704

 

Lam Research

 

42,500

 

12,470,775

 

NVIDIA

 

39,156

 

10,574,861

 
     

36,647,340

 

Software & Services - 13.0%

       

Adobe

 

27,840

a

9,608,141

 

Microsoft

 

136,075

 

22,045,511

 

Visa, Cl. A

 

105,625

c

19,198,400

 
     

50,852,052

 
 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 100.4% (continued)

     

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 4.2%

       

Apple

 

60,261

 

16,472,947

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $315,120,401)

393,576,612

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - .2%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .2%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $734,579)

1.59

734,579

d

734,579

 

Total Investments (cost $315,854,980)

100.6%

394,311,191

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(.6%)

(2,366,910)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

391,944,281

 


a
Non-income producing security.
b Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
c Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $19,006,280 and the value of the collateral was $19,200,316, consisting of U.S. Government & Agency securities.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.


   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Information Technology

26.5

Health Care

13.2

Communication Services

12.6

Financials

12.3

Consumer Discretionary

9.5

Industrials

9.3

Consumer Staples

7.0

Energy

3.9

Real Estate

3.3

Materials

2.8

Investment Companies

.2

 

100.6


 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

51

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 97.4%

     

Banks - 5.0%

       

Cullen/Frost Bankers

 

26,291

a

2,060,951

 

Essent Group

 

30,939

 

1,350,178

 

First Bancorp

 

121,729

 

966,528

 

First Interstate BancSystem, Cl. A

 

19,912

 

678,203

 

First Merchants

 

16,248

 

568,355

 

First Republic Bank

 

2,350

 

236,340

 

National Bank Holdings, Cl. A

 

14,120

 

431,931

 

Signature Bank

 

2,297

 

287,355

 

South State

 

19,707

a

1,342,441

 

TCF Financial

 

16,969

 

618,350

 

TriState Capital Holdings

 

15,761

b

313,171

 

Triumph Bancorp

 

6,438

b

218,055

 

Webster Financial

 

32,719

 

1,242,340

 
     

10,314,198

 

Capital Goods - 6.9%

       

Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings

 

25,283

b

1,245,946

 

Allegion

 

1,512

 

173,865

 

Allied Motion Technologies

 

7,178

 

276,640

 

AMETEK

 

2,276

 

195,736

 

Builders FirstSource

 

31,728

b

720,543

 

Construction Partners, Cl. A

 

32,143

a,b

546,752

 

Curtiss-Wright

 

17,450

 

2,092,953

 

Energy Recovery

 

36,382

a,b

357,999

 

Graco

 

4,713

 

232,445

 

Kornit Digital

 

17,917

b

713,992

 

Masonite International

 

11,638

b

855,393

 

Mercury Systems

 

20,830

b

1,530,172

 

Owens Corning

 

16,387

 

925,702

 

Proto Labs

 

1,887

b

165,377

 

Quanta Services

 

23,559

 

898,305

 

Rockwell Automation

 

2,130

 

390,855

 

Roper Technologies

 

1,933

 

679,836

 

SiteOne Landscape Supply

 

5,102

a,b

506,374

 

The Greenbrier Companies

 

30,990

 

750,888

 

Valmont Industries

 

6,451

 

749,735

 

Xylem

 

2,710

a

209,591

 
     

14,219,099

 

Commercial & Professional Services - 4.9%

       

ADT

 

54,304

a

347,003

 

Clarivate Analytics

 

216,580

b

4,405,237

 

CoStar Group

 

1,105

b

737,687

 

Covanta Holding

 

85,087

 

1,136,762

 

Equifax

 

12,757

 

1,812,004

 

The Brink's Company

 

12,848

 

1,005,870

 

Waste Connections

 

6,808

 

656,904

 
     

10,101,467

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - 2.7%

       

KB Home

 

23,243

 

757,489

 

Lululemon Athletica

 

4,048

b

880,076

 

Peloton Interactive, Cl. A

 

18,923

a,b

505,055

 

Ralph Lauren

 

14,446

 

1,524,197

 

Skechers USA, Cl. A

 

35,917

b

1,188,134

 

Taylor Morrison Home

 

31,563

b

710,799

 
     

5,565,750

 
 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 97.4% (continued)

     

Consumer Services - 4.7%

       

Adtalem Global Education

 

4,457

b

137,588

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill

 

516

b

399,167

 

Grand Canyon Education

 

16,843

b

1,358,893

 

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

 

35,419

b

1,319,712

 

OneSpaWorld Holdings

 

17,220

a

210,428

 

Penn National Gaming

 

10,297

b

304,482

 

Planet Fitness, Cl. A

 

10,645

b

718,431

 

Service Corp. International

 

64,640

 

3,089,146

 

Shake Shack, Cl. A

 

3,374

a,b

200,551

 

The Cheesecake Factory

 

30,498

a

1,086,644

 

Wynn Resorts

 

6,954

a

750,893

 
     

9,575,935

 

Diversified Financials - 2.2%

       

Assetmark Financial Holdings

 

12,558

a,b

332,661

 

FirstCash

 

12,720

 

978,422

 

LPL Financial Holdings

 

3,687

 

293,043

 

OneMain Holdings

 

16,703

 

613,835

 

PJT Partners, Cl. A

 

23,357

 

1,049,897

 

Tradeweb Markets, Cl. A

 

3,356

 

161,826

 

Voya Financial

 

22,222

a

1,169,766

 
     

4,599,450

 

Energy - 2.4%

       

Apergy

 

46,641

b

867,523

 

Cactus, Cl. A

 

10,892

 

297,461

 

Dril-Quip

 

13,016

a,b

463,630

 

Euronav

 

39,215

 

365,876

 

Parsley Energy, Cl. A

 

65,962

 

883,891

 

PBF Energy, Cl. A

 

53,297

 

1,193,320

 

PDC Energy

 

33,954

a,b

646,145

 

Scorpio Tankers

 

12,719

a

251,582

 
     

4,969,428

 

Food & Staples Retailing - 1.0%

       

Casey's General Stores

 

9,406

 

1,533,366

 

Grocery Outlet Holding

 

12,990

a,b

411,134

 
     

1,944,500

 

Food, Beverage & Tobacco - 1.6%

       

Calavo Growers

 

8,323

a

603,001

 

Darling Ingredients

 

18,551

b

476,761

 

Freshpet

 

17,237

b

1,145,571

 

Ingredion

 

13,634

 

1,135,712

 
     

3,361,045

 

Health Care Equipment & Services - 8.8%

       

1Life Healthcare

 

20,263

b

438,086

 

ABIOMED

 

2,939

b

441,614

 

Acadia Healthcare

 

36,011

a,b

1,065,926

 

AdaptHealth

 

11,011

b

177,828

 

Align Technology

 

4,034

b

880,824

 

Amedisys

 

14,504

b

2,523,841

 

AtriCure

 

10,350

b

397,647

 

Boston Scientific

 

12,680

b

474,105

 

Centene

 

13,161

b

697,796

 

DexCom

 

4,832

b

1,333,632

 

Encompass Health

 

40,671

 

3,043,818

 

Evolent Health, Cl. A

 

27,329

a,b

252,520

 

Insulet

 

1,774

b

337,007

 

52

 

           
 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 97.4% (continued)

     

Health Care Equipment & Services - 8.8% (continued)

       

iRhythm Technologies

 

6,739

a,b

586,091

 

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

 

1,486

b

261,075

 

Nevro

 

2,981

b

387,977

 

Omnicell

 

21,327

b

1,737,511

 

Tabula Rasa HealthCare

 

17,142

a,b

962,866

 

Teladoc Health

 

14,963

a,b

1,869,776

 

ViewRay

 

59,393

a,b

170,458

 
     

18,040,398

 

Household & Personal Products - .2%

       

Inter Parfums

 

5,699

 

342,282

 

Insurance - 1.2%

       

Kinsale Captial Group

 

1,727

a

209,779

 

Markel

 

258

b

304,853

 

Palomar Holdings

 

15,327

b

778,765

 

The Hanover Insurance Group

 

9,607

 

1,138,814

 
     

2,432,211

 

Materials - 6.7%

       

AptarGroup

 

20,597

 

2,081,739

 

Cabot

 

26,345

 

984,776

 

Constellium

 

19,484

b

241,602

 

Crown Holdings

 

15,395

b

1,085,347

 

Eagle Materials

 

11,078

 

874,387

 

FMC

 

17,360

 

1,616,216

 

Huntsman

 

52,777

 

999,596

 

Kinross Gold

 

228,738

b

1,148,265

 

Louisiana-Pacific

 

60,443

 

1,719,603

 

Newmont

 

12,686

 

566,176

 

Norbord

 

16,356

a

436,542

 

Summit Materials, Cl. A

 

32,895

b

642,768

 

The Mosaic Company

 

59,062

 

1,005,826

 

Vulcan Materials

 

2,887

 

347,191

 
     

13,750,034

 

Media & Entertainment - 1.6%

       

Cardlytics

 

13,761

a,b

1,092,486

 

Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One, Cl. C

 

9,176

b

358,415

 

Nexstar Media Group, Cl. A

 

4,489

a

516,145

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Cl. A

 

12,610

a

292,678

 

Spotify Technology

 

2,630

a,b

360,626

 

Twitter

 

16,874

b

560,217

 
     

3,180,567

 

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 7.7%

       

10X Genomics, CI. A

 

3,383

a,b

269,625

 

Acceleron Pharma

 

5,451

b

468,404

 

Aerie Pharmaceuticals

 

37,460

a,b

655,550

 

Aimmune Therapeutics

 

7,564

a,b

180,099

 

Amicus Therapeutics

 

20,460

a,b

195,291

 

Arena Pharmaceuticals

 

2,842

b

126,753

 

Ascendis Pharma, ADR

 

1,768

a,b

230,512

 

Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding

 

6,119

a,b

270,215

 

CareDx

 

6,459

a,b

150,559

 

CRISPR Therapeutics

 

2,745

b

146,720

 

Denali Therapeutics

 

10,002

b

197,740

 
 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 97.4% (continued)

     

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences - 7.7% (continued)

       

Editas Medicine

 

3,236

b

71,774

 

FibroGen

 

12,289

b

513,680

 

GW Pharmaceuticals, ADR

 

4,162

a,b

425,814

 

Illumina

 

1,672

b

444,200

 

Intellia Therapeutics

 

4,547

a,b

60,702

 

Invitae

 

38,620

a,b

787,076

 

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

 

12,520

b

1,434,542

 

Mylan

 

41,833

b

719,109

 

NanoString Technologies

 

12,344

b

440,187

 

Natera

 

9,713

b

368,171

 

NeoGenomics

 

17,442

a,b

494,132

 

Neurocrine Biosciences

 

2,878

b

272,547

 

Pacific Biosciences of California

 

40,641

b

138,179

 

Prevail Therapeutics

 

17,116

b

218,742

 

Prothena

 

13,319

b

141,981

 

PTC Therapeutics

 

7,562

b

414,700

 

Quanterix

 

13,196

a,b

301,001

 

Revance Therapeutics

 

7,692

a,b

177,839

 

Sage Therapeutics

 

9,416

a,b

442,552

 

Sarepta Therapeutics

 

6,703

a,b

767,292

 

Syneos Health

 

17,538

b

1,111,032

 

TherapeuticsMD

 

429,565

a,b

725,965

 

Twist Bioscience

 

9,536

b

291,992

 

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

 

12,737

a,b

714,291

 

uniQure

 

4,937

b

254,058

 

Veracyte

 

7,003

a,b

172,904

 

Voyager Therapeutics

 

14,872

b

162,105

 

Xenon Pharmaceuticals

 

26,192

b

377,689

 

Zogenix

 

16,748

a,b

420,040

 
     

15,755,764

 

Real Estate - 6.4%

       

Americold Realty Trust

 

89,018

a,c

2,730,182

 

Colliers International Group

 

14,835

 

1,199,558

 

CoreSite Realty

 

9,990

c

1,036,263

 

Douglas Emmett

 

26,774

c

1,022,231

 

Empire State Realty Trust, Cl. A

 

134,248

c

1,570,702

 

Equinix

 

612

c

350,554

 

Kilroy Realty

 

14,395

a,c

1,046,373

 

Physicians Realty Trust

 

91,122

c

1,718,561

 

Redfin

 

36,630

a,b

991,208

 

Urban Edge Properties

 

93,268

c

1,510,942

 
     

13,176,574

 

Retailing - 1.7%

       

Carvana

 

4,846

a,b

401,782

 

Etsy

 

7,403

b

427,967

 

National Vision Holdings

 

32,399

b

1,128,133

 

Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings

 

15,906

a,b

809,138

 

Ross Stores

 

5,888

 

640,497

 
     

3,407,517

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.4%

       

First Solar

 

30,392

a,b

1,391,042

 

NVIDIA

 

747

 

201,742

 

ON Semiconductor

 

48,155

b

898,572

 

53

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 97.4% (continued)

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 2.4% (continued)

       

Power Integrations

 

4,745

 

413,052

 

Semtech

 

10,897

b

430,323

 

Skyworks Solutions

 

8,336

 

835,100

 

Teradyne

 

11,919

 

700,360

 
     

4,870,191

 

Software & Services - 19.1%

       

Amdocs

 

42,989

 

2,740,549

 

CACI International, Cl. A

 

15,764

b

3,862,495

 

Cardtronics, Cl. A

 

9,484

a,b

343,985

 

Cloudera

 

112,419

a,b

1,000,529

 

CoreLogic

 

28,074

 

1,273,717

 

DocuSign

 

18,384

a,b

1,586,723

 

Euronet Worldwide

 

11,986

b

1,486,743

 

Everbridge

 

26,965

a,b

2,849,122

 

Fidelity National Information Services

 

5,608

 

783,550

 

HubSpot

 

10,910

a,b

1,957,799

 

I3 Verticals, Cl. A

 

13,598

b

394,070

 

Jack Henry & Associates

 

10,742

 

1,629,991

 

MAXIMUS

 

24,522

 

1,545,376

 

Medallia

 

20,394

a,b

505,975

 

Mimecast

 

8,407

b

332,833

 

New Relic

 

5,091

b

286,420

 

Nuance Communications

 

99,996

b

2,161,914

 

Proofpoint

 

20,140

b

2,147,931

 

Rapid7

 

21,092

b

976,560

 

ServiceNow

 

2,582

b

841,964

 

Shopify, Cl. A

 

6,534

b

3,027,268

 

Slack Technologies, Cl. A

 

31,122

a,b

840,916

 

Splunk

 

6,075

b

895,030

 

Square, Cl. A

 

12,318

a,b

1,026,459

 

SS&C Technologies Holdings

 

7,319

 

406,205

 

Twilio, Cl. A

 

19,772

a,b

2,227,118

 

WEX

 

5,459

b

1,022,143

 

Zendesk

 

12,428

b

985,665

 
     

39,139,050

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 5.3%

       

Amphenol, Cl. A

 

4,187

 

383,864

 

Ciena

 

23,116

b

888,810

 

Cognex

 

2,804

 

124,890

 

Dolby Laboratories, Cl. A

 

40,311

 

2,648,433

 

FLIR Systems

 

82,496

 

3,503,605

 

Littelfuse

 

1,605

 

256,286

 

Lumentum Holdings

 

11,075

b

861,856

 

NETGEAR

 

7,936

a,b

149,752

 

nLight

 

17,941

b

296,206

 

Trimble

 

5,305

b

209,441

 

Western Digital

 

26,519

 

1,473,396

 

Zebra Technologies, Cl. A

 

767

b

161,814

 
     

10,958,353

 

Telecommunication Services - .7%

       

Bandwidth, Cl. A

 

22,112

a,b

1,390,624

 

Transportation - 3.1%

       

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings

 

64,966

a

2,075,014

 
 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 97.4% (continued)

     

Transportation - 3.1% (continued)

       

Lyft, Cl. A

 

4,713

a,b

179,660

 

Marten Transport

 

15,002

 

293,139

 

SkyWest

 

57,627

 

2,616,266

 

Spirit Airlines

 

13,038

a,b

370,931

 

Werner Enterprises

 

27,539

a

925,310

 
     

6,460,320

 

Utilities - 1.1%

       

Clearway Energy, Cl. C

 

52,907

 

1,113,163

 

PPL

 

38,868

 

1,166,429

 
     

2,279,592

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $166,267,541)

199,834,349

 
           

Exchange-Traded Funds - .3%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .3%

       

iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
(cost $701,943)

 

3,162

a

623,009

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - 2.2%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 2.2%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $4,533,142)

1.59

4,533,142

d

4,533,142

 
           

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 2.6%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 2.6%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $5,420,456)

1.59

5,420,456

d

5,420,456

 

Total Investments (cost $176,923,082)

102.5%

210,410,956

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(2.5%)

(5,128,365)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

205,282,591

 


ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $45,516,122 and the value of the collateral was $46,755,043, consisting of cash collateral of $5,420,456 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $41,334,587.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

54

 

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Information Technology

26.9

Health Care

16.5

Industrials

15.0

Consumer Discretionary

9.0

Financials

8.4

Materials

6.7

Real Estate

6.4

Investment Companies

5.1

Consumer Staples

2.8

Energy

2.4

Communication Services

2.2

Utilities

1.1

 

102.5

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

55

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon International Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.9%

     

Australia - 5.5%

       

Aristocrat Leisure

 

376,165

 

8,074,092

 

Brambles

 

465,167

 

3,580,737

 

Fortescue Metals Group

 

2,578,716

a

16,822,168

 

Macquarie Group

 

205,429

 

17,790,774

 
     

46,267,771

 

Austria - 1.2%

       

OMV

 

232,327

b

9,828,588

 

Denmark - 1.7%

       

Vestas Wind Systems

 

145,920

 

14,302,782

 

France - 12.5%

       

Air Liquide

 

63,833

 

8,710,508

 

Atos

 

139,297

b

10,470,624

 

BNP Paribas

 

306,001

 

14,951,721

 

Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin

 

41,235

 

4,411,018

 

Klepierre

 

279,347

 

8,403,551

 

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton

 

37,343

 

15,406,917

 

Sanofi

 

260,923

b

24,131,116

 

Teleperformance

 

39,333

b

9,602,148

 

Vinci

 

94,348

 

9,596,904

 
     

105,684,507

 

Germany - 6.6%

       

Allianz

 

69,252

 

14,959,801

 

Deutsche Boerse

 

67,778

 

10,675,926

 

Deutsche Post

 

208,262

b

6,238,667

 

Deutsche Telekom

 

1,159,056

 

18,956,017

 

Evonik Industries

 

211,261

b

5,237,450

 
     

56,067,861

 

Hong Kong - 2.0%

       

Galaxy Entertainment Group

 

1,253,000

 

8,367,648

 

Sun Hung Kai Properties

 

602,000

 

8,621,732

 
     

16,989,380

 

Ireland - .8%

       

ICON

 

45,639

b

7,122,422

 

Italy - 3.0%

       

Enel

 

1,906,769

 

15,966,511

 

Leonardo

 

918,896

b

9,438,978

 
     

25,405,489

 

Japan - 21.4%

       

Asahi Kasei

 

761,900

 

6,319,146

 

Bandai Namco Holdings

 

118,600

 

5,891,613

 

Casio Computer

 

368,100

 

6,301,050

 

Denso

 

272,100

 

10,570,749

 

Hitachi

 

396,400

 

13,296,437

 

ITOCHU

 

274,700

 

6,245,037

 

Minebea Mitsumi

 

313,100

 

5,484,908

 

Mitsubishi Electric

 

995,900

 

12,567,828

 

Nippon Telegraph & Telephone

 

861,800

 

20,162,126

 

Recruit Holdings

 

235,400

 

8,174,008

 

Seven & i Holdings

 

215,400

 

7,355,400

 

Shin-Etsu Chemical

 

70,600

 

7,896,147

 

Shionogi & Co.

 

257,500

 

13,898,826

 

Showa Denko K.K.

 

222,300

 

4,772,456

 

Sony

 

413,800

 

25,607,223

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group

 

598,200

 

19,227,818

 
 

BNY Mellon International Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 98.9% (continued)

     

Japan - 21.4% (continued)

       

West Japan Railway

 

93,300

 

6,580,633

 
     

180,351,405

 

Netherlands - 6.8%

       

Heineken

 

153,833

 

15,426,315

 

ING Groep

 

865,728

 

8,284,594

 

Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize

 

442,617

 

10,387,940

 

NN Group

 

245,825

 

8,415,905

 

Royal Dutch Shell, Cl. B

 

696,690

 

15,129,203

 
     

57,643,957

 

Portugal - .7%

       

Galp Energia

 

450,187

 

6,179,641

 

Singapore - 1.2%

       

United Overseas Bank

 

548,600

 

9,733,000

 

Spain - 5.7%

       

ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios

 

246,672

 

7,430,323

 

Amadeus IT Group

 

156,962

 

11,121,186

 

Iberdrola

 

1,549,444

 

17,734,393

 

Industria de Diseno Textil

 

376,222

 

11,709,399

 
     

47,995,301

 

Sweden - 5.1%

       

Epiroc, Cl. A

 

734,038

 

8,490,629

 

Essity, Cl. B

 

523,898

 

15,710,572

 

Lundin Petroleum

 

215,672

 

6,149,567

 

Swedish Match

 

213,265

 

12,483,623

 
     

42,834,391

 

Switzerland - 9.8%

       

Julius Baer Group

 

208,349

 

8,752,557

 

Novartis

 

279,266

 

23,444,168

 

Roche Holding

 

108,080

 

35,228,080

 

STMicroelectronics

 

550,445

 

15,067,153

 
     

82,491,958

 

United Kingdom - 14.9%

       

Anglo American

 

476,030

 

11,061,849

 

BAE Systems

 

1,331,201

 

10,551,975

 

Barclays

 

2,678,627

a

5,184,208

 

Bunzl

 

224,087

 

5,446,819

 

Centrica

 

9,730,490

 

9,128,992

 

Diageo

 

248,790

 

8,810,939

 

Ferguson

 

112,086

 

9,790,533

 

GlaxoSmithKline

 

570,699

 

11,500,423

 

Legal & General Group

 

4,671,499

b

15,755,049

 

Melrose Industries

 

1,743,453

 

4,757,829

 

Tate & Lyle

 

498,338

 

4,548,257

 

Unilever

 

371,808

 

19,935,335

 

Vodafone Group

 

5,602,362

 

9,784,077

 
     

126,256,285

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $859,061,755)

835,154,738

 
           

Exchange-Traded Funds - .2%

       

United States - .2%

       

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
(cost $1,778,520)

 

25,373

 

1,579,216

 

56

 

             
 

BNY Mellon International Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies - .5%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .5%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $3,875,570)

1.59

3,875,570

c

3,875,570

 
           

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .6%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .6%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $5,542,346)

1.59

5,542,346

c

5,542,346

 

Total Investments (cost $870,258,191)

100.2%

846,151,870

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(.2%)

(1,720,169)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

844,431,701

 

ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $7,299,930 and the value of the collateral was $7,973,672, consisting of cash collateral of $5,542,346 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $2,431,326.
b Non-income producing security.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences

13.7

Capital Goods

12.3

Materials

7.2

Banks

6.8

Consumer Durables & Apparel

6.3

Telecommunication Services

5.8

Utilities

5.1

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

4.9

Insurance

4.6

Energy

4.4

Diversified Financials

4.4

Household & Personal Products

4.2

Software & Services

2.6

Commercial & Professional Services

2.5

Food & Staples Retailing

2.1

Real Estate

2.0

Consumer Services

1.9

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

1.8

Automobiles & Components

1.8

Technology Hardware & Equipment

1.6

Transportation

1.5

Retailing

1.4

Investment Companies

1.3

 

100.2

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

57

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.9%

     

Argentina - .8%

       

Globant

 

62,098

a,b

7,017,695

 

Brazil - 4.9%

       

Banco do Brasil

 

515,400

 

5,340,825

 

CCR

 

2,514,600

 

9,092,574

 

EDP - Energias do Brasil

 

1,522,400

 

6,842,783

 

Minerva

 

3,138,300

b

7,986,282

 

YDUQS Part

 

1,032,100

b

11,597,537

 
     

40,860,001

 

China - 33.1%

       

Alibaba Group Holding, ADR

 

292,525

b

60,845,200

 

Anhui Conch Cement, Cl. H

 

1,124,500

b

8,316,548

 

ANTA Sports Products

 

1,219,000

 

9,916,996

 

China Construction Bank, Cl. H

 

25,240,939

b

20,562,291

 

China Medical System Holdings

 

2,807,000

b

3,478,934

 

China Resources Sanjiu Medical & Pharmaceutical, Cl. A

 

927,110

b

4,293,345

 

China Yangtze Power, Cl. A

 

1,236,425

b

3,016,921

 

CNOOC

 

5,051,000

 

6,965,521

 

ENN Energy Holdings

 

671,700

b

7,527,147

 

Gree Electric Appliances of Zhuhai, Cl. A

 

445,500

b

3,827,911

 

Meituan Dianping, Cl. B

 

695,000

b

8,897,636

 

New China Life Insurance, Cl. H

 

1,209,000

b

4,647,062

 

PICC Property & Casualty, Cl. H

 

3,038,000

 

3,172,934

 

Ping An Insurance Group Company of China, Cl. H

 

3,048,000

 

34,119,249

 

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding, Cl. H

 

3,118,800

b

5,729,854

 

Sunny Optical Technology Group

 

210,500

b

3,307,598

 

TAL Education Group, ADR

 

70,181

b

3,817,145

 

Tencent Holdings

 

1,402,700

b

69,188,742

 

Times China Holdings

 

2,908,000

b

5,433,714

 

Wuliangye Yibin, Cl. A

 

343,100

b

5,990,011

 

Wuxi Biologics Cayman

 

196,500

b,c

2,864,891

 
     

275,919,650

 

Colombia - 1.0%

       

Bancolombia, ADR

 

73,631

a

3,496,000

 

Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores, ADR

 

548,421

 

4,458,663

 
     

7,954,663

 

Czech Republic - .8%

       

Moneta Money Bank

 

1,928,858

c

6,410,378

 

Greece - .7%

       

OPAP

 

543,304

 

5,804,210

 

Hong Kong - 2.6%

       

China Unicom Hong Kong

 

8,322,000

b

6,615,725

 

Galaxy Entertainment Group

 

1,283,224

 

8,569,487

 

Shimao Property Holdings

 

1,890,000

 

6,828,276

 
     

22,013,488

 

Hungary - .3%

       

MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas

 

349,185

b

2,705,878

 

India - 8.3%

       

ACC

 

351,601

 

6,438,287

 

Hindustan Petroleum

 

1,366,342

b

3,764,395

 

Hindustan Unilever

 

251,765

 

7,587,188

 

Housing Development Finance

 

281,533

b

8,527,120

 

ICICI Bank

 

1,990,926

b

13,721,171

 
 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.9% (continued)

     

India - 8.3% (continued)

       

Larsen & Toubro

 

613,755

b

10,104,029

 

Maruti Suzuki India

 

54,677

b

4,802,701

 

Shriram Transport Finance

 

446,556

 

7,458,934

 

UPL

 

967,494

b

6,974,721

 
     

69,378,546

 

Indonesia - .5%

       

Astra International

 

2,052,600

 

798,511

 

Bank Rakyat Indonesia

 

12,288,000

 

3,587,620

 
     

4,386,131

 

Marshall Islands - .6%

       

Atlas

 

456,010

a,b

4,833,706

 

Mexico - 4.7%

       

America Movil, ADR, Cl. L

 

531,647

a

8,442,554

 

Arca Continental

 

1,440,400

a,b

7,940,019

 

Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte

 

1,300,900

b

8,516,027

 

Grupo Financiero Banorte, Cl. O

 

1,269,200

b

6,939,557

 

Wal-Mart de Mexico

 

2,558,577

 

7,202,700

 
     

39,040,857

 

Netherlands - .4%

       

VEON, ADR

 

1,518,584

 

3,006,796

 

Philippines - .9%

       

Ayala Land

 

2,140,300

 

1,643,329

 

International Container Terminal Services

 

2,200,010

b

4,544,847

 

Puregold Price Club

 

1,362,380

 

988,200

 
     

7,176,376

 

Poland - .4%

       

Play Communications

 

456,138

b,c

3,563,969

 

Russia - 5.7%

       

Gazprom, ADR

 

1,599,065

b

9,719,877

 

Lukoil, ADR

 

168,277

 

14,529,036

 

Sberbank of Russia, ADR

 

919,613

b

13,086,093

 

X5 Retail Group, GDR

 

123,515

b

3,861,928

 

Yandex, Cl. A

 

151,069

b

6,134,912

 
     

47,331,846

 

Singapore - .4%

       

Sea, ADR

 

83,261

a,b

3,751,741

 

South Africa - 3.6%

       

Clicks Group

 

606,898

 

9,366,886

 

Mediclinic International

 

871,758

 

3,857,964

 

Sibanye Stillwater

 

8,150,758

a,b

16,442,587

 
     

29,667,437

 

South Korea - 9.2%

       

Hyundai Mobis

 

65,326

 

11,415,498

 

KB Financial Group

 

90,037

 

2,891,732

 

Korea Investment Holdings

 

131,621

 

6,883,998

 

Kumho Petrochemical

 

61,027

 

3,027,475

 

Meritz Securities

 

919,568

 

2,628,376

 

POSCO

 

43,334

 

6,963,364

 

Samsung Electronics

 

661,501

 

29,926,318

 

Shinhan Financial Group

 

181,931

 

4,859,529

 

SK Hynix

 

106,370

 

7,677,715

 
     

76,274,005

 

58

 

             
 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 95.9% (continued)

     

Taiwan - 13.7%

       

Chailease Holding

 

4,479,181

b

16,504,719

 

Chicony Electronics

 

2,034,000

b

5,518,064

 

Feng Tay Enterprise

 

695,200

b

3,818,724

 

MediaTek

 

1,111,000

b

12,835,441

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

 

5,766,000

 

59,120,255

 

TCI

 

110,303

b

766,410

 

Win Semiconductors

 

482,000

b

4,234,390

 

Wiwynn

 

189,000

b

4,371,282

 

Yageo

 

502,000

b

6,558,745

 
     

113,728,030

 

Thailand - .3%

       

Thai Beverage

 

3,812,300

 

2,151,386

 

Turkey - 1.6%

       

BIM Birlesik Magazalar

 

625,256

 

4,831,041

 

Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari

 

4,233,406

b

5,784,866

 

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri

 

188,432

b

3,082,232

 
     

13,698,139

 

United Arab Emirates - 1.4%

       

Dubai Islamic Bank

 

7,724,442

 

11,332,700

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $614,965,918)

798,007,628

 
           

Exchange-Traded Funds - .8%

       

United States - .8%

       

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
(cost $8,164,655)

 

176,705

a

7,160,087

 
 

Preferred Dividend
Rate (%)

       

Preferred Stocks - 2.4%

       

Brazil - 2.4%

       

Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Cl. B

9.30

1,854,300

 

7,422,342

 

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao

1.02

125,900

b

2,040,008

 

Petroleo Brasileiro

8.35

1,818,700

 

10,187,713

 

Total Preferred Stocks (cost $24,562,733)

19,650,063

 

1-Day
Yield (%)

       

Investment Companies - .6%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .6%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $4,704,445)

1.59

4,704,445

d

4,704,445

 
 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.3%

       

Registered Investment Companies - 1.3%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $10,710,286)

1.59

10,710,286

d

10,710,286

 

Total Investments (cost $663,108,037)

101.0%

840,232,509

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(1.0%)

(7,937,568)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

832,294,941

 


ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
GDR—Global Depository Receipt

aSecurity, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $37,773,142 and the value of the collateral was $42,551,203, consisting of cash collateral of $10,710,286 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $31,840,917.
b Non-income producing security.
c Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $12,839,238 or 1.54% of net assets.
d Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Banks

13.5

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

10.1

Media & Entertainment

9.5

Retailing

8.4

Materials

6.5

Energy

6.1

Technology Hardware & Equipment

6.0

Insurance

5.0

Diversified Financials

4.0

Consumer Services

3.6

Food & Staples Retailing

3.4

Transportation

3.2

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

2.9

Investment Companies

2.7

Telecommunication Services

2.6

Consumer Durables & Apparel

2.1

Utilities

2.1

Automobiles & Components

2.1

Real Estate

1.7

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences

1.3

Capital Goods

1.2

Health Care Equipment & Services

1.2

Household & Personal Products

1.0

Software & Services

.8

 

101.0

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

59

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

           
 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 100.2%

     

Australia - 5.6%

       

Alumina

 

1,559,800

 

1,948,214

 

National Australia Bank

 

133,200

 

2,150,282

 

Wesfarmers

 

184,800

 

4,824,783

 

Westpac Banking

 

325,100

 

4,950,631

 
     

13,873,910

 

Canada - 5.0%

       

Royal Bank of Canada

 

85,600

 

6,365,872

 

The Toronto-Dominion Bank

 

116,300

 

5,982,009

 
     

12,347,881

 

China - 9.6%

       

Alibaba Group Holding, ADR

 

15,400

a

3,203,200

 

Bank of China, Cl. H

 

5,154,500

a

2,050,485

 

China Petroleum & Chemical, Cl. H

 

5,874,000

 

3,048,181

 

Guangzhou R&F Properties, Cl. H

 

3,971,300

 

6,240,641

 

Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Cl. H

 

4,734,000

a

3,262,087

 

KWG Group Holdings

 

697,000

 

1,030,491

 

Tencent Holdings

 

57,200

a

2,821,413

 

Zhejiang Expressway, Cl. H

 

2,692,700

a

2,048,649

 
     

23,705,147

 

Czech Republic - .9%

       

CEZ

 

120,200

a

2,303,653

 

Finland - 3.0%

       

Fortum

 

195,750

 

4,199,096

 

Nordea Bank

 

406,800

 

3,254,254

 
     

7,453,350

 

France - 5.7%

       

AXA

 

114,000

 

2,653,755

 

BNP Paribas

 

30,250

 

1,478,066

 

Bouygues

 

959

 

38,178

 

Eutelsat Communications

 

39,160

 

532,141

 

Natixis

 

563,650

a

2,298,891

 

Renault

 

17,810

 

530,560

 

Societe Generale

 

80,000

 

2,281,635

 

Total

 

70,000

 

2,999,464

 

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

 

10,870

 

1,312,099

 
     

14,124,789

 

Germany - 1.6%

       

Deutsche Post

 

38,650

a

1,157,794

 

ProSiebenSat.1 Media

 

227,900

a

2,769,847

 
     

3,927,641

 

Greece - 1.0%

       

OPAP

 

235,400

 

2,514,819

 

Hong Kong - 2.4%

       

Nine Dragons Paper Holdings

 

1,394,000

 

1,639,860

 

PCCW

 

2,563,000

 

1,545,613

 

Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings

 

1,125,500

 

2,727,372

 
     

5,912,845

 

Italy - 3.1%

       

Eni

 

312,000

 

3,862,404

 

Intesa Sanpaolo

 

1,516,600

 

3,693,156

 
     

7,555,560

 

Japan - 15.2%

       

Aozora Bank

 

81,500

 

2,032,924

 

Canon

 

111,200

 

2,794,516

 
 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 100.2% (continued)

     

Japan - 15.2% (continued)

       

Honda Motor

 

62,200

 

1,589,865

 

ITOCHU

 

335,000

 

7,615,899

 

Japan Airlines

 

55,800

 

1,381,676

 

Mitsubishi

 

41,000

 

1,019,040

 

Mitsui & Co.

 

104,600

 

1,722,415

 

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings

 

97,000

 

3,119,314

 

Nissan Motor

 

612,000

 

2,618,463

 

NTT Docomo

 

53,700

 

1,451,313

 

Sumitomo

 

107,800

 

1,538,737

 

Takeda Pharmaceutical

 

157,000

 

5,450,362

 

Tokyo Electron

 

21,200

 

4,357,638

 

Toyota Motor

 

10,300

 

673,518

 
     

37,365,680

 

Luxembourg - 1.7%

       

RTL Group

 

99,350

a

4,160,706

 

Macau - 2.1%

       

Sands China

 

1,084,200

 

5,092,180

 

Malaysia - .8%

       

AirAsia

 

6,775,800

a

1,630,917

 

British American Tobacco Malaysia

 

102,600

 

302,768

 
     

1,933,685

 

Netherlands - 1.4%

       

Aegon

 

73,600

 

251,193

 

Royal Dutch Shell, Cl. A

 

150,400

 

3,262,437

 

Royal Dutch Shell, Cl. B

 

881

 

19,132

 
     

3,532,762

 

New Zealand - 2.8%

       

Auckland International Airport

 

194,800

 

948,409

 

Spark New Zealand

 

2,145,100

 

5,978,157

 
     

6,926,566

 

Norway - 2.5%

       

Mowi

 

292,000

 

6,188,777

 

Russia - 3.3%

       

Novolipetsk Steel

 

1,259,500

 

2,382,127

 

Severstal

 

456,700

 

5,651,798

 
     

8,033,925

 

Singapore - 2.5%

       

Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust

 

1,377,500

 

3,038,406

 

DBS Group Holdings

 

18,600

 

324,801

 

Singapore Telecommunications

 

1,294,000

 

2,800,519

 
     

6,163,726

 

South Africa - 2.2%

       

Fortress, REIT, Cl. B

 

3,193,500

 

1,023,048

 

Growthpoint Properties

 

1,306,800

 

1,490,836

 

Kumba Iron Ore

 

154,600

 

2,889,270

 

MTN Group

 

7,830

a

37,035

 
     

5,440,189

 

South Korea - .6%

       

Samsung Electronics

 

33,100

 

1,497,445

 

Spain - .5%

       

Banco Santander

 

327,600

 

1,216,539

 

Sweden - 1.1%

       

Hennes & Mauritz, Cl. B

 

49,900

 

902,681

 

60

 

             
 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued)

Description

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 100.2% (continued)

     

Sweden - 1.1% (continued)

       

Swedbank, Cl. A

 

121,100

 

1,848,172

 
     

2,750,853

 

Switzerland - 4.8%

       

Nestle

 

32,550

 

3,372,406

 

Novartis

 

39,290

 

3,298,366

 

Roche Holding

 

3,701

 

1,206,321

 

Zurich Insurance Group

 

10,185

 

3,963,682

 
     

11,840,775

 

Taiwan - 6.1%

       

Asustek Computer

 

573,000

a

3,835,102

 

Globalwafers

 

153,000

a

2,000,947

 

Nan Ya Plastics

 

843,000

a

1,859,881

 

Taiwan Cement

 

2,425,936

a

3,318,008

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

 

332,000

 

3,404,080

 

Transcend Information

 

242,400

a

609,958

 

Uni-President Enterprises

 

13,000

a

31,195

 
     

15,059,171

 

Turkey - 2.2%

       

TAV Havalimanlari Holding

 

881,000

 

2,946,378

 

Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri

 

156,700

a

2,563,184

 
     

5,509,562

 

United Arab Emirates - .8%

       

Dubai Islamic Bank

 

1,273,458

 

1,868,318

 

United Kingdom - 11.7%

       

AstraZeneca

 

8,474

 

741,774

 

BP

 

908,300

 

4,704,818

 

British American Tobacco

 

100,800

 

4,005,770

 

GlaxoSmithKline

 

224,500

 

4,524,005

 

HSBC Holdings

 

218,373

b

1,466,290

 

Imperial Brands

 

154,300

 

3,123,707

 

Legal & General Group

 

774,300

a

2,611,396

 

Persimmon

 

130,100

 

4,778,538

 

Rio Tinto

 

6,460

 

302,775

 

SSE

 

127,600

 

2,520,223

 
     

28,779,296

 

Total Common Stocks (cost $261,742,618)

247,079,750

 
           

Exchange-Traded Funds - .4%

       

United States - .4%

       

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
(cost $1,045,981)

 

16,000

 

995,840

 
 

Preferred Dividend
Rate (%)

       

Preferred Stocks - .5%

       

South Korea - .5%

       

Hyundai Motor
(cost $1,685,294)

9.24

20,630

 

1,134,551

 
 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies - .0%

       

Registered Investment Companies - .0%

       

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $24,390)

1.59

24,390

c

24,390

 

Total Investments (cost $264,498,283)

101.1%

249,234,531

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

(1.1%)

(2,708,912)

 

Net Assets

100.0%

246,525,619

 


ADR—American Depository Receipt
ETF—Exchange-Traded Fund
REIT—Real Estate Investment Trust

aNon-income producing security.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $1,451,625 and the value of the collateral was $1,553,839, consisting of U.S. Government & Agency securities.
c Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Banks

17.9

Energy

8.3

Materials

8.1

Food, Beverage & Tobacco

6.9

Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology & Life Sciences

6.2

Real Estate

5.7

Insurance

5.1

Capital Goods

4.8

Telecommunication Services

4.8

Media & Entertainment

4.2

Transportation

4.1

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment

4.0

Utilities

3.7

Retailing

3.6

Technology Hardware & Equipment

3.5

Consumer Services

3.1

Consumer Durables & Apparel

3.1

Automobiles & Components

2.7

Diversified Financials

.9

Investment Companies

.4

 

101.1

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

61

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 15.2%

         

Aerospace & Defense - .1%

         

Northrop Grumman, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.93

 

1/15/2025

 

320,000

 

339,045

 

Airlines - .3%

         

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Bonds, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A

 

3.38

 

5/1/2027

 

299,342

 

321,853

 

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA

 

3.20

 

4/25/2024

 

250,000

 

265,807

 

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA

 

4.15

 

8/25/2031

 

351,088

 

397,814

 

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-2, Cl. AA

 

2.70

 

5/1/2032

 

270,000

 

289,548

 
 

1,275,022

 

Automobiles & Components - .1%

         

Volkswagen Group of America Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

2.85

 

9/26/2024

 

270,000

a

279,836

 

Banks - 1.0%

         

AIB Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.26

 

4/10/2025

 

200,000

a

213,997

 

Bank of America, Sub. Notes, Ser. L

 

3.95

 

4/21/2025

 

525,000

 

573,381

 

Citigroup, Sub. Notes

 

4.45

 

9/29/2027

 

580,000

 

655,973

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes

 

3.38

 

5/1/2023

 

425,000

 

446,680

 

Lloyds Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

12.00

 

12/16/2024

 

200,000

a,b

241,815

 

Morgan Stanley, Sub. Notes

 

4.88

 

11/1/2022

 

580,000

 

627,878

 

Nordea Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

6.63

 

3/26/2026

 

255,000

a

282,625

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.08

 

1/27/2030

 

335,000

 

396,743

 

Societe Generale, Sub. Notes

 

4.75

 

11/24/2025

 

200,000

a

220,512

 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Sub. Notes

 

6.75

 

10/1/2037

 

530,000

 

760,177

 

Wells Fargo & Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.63

 

7/22/2022

 

225,000

 

230,751

 
 

4,650,532

 

Beverage Products - .1%

         

Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide, Gtd. Notes

 

4.90

 

2/1/2046

 

375,000

 

464,055

 

Chemicals - .1%

         

DuPont de Nemours, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.49

 

11/15/2025

 

320,000

 

360,946

 

Huntsman International, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

5/1/2029

 

300,000

 

330,545

 
 

691,491

 

Commercial & Professional Services - .2%

         

Global Payments, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.80

 

4/1/2026

 

350,000

 

401,399

 

The George Washington University, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2018

 

4.13

 

9/15/2048

 

325,000

 

417,520

 
 

818,919

 

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Ctfs. - .3%

         

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2012-C1, Cl. A3

 

3.40

 

5/10/2045

 

253,099

 

260,307

 

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C12, CI. A4

 

3.20

 

3/15/2048

 

315,000

 

329,307

 

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C13, Cl. A4

 

3.00

 

5/15/2045

 

540,000

 

562,804

 
 

1,152,418

 

Diversified Financials - .1%

         

AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes

 

4.50

 

5/15/2021

 

400,000

 

413,255

 

Goldman Sachs BDC, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

2/10/2025

 

200,000

 

205,461

 
 

618,716

 

Electronic Components - .1%

         

Tech Data, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.95

 

2/15/2027

 

345,000

 

363,556

 

Energy - .5%

         

BP Capital Markets, Gtd. Notes

 

2.50

 

11/6/2022

 

255,000

 

261,959

 

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.13

 

6/30/2027

 

250,000

 

271,926

 

Concho Resources, Gtd. Notes

 

4.30

 

8/15/2028

 

225,000

 

244,806

 

Energy Transfer Operating, Gtd. Notes

 

5.25

 

4/15/2029

 

315,000

 

354,021

 

Marathon Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.80

 

4/1/2028

 

175,000

 

185,697

 

Sabine Pass Liquefaction, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.75

 

5/15/2024

 

200,000

 

225,064

 

Shell International Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

11/13/2023

 

300,000

 

319,924

 

62

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 15.2% (continued)

         

Energy - .5% (continued)

         

Spectra Energy Partners, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

3/15/2025

 

195,000

 

207,494

 
 

2,070,891

 

Environmental Control - .0%

         

Waste Connections, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

5/1/2029

 

225,000

 

249,732

 

Financials - .1%

         

Apollo Management Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

4.87

 

2/15/2029

 

225,000

a

265,007

 

Carlyle Finance Subsidiary, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

9/19/2029

 

200,000

a

215,171

 
 

480,178

 

Foreign Governmental - .1%

         

Ontario, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.05

 

1/29/2024

 

430,000

b

461,977

 

Health Care - .4%

         

AbbVie, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.20

 

11/21/2029

 

325,000

a

343,490

 

Amgen, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.65

 

6/15/2042

 

325,000

 

438,056

 

CVS Health, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.78

 

3/25/2038

 

435,000

 

513,623

 

The Johns Hopkins Health System, Unscd. Bonds

 

3.84

 

5/15/2046

 

195,000

 

240,893

 

Trinity Health, Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2019

 

3.43

 

12/1/2048

 

440,000

 

496,381

 
 

2,032,443

 

Industrial - .2%

         

ABB Finance USA, Gtd. Notes

 

2.88

 

5/8/2022

 

445,000

 

459,509

 

John Deere Capital, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.95

 

4/1/2022

 

305,000

 

315,609

 
 

775,118

 

Information Technology - .4%

         

Adobe, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

2/1/2025

 

305,000

 

328,727

 

Fiserv, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.40

 

7/1/2049

 

275,000

 

327,704

 

Microsoft, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

2/12/2045

 

440,000

 

530,055

 

Oracle, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.50

 

5/15/2022

 

295,000

 

301,759

 

Oracle, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.90

 

5/15/2035

 

275,000

 

321,506

 
 

1,809,751

 

Insurance - .0%

         

Brighthouse Financial, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.70

 

6/22/2027

 

200,000

 

203,500

 

Internet Software & Services - .3%

         

Amazon.com, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.40

 

2/22/2023

 

395,000

 

407,036

 

Arrow Electronics, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

4/1/2022

 

315,000

 

325,965

 

eBay, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.60

 

7/15/2022

 

320,000

 

327,199

 

Tencent Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.98

 

4/11/2029

 

400,000

a

454,176

 
 

1,514,376

 

Media - .1%

         

Comcast, Gtd. Notes

 

3.60

 

3/1/2024

 

570,000

 

616,311

 

Municipal Securities - 1.3%

         

California, GO

 

3.38

 

4/1/2025

 

400,000

 

440,232

 

California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Leland Stanford Junior University) Ser. U2

 

5.00

 

10/1/2032

 

375,000

 

550,748

 

California University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

2.98

 

11/1/2051

 

215,000

 

228,386

 

JobsOhio Beverage System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

2.83

 

1/1/2038

 

150,000

 

161,811

 

Massachusetts, GO (Build America Bonds)

 

4.91

 

5/1/2029

 

325,000

 

409,685

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.13

 

6/15/2042

 

310,000

 

342,652

 

New York City, GO (Build America Bonds) Ser. H1

 

6.25

 

6/1/2035

 

345,000

 

348,981

 

63

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 15.2% (continued)

         

Municipal Securities - 1.3% (continued)

         

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds (Build America Bonds)

 

6.28

 

6/15/2042

 

530,000

 

550,967

 

Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.22

 

2/15/2048

 

250,000

 

261,705

 

State Board of Administration Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

7/1/2020

 

900,000

 

905,094

 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

3.92

 

12/31/2049

 

250,000

 

289,390

 

Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

8.25

 

7/1/2024

 

310,000

 

317,784

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Limited Project), Ser. J

 

4.13

 

5/15/2045

 

340,000

 

415,783

 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

3.33

 

12/1/2036

 

350,000

 

405,010

 
 

5,628,228

 

Real Estate - .4%

         

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Gtd. Notes

 

4.30

 

1/15/2026

 

265,000

 

299,379

 

American Homes 4 Rent, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.90

 

2/15/2029

 

400,000

 

464,453

 

Brandywine Operating Partnership, Gtd. Notes

 

4.10

 

10/1/2024

 

200,000

 

218,444

 

Hudson Pacific Properties, Gtd. Notes

 

3.25

 

1/15/2030

 

265,000

 

280,554

 

Life Storage, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

6/15/2029

 

160,000

 

178,846

 

National Retail Properties, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.30

 

10/15/2028

 

165,000

 

191,520

 
 

1,633,196

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - .3%

         

Broadcom Cayman Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

1/15/2028

 

300,000

 

310,036

 

Intel, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.70

 

12/15/2022

 

255,000

 

264,786

 

KLA, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/15/2029

 

225,000

 

255,402

 

Lam Research, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

3/15/2029

 

315,000

 

357,698

 
 

1,187,922

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - .1%

         

Apple, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.38

 

5/13/2045

 

300,000

 

384,030

 

Telecommunication Services - .4%

         

AT&T, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.55

 

3/9/2049

 

460,000

 

534,151

 

Telefonica Emisiones, Gtd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/8/2027

 

300,000

 

333,580

 

Verizon Communications, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.50

 

3/16/2047

 

570,000

 

835,685

 
 

1,703,416

 

Transportation - .3%

         

Burlington North Santa Fe, Sr. Unscd. Debs.

 

3.45

 

9/15/2021

 

300,000

 

308,519

 

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

3/1/2026

 

310,000

 

344,740

 

Ryder System, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.65

 

3/18/2024

 

315,000

b

336,371

 

Union Pacific, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.15

 

3/1/2024

 

320,000

 

339,344

 
 

1,328,974

 

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 4.7%

         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:

     

3.00%, 4/1/2048-11/1/2049

   

1,579,900

c

1,633,364

 

3.50%, 1/1/2040-9/1/2049

   

969,310

c

1,017,510

 

4.00%, 10/1/2049-11/1/2049

   

1,128,699

c

1,191,788

 

5.00%, 7/1/2040-8/1/2049

   

509,636

c

559,190

 

Federal National Mortgage Association:

     

2.50%, 2/1/2035

   

566,255

c

581,557

 

3.00%, 12/1/2034-12/1/2049

   

1,971,114

c

2,040,634

 

64

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 15.2% (continued)

         

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 4.7% (continued)

         

3.50%, 7/1/2034-1/1/2050

   

3,970,430

c

4,146,650

 

4.00%, 11/1/2048-11/1/2049

   

1,999,834

c

2,121,701

 

4.50%, 8/1/2049

   

631,468

c

674,380

 

5.00%, 11/1/2043

   

102,843

c

114,550

 

Government National Mortgage Association I:

     

4.00%, 7/15/2049

   

483,263

 

509,436

 

Government National Mortgage Association II:

     

3.00%, 11/20/2049-2/20/2050

   

2,099,029

 

2,173,140

 

3.50%, 1/20/2048-10/20/2049

   

2,016,808

 

2,100,667

 

4.00%, 1/20/2050

   

687,523

 

723,785

 

4.50%, 1/20/2050-2/20/2050

   

1,278,860

 

1,359,717

 
 

20,948,069

 

U.S. Treasury Securities - 2.9%

         

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

2.25

 

8/15/2049

 

410,000

b

466,175

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

2.88

 

5/15/2049

 

60,000

 

76,896

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

1.00

 

2/15/2046

 

667,072

d

813,439

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

1.00

 

2/15/2049

 

434,070

d

541,339

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.38

 

7/15/2025

 

699,025

d

729,243

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.38

 

1/15/2027

 

340,464

d

356,217

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.13

 

8/31/2021

 

510,000

 

511,116

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.38

 

10/15/2022

 

400,000

 

405,117

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.63

 

10/31/2023

 

475,000

 

487,506

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

11/15/2029

 

660,000

 

696,996

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

12/31/2026

 

260,000

 

272,157

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.88

 

1/31/2022

 

1,220,000

 

1,242,232

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.00

 

11/15/2026

 

525,000

b

557,730

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.13

 

7/31/2024

 

440,000

 

462,988

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.25

 

11/15/2027

 

330,000

 

358,946

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.38

 

5/15/2027

 

605,000

 

660,714

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.50

 

1/31/2024

 

2,730,000

 

2,897,053

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.50

 

2/28/2026

 

345,000

 

375,134

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.63

 

1/31/2026

 

120,000

 

131,252

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

11/30/2023

 

360,000

 

386,107

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

11/30/2025

 

525,000

 

580,484

 
 

13,008,841

 

Utilities - .3%

         

Black Hills, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.35

 

5/1/2033

 

160,000

 

192,750

 

CenterPoint Energy, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

11/1/2028

 

275,000

 

315,065

 

Exelon, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.40

 

4/15/2026

 

280,000

 

302,645

 

NiSource, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.95

 

3/30/2048

 

335,000

 

371,277

 
 

1,181,737

 

Total Bonds and Notes
(cost $63,737,412)

 

67,872,280

 

65

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7%

         

Aerospace & Defense - .5%

         

General Dynamics

         

499

 

79,685

 

L3Harris Technologies

         

709

 

140,191

 

Lockheed Martin

         

2,281

 

843,673

 

Northrop Grumman

         

482

 

158,501

 

Raytheon

         

785

 

148,020

 

The Boeing Company

         

2,093

 

575,805

 

TransDigm Group

         

125

e

69,726

 

United Technologies

         

2,035

 

265,751

 
 

2,281,352

 

Agriculture - .2%

         

Altria Group

         

8,251

 

333,093

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland

         

2,725

 

102,596

 

Philip Morris International

         

7,544

 

617,627

 
 

1,053,316

 

Airlines - .0%

         

American Airlines Group

         

2,080

 

39,624

 

Delta Air Lines

         

1,160

 

53,511

 

Southwest Airlines

         

1,320

 

60,971

 

United Airlines Holdings

         

1,107

e

68,180

 
 

222,286

 

Automobiles & Components - .1%

         

Aptiv

         

1,195

 

93,341

 

Ford Motor

         

16,145

 

112,369

 

General Motors

         

4,650

 

141,825

 
 

347,535

 

Banks - 1.0%

         

Bank of America

         

55,378

 

1,578,273

 

Citigroup

         

6,941

 

440,476

 

Citizens Financial Group

         

2,300

 

72,887

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

         

2,595

 

63,318

 

First Republic Bank

         

675

 

67,885

 

Huntington Bancshares

         

5,960

 

73,129

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

         

10,289

 

1,194,656

 

M&T Bank

         

475

 

66,681

 

Regions Financial

         

5,535

 

74,833

 

SVB Financial Group

         

204

e

42,465

 

The PNC Financial Services Group

         

640

 

80,896

 

Truist Financial

         

2,913

 

134,406

 

U.S. Bancorp

         

2,675

 

124,227

 

Wells Fargo & Co.

         

13,524

 

552,455

 
 

4,566,587

 

Beverage Products - .4%

         

Constellation Brands, Cl. A

         

619

 

106,703

 

CVS Health

         

4,760

 

281,697

 

Molson Coors Beverage, Cl. B

         

1,035

 

51,346

 

Monster Beverage

         

5,163

e

322,223

 

PepsiCo

         

4,035

 

532,741

 

The Coca-Cola Company

         

11,228

 

600,586

 
 

1,895,296

 

66

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Building Materials - .0%

         

Johnson Controls International

         

3,432

 

125,508

 

Masco

         

1,450

 

59,914

 
 

185,422

 

Chemicals - .4%

         

Air Products & Chemicals

         

657

 

144,284

 

Albemarle

         

590

 

48,292

 

Celanese

         

451

 

42,277

 

CF Industries Holdings

         

910

 

33,543

 

Dow

         

3,095

 

125,069

 

DuPont de Nemours

         

3,319

 

142,385

 

Eastman Chemical

         

915

 

56,282

 

Ecolab

         

702

 

126,676

 

FMC

         

450

 

41,895

 

International Flavors & Fragrances

         

631

 

75,581

 

Linde

         

1,863

 

355,852

 

LyondellBasell Industries, Cl. A

         

810

 

57,883

 

Martin Marietta Materials

         

308

 

70,079

 

PPG Industries

         

727

 

75,935

 

The Mosaic Company

         

1,925

 

32,783

 

The Sherwin-Williams Company

         

260

 

134,355

 

Vulcan Materials

         

686

 

82,498

 
 

1,645,669

 

Commercial & Professional Services - .4%

         

Automatic Data Processing

         

3,287

 

508,630

 

Cintas

         

286

 

76,288

 

Equifax

         

524

 

74,429

 

Nielsen Holdings

         

2,315

 

42,156

 

S&P Global

         

3,817

 

1,014,978

 
 

1,716,481

 

Consumer Discretionary - .4%

         

Carnival

         

1,625

 

54,373

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill

         

70

e

54,151

 

D.R. Horton

         

1,085

 

57,798

 

Darden Restaurants

         

543

 

52,943

 

Hasbro

         

790

 

61,028

 

Hilton Worldwide Holdings

         

480

 

46,656

 

Lennar, Cl. A

         

1,420

 

85,683

 

Marriott International, Cl. A

         

578

 

71,672

 

MGM Resorts International

         

2,165

 

53,172

 

Mohawk Industries

         

227

e

27,501

 

Newell Brands

         

1,595

 

24,611

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises

         

611

 

49,131

 

Starbucks

         

10,787

 

846,024

 

Tempur Sealy International

         

1,272

e

95,082

 

Wynn Resorts

         

387

 

41,788

 

Yum! Brands

         

845

 

75,416

 
 

1,697,029

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - .2%

         

NIKE, Cl. B

         

7,922

 

708,068

 

67

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Consumer Durables & Apparel - .2% (continued)

         

Tapestry

         

1,250

 

29,313

 

Under Armour, Cl. A

         

1,605

e

22,775

 
 

760,156

 

Consumer Staples - .3%

         

Church & Dwight

         

950

 

66,044

 

Colgate-Palmolive

         

1,190

 

80,408

 

The Procter & Gamble Company

         

10,087

 

1,142,151

 
 

1,288,603

 

Diversified Financials - .6%

         

American Express

         

5,213

 

573,065

 

BlackRock

         

192

 

88,898

 

Cboe Global Markets

         

412

 

46,968

 

CME Group

         

1,284

 

255,285

 

Discover Financial Services

         

9,705

 

636,454

 

E*TRADE Financial

         

1,070

 

48,985

 

Intercontinental Exchange

         

1,650

 

147,213

 

Morgan Stanley

         

3,930

 

176,968

 

OneMain Holdings

         

2,942

 

108,119

 

State Street

         

1,335

 

90,927

 

The Charles Schwab

         

4,365

 

177,874

 

The Goldman Sachs Group

         

1,019

 

204,585

 
 

2,555,341

 

Electronic Components - .3%

         

AMETEK

         

705

 

60,630

 

Amphenol, Cl. A

         

645

 

59,134

 

Emerson Electric

         

1,620

 

103,858

 

Fortive

         

1,480

 

102,357

 

Garmin

         

2,862

 

252,972

 

Honeywell International

         

1,872

 

303,582

 

PACCAR

         

1,015

 

67,904

 

Roper Technologies

         

406

 

142,790

 

TE Connectivity

         

1,060

 

87,842

 

United Rentals

         

378

e

50,077

 
 

1,231,146

 

Energy - .8%

         

Apache

         

1,910

 

47,597

 

Baker Hughes

         

3,714

 

59,758

 

Chevron

         

7,758

 

724,132

 

Cimarex Energy

         

880

 

29,084

 

Concho Resources

         

1,131

 

76,931

 

ConocoPhillips

         

2,974

 

144,001

 

Devon Energy

         

2,245

 

36,459

 

Diamondback Energy

         

1,126

 

69,812

 

Exxon Mobil

         

15,926

 

819,233

 

Halliburton

         

5,265

 

89,294

 

Helmerich & Payne

         

1,155

 

42,608

 

Hess

         

1,350

 

75,843

 

Kinder Morgan

         

8,672

 

166,242

 

Marathon Oil

         

4,070

 

33,700

 

68

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Energy - .8% (continued)

         

Marathon Petroleum

         

2,815

 

133,487

 

National Oilwell Varco

         

3,055

 

57,159

 

Noble Energy

         

2,610

 

41,316

 

Occidental Petroleum

         

4,340

 

142,092

 

ONEOK

         

1,505

 

100,414

 

Phillips 66

         

2,370

 

177,418

 

Pioneer Natural Resources

         

827

 

101,539

 

Schlumberger

         

5,545

 

150,214

 

The Williams Companies

         

6,568

 

125,120

 

Valero Energy

         

1,656

 

109,710

 
 

3,553,163

 

Environmental Control - .1%

         

Pentair

         

2,656

 

104,620

 

Republic Services

         

1,105

 

99,737

 

Waste Management

         

1,465

 

162,337

 
 

366,694

 

Food & Staples Retailing - .4%

         

Costco Wholesale

         

973

 

273,549

 

The Kroger Company

         

2,465

 

69,340

 

Walgreens Boots Alliance

         

2,675

 

122,408

 

Walmart

         

11,814

 

1,272,132

 
 

1,737,429

 

Food Products - .2%

         

Conagra Brands

         

1,955

 

52,179

 

General Mills

         

2,210

 

108,290

 

Kellogg

         

945

 

57,144

 

McCormick & Co.

         

482

 

70,464

 

Mondelez International, Cl. A

         

4,585

 

242,088

 

The J.M. Smucker Company

         

683

 

70,342

 

The Kraft Heinz Company

         

3,445

 

85,333

 

Tyson Foods, Cl. A

         

1,135

 

76,987

 
 

762,827

 

Food Service - .1%

         

McDonald's

         

2,526

 

490,473

 

Forest Products & Other - .0%

         

International Paper

         

1,365

 

50,450

 

Health Care - 3.0%

         

Abbott Laboratories

         

4,585

 

353,183

 

AbbVie

         

5,105

 

437,550

 

ABIOMED

         

159

e

23,891

 

Agilent Technologies

         

8,587

 

661,800

 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

         

659

e

61,966

 

Align Technology

         

222

e

48,474

 

Allergan

         

604

 

115,165

 

Amgen

         

3,701

 

739,201

 

Anthem

         

963

 

247,578

 

Baxter International

         

1,035

 

86,391

 

Becton Dickinson & Co.

         

777

 

184,786

 

Biogen

         

571

e

176,091

 

69

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Health Care - 3.0% (continued)

         

Boston Scientific

         

4,290

e

160,403

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb

         

9,378

 

553,865

 

Cardinal Health

         

1,260

 

65,671

 

Centene

         

2,344

e

124,279

 

Cigna

         

1,463

 

267,641

 

Corteva

         

3,773

 

102,626

 

Danaher

         

4,744

 

685,888

 

Edwards Lifesciences

         

437

e

89,515

 

Eli Lilly & Co.

         

1,573

 

198,402

 

Gilead Sciences

         

2,120

 

147,043

 

HCA Healthcare

         

858

 

108,975

 

Hologic

         

3,036

e

143,056

 

Humana

         

470

 

150,250

 

IDEXX Laboratories

         

1,493

e

379,983

 

Incyte

         

568

e

42,833

 

Intuitive Surgical

         

316

e

168,731

 

IQVIA Holdings

         

860

e

119,961

 

Johnson & Johnson

         

13,484

 

1,813,328

 

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings

         

443

e

77,831

 

McKesson

         

581

 

81,259

 

Medtronic

         

3,705

 

372,982

 

Merck & Co.

         

8,615

 

659,564

 

Mettler-Toledo International

         

123

e

86,309

 

Pfizer

         

37,856

 

1,265,148

 

Quest Diagnostics

         

544

 

57,697

 

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

         

328

e

145,819

 

Stryker

         

660

 

125,789

 

Thermo Fisher Scientific

         

2,682

 

779,926

 

UnitedHealth Group

         

3,565

 

908,932

 

Universal Health Services, Cl. B

         

346

 

42,814

 

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

         

440

e

98,573

 

Zoetis

         

3,714

 

494,816

 
 

13,655,985

 

Household & Personal Products - .1%

         

Kimberly-Clark

         

3,550

 

465,725

 

The Estee Lauder Companies, Cl. A

         

452

 

82,987

 
 

548,712

 

Industrial - .5%

         

3M

         

2,114

 

315,493

 

A.O. Smith

         

1,245

 

49,240

 

Carlisle

         

518

 

75,260

 

Caterpillar

         

1,935

 

240,404

 

Deere & Co.

         

1,348

 

210,935

 

Eaton

         

1,480

 

134,266

 

General Electric

         

35,185

 

382,813

 

Ingersoll-Rand

         

671

 

86,586

 

Jacobs Engineering Group

         

810

 

74,795

 

Parker-Hannifin

         

514

 

94,972

 

Rockwell Automation

         

389

 

71,382

 

70

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Industrial - .5% (continued)

         

Stanley Black & Decker

         

644

 

92,543

 

Textron

         

940

 

38,164

 

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies

         

924

 

63,479

 

Xerox Holdings

         

6,205

 

199,801

 

Xylem

         

1,060

 

81,980

 
 

2,212,113

 

Information Technology - 2.6%

         

Activision Blizzard

         

1,855

 

107,831

 

Adobe

         

2,367

e

816,899

 

Autodesk

         

2,340

e

446,659

 

CACI International, Cl. A

         

818

e

200,426

 

Cadence Design Systems

         

4,785

e

316,480

 

eBay

         

1,962

 

67,964

 

Electronic Arts

         

517

e

52,408

 

Fidelity National Information Services

         

794

 

110,938

 

Fiserv

         

785

e

85,848

 

International Business Machines

         

1,933

 

251,580

 

Intuit

         

1,198

 

318,488

 

Mastercard, Cl. A

         

1,573

 

456,563

 

Microsoft

         

32,930

 

5,334,989

 

Oracle

         

5,808

 

287,264

 

PayPal Holdings

         

3,080

e

332,609

 

Salesforce.com

         

2,356

e

401,462

 

ServiceNow

         

392

e

127,827

 

Visa, Cl. A

         

10,349

 

1,881,034

 

WEX

         

294

e

55,049

 
 

11,652,318

 

Insurance - .8%

         

American International Group

         

2,795

 

117,837

 

Arch Capital Group

         

3,530

e

142,718

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Cl. B

         

6,221

e

1,283,641

 

Chubb

         

1,144

 

165,914

 

Globe Life

         

5,199

 

481,739

 

Lincoln National

         

845

 

38,355

 

MetLife

         

13,271

 

566,937

 

MGIC Investment

         

11,239

 

135,205

 

Prudential Financial

         

1,285

 

96,953

 

The Allstate

         

2,135

 

224,709

 

The Progressive

         

6,623

 

484,539

 
 

3,738,547

 

Internet Software & Services - 2.1%

         

Alphabet, Cl. A

         

1,288

e

1,724,954

 

Alphabet, Cl. C

         

1,359

e

1,820,149

 

Amazon.com

         

1,685

e

3,174,119

 

Booking Holdings

         

129

e

218,740

 

Facebook, Cl. A

         

10,689

e

2,057,312

 

Verisign

         

2,015

e

382,346

 
 

9,377,620

 

71

 

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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Materials - .1%

         

Ball

         

2,289

 

161,283

 

The Timken Company

         

7,067

 

316,884

 
 

478,167

 

Media - .7%

         

Charter Communications, Cl. A

         

1,549

e

763,920

 

Comcast, Cl. A

         

15,576

 

629,738

 

Fox, Cl. A

         

2,050

 

63,017

 

Live Nation Entertainment

         

500

e

30,385

 

Netflix

         

1,756

e

648,017

 

The Walt Disney Company

         

6,572

 

773,196

 

ViacomCBS, Cl. B

         

2,089

 

51,410

 
 

2,959,683

 

Metals & Mining - .1%

         

Freeport-McMoRan

         

7,485

 

74,551

 

Newmont

         

2,970

 

132,551

 

Nucor

         

1,365

 

56,443

 

Reliance Steel & Aluminum

         

398

 

40,711

 
 

304,256

 

Real Estate - .6%

         

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

         

499

f

75,788

 

American Tower

         

1,362

f

308,902

 

Crown Castle International

         

1,320

f

189,143

 

Digital Realty Trust

         

906

f

108,820

 

Equinix

         

210

f

120,288

 

Essex Property Trust

         

331

f

93,792

 

Extra Space Storage

         

825

f

82,797

 

Healthpeak Properties

         

2,988

f

94,540

 

Prologis

         

1,605

f

135,269

 

Public Storage

         

2,654

f

555,004

 

Realty Income

         

1,270

f

91,935

 

Simon Property Group

         

1,009

f

124,188

 

UDR

         

1,985

f

89,285

 

Ventas

         

1,945

f

104,583

 

VICI Properties

         

17,704

f

443,662

 

Welltower

         

1,600

f

119,712

 

Weyerhaeuser

         

2,295

f

59,624

 
 

2,797,332

 

Retailing - .6%

         

Advance Auto Parts

         

364

 

48,405

 

AutoZone

         

154

e

159,007

 

Best Buy

         

650

 

49,173

 

CarMax

         

795

e

69,411

 

Dollar General

         

572

 

85,972

 

Dollar Tree

         

820

e

68,085

 

Expedia Group

         

578

 

57,002

 

Genuine Parts

         

3,669

 

320,084

 

Lowe's

         

2,634

 

280,705

 

Macy's

         

2,245

 

29,701

 

O'Reilly Automotive

         

197

e

72,638

 

72

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Retailing - .6% (continued)

         

Ross Stores

         

890

 

96,814

 

Target

         

1,615

 

166,345

 

The Home Depot

         

3,844

 

837,377

 

The TJX Companies

         

3,147

 

188,191

 

Tiffany & Co.

         

500

 

66,795

 

Tractor Supply

         

465

 

41,157

 

Ulta Beauty

         

293

e

75,327

 
 

2,712,189

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - .9%

         

Advanced Micro Devices

         

4,380

e

199,202

 

Analog Devices

         

1,450

 

158,123

 

Applied Materials

         

3,220

 

187,146

 

Broadcom

         

1,854

 

505,437

 

Intel

         

19,593

 

1,087,803

 

KLA

         

479

 

73,627

 

Lam Research

         

453

 

132,924

 

Maxim Integrated Products

         

1,160

 

64,519

 

Microchip Technology

         

1,090

 

98,874

 

Micron Technology

         

4,400

E

231,264

 

NVIDIA

         

2,292

 

619,000

 

Skyworks Solutions

         

565

 

56,602

 

Texas Instruments

         

2,853

 

325,641

 

Xilinx

         

1,200

 

100,188

 
 

3,840,350

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - 1.5%

         

Accenture, Cl. A

         

4,960

 

895,726

 

Apple

         

16,339

 

4,466,429

 

Corning

         

2,850

 

68,001

 

Fortinet

         

1,871

e

190,954

 

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

         

3,955

 

50,584

 

HP

         

12,296

 

255,634

 

Keysight Technologies

         

720

e

68,227

 

MarketAxess Holdings

         

90

 

29,190

 

Motorola Solutions

         

655

 

108,520

 

Qualcomm

         

4,220

 

330,426

 

Western Digital

         

1,160

 

64,450

 

Zebra Technologies, Cl. A

         

190

e

40,084

 
 

6,568,225

 

Telecommunication Services - .6%

         

Arista Networks

         

278

e

53,687

 

AT&T

         

37,445

 

1,318,813

 

CenturyLink

         

4,235

 

51,116

 

Cisco Systems

         

15,300

 

610,929

 

Verizon Communications

         

16,448

 

890,824

 
 

2,925,369

 

Transportation - .4%

         

CSX

         

2,351

 

165,628

 

FedEx

         

689

 

97,266

 

Norfolk Southern

         

3,142

 

572,944

 

73

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

       

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks - 21.7% (continued)

         

Transportation - .4% (continued)

         

Union Pacific

         

5,128

 

819,506

 

United Parcel Service, Cl. B

         

3,991

 

361,146

 
 

2,016,490

 

Utilities - .7%

         

AES

         

16,345

 

273,452

 

Ameren

         

1,145

 

90,455

 

Atmos Energy

         

765

 

78,986

 

CenterPoint Energy

         

3,405

 

78,383

 

Dominion Energy

         

1,955

 

152,842

 

DTE Energy

         

1,101

 

122,949

 

Duke Energy

         

2,310

 

211,827

 

Edison International

         

1,165

 

78,276

 

Evergy

         

1,810

 

118,284

 

Eversource Energy

         

1,245

 

107,643

 

Exelon

         

12,960

 

558,706

 

FirstEnergy

         

2,375

 

105,759

 

NextEra Energy

         

906

 

229,001

 

OGE Energy

         

15,362

 

585,292

 

Pinnacle West Capital

         

775

 

69,355

 

PPL

         

3,145

 

94,381

 

Public Service Enterprise Group

         

1,620

 

83,122

 

Sempra Energy

         

571

 

79,814

 
 

3,118,527

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost $78,958,246)

 

97,313,138

 
 

Preferred Dividend Yield (%)

             

Preferred Stocks - .1%

         

Telecommunication Services - .1%

         

AT&T, Ser. A
(cost $375,000)

 

5.00

     

15,000

b

373,200

 

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

     

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies - 62.9%

         

Registered Investment Companies - 62.9%

         

ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund, Cl. Y

         

1,016,485

 

9,585,455

 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund, Cl. M

         

1,062,121

g

14,487,329

 

BNY Mellon Dynamic Total Return Fund, CI. Y

         

537,718

g

8,501,315

 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, Cl. M

         

2,050,566

g

21,407,904

 

BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Cl. Y

         

978,730

g

11,128,154

 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, Cl. M

         

3,176,621

g

46,315,135

 

BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, CI. Y

         

1,049,757

g

8,922,933

 

BNY Mellon High Yield Fund, Cl. I

         

1,859,619

g

11,176,312

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M

         

1,598,914

g

12,151,750

 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, Cl. M

         

2,026,573

g

26,142,789

 

BNY Mellon International Equity Fund, Cl. Y

         

640,704

g

12,295,103

 

BNY Mellon International Fund, Cl. M

         

1,080,612

g

13,064,601

 

BNY Mellon International Small Cap Fund, Cl. Y

         

897,017

g

10,943,608

 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M

         

823,670

g

13,903,554

 

BNY Mellon Research Growth Fund, Cl. Y

         

793,533

g

11,664,931

 

BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Growth Fund, Cl. Y

         

761,727

e,g

18,151,948

 

74

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

     

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies - 62.9% (continued)

         

Registered Investment Companies - 62.9% (continued)

         

BNY Mellon Select Managers Small Cap Value, Cl. Y

         

659,430

g

13,280,926

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M

         

271,968

g

4,506,507

 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl. M

         

927,609

g

11,576,566

 

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

 

1.59

     

2,588,636

g

2,588,636

 

Total Investment Companies
(cost $262,002,024)

 

281,795,456

 
                 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .2%

         

Registered Investment Companies - .2%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $838,333)

 

1.59

     

838,333

g

838,333

 

Total Investments (cost $405,911,015)

 

100.1%

448,192,407

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(0.1%)

(576,744)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

447,615,663

 

GO—General Obligation

a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $2,516,629 or .56% of net assets.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $1,466,572 and the value of the collateral was $1,494,196, consisting of cash collateral of $838,333 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $655,863.
c The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
d Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
e Non-income producing security.
f Investment in real estate investment trust within the United States.
g Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.


   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Investment Companies

63.1

Consumer, Non-cyclical

5.4

Financial

5.3

Technology

5.0

Mortgage Securities

4.9

Communications

4.3

Government

4.3

Industrial

2.9

Consumer, Cyclical

2.1

Energy

1.2

Utilities

1.0

Basic Materials

.6

 

100.1

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

75

 

STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED ISSUERS (Unaudited)

                 

Investment Companies

Value
8/31/19

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

Net Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)

Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) ($)

Value
2/29/20

Net
Assets (%)

Dividends/
Distributions ($)

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

               

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,994,282

20,794,423

21,946,727

-

-

841,978

.5

6,253

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

553,014

1,247,598

1,800,612

-

-

-

-

-

Total

2,547,296

22,042,021

23,747,339

-

-

841,978

.5

6,253

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large
Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

BNY Mellon Dynamic
Value Fund, Cl. Y

36,531,441

-

2,411,440

(21,200)

(1,815,233)

32,283,568

10.8

1,360,659

BNY Mellon Income
Stock Fund, Cl. M

30,557,358

-

703,100

17,498

(3,778,372)

26,093,384

8.7

2,820,885

BNY Mellon Research
Growth Fund, Cl. Y

44,717,195

9,200,000

2,482,718

138,610

(1,067,102)

50,505,985

16.9

3,114,372

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

2,874,736

16,991,856

18,654,630

-

-

1,211,962

.4

19,952

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

-

726,685

703,057

-

-

23,628

.0

-

Total

114,680,730

26,918,541

24,954,945

134,908

(6,660,707)

110,118,527

36.8

7,315,868

76

 

                 

Investment Companies

Value
8/31/19

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

Net Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)

Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) ($)

Value
2/29/20

Net
Assets (%)

Dividends/
Distributions ($)

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

               

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

41,756,799

156,526,671

169,848,037

-

-

28,435,433

3.5

328,232

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

-

70,563,145

59,777,580

-

-

10,785,565

1.3

-

Total

41,756,799

227,089,816

229,625,617

-

-

39,220,998

4.8

328,232

BNY Mellon Mid Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

34,658,530

213,982,505

229,267,579

-

-

19,373,456

.7

351,684

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

11,956,593

154,575,775

146,945,118

-

-

19,587,250

.8

-

Total

46,615,123

368,558,280

376,212,697

-

-

38,960,706

1.5

351,684

BNY Mellon Small Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

6,148,717

50,402,851

42,248,820

-

-

14,302,748

3.6

62,462

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

23,757,618

74,944,835

83,096,547

-

-

15,605,906

3.9

-

Total

29,906,335

125,347,686

125,345,367

-

-

29,908,654

7.5

62,462

77

 

STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED ISSUERS (Unaudited) (continued)

                 

Investment Companies

Value
8/31/19

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

Net Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)

Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) ($)

Value
2/29/20

Net
Assets (%)

Dividends/
Distributions ($)

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,189,303

33,782,332

34,237,056

-

-

734,579

.2

5,470

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

2,653,773

24,961,505

23,082,136

-

-

4,533,142

2.2

23,482

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

7,457,589

32,884,404

34,921,537

-

-

5,420,456

2.6

-

Total

10,111,362

57,845,909

58,003,673

-

-

9,953,598

4.8

23,482

BNY Mellon
International Fund

               

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

3,555,333

107,241,463

106,921,226

-

-

3,875,570

.5

37,836

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

7,007,035

40,964,929

42,429,618

-

-

5,542,346

.6

-

Total

10,562,368

148,206,392

149,350,844

-

-

9,417,916

1.1

37,836

78

 

                 

Investment Companies

Value
8/31/19

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

Net Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)

Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) ($)

Value
2/29/20

Net
Assets (%)

Dividends/
Distributions ($)

BNY Mellon Emerging
Markets Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

2,791,201

99,224,269

97,311,025

-

-

4,704,445

.6

69,454

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

           

-

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,878,093

50,473,481

41,641,288

-

-

10,710,286

1.3

-

Total

4,669,294

149,697,750

138,952,313

-

-

15,414,731

1.9

69,454

BNY Mellon International
Equity Income Fund

             

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,488,349

34,891,622

36,355,581

-

-

24,390

.0

13,621

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,051,856

7,461,569

8,513,425

-

-

-

-

-

Total

2,540,205

42,353,191

44,869,006

-

-

24,390

.0

13,621

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

               

Registered Investment
Companies;

             

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund, Cl. M

13,937,544

253,203

-

-

296,582

14,487,329

3.2

253,204

BNY Mellon Dynamic Total Return Fund, Cl. Y

8,477,528

290,264

-

-

(266,477)

8,501,315

1.9

290,264

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, Cl. M

20,553,340

266,545

-

-

588,019

21,407,904

4.8

266,545

BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Cl. Y

11,031,400

319,530

-

-

(222,776)

11,128,154

2.5

319,530

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, Cl. M

46,136,176

3,332,353

-

-

(3,153,394)

46,315,135

10.3

3,332,353

79

 

STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED ISSUERS (Unaudited) (continued)

                 

Investment Companies

Value
8/31/19

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

Net Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)

Net Change in Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) ($)

Value
2/29/20

Net
Assets (%)

Dividends/
Distributions ($)

BNY Mellon Asset
Allocation Fund (continued)

           

Registered Investment
Companies (continued);

             

BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, Cl. Y

9,195,887

928,955

-

-

(1,201,909)

8,922,933

2.0

928,955

BNY Mellon High Yield
Fund, Cl. I

11,101,392

297,385

-

-

(222,465)

11,176,312

2.5

296,526

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, Cl. M

12,718,964

1,183,760

-

-

(1,750,974)

12,151,750

2.7

1,183,761

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, Cl. M

25,510,909

267,100

-

-

364,780

26,142,789

5.8

267,099

BNY Mellon
International Equity
Fund, Cl. Y

12,160,143

343,257

-

-

(208,297)

12,295,103

2.7

343,257

BNY Mellon International Fund, Cl. M

12,971,461

357,216

-

-

(264,076)

13,064,601

2.9

357,216

BNY Mellon International
Small Cap Fund, Cl. Y

11,354,000

434,068

-

-

(844,460)

10,943,608

2.4

434,067

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl M

23,108,086

816,795

9,999,986

3,806,239

(3,827,580)

13,903,554

3.1

816,795

BNY Mellon Research
Growth Fund, Cl. Y

11,107,644

773,602

-

-

(216,315)

11,664,931

2.6

773,603

BNY Mellon Select
Managers Small Cap Growth Fund, Cl. Y

19,433,333

962,664

1,000,758

(44,353)

(1,198,938)

18,151,948

4.0

962,663

BNY Mellon Select
Managers Small Cap Value Fund, Cl. Y

13,517,679

301,887

-

-

(538,640)

13,280,926

3.0

301,886

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl M

4,510,469

152,255

-

-

(156,217)

4,506,507

1.0

159,210

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, Cl M

11,473,193

464,726

-

-

(361,353)

11,576,566

2.6

464,727

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

4,498,302

28,463,176

30,372,842

-

-

2,588,636

.6

34,403

Investment of Cash
Collateral for Securities
Loaned;

             

Dreyfus Institutional
Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund

593,440

6,710,690

6,465,797

-

-

838,333

.2

-

Total

283,390,890

46,919,431

47,839,383

3,761,886

(13,184,490)

273,048,334

60.8

11,786,064

 Includes reinvested dividends/distributions.
See notes to financial statements

80

 

STATEMENT OF OPTIONS WRITTEN

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

             

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

Description/ Contracts/ Counterparties

Exercise Price

Expiration Date

Notional Amount

 

Value ($)

 

Call Options:

           

Bank Of America Corp,
Contracts 2,815

36

3/20/2020

10,134,000

 

(5,630)

 

Cvs Health Corp,
Contracts 328

80

3/20/2020

2,624,000

 

(984)

 

Total Options Written

(premiums received $108,974)

     

(6,614)

 

See notes to financial statements.

81

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments (including securities
on loan)††—Note 1(c):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

155,998,619

 

189,492,120

 

799,641,373

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

841,978

 

110,118,527

 

39,220,998

 

 

Dividends receivable

 

 

 

343,275

 

383,196

 

2,355,675

 

 

Receivable for shares of Beneficial
Interest subscribed

 

 

 

29,100

 

21,100

 

2,593,048

 

 

Securities lending receivable

 

 

 

574

 

792

 

4,038

 

 

Receivable for investment securities sold

 

 

 

-

 

513,147

 

2,511,668

 

 

Tax reclaim receivable

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

42,167

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

14,641

 

15,054

 

39,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

157,228,187

 

300,543,936

 

846,408,057

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 3(b)

 

 

 

114,491

 

159,425

 

590,497

 

 

Cash overdraft due to Custodian

 

 

 

124,755

 

-

 

1,349,500

 

 

Payable for shares of Beneficial
Interest redeemed

 

 

 

435,097

 

397,910

 

1,104,803

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

4,119

 

4,537

 

11,153

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

-

 

525,793

 

10,316,304

 

 

Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c)

 

 

 

-

 

23,628

 

10,785,565

 

 

Outstanding options written, at value†††

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

6,614

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

36,524

 

31,245

 

39,037

 

 

 

 

 

 

714,986

 

1,142,538

 

24,203,473

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

156,513,201

 

299,401,398

 

822,204,584

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

112,355,611

 

182,960,522

 

752,090,300

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

44,157,590

 

116,440,876

 

70,114,284

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

156,513,201

 

299,401,398

 

822,204,584

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

124,885,268

 

89,757,136

 

759,444,257

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

841,978

 

106,134,010

 

39,220,998

 

 

†† Value of securities on loan ($)

 

 

 

7,390,502

 

9,004,718

 

32,721,021

 

 

††† Outstanding options premiums received ($)
—See Statement of Options Written—Note 4

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

108,974

 

 

82

 

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

149,862,777

 

292,859,407

 

787,897,238

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

31,883,239

 

19,817,064

 

103,669,718

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

4.70

 

14.78

 

7.60

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

6,650,424

 

6,541,991

 

20,070,688

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

1,414,076

 

429,888

 

2,603,408

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

4.70

 

15.22

 

7.71

 

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

1,239,569

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

162,958

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

7.61

 

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

1,087,879

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

143,489

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

7.58

 

 

Class I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

11,545,678

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

1,518,645

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

7.60

 

 

Class Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

363,532

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

47,871

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

7.59

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

83

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) (continued)

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments (including securities
on loan)††—Note 1(c):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

2,558,625,785

 

385,793,280

 

393,576,612

 

200,457,358

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

38,960,706

 

29,908,654

 

734,579

 

9,953,598

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

-

 

31,889

 

-

 

16,001

 

 

Receivable for investment securities sold

 

 

 

6,195,477

 

3,380,180

 

3,802,769

 

1,145,422

 

 

Dividends receivable

 

 

 

2,517,039

 

508,843

 

618,783

 

179,116

 

 

Receivable for shares of Beneficial
Interest subscribed

 

 

 

1,335,663

 

214,000

 

539,133

 

241,000

 

 

Securities lending receivable

 

 

 

189,467

 

15,560

 

2,820

 

15,961

 

 

Tax reclaim receivable

 

 

 

-

 

852

 

-

 

-

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

43,630

 

18,364

 

21,371

 

18,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,607,867,767

 

419,871,622

 

399,296,067

 

212,027,116

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 3(b)

 

 

 

2,037,417

 

362,715

 

295,112

 

170,771

 

 

Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c)

 

 

 

19,587,250

 

15,605,906

 

-

 

5,420,456

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

5,696,695

 

2,882,642

 

3,832,997

 

920,733

 

 

Payable for shares of Beneficial
Interest redeemed

 

 

 

4,182,602

 

360,109

 

3,171,361

 

176,067

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

39,642

 

7,193

 

7,563

 

3,700

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

86,166

 

36,700

 

44,753

 

52,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

31,629,772

 

19,255,265

 

7,351,786

 

6,744,525

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

2,576,237,995

 

400,616,357

 

391,944,281

 

205,282,591

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

1,707,703,676

 

347,750,134

 

289,363,630

 

165,764,612

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

868,534,319

 

52,866,223

 

102,580,651

 

39,517,979

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

2,576,237,995

 

400,616,357

 

391,944,281

 

205,282,591

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

1,752,535,887

 

333,835,383

 

315,120,401

 

166,969,484

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

38,960,706

 

29,908,654

 

734,579

 

9,953,598

 

 

†† Value of securities on loan ($)

 

 

 

288,034,674

 

101,769,225

 

19,006,280

 

45,516,122

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

2,456,993,506

 

381,771,587

 

383,109,954

 

203,203,523

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

145,512,092

 

23,037,519

 

26,261,575

 

16,280,245

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

16.89

 

16.57

 

14.59

 

12.48

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

119,244,489

 

18,844,770

 

8,834,327

 

2,079,068

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

7,195,072

 

1,209,346

 

613,779

 

170,718

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

16.57

 

15.58

 

14.39

 

12.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

84

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon International Fund

 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments (including securities
on loan)††—Note 1(c):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

836,733,953

 

824,817,778

 

249,210,141

 

175,144,073

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

9,417,916

 

15,414,731

 

24,390

 

273,048,334

 

 

Cash denominated in foreign currency†††

 

 

 

3,624,111

 

4,977,801

 

2,195,125

 

-

 

 

Tax reclaim receivable

 

 

 

2,482,262

 

87,771

 

998,672

 

-

 

 

Dividends receivable

 

 

 

1,203,065

 

1,746,468

 

873,900

 

316,245

 

 

Receivable for shares of Beneficial
Interest subscribed

 

 

 

692,733

 

384,351

 

310,552

 

135,000

 

 

Securities lending receivable

 

 

 

910

 

7,015

 

91

 

132

 

 

Interest receivable

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

507,545

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

22,236

 

23,245

 

25,742

 

17,385

 

 

 

 

 

 

854,177,186

 

847,459,160

 

253,638,613

 

449,168,714

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 3(b)

 

 

 

763,250

 

1,154,579

 

272,035

 

86,405

 

 

Cash overdraft due to Custodian

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

324,963

 

 

Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c)

 

 

 

5,542,346

 

10,710,286

 

-

 

838,333

 

 

Payable for shares of Beneficial
Interest redeemed

 

 

 

3,374,580

 

3,254,439

 

6,800,725

 

113,405

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

16,497

 

8,642

 

2,398

 

6,706

 

 

Interest payable—Note 2

 

 

 

-

 

319

 

-

 

-

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

145,154

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

48,812

 

35,954

 

37,836

 

38,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,745,485

 

15,164,219

 

7,112,994

 

1,553,051

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

844,431,701

 

832,294,941

 

246,525,619

 

447,615,663

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

917,768,193

 

1,092,177,578

 

301,267,796

 

391,411,616

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

(73,336,492)

 

(259,882,637)

 

(54,742,177)

 

56,204,047

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

844,431,701

 

832,294,941

 

246,525,619

 

447,615,663

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

860,840,275

 

647,693,306

 

264,473,893

 

153,963,249

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

9,417,916

 

15,414,731

 

24,390

 

251,947,766

 

 

†† Value of securities on loan ($)

 

 

 

7,299,930

 

37,773,142

 

1,451,625

 

1,466,572

 

 

††† Cash denominated in foreign
currency (cost) ($)

 

 

 

3,667,336

 

5,159,235

 

2,235,614

 

-

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

826,068,088

 

809,449,033

 

244,676,749

 

441,539,487

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

68,337,574

 

77,564,956

 

20,948,385

 

38,122,727

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

12.09

 

10.44

 

11.68

 

11.58

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

18,363,613

 

22,845,908

 

1,848,870

 

6,076,176

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

1,421,467

 

2,130,913

 

156,343

 

520,038

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

12.92

 

10.72

 

11.83

 

11.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Six Months Ended February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

1,762,709

1,862,289

 

14,496,314

Affiliated issuers

 

 

6,253

 

1,039,760

 

328,232

 

Income from securities lending—Note 1(c)

 

 

5,394

 

5,934

 

28,887

 

Interest

 

 

-

 

542

 

1,511

 

Total Income

 

 

1,774,356

 

2,908,525

 

14,854,944

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

598,254

 

818,925

 

3,180,620

 

Administration fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

112,673

 

127,812

 

602,540

 

Professional fees

 

 

19,745

 

21,403

 

22,252

 

Registration fees

 

 

15,845

 

17,071

 

45,810

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b)

 

 

9,313

 

8,647

 

38,528

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

6,661

 

9,325

 

6,661

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c)

 

 

6,282

 

11,486

 

26,576

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

5,877

 

5,969

 

5,339

 

Custodian fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

5,021

 

3,284

 

8,425

 

Loan commitment fees—Note 2

 

 

2,881

 

4,824

 

13,188

 

Interest expense—Note 2

 

 

325

 

-

 

-

 

Distribution fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

-

 

-

 

4,695

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

7,282

 

7,982

 

35,530

 

Total Expenses

 

 

790,159

 

1,036,728

 

3,990,164

 

Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a)

 

 

-

 

-

 

(417)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

790,159

 

1,036,728

 

3,989,747

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

984,197

 

1,871,797

 

10,865,197

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments—Note 4 ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

18,948,418

 

8,727,534

 

57,172,730

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

-

 

134,908

 

-

 

Net realized gain (loss) on options transactions

 

 

-

 

-

 

642,891

 

Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers

 

 

-

 

6,276,108

 

-

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

 

18,948,418

 

15,138,550

 

57,815,621

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

(15,781,148)

 

(6,473,052)

 

(98,998,065)

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

-

 

(6,660,707)

 

-

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on options transactions

 

 

-

 

-

 

(239,281)

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

 

(15,781,148)

 

(13,133,759)

 

(99,237,346)

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

3,167,270

 

2,004,791

 

(41,421,725)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

4,151,467

 

3,876,588

 

(30,556,528)

 

Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($)

 

 

1,231

 

-

 

75,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

                 

86

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

18,832,957

2,348,424

3,629,899

 

1,137,408

Affiliated issuers

 

 

351,684

 

62,462

 

5,470

 

23,482

 

Income from securities lending—Note 1(c)

 

 

520,588

 

279,417

 

17,453

 

116,867

 

Interest

 

 

6,230

 

2,445

 

-

 

45

 

                     

Total Income

 

 

19,711,459

 

2,692,748

 

3,652,822

 

1,277,802

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

10,476,960

 

1,841,678

 

1,534,410

 

842,391

 

Administration fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

1,720,472

 

266,877

 

269,674

 

138,350

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b)

 

 

156,688

 

24,278

 

10,763

 

2,735

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c)

 

 

87,968

 

13,046

 

14,707

 

7,371

 

Professional fees

 

 

69,635

 

21,550

 

23,149

 

19,826

 

Loan commitment fees—Note 2

 

 

35,172

 

5,749

 

4,641

 

2,270

 

Custodian fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

34,723

 

16,112

 

4,793

 

14,048

 

Registration fees

 

 

23,122

 

17,603

 

21,016

 

16,948

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

16,703

 

7,037

 

3,154

 

1,895

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

10,657

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

Interest expense—Note 2

 

 

-

 

-

 

1,138

 

-

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

74,907

 

21,529

 

12,392

 

18,815

 

Total Expenses

 

 

12,707,007

 

2,242,120

 

1,906,498

 

1,071,310

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

7,004,452

 

450,628

 

1,746,324

 

206,492

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments—Note 4 ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions

96,983,107

 

11,812,171

 

30,817,052

 

11,238,307

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments and foreign currency transactions

 

 

(93,859,156)

 

(10,621,395)

 

(28,158,113)

 

(8,405,233)

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

3,123,951

 

1,190,776

 

2,658,939

 

2,833,074

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

10,128,403

 

1,641,404

 

4,405,263

 

3,039,566

 

Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($)

 

 

30,893

 

6,930

 

-

 

3,146

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

                     

87

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (continued)

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon International Fund

 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

7,241,809

11,224,752

4,905,493

1,436,757

Affiliated issuers

 

 

37,836

 

69,454

 

13,621

 

3,723,462

 

Income from securities lending—Note 1(c)

 

 

7,652

 

51,803

 

24,483

 

1,957

 

Interest

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,047,970

 

Total Income

 

 

7,287,297

 

11,346,009

 

4,943,597

 

6,210,146

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

4,004,303

 

5,109,251

 

1,224,865

 

697,117

 

Administration fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

573,856

 

541,314

 

175,732

 

104,917

 

Custodian fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

72,750

 

345,988

 

78,074

 

5,043

 

Professional fees

 

 

33,417

 

42,580

 

24,175

 

25,240

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c)

 

 

30,965

 

28,159

 

8,799

 

14,621

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b)

 

 

22,673

 

27,512

 

2,326

 

7,900

 

Registration fees

 

 

18,092

 

19,937

 

19,575

 

25,979

 

Loan commitment fees—Note 2

 

 

13,979

 

11,406

 

3,743

 

7,074

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

7,993

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

4,288

 

5,140

 

4,228

 

4,160

 

Interest expense—Note 2

 

 

949

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

28,323

 

20,607

 

16,609

 

15,921

 

Total Expenses

 

 

4,810,256

 

6,158,555

 

1,564,787

 

915,965

 

Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a)

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(197,279)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

4,810,256

 

6,158,555

 

1,564,787

 

718,686

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

2,477,041

 

5,187,454

 

3,378,810

 

5,491,460

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments—Note 4 ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments
and foreign currency transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

22,477,453

 

(12,346,170)

 

(5,810,283)

 

4,356,013

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

3,761,886

 

Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign
currency exchange contracts

21,559

 

(224,986)

 

(46,504)

 

-

 

Capital gain distributions from affiliated issuers

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

8,062,602

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

 

22,499,012

 

(12,571,156)

 

(5,856,787)

 

16,180,501

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments and foreign currency transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

(12,702,959)

 

43,132,131

 

50,214

 

(3,758,479)

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(13,184,490)

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

 

(12,702,959)

 

43,132,131

 

50,214

 

(16,942,969)

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

9,796,053

 

30,560,975

 

(5,806,573)

 

(762,468)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

12,273,094

 

35,748,429

 

(2,427,763)

 

4,728,992

 

Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($)

 

 

491,770

 

918,912

 

467,948

 

636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

                     

88

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

984,197

 

 

 

2,517,072

 

1,871,797

 

 

 

3,029,782

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

18,948,418

 

 

 

20,619,192

 

15,138,550

 

 

 

25,009,450

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

(15,781,148)

 

 

 

(31,584,289)

 

(13,133,759)

 

 

 

(29,312,295)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

4,151,467

 

 

 

(8,448,025)

 

3,876,588

 

 

 

(1,273,063)

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(23,732,760)

 

 

 

(34,977,319)

 

(25,066,895)

 

 

 

(38,761,855)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(1,040,250)

 

 

 

(1,317,080)

 

(536,318)

 

 

 

(742,007)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(24,773,010)

 

 

 

(36,294,399)

 

(25,603,213)

 

 

 

(39,503,862)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

5,957,795

 

 

 

39,251,913

 

2,108,766

 

 

 

17,649,746

 

Investor Shares

 

 

986,679

 

 

 

1,316,675

 

952,535

 

 

 

2,726,661

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

13,246,630

 

 

 

20,579,083

 

19,493,223

 

 

 

30,446,340

 

Investor Shares

 

 

1,025,539

 

 

 

1,249,400

 

406,721

 

 

 

588,916

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(38,767,340)

 

 

 

(97,863,598)

 

(16,417,237)

 

 

 

(49,167,840)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(1,280,069)

 

 

 

(4,128,504)

 

(1,286,567)

 

 

 

(2,154,592)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(18,830,766)

 

 

 

(39,595,031)

 

5,257,441

 

 

 

89,231

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(39,452,309)

 

 

 

(84,337,455)

 

(16,469,184)

 

 

 

(40,687,694)

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

195,965,510

 

 

 

280,302,965

 

315,870,582

 

 

 

356,558,276

 

End of Period

 

 

156,513,201

 

 

 

195,965,510

 

299,401,398

 

 

 

315,870,582

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

1,146,633

 

 

 

7,923,707

 

128,708

 

 

 

1,152,890

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

2,647,815

 

 

 

4,139,046

 

1,207,011

 

 

 

2,220,739

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(7,211,332)

 

 

 

(18,326,576)

 

(997,947)

 

 

 

(3,212,345)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(3,416,884)

 

 

 

(6,263,823)

 

337,772

 

 

 

161,284

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

182,346

 

 

 

243,479

 

55,328

 

 

 

167,868

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

204,922

 

 

 

250,934

 

24,442

 

 

 

41,767

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(246,939)

 

 

 

(753,630)

 

(76,762)

 

 

 

(138,849)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

140,329

 

 

 

(259,217)

 

3,008

 

 

 

70,786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 172,582 Class M shares representing $937,207 were exchanged for 172,456 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund and 57,750 Class M shares representing $967,197 were exchanged for 56,244 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 243,554 Class M shares representing $1,316,674 were exchanged for 243,479 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund and 171,468 Class M shares representing $2,711,661 were exchanged for 167,039 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund.


See notes to financial statements.

                           

89

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

10,865,197

 

 

 

25,779,105

 

7,004,452

 

 

 

12,759,704

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

57,815,621

 

 

 

65,498,489

 

96,983,107

 

 

 

83,661,715

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

(99,237,346)

 

 

 

(113,637,936)

 

(93,859,156)

 

 

 

(225,723,778)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

(30,556,528)

 

 

 

(22,360,342)

 

10,128,403

 

 

 

(129,302,359)

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(83,673,559)

 

 

 

(112,298,396)

 

(89,944,052)

 

 

 

(197,165,092)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(2,105,025)

 

 

 

(3,668,374)

 

(4,138,672)

 

 

 

(8,965,119)

 

Class A

 

 

(154,803)

 

 

 

(362,938)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class C

 

 

(102,174)

 

 

 

(74,750)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class I

 

 

(1,043,633)

 

 

 

(1,407,810)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class Y

 

 

(35,504)

 

 

 

(5,124)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(87,114,698)

 

 

 

(117,817,392)

 

(94,082,724)

 

 

 

(206,130,211)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

40,892,187

 

 

 

168,694,876

 

70,396,820

 

 

 

300,746,846

 

Investor Shares

 

 

7,901,934

 

 

 

18,657,995

 

32,081,160

 

 

 

56,235,488

 

Class A

 

 

752,829

 

 

 

822,080

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class C

 

 

101,110

 

 

 

1,308,608

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class I

 

 

3,303,850

 

 

 

7,577,053

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class Y

 

 

-

 

 

 

356,747

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

37,901,037

 

 

 

48,321,973

 

39,503,024

 

 

 

88,948,705

 

Investor Shares

 

 

1,674,119

 

 

 

3,011,943

 

3,150,656

 

 

 

7,422,669

 

Class A

 

 

143,138

 

 

 

357,768

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class C

 

 

101,276

 

 

 

73,716

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class I

 

 

1,000,700

 

 

 

1,290,690

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class Y

 

 

34,550

 

 

 

3,978

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(108,956,203)

 

 

 

(338,797,865)

 

(183,826,808)

 

 

 

(813,414,685)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(10,560,291)

 

 

 

(24,892,850)

 

(30,431,131)

 

 

 

(57,300,065)

 

Class A

 

 

(958,594)

 

 

 

(3,740,605)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class C

 

 

(115,672)

 

 

 

(1,108,481)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class I

 

 

(1,116,232)

 

 

 

(9,299,794)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(27,900,262)

 

 

 

(127,362,168)

 

(69,126,279)

 

 

 

(417,361,042)

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(145,571,488)

 

 

 

(267,539,902)

 

(153,080,600)

 

 

 

(752,793,612)

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

967,776,072

 

 

 

1,235,315,974

 

2,729,318,595

 

 

 

3,482,112,207

 

End of Period

 

 

822,204,584

 

 

 

967,776,072

 

2,576,237,995

 

 

 

2,729,318,595

 

90

 

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

4,637,359

 

 

 

20,249,369

 

3,852,218

 

 

 

18,545,109

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

4,385,605

 

 

 

5,964,918

 

2,175,285

 

 

 

6,147,112

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(12,289,649)

 

 

 

(40,485,328)

 

(10,103,327)

 

 

 

(49,696,090)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(3,266,685)

 

 

 

(14,271,041)

 

(4,075,824)

 

 

 

(25,003,869)

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

870,604

 

 

 

2,034,158

 

1,789,150

 

 

 

3,322,817

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

191,038

 

 

 

365,801

 

176,606

 

 

 

521,988

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(1,170,361)

 

 

 

(2,883,770)

 

(1,694,252)

 

 

 

(3,466,120)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(108,719)

 

 

 

(483,811)

 

271,504

 

 

 

378,685

 

Class A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

85,493

 

 

 

97,215

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

16,550

 

 

 

43,931

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(111,929)

 

 

 

(439,167)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(9,886)

 

 

 

(298,021)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

11,332

 

 

 

167,819

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

11,747

 

 

 

9,064

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(12,903)

 

 

 

(128,138)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

10,176

 

 

 

48,745

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

366,469

 

 

 

850,341

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

115,831

 

 

 

158,115

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(127,829)

 

 

 

(1,120,935)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

354,471

 

 

 

(112,479)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Class Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

-

 

 

 

42,219

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

4,002

 

 

 

462

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

4,002

 

 

 

42,681

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 875,732 Class M shares representing $7,844,706 were exchanged for 864,104 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and 1,704,672 Class M shares representing $31,117,440 were exchanged for 1,737,175 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 2,041,350 Class M shares representing $18,503,125 were exchanged for 2,016,969 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and 3,113,954 Class M shares representing $53,624,580 were exchanged for 3,170,485 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund.

 

See notes to financial statements.

                           

91

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

450,628

 

 

 

445,479

 

1,746,324

 

 

 

3,051,598

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

11,812,171

 

 

 

15,430,814

 

30,817,052

 

 

 

27,419,986

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

(10,621,395)

 

 

 

(100,612,833)

 

(28,158,113)

 

 

 

(51,318,102)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

1,641,404

 

 

 

(84,736,540)

 

4,405,263

 

 

 

(20,846,518)

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(13,776,400)

 

 

 

(68,142,188)

 

(29,330,383)

 

 

 

(76,074,385)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(639,055)

 

 

 

(3,576,590)

 

(627,280)

 

 

 

(2,013,402)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(14,415,455)

 

 

 

(71,718,778)

 

(29,957,663)

 

 

 

(78,087,787)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

15,273,886

 

 

 

57,408,911

 

17,072,553

 

 

 

82,067,513

 

Investor Shares

 

 

4,984,380

 

 

 

8,442,374

 

4,689,246

 

 

 

7,174,483

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

7,178,553

 

 

 

37,256,302

 

15,364,174

 

 

 

42,511,803

 

Investor Shares

 

 

509,328

 

 

 

2,583,482

 

404,132

 

 

 

1,561,091

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(33,933,132)

 

 

 

(165,434,026)

 

(54,993,014)

 

 

 

(175,742,722)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(4,795,913)

 

 

 

(9,993,983)

 

(2,790,024)

 

 

 

(10,452,208)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(10,782,898)

 

 

 

(69,736,940)

 

(20,252,933)

 

 

 

(52,880,040)

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(23,556,949)

 

 

 

(226,192,258)

 

(45,805,333)

 

 

 

(151,814,345)

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

424,173,306

 

 

 

650,365,564

 

437,749,614

 

 

 

589,563,959

 

End of Period

 

 

400,616,357

 

 

 

424,173,306

 

391,944,281

 

 

 

437,749,614

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

846,961

 

 

 

3,549,528

 

1,069,853

 

 

 

5,508,714

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

401,037

 

 

 

2,459,162

 

984,252

 

 

 

3,062,810

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(1,890,298)

 

 

 

(9,332,861)

 

(3,439,991)

 

 

 

(11,950,457)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(642,300)

 

 

 

(3,324,171)

 

(1,385,886)

 

 

 

(3,378,933)

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

296,768

 

 

 

472,697

 

297,545

 

 

 

452,645

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

30,245

 

 

 

180,663

 

26,225

 

 

 

113,782

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(285,001)

 

 

 

(619,411)

 

(175,429)

 

 

 

(733,570)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

42,012

 

 

 

33,949

 

148,341

 

 

 

(167,143)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 277,700 Class M shares representing $4,956,158 were exchanged for 295,099 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 302,519 Class M shares representing $4,832,842 were exchanged for 306,598 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 420,734 Class M shares representing $7,972,778 were exchanged for 444,248 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 449,288 Class M shares representing $7,220,974 were exchanged for 454,640 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund.


See notes to financial statements.

                           

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BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

BNY Mellon International Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

206,492

 

 

 

197,386

 

2,477,041

 

 

 

24,164,273

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

11,238,307

 

 

 

10,467,424

 

22,499,012

 

 

 

(30,295,125)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

(8,405,233)

 

 

 

(48,855,473)

 

(12,702,959)

 

 

 

(73,951,873)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

3,039,566

 

 

 

(38,190,663)

 

12,273,094

 

 

 

(80,082,725)

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(8,540,650)

 

 

 

(47,356,740)

 

(23,745,005)

 

 

 

(19,760,847)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(85,469)

 

 

 

(496,008)

 

(428,099)

 

 

 

(370,348)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(8,626,119)

 

 

 

(47,852,748)

 

(24,173,104)

 

 

 

(20,131,195)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

2,044,615

 

 

 

26,756,891

 

23,882,757

 

 

 

123,187,997

 

Investor Shares

 

 

432,812

 

 

 

1,064,865

 

11,274,689

 

 

 

16,065,319

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

6,623,416

 

 

 

35,180,791

 

4,299,413

 

 

 

3,815,653

 

Investor Shares

 

 

43,348

 

 

 

276,553

 

310,711

 

 

 

280,799

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(22,955,016)

 

 

 

(124,576,230)

 

(87,651,327)

 

 

 

(256,119,549)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(384,326)

 

 

 

(2,554,887)

 

(9,619,343)

 

 

 

(17,776,433)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(14,195,151)

 

 

 

(63,852,017)

 

(57,503,100)

 

 

 

(130,546,214)

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(19,781,704)

 

 

 

(149,895,428)

 

(69,403,110)

 

 

 

(230,760,134)

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

225,064,295

 

 

 

374,959,723

 

913,834,811

 

 

 

1,144,594,945

 

End of Period

 

 

205,282,591

 

 

 

225,064,295

 

844,431,701

 

 

 

913,834,811

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

154,958

 

 

 

2,266,217

 

1,817,420

 

 

 

10,132,677

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

505,218

 

 

 

2,968,843

 

323,507

 

 

 

326,403

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(1,714,309)

 

 

 

(9,894,026)

 

(6,675,303)

 

 

 

(21,224,718)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(1,054,133)

 

 

 

(4,658,966)

 

(4,534,376)

 

 

 

(10,765,638)

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

32,626

 

 

 

79,577

 

806,811

 

 

 

1,206,112

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

3,389

 

 

 

23,841

 

21,865

 

 

 

22,500

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(29,485)

 

 

 

(196,224)

 

(684,160)

 

 

 

(1,346,092)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

6,530

 

 

 

(92,806)

 

144,516

 

 

 

(117,480)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 31,736 Class M shares representing $431,297 were exchanged for 32,508 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-strategy Fund and 860,554 Class M shares representing $11,268,467 were exchanged for 806,373 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 75,773 Class M shares representing $1,036,865 were exchanged for 77,351 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund and 1,280,448 Class M shares representing $16,011,960 were exchanged for 1,201,587 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Fund.


See notes to financial statements.

                           

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

5,187,454

 

 

 

11,803,303

 

3,378,810

 

 

 

14,468,445

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

(12,571,156)

 

 

 

(22,323,793)

 

(5,856,787)

 

 

 

(16,898,391)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

43,132,131

 

 

 

(36,809,939)

 

50,214

 

 

 

(27,210,328)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

35,748,429

 

 

 

(47,330,429)

 

(2,427,763)

 

 

 

(29,640,274)

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(10,330,776)

 

 

 

(6,203,546)

 

(7,852,425)

 

 

 

(13,701,640)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(215,016)

 

 

 

(91,891)

 

(48,801)

 

 

 

(53,566)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(10,545,792)

 

 

 

(6,295,437)

 

(7,901,226)

 

 

 

(13,755,206)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

30,148,575

 

 

 

139,075,731

 

13,152,971

 

 

 

72,357,767

 

Investor Shares

 

 

10,662,437

 

 

 

14,085,497

 

3,120,311

 

 

 

3,148,415

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

2,088,194

 

 

 

1,313,234

 

2,041,880

 

 

 

3,472,998

 

Investor Shares

 

 

166,806

 

 

 

75,220

 

31,950

 

 

 

44,816

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(66,733,192)

 

 

 

(190,996,208)

 

(42,334,978)

 

 

 

(111,463,438)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(9,374,458)

 

 

 

(12,167,064)

 

(3,536,439)

 

 

 

(2,229,203)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(33,041,638)

 

 

 

(48,613,590)

 

(27,524,305)

 

 

 

(34,668,645)

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(7,839,001)

 

 

 

(102,239,456)

 

(37,853,294)

 

 

 

(78,064,125)

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

840,133,942

 

 

 

942,373,398

 

284,378,913

 

 

 

362,443,038

 

End of Period

 

 

832,294,941

 

 

 

840,133,942

 

246,525,619

 

 

 

284,378,913

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

2,704,721

 

 

 

13,711,081

 

1,011,656

 

 

 

5,673,536

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

184,960

 

 

 

134,277

 

160,502

 

 

 

276,543

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(6,089,323)

 

 

 

(19,061,283)

 

(3,342,378)

 

 

 

(8,870,926)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(3,199,642)

 

 

 

(5,215,925)

 

(2,170,220)

 

 

 

(2,920,847)

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

931,686

 

 

 

1,327,839

 

238,059

 

 

 

239,370

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

14,367

 

 

 

7,485

 

2,491

 

 

 

3,526

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(829,905)

 

 

 

(1,160,998)

 

(271,952)

 

 

 

(171,373)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

116,148

 

 

 

174,326

 

(31,402)

 

 

 

71,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 900,005 Class M shares representing $10,013,812 were exchanged for 876,563 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and 241,062 Class M shares representing $3,121,108 were exchanged for 238,130 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 1,363,929 Class M shares representing $14,090,730 were exchanged for 1,328,895 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and 252,618 Class M shares representing $3,267,927 were exchanged for 249,536 Investor shares for BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund.


See notes to financial statements.

                           

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BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

5,491,460

 

 

 

7,136,792

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

16,180,501

 

 

 

26,983,841

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

(16,942,969)

 

 

 

(37,002,168)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

4,728,992

 

 

 

(2,881,535)

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(30,715,649)

 

 

 

(28,756,893)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(426,190)

 

 

 

(387,023)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(31,141,839)

 

 

 

(29,143,916)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

16,523,450

 

 

 

59,626,360

 

Investor Shares

 

 

1,012,653

 

 

 

3,837,411

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

19,326,398

 

 

 

14,975,040

 

Investor Shares

 

 

359,861

 

 

 

333,234

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(22,362,956)

 

 

 

(78,467,553)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(2,007,735)

 

 

 

(3,659,598)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

12,851,671

 

 

 

(3,355,106)

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(13,561,176)

 

 

 

(35,380,557)

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

461,176,839

 

 

 

496,557,396

 

End of Period

 

 

447,615,663

 

 

 

461,176,839

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

1,325,444

 

 

 

5,083,505

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

1,572,510

 

 

 

1,360,106

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(1,785,007)

 

 

 

(6,646,350)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

1,112,947

 

 

 

(202,739)

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

78,610

 

 

 

315,699

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

29,019

 

 

 

29,648

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(160,253)

 

 

 

(297,810)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(52,624)

 

 

 

47,537

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 76,645 Class M shares representing $980,598 were exchanged for 76,029 Investor shares and during the period ended August 31, 2019, 318,161 Class M shares representing $3,837,580 were exchanged for 315,659 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund.

See notes to financial statements.

               

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Total return shows how much your investment in each fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

5.36

6.50

6.25

5.67

5.92

7.15

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.03

.06

.07

.07

.08

.09

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.07

(.25)

1.00

.81

.34

(.04)

Total from Investment Operations

.10

(.19)

1.07

.88

.42

.05

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.03)

(.07)

(.06)

(.07)

(.08)

(.08)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.73)

(.88)

(.76)

(.23)

(.59)

(1.20)

Total Distributions

(.76)

(.95)

(.82)

(.30)

(.67)

(1.28)

Net asset value, end of period

4.70

5.36

6.50

6.25

5.67

5.92

Total Return (%)

1.05b

(1.64)

18.31

16.12

7.31

.12

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%)

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.85c

.84

.82

.84

.83

.81

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.85c

.84

.82

.84

.83

.81

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

1.08c

1.14

1.05

1.27

1.44

1.32

Portfolio Turnover Rate

25.08b

53.52

48.73

46.36

49.82

52.80

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

149,863

189,137

270,328

278,536

328,113

398,485

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

5.36

6.51

6.26

5.67

5.92

7.15

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.02

.05

.05

.06

.07

.07

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.08

(.27)

1.01

.82

.34

(.03)

Total from Investment Operations

.10

(.22)

1.06

.88

.41

.04

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.03)

(.05)

(.05)

(.06)

(.07)

(.07)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.73)

(.88)

(.76)

(.23)

(.59)

(1.20)

Total Distributions

(.76)

(.93)

(.81)

(.29)

(.66)

(1.27)

Net asset value, end of period

4.70

5.36

6.51

6.26

5.67

5.92

Total Return (%)

.92b

(2.03)

18.02

16.02

7.04

(.13)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.10c

1.09

1.07

1.09

1.08

1.06

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.10c

1.09

1.07

1.09

1.08

1.06

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.84c

.89

.79

1.02

1.18

1.08

Portfolio Turnover Rate

25.08b

53.52

48.73

46.36

49.82

52.80

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

6,650

6,828

9,975

10,093

9,801

9,900

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

15.86

18.12

16.50

14.98

14.71

17.12

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.09

.15

.14

.16

.17

.16

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.15

(.35)

3.21

2.31

1.33

(.23)

Total from Investment Operations

.24

(.20)

3.35

2.47

1.50

(.07)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.17)

(.23)

(.23)

(.23)

(.15)

(.26)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(1.15)

(1.83)

(1.50)

(.72)

(1.08)

(2.08)

Total Distributions

(1.32)

(2.06)

(1.73)

(.95)

(1.23)

(2.34)

Net asset value, end of period

14.78

15.86

18.12

16.50

14.98

14.71

Total Return (%)

.82b

.69

21.44

17.13

10.86

(.94)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets c

.63d

.64

.66

.65

.64

.61

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets c

.63d

.64

.66

.65

.64

.61

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets c

1.15d

.96

.80

1.05

1.19

.99

Portfolio Turnover Rate

8.87b

25.75

15.03

24.05

13.81

20.63

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

292,859

308,921

349,960

336,659

344,867

401,855

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

98

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

16.28

18.53

16.84

15.28

14.98

17.40

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.07

.11

.10

.13

.14

.12

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.16

(.34)

3.28

2.35

1.35

(.23)

Total from Investment Operations

.23

(.23)

3.38

2.48

1.49

(.11)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.14)

(.19)

(.19)

(.20)

(.11)

(.23)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(1.15)

(1.83)

(1.50)

(.72)

(1.08)

(2.08)

Total Distributions

(1.29)

(2.02)

(1.69)

(.92)

(1.19)

(2.31)

Net asset value, end of period

15.22

16.28

18.53

16.84

15.28

14.98

Total Return (%)

.71b

.45

21.15

16.87

10.56

(1.19)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets c

.88d

.89

.91

.90

.89

.86

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets c

.88d

.89

.91

.90

.89

.86

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets c

.88d

.71

.56

.81

.97

.74

Portfolio Turnover Rate

8.87b

25.75

15.03

24.05

13.81

20.63

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

6,542

6,949

6,598

6,511

6,081

4,237

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

8.70

9.78

9.29

8.72

8.57

9.94

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.10

.22

.21

.21

.21

.19

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

(.39)

(.33)

1.16

.83

.94

(.38)

Total From Investment Operations

(.29)

(.11)

1.37

1.04

1.15

(.19)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.10)

(.21)

(.19)

(.19)

(.21)

(.19)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.71)

(.76)

(.69)

(.28)

(.79)

(.99)

Total Distributions

(.81)

(.97)

(.88)

(.47)

(1.00)

(1.18)

Net asset value, end of period

7.60

8.70

9.78

9.29

8.72

8.57

Total Return (%)

(4.46)b

(.36)

15.31

12.33

14.33

(2.28)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.81c

.80

.80

.81

.81

.80

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.81c

.80

.80

.81

.81

.80

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

2.23c

2.47

2.17

2.28

2.54

2.06

Portfolio Turnover Rate

36.51b

59.45

67.57

52.66

54.31

65.75

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

787,897

930,683

1,185,755

1,185,723

1,068,292

1,077,496

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

100

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

8.82

9.90

9.39

8.81

8.63

10.02

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.09

.20

.18

.19

.19

.17

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

(.40)

(.33)

1.18

.84

.97

(.40)

Total from Investment Operations

(.31)

(.13)

1.36

1.03

1.16

(.23)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.09)

(.19)

(.16)

(.17)

(.19)

(.17)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.71)

(.76)

(.69)

(.28)

(.79)

(.99)

Total Distributions

(.80)

(.95)

(.85)

(.45)

(.98)

(1.16)

Net asset value, end of period

7.71

8.82

9.90

9.39

8.81

8.63

Total Return (%)

(4.63)b

(.60)

15.08

12.02

14.14

(2.64)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.06c

1.05

1.05

1.06

1.06

1.05

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.06c

1.05

1.05

1.06

1.06

1.05

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

1.97c

2.24

1.92

2.03

2.27

1.81

Portfolio Turnover Rate

36.51b

59.45

67.57

52.66

54.31

65.75

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

20,071

23,913

31,625

28,204

16,094

14,479

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

101

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class A

 
 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

a

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

8.71

9.79

9.30

8.72

8.42

 

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net b

.09

.19

.18

.17

.05

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

(.40)

(.33)

1.16

.86

.30

 

Total from Investment Operations

(.31)

(.14)

1.34

1.03

.35

 

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.08)

(.18)

(.16)

(.17)

(.05)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.71)

(.76)

(.69)

(.28)

 

Total Distributions

(.79)

(.94)

(.85)

(.45)

(.05)

 

Net asset value, end of period

7.61

8.71

9.79

9.30

8.72

 

Total Return (%) c

(4.61)d

(.64)

15.01

12.18

4.19

d

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.19e

1.10

1.10

1.11

1.15

e

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.15e

1.10

1.10

1.10

1.15

e

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.87e

2.20

1.89

2.01

1.96

e

Portfolio Turnover Rate

36.51d

59.45

67.57

52.66

54.31

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,240

1,506

4,608

5,112

316

 

a From May 31, 2016 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2016.
b
 
Based on average shares outstanding.
c Exclusive of sales charge.
d Not annualized.
e Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

102

 

             
   

Class C

 
 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

a

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

8.68

9.76

9.28

8.72

8.42

 

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net b

.05

.12

.10

.12

.04

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

(.39)

(.33)

1.16

.83

.30

 

Total from Investment Operations

(.34)

(.21)

1.26

.95

.34

 

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.05)

(.11)

(.09)

(.11)

(.04)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.71)

(.76)

(.69)

(.28)

 

Total Distributions

(.76)

(.87)

(.78)

(.39)

(.04)

 

Net asset value, end of period

7.58

8.68

9.76

9.28

8.72

 

Total Return (%) c

(5.00)d

(1.43)

14.07

11.22

4.00

d

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.90e

1.88

1.88

1.85

1.85

e

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.90e

1.88

1.88

1.81

1.85

e

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.13e

1.36

1.08

1.30

1.69

e

Portfolio Turnover Rate

36.51d

59.45

67.57

52.66

54.31

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,088

1,158

826

1,143

10

 

a From May 31, 2016 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2016.
b Based on average shares outstanding.
c Exclusive of sales charge.
d Not annualized.
e Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class I

 
 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

a

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

8.71

9.78

9.30

8.72

8.42

 

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net b

.10

.22

.20

.21

.06

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

(.41)

(.33)

1.16

.84

.30

 

Total from Investment Operations

(.31)

(.11)

1.36

1.05

.36

 

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.09)

(.20)

(.19)

(.19)

(.06)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.71)

(.76)

(.69)

(.28)

 

Total Distributions

(.80)

(.96)

(.88)

(.47)

(.06)

 

Net asset value, end of period

7.60

8.71

9.78

9.30

8.72

 

Total Return (%)

(4.59)c

(.28)

15.18

12.44

4.26

c

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.86d

.84

.83

.85

.86

d

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.86d

.84

.83

.85

.86

d

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.16d

2.41

2.13

2.30

2.71

d

Portfolio Turnover Rate

36.51c

59.45

67.57

52.66

54.31

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

11,546

10,135

12,491

6,068

10

 

a From May 31, 2016 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2016.
b Based on average shares outstanding.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

104

 

             
   

Class Y

 
 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

a

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

8.70

9.78

9.29

8.72

8.42

 

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net b

.10

.22

.20

.21

.06

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

(.40)

(.33)

1.17

.83

.30

 

Total from Investment Operations

(.30)

(.11)

1.37

1.04

.36

 

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.10)

(.21)

(.19)

(.19)

(.06)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.71)

(.76)

(.69)

(.28)

 

Total Distributions

(.81)

(.97)

(.88)

(.47)

(.06)

 

Net asset value, end of period

7.59

8.70

9.78

9.29

8.72

 

Total Return (%)

(4.58)c

(.36)

15.31

12.33

4.26

c

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.81d

.82

.80

.81

.86

d

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.81d

.82

.80

.81

.86

d

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.21d

2.43

2.17

2.27

2.71

d

Portfolio Turnover Rate

36.51c

59.45

67.57

52.66

54.31

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

364

382

12

11

10

 

a From May 31, 2016 (commencement of initial offering) to August 31, 2016.
b Based on average shares outstanding.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

105

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

17.45

19.24

16.72

15.03

14.66

15.58

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.05

.08

.05

.07

.08

.05

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.01

(.63)

3.28

1.88

.96

(.04)

Total from Investment Operations

.06

(.55)

3.33

1.95

1.04

.01

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.04)

(.05)

(.04)

(.10)

(.02)

(.04)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.58)

(1.19)

(.77)

(.16)

(.65)

(.89)

Total Distributions

(.62)

(1.24)

(.81)

(.26)

(.67)

(.93)

Net asset value, end of period

16.89

17.45

19.24

16.72

15.03

14.66

Total Return (%)

.02b

(1.54)

20.48

13.12

7.51

.15

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.90c

.89

.89

.90

.90

.90

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.90c

.89

.89

.90

.90

.90

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.51c

.45

.30

.45

.60

.29

Portfolio Turnover Rate

20.12b

44.44

50.53

62.81

74.68

73.87

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

2,456,994

2,610,739

3,358,399

2,788,133

2,433,012

2,199,395

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

106

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

17.13

18.90

16.45

14.79

14.45

15.37

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.02

.04

.01

.03

.05

.01

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.00b

(.60)

3.22

1.86

.94

(.03)

Total from Investment Operations

.02

(.56)

3.23

1.89

.99

(.02)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

-

(.02)

(.01)

(.07)

(.01)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.58)

(1.19)

(.77)

(.16)

(.65)

(.89)

Total Distributions

(.58)

(1.21)

(.78)

(.23)

(.65)

(.90)

Net asset value, end of period

16.57

17.13

18.90

16.45

14.79

14.45

Total Return (%)

(.12)c

(1.70)

20.13

12.89

7.26

(.08)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.15d

1.14

1.14

1.15

1.15

1.15

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.15d

1.14

1.14

1.15

1.15

1.15

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.27d

.21

.05

.20

.34

.04

Portfolio Turnover Rate

20.12c

44.44

50.53

62.81

74.68

73.87

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

119,244

118,579

123,713

88,697

60,222

57,118

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

17.12

23.16

19.48

16.71

16.65

17.18

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income (loss)—net a

.02

.02

(.03)

.01

.01

(.02)

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.04

(3.16)

5.41

2.86

.68

.25

Total from Investment Operations

.06

(3.14)

5.38

2.87

.69

.23

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.03)

-

-

-

-

-

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.58)

(2.90)

(1.70)

(.10)

(.63)

(.76)

Total Distributions

(.61)

(2.90)

(1.70)

(.10)

(.63)

(.76)

Net asset value, end of period

16.57

17.12

23.16

19.48

16.71

16.65

Total Return (%)

.06b

(11.94)

28.97

17.19

4.46

1.33

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.02c

1.02

1.01

1.03

1.05

1.03

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.02c

1.02

1.01

1.03

1.05

1.03

Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets

.22c

.10

(.15)

.05

.04

(.14)

Portfolio Turnover Rate

31.78b

71.58

63.00

75.82

101.40

90.30

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

381,772

405,350

625,344

507,703

389,890

368,428

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

108

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

16.12

22.08

18.69

16.07

16.08

16.65

Investment Operations:

           

Investment (loss)—net a

(.00)b

(.02)

(.08)

(.04)

(.03)

(.06)

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.04

(3.04)

5.17

2.76

.65

.25

Total from Investment Operations

.04

(3.06)

5.09

2.72

.62

.19

Distributions:

           

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.58)

(2.90)

(1.70)

(.10)

(.63)

(.76)

Net asset value, end of period

15.58

16.12

22.08

18.69

16.07

16.08

Total Return (%)

(.03)c

(12.20)

28.62

16.94

4.17

1.13

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.27d

1.27

1.26

1.28

1.30

1.28

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.27d

1.27

1.26

1.28

1.30

1.28

Ratio of net investment (loss)
to average net assets

(.03)d

(.13)

(.40)

(.20)

(.21)

(.39)

Portfolio Turnover Rate

31.78c

71.58

63.00

75.82

101.40

90.30

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

18,845

18,823

25,022

19,641

14,285

12,745

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share..
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

109

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

15.57

18.63

16.96

14.63

14.66

18.30

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.06

.10

.09

.11

.12

.12

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.08

(.53)

3.51

3.56

1.20

(.69)

Total from Investment Operations

.14

(.43)

3.60

3.67

1.32

(.57)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.13)

(.12)

(.07)

(.19)

(.11)

(.10)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.99)

(2.51)

(1.86)

(1.15)

(1.24)

(2.97)

Total Distributions

(1.12)

(2.63)

(1.93)

(1.34)

(1.35)

(3.07)

Net asset value, end of period

14.59

15.57

18.63

16.96

14.63

14.66

Total Return (%)

.39b

(.59)

22.62

27.04

9.39

(3.82)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.86c

.86

.86

.87

.87

.85

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.86c

.86

.86

.87

.87

.85

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.80c

.66

.53

.72

.83

.73

Portfolio Turnover Rate

28.72b

78.12

45.29

62.39

48.25

74.72

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

383,110

430,597

577,906

485,040

434,171

561,399

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

110

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

15.37

18.43

16.81

14.51

14.55

18.20

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.04

.07

.05

.07

.08

.08

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.07

(.53)

3.46

3.53

1.19

(.69)

Total from Investment Operations

.11

(.46)

3.51

3.60

1.27

(.61)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.10)

(.09)

(.03)

(.15)

(.07)

(.07)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.99)

(2.51)

(1.86)

(1.15)

(1.24)

(2.97)

Total Distributions

(1.09)

(2.60)

(1.89)

(1.30)

(1.31)

(3.04)

Net asset value, end of period

14.39

15.37

18.43

16.81

14.51

14.55

Total Return (%)

.27b

(.81)

22.24

26.75

9.13

(4.05)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.11c

1.11

1.11

1.12

1.12

1.11

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.11c

1.11

1.11

1.12

1.12

1.11

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.56c

.42

.32

.49

.59

.47

Portfolio Turnover Rate

28.72b

78.12

45.29

62.39

48.25

74.72

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

8,834

7,153

11,658

5,947

4,206

8,593

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

111

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.86

16.86

14.49

12.44

12.72

16.98

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income (loss)—net a

.01

.01

(.01)

.01

.01

(.01)

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.13

(1.74)

3.86

2.09

.50

.10

Total from Investment Operations

.14

(1.73)

3.85

2.10

.51

.09

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.01)

-

(.00)b

(.01)

(.04)

-

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.51)

(2.27)

(1.48)

(.04)

(.75)

(4.35)

Total Distributions

(.52)

(2.27)

(1.48)

(.05)

(.79)

(4.35)

Net asset value, end of period

12.48

12.86

16.86

14.49

12.44

12.72

Total Return (%)

.90c

(9.13)

28.25

16.94

4.35

1.71

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.95d

.94

.93

.94

.95

.94

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.95d

.94

.93

.94

.95

.94

Ratio of net investment income (loss)
to average net assets

.19d

.08

(.05)

.10

.10

(.08)

Portfolio Turnover Rate

29.52c

68.52

61.78

79.45

99.45

110.79

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

203,204

223,000

370,701

327,604

300,557

339,836

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

112

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.57

16.57

14.30

12.31

12.59

16.88

Investment Operations:

           

Investment (loss)—net a

(.00)b

(.02)

(.05)

(.02)

(.01)

(.04)

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.12

(1.71)

3.80

2.05

.48

.10

Total from Investment Operations

.12

(1.73)

3.75

2.03

.47

.06

Distributions:

           

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.51)

(2.27)

(1.48)

(.04)

(.75)

(4.35)

Net asset value, end of period

12.18

12.57

16.57

14.30

12.31

12.59

Total Return (%)

.78c

(9.31)

27.87

16.55

4.08

1.48

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.20d

1.19

1.18

1.19

1.20

1.19

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.20d

1.19

1.18

1.19

1.20

1.19

Ratio of net investment (loss)
to average net assets

(.06)d

(.17)

(.30)

(.17)

(.11)

(.32)

Portfolio Turnover Rate

29.52c

68.52

61.78

79.45

99.45

110.79

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

2,079

2,064

4,258

3,227

1,697

1,536

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

113

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon International Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.31

13.45

13.17

11.22

11.55

12.72

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.03

.31

.23

.19

.18

.18

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.09

(1.20)

.26

1.98

(.35)

(1.16)

Total from Investment Operations

.12

(.89)

.49

2.17

(.17)

(.98)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.34)

(.25)

(.21)

(.22)

(.16)

(.19)

Net asset value, end of period

12.09

12.31

13.45

13.17

11.22

11.55

Total Return (%)

.72b

(6.50)

3.68

19.80

(1.49)

(7.68)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.02c

1.02

1.02

1.04

1.03

1.03

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.02c

1.02

1.02

1.04

1.03

1.03

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.53c

2.47

1.68

1.64

1.59

1.49

Portfolio Turnover Rate

32.70b

59.03

54.87

81.88

86.83

112.69

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

826,068

897,080

1,124,632

1,076,444

1,007,752

1,005,637

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

114

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon International Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.12

14.32

14.02

11.92

12.26

13.50

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.02

.29

.22

.20

.15

.15

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

 

(1.27)

.26

2.10

(.37)

(1.22)

Total from Investment Operations

.09

(.98)

.48

2.30

(.22)

(1.07)

Distributions:

.11

         

Dividends from investment income—net

(.31)

(.22)

(.18)

(.20)

(.12)

(.17)

Net asset value, end of period

12.92

13.12

14.32

14.02

11.92

12.26

Total Return (%)

.59b

(6.74)

3.41

19.59

(1.78)

(7.88)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.27c

1.27

1.27

1.29

1.28

1.28

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.27c

1.27

1.27

1.29

1.28

1.28

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.26c

2.20

1.44

1.53

1.25

1.17

Portfolio Turnover Rate

32.70b

59.03

54.87

81.88

86.83

112.69

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

18,364

16,755

19,963

18,145

11,553

14,040

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

115

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

10.14

10.72

11.23

8.96

7.98

10.98

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.06

.14

.11

.08

.09

.09

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.37

(.64)

(.53)

2.26

.96

(2.96)

Total from Investment Operations

.43

(.50)

(.42)

2.34

1.05

(2.87)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.13)

(.08)

(.09)

(.07)

(.07)

(.13)

Net asset value, end of period

10.44

10.14

10.72

11.23

8.96

7.98

Total Return (%)

4.16b

(4.68)

(3.76)

26.36

13.35

(26.28)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.38c

1.39

1.39

1.40

1.44

1.42

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.38c

1.39

1.39

1.40

1.44

1.42

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

1.18c

1.37

.96

.84

1.10

.98

Portfolio Turnover Rate

16.97b

90.09

80.86

91.81

103.60

107.27

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

809,449

819,164

922,117

904,774

693,652

1,108,616

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

116

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

10.41

11.01

11.53

9.20

8.17

11.25

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.05

.12

.09

.07

.07

.08

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.37

(.67)

(.54)

2.31

1.00

(3.04)

Total from Investment Operations

.42

(.55)

(.45)

2.38

1.07

(2.96)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.11)

(.05)

(.07)

(.05)

(.04)

(.12)

Net asset value, end of period

10.72

10.41

11.01

11.53

9.20

8.17

Total Return (%)

3.93b

(4.99)

(3.93)

26.05

13.13

(26.49)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.63c

1.64

1.64

1.65

1.69

1.67

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.63c

1.64

1.64

1.65

1.69

1.67

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

.84c

1.10

.74

.69

.85

.76

Portfolio Turnover Rate

16.97b

90.09

80.86

91.81

103.60

107.27

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

22,846

20,970

20,257

17,970

11,263

17,033

 

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

117

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.20

13.86

14.20

12.35

11.92

14.82

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.15

.59

.57

.42

.34

.43

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

(.32)

(1.69)

(.32)

1.84

.41

(2.82)

Total from Investment Operations

(.17)

(1.10)

.25

2.26

.75

(2.39)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.35)

(.56)

(.59)

(.41)

(.32)

(.51)

Net asset value, end of period

11.68

12.20

13.86

14.20

12.35

11.92

Total Return (%)

(1.61)b

(7.98)

1.63

18.72

6.51

(16.51)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.08c

1.07

1.08

1.09

1.09

1.07

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.08c

1.07

1.08

1.09

1.09

1.07

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

2.34c

4.53

3.92

3.27

2.85

3.25

Portfolio Turnover Rate

21.05b

45.49

54.20

46.42

78.17

88.45

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

244,677

282,061

360,816

367,829

282,609

283,099

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

118

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.35

14.00

14.36

12.47

11.97

14.89

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.16

.53

.54

.62

.23

.39

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

(.35)

(1.67)

(.34)

1.57

.52

(2.83)

Total from Investment Operations

(.19)

(1.14)

.20

2.19

.75

(2.44)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.33)

(.51)

(.56)

(.30)

(.25)

(.48)

Net asset value, end of period

11.83

12.35

14.00

14.36

12.47

11.97

Total Return (%)

(1.74)b

(8.21)

1.27

17.87

6.40

(16.77)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

1.33c

1.32

1.33

1.37

1.34

1.33

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

1.33c

1.32

1.33

1.37

1.34

1.33

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

2.35c

4.09

3.78

4.13

1.92

2.84

Portfolio Turnover Rate

21.05b

45.49

54.20

46.42

78.17

88.45

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,849

2,318

1,627

2,135

765

2,924

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

119

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

             
   

Class M

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.27

13.16

12.30

11.30

11.51

12.57

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.14

.19

.17

.18

.17

.18

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.01

(.33)

1.26

1.12

.39

(.46)

Total from Investment Operations

.15

(.14)

1.43

1.30

.56

(.28)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.16)

(.26)

(.21)

(.20)

(.19)

(.32)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.68)

(.49)

(.36)

(.10)

(.58)

(.46)

Total Distributions

(.84)

(.75)

(.57)

(.30)

(.77)

(.78)

Net asset value, end of period

11.58

12.27

13.16

12.30

11.30

11.51

Total Return (%)

.83b

(.44)

11.86

11.73

5.08

(2.39)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets c

.39d

.39

.38

.38

.37

.35

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets c

.30d

.31

.29

.30

.27

.26

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets c

2.33d

1.55

1.33

1.51

1.52

1.48

Portfolio Turnover Rate

19.77b

28.14

20.66

27.34

23.99

30.31

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

441,539

454,093

489,598

460,142

444,399

467,431

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Not annualized.
c Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
d Annualized. See notes to financial statements.

120

 

             
   

Investor Shares

 

Six Months Ended

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

Per Share Data ($):

           

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.37

13.25

12.39

11.38

11.58

12.64

Investment Operations:

           

Investment income—net a

.13

.13

.14

.15

.14

.15

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

(.00)b

(.29)

1.26

1.14

.40

(.46)

Total from Investment Operations

.13

(.16)

1.40

1.29

.54

(.31)

Distributions:

           

Dividends from investment income—net

(.14)

(.23)

(.18)

(.18)

(.16)

(.29)

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.68)

(.49)

(.36)

(.10)

(.58)

(.46)

Total Distributions

(.82)

(.72)

(.54)

(.28)

(.74)

(.75)

Net asset value, end of period

11.68

12.37

13.25

12.39

11.38

11.58

Total Return (%)

.68c

(.63)

11.50

11.49

4.89

(2.62)

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

           

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets d

.64e

.64

.63

.63

.62

.60

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets d

.55e

.56

.54

.55

.52

.51

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets d

2.11e

1.09

1.06

1.22

1.25

1.25

Portfolio Turnover Rate

19.77c

28.14

20.66

27.34

23.99

30.31

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

6,076

7,083

6,959

6,745

5,131

6,393

a Based on average shares outstanding.
b Amount represents less than $01 per share.
c Not annualized.
d Amount does not include the expenses of the underlying funds.
e Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-three series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund and the following non-diversified fund: BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund and BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund seek capital appreciation. BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund seek total return (consisting of capital appreciation and income). BNY Mellon International Fund and BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund seek long-term capital growth. BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund seeks long-term growth of principal in conjunction with current income.

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. Walter Scott & Partners Limited (“Walter Scott”), also a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as the BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s sub-investment adviser with respect to the U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy of the fund. Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners”), and Geneva Capital Management LLC (“Geneva”), serve as BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s sub-investment adviser with respect to the Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy and the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, respectively. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares.

The Trust’s of Trustees (the “Board”) approved, effective December 31, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), the termination of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund’s authorized Class T shares. Prior to the Effective Date, the fund did not offer such Class T shares for purchase.

Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor and for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund only Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y. Class A shares generally are subject to a sales charge imposed at the time of purchase. Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) imposed on Class C shares redeemed within one year of purchase. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares ten years after the date of purchase, without the imposition of a sales charge. Class I and Class Y shares are sold at net asset value per share generally to institutional investors. Other differences between the classes include the services offered to and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of

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management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Trust enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.

(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund: Investments in debt securities excluding short-term investments (other than U.S. Treasury Bills), are valued each business day by one or more independent pricing services (each, a “Service”) approved by the Board. Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of the Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by the Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by a Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Securities are valued as determined by a Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments in equity securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. For open short positions, asked prices are used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices. U.S Treasury Bills are valued at the mean price between quoted prices and asked prices by the Service. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Each Service and independent valuation firm is engaged under the general oversight of the Board.

Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a pricing service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant ADRs and futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the funds calculate their net asset value, the funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of

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restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.

For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated to U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange.

Futures and options, which are traded on an exchange, are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day and are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Options traded over-the-counter (“OTC”) are valued at the mean between the bid and asked price and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“forward contracts”) are valued at the forward rate and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Table 1 summarizes the inputs used as of February 29, 2020 in valuing each fund’s investments:

(b) Foreign currency transactions: BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized on securities transactions between trade and settlement date, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities other than investments resulting from changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are also included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.

Foreign Taxes: Each relevant fund may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, realized and unrealized capital gains on investments or certain foreign currency transactions. Foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the fund understanding of the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which the funds invest. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the funds and are reflected in the Statements of Operations, if applicable. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of February 29, 2020, if any, are disclosed in the funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

(c) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.

 

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Table 1—Fair Value Measurements

           
   

Investments in Securities

   

Level 1—Unadjusted
Quoted Prices

 

Level 2—Other Significant
Observable Inputs

 

Level 3-Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

 

 

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Total

BNY Mellon Large Cap
Stock Fund

                     

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

155,998,619

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

155,998,619

Investment Companies

 

841,978

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

841,978

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive
Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

                     

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

189,492,120

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

189,492,120

Investment Companies

 

110,118,527

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

110,118,527

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

782,148,555

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

782,148,555

Equity Securities—
Preferred Stocks

 

17,492,818

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

17,492,818

Investment Companies

 

39,220,998

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

39,220,998

Other Financial Instruments:

                       

Options Written

 

-

(6,614)

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

(6,614)

BNY Mellon Mid Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

2,543,607,404

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

2,543,607,404

Exchange-Traded Funds

 

15,018,381

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

15,018,381

Investment Companies

 

38,960,706

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

38,960,706

BNY Mellon Small Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

383,423,372

-

 

29,651

††

-

 

-

-

 

383,453,023

Exchange-Traded Funds

 

2,325,065

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

2,325,065

Investment Companies

 

29,908,654

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

29,908,654

Warrants

 

15,192

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

15,192

BNY Mellon Focused Equity
Opportunities Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

393,576,612

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

393,576,612

Investment Companies

 

734,579

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

734,579

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap
Multi-Strategy Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

199,834,349

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

199,834,349

Exchange-Traded Funds

 

623,009

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

623,009

Investment Companies

 

9,953,598

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

9,953,598

BNY Mellon International Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

7,122,422

-

 

828,032,315

††

-

 

-

-

 

835,154,737

Exchange-Traded Funds

 

1,579,216

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

1,579,216

Investment Companies

 

9,417,916

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

9,417,916

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Table 1—Fair Value Measurements (continued)

           
   

Investments in Securities

   

Level 1—Unadjusted
Quoted Prices

 

Level 2—Other
Significant
Observable Inputs

 

Level 3-Significant
Unobservable Inputs

 

 

 

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Total

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

                   

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

221,320,432

-

 

576,687,196

††

-

 

-

-

 

798,007,628

Equity Securities—
Preferred Stocks

 

19,650,063

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

19,650,063

Exchange-Traded Funds

 

7,160,087

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

7,160,087

Investment Companies

 

15,414,731

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

15,414,731

BNY Mellon International
Equity Income Fund

                       

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

15,551,081

-

 

231,528,669

††

-

 

-

-

 

247,079,750

Equity Securities—
Preferred Stocks

 

-

-

 

1,134,551

††

-

 

-

-

 

1,134,551

Exchange-Traded Funds

 

995,840

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

995,840

Investment Companies

 

24,390

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

24,390

BNY Mellon Asset
Allocation Fund

                       

Commercial Mortgage-Backed

 

-

-

 

1,152,418

 

-

 

-

-

 

1,152,418

Corporate Bonds

 

-

-

 

26,672,747

 

-

 

-

-

 

26,672,747

Equity Securities—
Common Stocks

 

97,313,138

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

97,313,138

Equity Securities—
Preferred Stocks

 

373,200

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

373,200

Foreign Government

 

-

-

 

461,977

 

-

 

-

-

 

461,977

Investment Companies

 

282,633,789

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

282,633,789

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

5,628,228

 

-

 

-

-

 

5,628,228

U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed

 

-

-

 

20,948,069

 

-

 

-

-

 

20,948,069

U.S. Treasury Securities

 

-

-

 

13,008,841

 

-

 

-

-

 

13,008,841

 See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.
†† Securities classified within Level 2 at period end as the values were determined pursuant to the fund’s fair valuation procedures.

Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon, the funds may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the funds’ policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Adviser, or U.S. Government and Agency securities. The funds are entitled to receive all dividends, interest and distributions on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Should a borrower fail to return the securities in a timely manner, The Bank of New York Mellon is required to replace the securities for the benefit of the funds or credit the funds with the market value of the unreturned securities and is subrogated to the funds’ rights against the borrower and the collateral. Additionally, the contractual maturity of security lending transactions are on an overnight and continuous basis. Table 2 summarizes the amount The Bank of New York Mellon earned from each relevant fund from lending portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement during the period ended February 29, 2020.

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Table 2—Securities Lending Agreement

 

   

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

$ 1,034

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

1,169

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

5,578

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

113,917

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

52,534

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

3,508

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

22,864

BNY Mellon International Fund

1,514

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

10,326

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

4,412

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

371

(d) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are defined as “affiliated” under the Act.

(e) Risk: BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund invest in foreign markets which may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in the U.S. These risks include revaluation of currencies, high rates of inflation, repatriation restrictions on income and capital, and adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, securities issued in these markets may be less liquid, subject to government ownership controls and delayed settlements, and their prices may be more volatile than those of comparable securities in the U.S.

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund invests in debt securities. Failure of an issuer of the debt securities to make timely interest or principal payments, or a decline or the perception of a decline in the credit quality of a debt security, can cause the debt security’s price to fall, potentially lowering the fund’s share price. In addition, the value of debt securities may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment. They may also decline because of factors that affect a particular industry.

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund is non-diversified, which means that a relatively high percentage of the fund’s assets may be invested in a limited number of issuers. Therefore, the fund’s performance may be vulnerable to changes in market value of a single issuer or group of issuers and more susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence than a diversified fund.

(f) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are recorded by each fund on the ex-dividend date. BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund normally declare and pay dividends from investment income-net monthly. BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund normally declares and pays dividends from investment income-net quarterly. BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon International Fund and BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund normally declare and pay dividends from investment income-net annually. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers of a fund, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

(g) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of each fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

As of and during the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each tax year in the three-year period ended August 31, 2019 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.

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Table 3 summarizes each relevant fund’s unused capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, realized subsequent to August 31, 2019.

Table 4 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

             

Table 3—Capital Loss Carryover

         
   

Short-Term
Losses ($)

Long-Term
Losses ($)

 
   

Total ($)

   

BNY Mellon International Fund

   

29,416,216

43,988,094

73,404,310

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

   

239,537,644

185,502,088

425,039,732

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

   

24,323,396

7,758,357

32,081,753

 Short-term and Long-term capital losses which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.

           

Table 4— Tax Character of Distributions Paid

     

2019

 

   

 

Ordinary Income ($)

Long-Term
Capital Gains ($)

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

     

4,951,217

31,343,182

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

     

4,767,656

34,736,206

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

     

37,468,299

80,349,093

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

     

49,686,294

156,443,917

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

     

11,972,106

59,746,672

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

     

5,947,602

72,140,185

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

     

11,347,051

36,505,697

BNY Mellon International Fund

     

20,131,195

-

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

     

6,295,437

-

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

     

13,755,206

-

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

     

10,412,267

18,731,649

NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:

The funds participate with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $1.030 billion unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Credit Facility”) and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon (the “BNYM Credit Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions (each, a “Facility”). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $830 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the funds, and (ii) Tranche B is in amount equal to $200 million and is available only to the BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, each fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNYM Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the funds based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, BNY Mellon International Equity Fund and BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund did not borrow under the Facilities.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 29, 2020 for BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund was approximately $23,080, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.84%.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 29, 2020 for BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund was approximately $87,360, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.62%.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Facilities during the period ended February 29, 2020 for BNY

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Mellon International Fund was approximately $72,530, with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 2.63%.

NOTE 3—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee, Sub-Investment Advisory Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .65% of BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund, .70% (direct investment in securities) and .15% (other underlying funds, which may consist of affiliated funds, mutual funds and exchange traded funds) of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .65% of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, .75% of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .85% of BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .70% of BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund, .75% of BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund, .85% of BNY Mellon International Fund, 1.15% of BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund, .85% of BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund and .65% (equity investments), .40% (debt securities) and .15% (money market investments and other underlying funds, which may consist of affiliated funds, mutual funds and exchange traded funds) of BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund.

For BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2019 through June 1, 2020, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund, so that the direct expenses of Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares (excluding Rule 12b-1 Distribution Plan fees, Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed .90% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after June 1, 2020, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $417 during the period ended February 29, 2020.

For BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed, from September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expenses of the fund, so that the total annual fund operating expenses of neither class (including indirect fees, and expense of the underlying funds, but excluding Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) do not exceed .87% of the value of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2020, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $197,279 during the period ended February 29, 2020.

Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, The Bank of New York Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:

0 up to $6 billion            .15%

$6 billion up to $12 billion   .12%

In excess of $12 billion    .10%

No administration fee is applied to assets held by BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund which are invested in shares of other underlying funds.

No administration fee is applied to assets held by BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund which are invested in cash or money market instruments or shares of other underlying funds.

Pursuant to a sub-investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and Walter Scott, the Adviser pays Walter Scott a monthly fee at an annual rate of .41% of BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s average daily net assets allocated to the U.S. Large Cap Equity Strategy.

Pursuant to separate sub-investment advisory agreements, Geneva and Boston Partners serve as a sub-investment adviser responsible for the day-to-day management of their respective portion of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s portfolio. The Adviser pays Boston Partners and Geneva separate monthly fees at an annual percentage of BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund’s average daily net assets allocated to the Boston Partners Mid Cap Value Strategy and the Geneva Mid Cap Growth Strategy, respectively. The Adviser has obtained an exemptive order from the SEC (the “Order”), upon which the funds may rely, to use a manager of managers approach that permits the Adviser, subject to certain conditions and approval by the Board, to enter into and materially amend sub-investment advisory agreements with one or more sub-investment advisers who are either unaffiliated with the Adviser or are wholly-owned subsidiaries (as defined under the Act) of the Adviser ultimate parent company, BNY Mellon, without obtaining shareholder approval. The Order also allows the funds to disclose the sub-investment advisory fee paid by the Adviser to any unaffiliated sub-investment adviser in the aggregate with other unaffiliated sub-investment advisers in documents filed with the SEC and provided to shareholders. In addition, pursuant to the Order, it is not necessary to disclose the sub-investment advisory fee payable by the

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Adviser separately to a sub-investment adviser that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNY Mellon in documents filed with the SEC and provided to shareholders; such fees are to be aggregated with fees payable to the Adviser. The Adviser has ultimate responsibility (subject to oversight by the Board) to supervise any sub-investment adviser and recommend the hiring, termination, and replacement of any sub-investment adviser to the Board.

(b) Under the Distribution Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, Class C shares of BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund pay the Distributor for distributing its shares at an annual rate of .75% of the value of its average daily net assets. During the period ended February 29, 2020, Class C shares were charged $4,695 pursuant to the Distribution Plan.

Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund has also adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Class A and Class C shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares, and BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Class A and Class C shares, based on the respective fund’s average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 5 summarizes the amounts Investor, Class A and Class C shares were charged during the period ended February 29, 2020, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan. Additional fees included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations primarily include fees paid for cash management charges.

   

Table 5—Shareholder Services Plan Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

$ 9,309

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

8,646

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

Investor Shares

30,186

Class A

2,169

Class C

1,565

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

156,613

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

24,247

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

10,759

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

2,734

BNY Mellon International Fund

22,664

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

27,395

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

2,325

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

7,899

The funds have an arrangement with the transfer agent whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.

The funds have an arrangement with the custodian whereby the funds will receive interest income or be charged an overdraft fees when cash balances are maintained. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include this interest income and overdraft fees, if any, as interest income in the Statements of Operations.

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares compensates BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, under a transfer agency agreement for providing transfer agency and cash management services for the funds. The majority of transfer agency fees are comprised of amounts paid on a per account basis, while cash management fees are related to the fund subscriptions and redemptions. The Bank of New York Mellon pays each fund’s transfer agent fees out of the administration fee it receives from the Trust except for BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares transfer agent fees. During the period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y shares was charged $1,375 for transfer agency services. These fees are included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statement of Operations.

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Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon, under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 pursuant to the custody agreement.

   

Table 6—Custody Agreement Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

$ 5,021

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

3,284

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

8,425

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

34,723

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

16,112

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

4,793

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

14,048

BNY Mellon International Fund

72,750

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

345,988

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

78,074

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

5,043

   

Table 7 summarizes the amount each fund was charged for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff, during the period ended February 29, 2020.

   

Table 7—Chief Compliance Officer Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

$ 6,661

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

9,325

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

10,657

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon International Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

6,661

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

7,993

Table 8 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.

(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:

Table 9 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities, forward contracts and options transactions, during the period ended February 29, 2020.

                 

Table 8—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates

 

Investment
Advisory
Fees ($)

Administration
Fees ($)

Distribution
Plan
Fees ($)

Shareholder
Services
Plan
Fees ($)

Custodian
Fees ($)

Chief Compliance
Officer
Fees ($)

Transfer Agency
Fees ($)

Less Expense Reimbursement ($)

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

90,212

16,987

-

1,473

3,600

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

132,445

20,642

-

1,431

1,800

3,107

-

-

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

479,963

95,313

728

5,051

6,800

2,219

423

-

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

1,700,347

287,822

-

25,697

20,000

3,551

-

-

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

298,785

45,706

-

4,005

12,000

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

244,234

44,030

-

1,829

2,800

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

135,859

23,020

-

473

9,200

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon International Fund

622,603

86,787

-

3,641

48,000

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

821,769

85,955

-

4,636

240,000

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

186,766

26,715

-

335

56,000

2,219

-

-

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

113,218

17,014

-

1,301

3,800

2,663

-

(51,591)

 

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Table 9—Purchases and Sales

     

 

 

Purchases ($)

 

Sales ($)

 

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

 

45,505,612

 

86,438,055

 

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

28,285,155

 

38,426,719

 

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

 

337,540,518

 

417,843,609

 

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

546,943,701

 

689,349,218

 

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

133,075,850

 

165,791,955

 

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

 

123,782,874

 

169,172,953

 

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

 

64,479,728

 

89,241,105

 

BNY Mellon International Fund

 

300,013,818

 

376,544,022

 

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

 

145,781,065

 

177,120,036

 

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

 

58,412,922

 

82,753,049

 

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

 

91,661,737

 

93,997,905

 

Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each relevant fund enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements or similar agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with its OTC derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under a Master Agreement, the fund may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment in the event of default or termination.

Each type of derivative instrument that was held by each relevant fund during the period ended February 29, 2020 is discussed below.

Options Transactions: BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund purchases and writes (sells) put and call options to hedge against changes in the values of equities or as a substitute for an investment. The fund is subject to market risk, in the course of pursuing its investment objectives through its investments in options contracts. A call option gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to buy, and obligates the writer to sell, the underlying financial instrument at the exercise price at any time during the option period, or at a specified date. Conversely, a put option gives the purchaser of the option the right (but not the obligation) to sell, and obligates the writer to buy the underlying financial instrument at the exercise price at any time during the option period, or at a specified date.

As a writer of call options, the fund receives a premium at the outset and then bears the market risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the financial instrument underlying the option. Generally, the fund realizes a gain, to the extent of the premium, if the price of the underlying financial instrument decreases between the date the option is written and the date on which the option is terminated. Generally, the fund incurs a loss if the price of the financial instrument increases between those dates.

As a writer of put options, the fund receives a premium at the outset and then bears the market risk of unfavorable changes in the price of the financial instrument underlying the option. Generally, the fund realizes a gain, to the extent of the premium, if the price of the underlying financial instrument increases between the date the option is written and the date on which the option is terminated. Generally, the fund incurs a loss if the price of the financial instrument decreases between those dates.

As a writer of an option, the fund has no control over whether the underlying financial instrument may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the financial instrument underlying the written option. There is a risk of loss from a change in value of such options which may exceed the related premiums received. The Statement of Operations reflects any unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period as well as any realized gains or losses which occurred upon the expiration or closing of the option transaction. Options written open at February 29, 2020 are set forth in the Statement of Option Written.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts: BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund enter into forward contracts in order to hedge their exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on its foreign portfolio holdings, to settle foreign currency transactions or as a part of their investment strategies. When executing forward contracts, each fund is obligated to buy or sell a foreign currency at a specified rate on a certain date in the

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future. With respect to sales of forward contracts, each fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract increases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. Each fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract decreases between those dates. With respect to purchases of forward contracts, each fund incurs a loss if the value of the contract decreases between the date the forward contract is opened and the date the forward contract is closed. Each fund realizes a gain if the value of the contract increases between those dates. Any realized or unrealized gains or losses which occurred during the period are reflected in the Statements of Operations. Each fund is exposed to foreign currency risk as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. Each fund is also exposed to credit risk associated with counterparty non-performance on these forward contracts, which is generally limited to the unrealized gain on each open contract. This risk may be mitigated by Master Agreements, if any, between each fund and the counterparty and the posting of collateral, if any, by the counterparty to each fund to cover the funds’ exposure to the counterparty. At February 29, 2020, there were no forward contracts outstanding for BNY Mellon International Fund, BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund and BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund.

Table 10 summarizes each relevant fund’s average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended February 29, 2020.

   

Table 10—Average Market Value of Derivatives 

Average Market Value ($)

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund
Equity options contracts

70,835

BNY Mellon International Fund
Forward contracts

134,845

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund
Forward contracts

1,312,233

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund
Forward contracts

144,288

Table 11 summarizes gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments inclusive of derivative contracts for each fund at February 29, 2020.

At February 29, 2020, the cost of investments inclusive of derivative contracts for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).

 

                 

Table 11—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     

 

   

Gross
Appreciation ($)

Gross
Depreciation ($)

Net ($)

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

   

39,910,763

8,797,412

31,113,351

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

   

109,914,062

6,194,561

103,719,501

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

   

92,157,069

51,857,593

40,299,476

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

   

871,602,509

65,512,611

806,089,898

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

   

85,148,042

33,190,145

51,957,897

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

   

92,010,839

13,554,628

78,456,211

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

   

49,711,947

16,224,073

33,487,874

BNY Mellon International Fund

   

58,391,355

82,497,677

(24,106,322)

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

   

227,614,718

50,490,246

177,124,472

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

   

22,133,706

37,397,458

(15,263,752)

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

   

52,800,644

10,519,252

42,281,392

NOTE 5—Subsequent Event:

The post period-end coronavirus outbreak is impacting the global economy and the market environment. The final impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the investments of the Trust is hard to predict. Considering post period-end market conditions, however, the carrying values retained for the investments in the financial statements may differ significantly from the current values of the investments.

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The BNY Mellon Funds
/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Adviser

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286


Sub Adviser
Walter Scott & Partners Limited
One Charlotte Square
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Geneva Capital Management LLC
100 East Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 2550,
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc.
One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street – Suite 1550
New York, NY 10165

Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Sub-Administrator
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Transfer Agent &
Dividend Disbursing Agent
BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Distributor
BNY Mellon Securities Corporation
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

             

Ticker Symbols:

           

BNY Mellon Large Cap Stock Fund

Class M: MPLCX

Investor: MILCX

       

BNY Mellon Tax-Sensitive Large Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Class M: MTSMX

Investor: MTSIX

       

BNY Mellon Income Stock Fund

Class M: MPISX

Investor: MIISX

Class A: BMIAX

Class C: BMISX

Class I: BMIIX

Class Y: BMIYX

BNY Mellon Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Class M: MPMCX

Investor: MIMSX

       

BNY Mellon Small Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Class M: MPSSX

Investor: MISCX

       

BNY Mellon Focused Equity Opportunities Fund

Class M: MFOMX

Investor: MFOIX

       

BNY Mellon Small/Mid Cap Multi-Strategy Fund

Class M: MMCMX

Investor: MMCIX

       

BNY Mellon International Fund

Class M: MPITX

Investor: MIINX

       

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Fund

Class M: MEMKX

Investor: MIEGX

       

BNY Mellon International Equity Income Fund

Class M: MLIMX

Investor: MLIIX

       

BNY Mellon Asset Allocation Fund

Class M: MPBLX

Investor: MIBLX

       

Telephone Wealth Management (WM) Clients, please contact your Account Officer or call 1-866-804-5023. Brokerage Clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors (BNYMWA), please contact your financial representative or call 1-800-830-0549, Option 2 for BNY Mellon Wealth Management Direct or 1-800-843-5466 for former brokerage clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors whose accounts are now held by BNY Mellon Brokerage Services. Individual Account holders, please call BNY Mellon Investment Advisers at 1-800-373-9387.

Mail WM clients, write to your Account Officer, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Mellon Bank Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258

BNYMWA Brokerage Clients, write to your financial representative, P.O. Box 9012, Hicksville, NY 11802-9012

Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 9879, Providence, RI 02940-8079

Each fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at http://www.bnymellonim.com/us and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.

   

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The BNY Mellon Funds

BNY Mellon Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund
BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

   

SEMIANNUAL REPORT February 29, 2020

 

 

Contents

T H E F U N D S

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The views expressed herein are current to the date of this report. These views and the composition of the funds’ portfolios are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

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The Funds

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for respective funds of the BNY Mellon Funds Trust, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. For information about how the fund performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.

Stock markets performed well over the last several months of 2019. Accommodative policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), paired with healthy U.S. consumer spending, helped support valuations during September and October 2019. Despite periodic investor concern regarding trade relations with China and global growth rates, the rally continued through the end of the calendar year, supported in part by a December announcement from President Trump that the first phase of a trade deal with China was in process. U.S. equity markets reached new highs during the final months of 2019. However, the euphoria was short-lived, as concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus roiled markets in January and late February, leading to a significant dip in equity valuations at the end of the reporting period.

In fixed-income markets, interest rates were heavily influenced by changes in Fed policy and investor perception of future economic growth prospects. The Fed cut rates in September and October 2019, for a total 50 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate during the reporting period. Rates across much of the Treasury curve increased during the month of November, and the long end of the curve rose in December as investors anticipated improvements to global economic growth rates in the coming year. However, concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus and the resulting economic constraints caused rates throughout the intermediate- and long-dated portions of the curve to fall during January and February of 2020.

As always, we will monitor relevant data for any signs of a change. We encourage you to discuss the risks and opportunities in today’s investment environment with your financial advisor.

Sincerely,

Patrick T. Crowe
President
BNY Mellon Funds Trust
March 16, 2020

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, and Timothy J. Sanville, CFA, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 3.18%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 3.04%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 3.39% for the same period.2

Bonds produced positive total returns over the reporting period, supported by accommodative central bank policy and a general decrease in rates. The fund produced lower returns than the Index, due in part to positioning decisions within Treasuries and securitized products.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) actively manages the fund’s bond market and maturity exposure and credit profile and uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risks. The fund’s investments in bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNYM Investment Adviser.3 Investments in bonds may include government securities, corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities and municipal securities. Generally, the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Pandemic Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of COVID-19 roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury curve to fall during January and February of 2020, bolstering returns for many debt securities. However, the perception of increased economic risk caused many areas of the high yield market to pull back during the final month of the period.

Treasury Performance Dampens Relative Results

Returns were hampered during the period by investment decisions within Treasuries and other AAA rated debt. The duration effect for these securities was one of the largest detractors for the six months. Bonds with an A rating also constrained results. Securitized products provided a headwind, particularly mortgage-backed securities. Credits issued by utilities companies also weighed on returns, as did an overweight allocation to debt maturing in 2022.

Conversely, the fund’s material overweight to security selection within BBB rated debt was beneficial during the period. AA rated debt also aided returns. Investment in government related local authority credits provided a tailwind, as did bonds issued by industrial and financial companies. From a yield curve positioning standpoint, debt maturing in 2020 and 2028 also proved helpful to relative returns.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the Index have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1  Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2  Source: Lipper Inc. — The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The Index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS and CMBS (agency and nonagency). Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3  The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.

Bond funds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, and Timothy J. Sanville, CFA, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 2.48%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 2.33%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 2.86% for the same period.2

Intermediate-term bonds produced positive total returns over the reporting period, supported by accommodative central bank policy and a general decrease in rates. The fund produced lower returns than the Index, due in part to positioning within Treasuries.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) actively manages bond market and maturity exposure and credit profile and uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risk. The process includes computer modeling and scenario testing of possible changes in market conditions. BNYM Investment Adviser will use other techniques in an attempt to manage market risk and duration.

The fund’s investments in bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNYM Investment Adviser.3 Investments in bonds may include government securities, corporate bonds and municipal securities. Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between 3 and 10 years and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will be between 2.5 and 5.5 years. The fund may invest in individual bonds of any maturity or duration.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Pandemic Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of COVID-19 roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury curve to fall during January and February of 2020, bolstering returns for many debt securities. However, the perception of increased economic risk caused many areas of the high yield market to pull back during the final month of the period.

Treasury Performance Dampens Relative Results

Returns were hampered during the period by investment decisions within Treasuries and other AAA rated debt. The duration effect for these securities was one of the largest detractors for the six months. Bonds with an A rating also constrained results. An out-of-index Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) position weighed on returns as well. Debt issued by industrials companies was also a net detractor. Securitized products provided a headwind, particularly mortgage-backed securities. Credits issued by utilities companies also weighed on returns, as did an overweight allocation to debt maturing in 2019.

Conversely, the fund’s material overweight to and security selection within BBB rated debt was beneficial during the period. Investment in government related local authority credits provided a tailwind, as did bonds issued by banks and real estate investment trusts (REITs). From a yield curve positioning standpoint, debt maturing in 2025 and 2029 also proved helpful to relative returns.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the benchmark have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1  Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2  Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Index is a broad-based, flagship benchmark that measures the non-securitized component of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3  The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive, CFA, and Timothy J. Sanville, CFA, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 3.95%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 3.81%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 3.23%, and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Credit Index, the fund’s secondary benchmark, produced a total return of 4.14% for the same period.2,3

Investment-grade, corporate-backed bonds produced positive total returns over the reporting period, supported by accommodative central bank policy and a general decrease in rates. The fund produced higher returns than the primary Index, primarily due to duration positioning and allocation decisions.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in corporate bonds. BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (“BNYM Investment Adviser”) uses a disciplined process to select bonds and manage risk. The process includes computer modeling and scenario testing of possible changes in market conditions. BNYM Investment Adviser will use other techniques in an attempt to manage market risk and duration.

BNYM Investment Adviser actively manages the fund’s bond market and maturity exposure and credit profile. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNYM Investment Adviser, with at least 65% of such investment grade bonds issued by corporations or the U.S. government or its agencies. Generally, the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years. The fund may invest in individual bonds of any duration. There are no restrictions on the dollar-weighted average maturity of the fund’s portfolio or on the maturities of the individual bonds the fund may purchase.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Pandemic Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of COVID-19 roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury curve to fall during January and February of 2020, bolstering returns for many debt securities. However, the perception of increased economic risk caused many areas of the high yield market to pull back during the final month of the period.

Duration Positioning and Allocation Decisions Drive Results

Duration positioning was a main contributor to relative performance during the period. Long duration positioning relative to the Index helped bolster performance in an environment where rates fell during much of the six months. In addition, investment in BBB rated credit was also highly beneficial, with a significant overweight, long duration positioning and issue selection all helping to boost portfolio results. From a sector perspective, positioning within financial and industrial companies was highly additive. Issue selection within bonds maturing in 2028 was also a key contributor to results.

Conversely, the fund’s allocation to below investment grade debt detracted from returns. Investments in bonds maturing in 2023 also provided a headwind. However, the largest constraint on results was the fund’s investment in bonds issued by energy companies. Energy lagged the broader market during the period, and the fund’s near-neutral allocation positioning detracted along with issue selection.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the benchmark have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1  Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2  Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Intermediate Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets with a maturity greater than 1 year and less than 10 years. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes non-U.S. agencies, sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities constrained by maturity. The U.S. Intermediate Credit Index is a subset of the U.S. Credit Index, which feeds into the U.S. Government/Credit Index and U.S. Aggregate Index. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3  Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Credit Index measures the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, taxable corporate and government-related bond markets. It is composed of the U.S. Corporate Index and a non-corporate component that includes non-U.S. agencies sovereigns, supranationals and local authorities. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

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For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Lawrence R. Dunn, CFA, and Timothy J. Sanville, CFA, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 1.67%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.61%.1 In comparison, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index (the “Index”), the fund’s benchmark, produced a total return of 1.85% for the same period.2

Short-term U.S. government securities produced positive total returns over the six months, supported by accommodative central bank policy and a flight to quality late in the period. The fund underperformed its benchmark mainly due to underweight positioning in Treasuries.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, and in repurchase agreements in respect of such securities. The fund also may invest in mortgage-related securities issued by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities, such as mortgage pass-through securities issued by the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”). The fund may also invest in collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), including stripped mortgage-backed securities. Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will be less than three years.

Typically in choosing securities, the portfolio managers first examine U.S. and global economic conditions and other market factors to estimate long- and short-term interest rates. Using a research-driven investment process, generally the portfolio managers then seek to identify potentially profitable sectors before they are widely perceived as such by the market, and seek underpriced or mispriced securities that appear likely to perform well over time.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of COVID-19 roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury curve to fall during January and February of 2020, bolstering returns for many debt securities. However, the perception of increased economic risk caused many areas of the high yield market to pull back during the final month of the period.

Underweight Treasury Exposure Weighs on Relative Results

The fund’s performance compared to the Index was constrained over the reporting period by its underweight in U.S. Treasury instruments. During the period, the rate on the 12-month U.S. Treasury Bill fell from 1.72 on September 3, 2019 to 0.97 on February 28, 2020. Over the same time period, the rates on the two- and three-year U.S. Treasury Notes fell from 1.47 and 1.38, respectively, to 0.86 and 0.85, respectively. Generally, bond prices and interest rates move in opposite directions. The decrease in rates led to appreciation in these securities. The lack of exposure within the fund contributed to underperformance.

Conversely, positioning within securitized products was beneficial. Overweight positioning in mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), both commercial and residential, helped results, as did collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). An allocation to taxable municipal securities also provided a tailwind, as did security selection within U.S. Treasury securities.

Constructively Positioned for Low Rates

In addition to inciting volatility in risk asset markets, it is our opinion that the coronavirus has produced uncertainty in the economic environment. As central banks work to provide support and stimulus, we believe interest rates will remain low for the foreseeable future. Given this outlook, we increased our exposure to securitized products and taxable municipal securities over the course of the period, as we believe it will help the fund maintain a yield advantage over the Index, which is composed mostly of Treasury securities. We aim for the fund’s gains to come from yield. In addition, we feel it is prudent to maintain neutral duration positioning to help mitigate the impact of interest rate changes on relative performance.

March 16, 2020

1  Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost.

2  Source: Lipper Inc. – The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Government 1-3 Year Bond Index comprises the U.S. Treasury and U.S. Agency Indices. The Index includes U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate, nominal U.S. Treasuries and U.S. agency debentures, which reach maturity in 1-3 years. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from September 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

                                   

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment

Assume actual returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020

                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.78

       

$4.04

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,031.80

       

$1,030.40

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.55

       

.80

   

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.77

       

$4.02

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,024.80

       

$1,023.30

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.55

       

.80

   

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.79

       

$4.05

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,039.50

       

$1,038.10

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.55

       

.80

   

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.76

       

$4.01

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,016.70

       

$1,016.10

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.55

         

.80

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratios as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS
(Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

                                   

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment 

Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 29, 2020

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$2.77

       

 

$4.02

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,022.13

       

$1,020.89

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.55

       

.80

   

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.77

       

$4.02

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,022.13

       

$1,020.89

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.55

       

.80

   

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.77

       

$4.02

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,022.13

       

$1,020.89

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.55

       

.80

   

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

                     

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$2.77

       

$4.02

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,022.13

       

$1,020.89

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.55

         

.80

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratios as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS
February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.3%

         

Aerospace & Defense - .4%

         

Northrop Grumman, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.93

 

1/15/2025

 

5,255,000

 

5,567,759

 

Airlines - 1.6%

         

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Bonds, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A

 

3.38

 

5/1/2027

 

4,777,810

 

5,137,114

 

Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA

 

3.20

 

4/25/2024

 

4,225,000

 

4,492,144

 

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-1, Cl. AA

 

4.15

 

8/25/2031

 

5,688,518

 

6,445,601

 

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-2, Cl. AA

 

2.70

 

5/1/2032

 

4,730,000

 

5,072,453

 
 

21,147,312

 

Automobiles & Components - .4%

         

Volkswagen Group of America Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

2.85

 

9/26/2024

 

4,730,000

a

4,902,319

 

Banks - 6.3%

         

AIB Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.26

 

4/10/2025

 

2,600,000

a

2,781,960

 

Bank of America, Sub. Notes, Ser. L

 

3.95

 

4/21/2025

 

9,170,000

 

10,015,051

 

Citigroup, Sub. Notes

 

4.45

 

9/29/2027

 

9,255,000

 

10,467,289

 

Credit Suisse Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.21

 

6/12/2024

 

5,500,000

a

5,906,605

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes

 

3.38

 

5/1/2023

 

7,270,000

 

7,640,859

 

Lloyds Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

12.00

 

12/16/2024

 

3,115,000

a,b

3,766,269

 

Morgan Stanley, Sub. Notes

 

4.88

 

11/1/2022

 

10,000,000

 

10,825,487

 

Nordea Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

6.63

 

3/26/2026

 

4,280,000

a

4,743,674

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.08

 

1/27/2030

 

5,345,000

 

6,330,125

 

Societe Generale, Sub. Notes

 

4.75

 

11/24/2025

 

3,545,000

a

3,908,577

 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Sub. Notes

 

6.75

 

10/1/2037

 

8,270,000

 

11,861,625

 

Wells Fargo & Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.63

 

7/22/2022

 

3,530,000

 

3,620,232

 
 

81,867,753

 

Beverage Products - .6%

         

Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide, Gtd. Notes

 

4.90

 

2/1/2046

 

5,935,000

 

7,344,437

 

Chemicals - 1.0%

         

DuPont de Nemours, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.49

 

11/15/2025

 

5,460,000

 

6,158,634

 

Huntsman International, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

5/1/2029

 

5,750,000

 

6,335,444

 
 

12,494,078

 

Commercial & Professional Services - 1.0%

         

Global Payments, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.80

 

4/1/2026

 

5,765,000

 

6,611,608

 

The George Washington University, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2018

 

4.13

 

9/15/2048

 

5,350,000

 

6,873,017

 
 

13,484,625

 

Commercial Mortgage Pass-Through Ctfs. - 1.4%

         

UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2012-C1, Cl. A3

 

3.40

 

5/10/2045

 

3,891,390

 

4,002,214

 

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C12, CI. A4

 

3.20

 

3/15/2048

 

4,835,000

 

5,054,606

 

WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2013-C13, Cl. A4

 

3.00

 

5/15/2045

 

9,045,000

 

9,426,965

 
 

18,483,785

 

Diversified Financials - .8%

         

AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes

 

4.50

 

5/15/2021

 

6,600,000

 

6,818,706

 

Goldman Sachs BDC, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

2/10/2025

 

4,000,000

 

4,109,210

 
 

10,927,916

 

Electronic Components - .4%

         

Tech Data, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.95

 

2/15/2027

 

5,230,000

 

5,511,297

 

Energy - 2.9%

         

BP Capital Markets, Gtd. Notes

 

2.50

 

11/6/2022

 

5,500,000

 

5,650,100

 

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.13

 

6/30/2027

 

4,350,000

 

4,731,513

 

Concho Resources, Gtd. Notes

 

4.30

 

8/15/2028

 

3,750,000

 

4,080,093

 

Energy Transfer Operating, Gtd. Notes

 

5.25

 

4/15/2029

 

5,050,000

 

5,675,574

 

Marathon Petroleum, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.80

 

4/1/2028

 

4,825,000

 

5,119,928

 

Sabine Pass Liquefaction, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.75

 

5/15/2024

 

3,300,000

 

3,713,559

 

Shell International Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

11/13/2023

 

5,269,000

 

5,618,939

 

10

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued)

         

Energy - 2.9% (continued)

         

Spectra Energy Partners, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

3/15/2025

 

3,145,000

 

3,346,508

 
 

37,936,214

 

Environmental Control - .3%

         

Waste Connections, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

5/1/2029

 

3,475,000

 

3,856,967

 

Financials - .7%

         

Apollo Management Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

4.87

 

2/15/2029

 

3,775,000

a

4,446,223

 

Carlyle Finance Subsidiary, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

9/19/2029

 

3,800,000

a

4,088,252

 
 

8,534,475

 

Foreign Governmental - .6%

         

Ontario, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.05

 

1/29/2024

 

7,455,000

b

8,009,393

 

Health Care - 2.7%

         

AbbVie, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.20

 

11/21/2029

 

5,750,000

a

6,077,128

 

Amgen, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.65

 

6/15/2042

 

4,955,000

 

6,678,671

 

CVS Health, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.78

 

3/25/2038

 

7,180,000

 

8,477,732

 

The Johns Hopkins Health System, Unscd. Bonds

 

3.84

 

5/15/2046

 

3,685,000

 

4,552,254

 

Trinity Health, Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2019

 

3.43

 

12/1/2048

 

7,760,000

 

8,754,360

 
 

34,540,145

 

Industrial - .9%

         

ABB Finance USA, Gtd. Notes

 

2.88

 

5/8/2022

 

6,000,000

 

6,195,632

 

John Deere Capital, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.95

 

4/1/2022

 

5,154,000

 

5,333,279

 
 

11,528,911

 

Information Technology - 2.3%

         

Adobe, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

2/1/2025

 

4,895,000

 

5,275,795

 

Fiserv, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.40

 

7/1/2049

 

5,000,000

 

5,958,259

 

Microsoft, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

2/12/2045

 

7,035,000

 

8,474,859

 

Oracle, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.50

 

5/15/2022

 

4,820,000

 

4,930,441

 

Oracle, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.90

 

5/15/2035

 

4,790,000

 

5,600,049

 
 

30,239,403

 

Insurance - .3%

         

Brighthouse Financial, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.70

 

6/22/2027

 

3,750,000

 

3,815,628

 

Internet Software & Services - 2.0%

         

Amazon.com, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.40

 

2/22/2023

 

6,655,000

 

6,857,791

 

Arrow Electronics, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

4/1/2022

 

5,620,000

 

5,815,625

 

eBay, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.60

 

7/15/2022

 

5,295,000

b

5,414,121

 

Tencent Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.98

 

4/11/2029

 

6,500,000

a

7,380,354

 
 

25,467,891

 

Media - .8%

         

Comcast, Gtd. Notes

 

3.60

 

3/1/2024

 

9,400,000

 

10,163,725

 

Municipal Securities - 7.3%

         

California, GO

 

3.38

 

4/1/2025

 

6,270,000

 

6,900,637

 

California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Leland Stanford Junior University) Ser. U2

 

5.00

 

10/1/2032

 

6,125,000

 

8,995,542

 

California University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

2.98

 

11/1/2051

 

4,175,000

 

4,434,935

 

JobsOhio Beverage System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

2.83

 

1/1/2038

 

2,850,000

 

3,074,409

 

Massachusetts, GO (Build America Bonds)

 

4.91

 

5/1/2029

 

4,990,000

 

6,290,244

 

Massachusetts, GO (Build America Bonds) Ser. E

 

4.20

 

12/1/2021

 

300,000

 

311,358

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.13

 

6/15/2042

 

5,445,000

 

6,018,522

 

New York City, GO (Build America Bonds) Ser. H1

 

6.25

 

6/1/2035

 

5,470,000

 

5,533,124

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds (Build America Bonds)

 

6.28

 

6/15/2042

 

8,440,000

 

8,773,886

 

Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.22

 

2/15/2048

 

4,750,000

 

4,972,395

 

Sales Tax Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B

 

3.41

 

1/1/2043

 

2,130,000

 

2,310,283

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued)

         

Municipal Securities - 7.3% (continued)

         

State Board of Administration Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

7/1/2020

 

14,000,000

 

14,079,240

 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

3.92

 

12/31/2049

 

4,750,000

 

5,498,410

 

Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

8.25

 

7/1/2024

 

3,890,000

 

3,987,678

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Limited Project), Ser. J

 

4.13

 

5/15/2045

 

5,530,000

 

6,762,582

 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

3.33

 

12/1/2036

 

5,650,000

 

6,538,010

 
 

94,481,255

 

Real Estate - 2.2%

         

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Gtd. Notes

 

4.30

 

1/15/2026

 

4,280,000

 

4,835,252

 

American Homes 4 Rent, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.90

 

2/15/2029

 

7,855,000

 

9,120,689

 

Brandywine Operating Partnership, Gtd. Notes

 

4.10

 

10/1/2024

 

3,662,000

 

3,999,713

 

Hudson Pacific Properties, Gtd. Notes

 

3.25

 

1/15/2030

 

4,696,000

b

4,971,630

 

Life Storage, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

6/15/2029

 

2,840,000

 

3,174,510

 

National Retail Properties, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.30

 

10/15/2028

 

2,625,000

 

3,046,913

 
 

29,148,707

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 1.6%

         

Broadcom Cayman Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

1/15/2028

 

5,700,000

 

5,890,689

 

Intel, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.70

 

12/15/2022

 

4,020,000

 

4,174,274

 

KLA, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/15/2029

 

3,775,000

 

4,285,075

 

Lam Research, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

3/15/2029

 

5,300,000

 

6,018,411

 
 

20,368,449

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - .5%

         

Apple, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.38

 

5/13/2045

 

4,895,000

 

6,266,089

 

Telecommunication Services - 2.3%

         

AT&T, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.55

 

3/9/2049

 

7,000,000

 

8,128,385

 

Telefonica Emisiones, Gtd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/8/2027

 

5,155,000

 

5,732,012

 

Verizon Communications, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.50

 

3/16/2047

 

10,605,000

 

15,548,148

 
 

29,408,545

 

Transportation - 1.7%

         

Burlington North Santa Fe, Sr. Unscd. Debs.

 

3.45

 

9/15/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,141,978

 

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

3/1/2026

 

5,230,000

 

5,816,100

 

Ryder System, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.65

 

3/18/2024

 

5,190,000

 

5,542,112

 

Union Pacific, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.15

 

3/1/2024

 

5,500,000

 

5,832,481

 
 

22,332,671

 

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 28.4%

         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:

     

3.00%, 4/1/2048-11/1/2049

   

27,334,345

c

28,258,561

 

3.50%, 1/1/2040-9/1/2049

   

17,006,374

c

17,851,970

 

4.00%, 10/1/2049-11/1/2049

   

20,406,322

c

21,549,344

 

5.00%, 7/1/2040-8/1/2049

   

8,575,258

c

9,405,206

 

Federal National Mortgage Association:

     

2.50%, 2/1/2035

   

10,639,634

c

10,927,158

 

3.00%, 12/1/2034-12/1/2049

   

35,293,050

c

36,539,905

 

3.50%, 7/1/2034-1/1/2050

   

67,155,920

c

70,136,031

 

4.00%, 11/1/2048-11/1/2049

   

35,053,651

c

37,187,273

 

4.50%, 8/1/2049

   

11,008,776

c

11,756,895

 

5.00%, 11/1/2043

   

990,910

c

1,103,701

 

Government National Mortgage Association I:

     

4.00%, 7/15/2049

   

8,042,677

 

8,478,263

 

Government National Mortgage Association II:

     

3.00%, 11/20/2049-2/20/2050

   

38,989,506

 

40,367,007

 

3.50%, 1/20/2048-10/20/2049

   

35,085,924

 

36,542,497

 

4.00%, 1/20/2050

   

12,988,196

 

13,673,235

 

12

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.3% (continued)

         

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 28.4% (continued)

         

4.50%, 1/20/2050-2/20/2050

   

23,891,175

 

25,402,962

 
 

369,180,008

 

U.S. Treasury Securities - 25.4%

         

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

2.25

 

8/15/2049

 

7,720,000

b

8,777,730

 

U.S. Treasury Bonds

 

2.88

 

5/15/2049

 

1,605,000

 

2,056,970

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

1.00

 

2/15/2046

 

10,167,844

d

12,398,843

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

1.00

 

2/15/2049

 

7,455,125

d

9,297,477

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.38

 

1/15/2027

 

5,319,250

d

5,565,371

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.38

 

7/15/2025

 

13,231,489

d

13,803,466

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.63

 

4/15/2023

 

8,431,827

d

8,664,934

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.13

 

8/31/2021

 

9,605,000

 

9,626,011

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.38

 

10/15/2022

 

5,325,000

 

5,393,123

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

11/30/2021

 

16,750,000

b

16,915,210

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

10/31/2021

 

4,500,000

b

4,541,045

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.63

 

8/15/2029

 

15,750,000

 

16,446,445

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

11/15/2029

 

11,750,000

 

12,408,643

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

12/31/2026

 

12,500,000

 

13,084,473

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.88

 

1/31/2022

 

21,000,000

 

21,382,676

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.00

 

11/15/2026

 

4,540,000

b

4,823,041

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.13

 

7/31/2024

 

13,000,000

 

13,679,199

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.25

 

11/15/2027

 

6,225,000

 

6,771,025

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.38

 

5/15/2027

 

9,825,000

 

10,729,783

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.50

 

2/28/2026

 

15,000,000

 

16,310,156

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.50

 

1/31/2024

 

11,360,000

 

12,055,134

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.63

 

2/28/2023

 

18,960,000

 

19,935,403

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.63

 

1/31/2026

 

12,700,000

 

13,890,873

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.63

 

12/31/2023

 

22,500,000

 

23,955,029

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.63

 

2/15/2029

 

5,220,000

 

5,891,361

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

11/30/2025

 

14,615,000

 

16,159,566

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

11/30/2023

 

22,810,000

 

24,464,170

 
 

329,027,157

 

Utilities - 1.5%

         

Black Hills, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.35

 

5/1/2033

 

2,580,000

 

3,108,087

 

CenterPoint Energy, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

11/1/2028

 

4,685,000

 

5,367,564

 

Exelon, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.40

 

4/15/2026

 

4,400,000

 

4,755,847

 

NiSource, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.95

 

3/30/2048

 

5,115,000

 

5,668,899

 
 

18,900,397

 

Total Bonds and Notes
(cost $1,199,070,539)

 

1,274,937,311

 
 

Preferred
Dividend
Yield (%)

     

Shares

     

Preferred Stocks - .5%

         

Telecommunication Services - .5%

         

AT&T, Ser. A
(cost $6,500,000)

 

5.00

     

260,000

 

6,468,800

 

13

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

     

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies - .8%

         

Registered Investment Companies - .8%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $10,338,765)

 

1.59

     

10,338,765

e

10,338,765

 
                 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - 1.1%

         

Registered Investment Companies - 1.1%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $14,845,840)

 

1.59

     

14,845,840

e

14,845,840

 

Total Investments (cost $1,230,755,144)

 

100.7%

1,306,590,716

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(0.7%)

(9,183,899)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

1,297,406,817

 

GO—General Obligation

a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $48,001,361 or 3.7% of net assets.
b Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $33,440,289 and the value of the collateral was $33,885,705, consisting of cash collateral of $14,845,840 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $19,039,865.
c The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
d Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Government

33.3

Mortgage Securities

29.9

Financial

10.3

Communications

5.1

Technology

4.4

Consumer, Non-cyclical

4.3

Industrial

4.2

Energy

2.9

Consumer, Cyclical

2.0

Investment Companies

1.9

Utilities

1.4

Basic Materials

1.0

 

100.7

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

14

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.8%

         

Aerospace & Defense - .6%

         

General Dynamics, Gtd. Notes

 

3.00

 

5/11/2021

 

6,205,000

 

6,333,308

 

Airlines - .5%

         

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Bonds, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A

 

3.38

 

5/1/2027

 

4,272,427

 

4,593,725

 

Asset-Backed Ctfs./Auto Receivables - .0%

         

Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Ser. 2018-1, Cl. C

 

3.22

 

3/15/2023

 

187,941

 

188,305

 

Automobiles & Components - 1.4%

         

American Honda Finance, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

1.70

 

9/9/2021

 

4,260,000

 

4,283,511

 

Daimler Finance North America, Gtd. Notes

 

2.55

 

8/15/2022

 

2,000,000

a

2,035,432

 

Paccar Financial, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.80

 

3/1/2021

 

3,730,000

 

3,788,501

 

Toyota Motor Credit, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.00

 

10/7/2024

 

3,650,000

 

3,753,979

 
 

13,861,423

 

Banks - 12.2%

         

AIB Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.26

 

4/10/2025

 

2,200,000

a

2,353,966

 

Bank of America, Sub. Notes, Ser. L

 

3.95

 

4/21/2025

 

7,175,000

 

7,836,204

 

Bank of Montreal, Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. E

 

3.30

 

2/5/2024

 

9,000,000

 

9,591,952

 

Citigroup, Sub. Bonds

 

4.40

 

6/10/2025

 

10,540,000

 

11,736,357

 

Citizens Financial Group, Sub. Notes

 

4.30

 

12/3/2025

 

6,885,000

 

7,690,310

 

Cooperatieve Rabobank, Gtd. Notes

 

3.75

 

7/21/2026

 

6,785,000

 

7,364,928

 

Credit Suisse Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.00

 

12/14/2023

 

5,000,000

a

5,152,826

 

Deutsche Bank, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.38

 

5/12/2021

 

4,420,000

 

4,489,911

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes

 

3.38

 

5/1/2023

 

7,895,000

 

8,297,742

 

Lloyds Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

12.00

 

12/16/2024

 

2,685,000

a

3,246,366

 

Lloyds Banking Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.91

 

11/7/2023

 

5,374,000

 

5,506,081

 

Morgan Stanley, Sub. Notes

 

4.88

 

11/1/2022

 

7,610,000

 

8,238,196

 

NatWest Markets, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.63

 

9/29/2022

 

3,000,000

a

3,148,985

 

Royal Bank of Canada, Sub. Notes

 

4.65

 

1/27/2026

 

6,510,000

 

7,533,301

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sub. Bonds

 

6.10

 

6/10/2023

 

3,100,000

 

3,431,341

 

Santander, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.10

 

1/13/2023

 

4,560,000

 

4,622,262

 

Societe Generale, Sub. Notes

 

4.75

 

11/24/2025

 

3,680,000

a

4,057,423

 

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.78

 

7/12/2022

 

4,780,000

 

4,931,717

 

The Bank of Nova Scotia, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

1.95

 

2/1/2023

 

4,870,000

 

4,927,489

 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.91

 

7/24/2023

 

9,000,000

 

9,249,951

 
 

123,407,308

 

Beverage Products - .6%

         

Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Gtd. Notes

 

4.75

 

1/23/2029

 

4,955,000

 

5,859,978

 

Building Materials - .4%

         

Vulcan Materials, Sr. Unscd. Notes, 3 Month LIBOR +.60%

 

2.49

 

6/15/2020

 

3,600,000

b,c

3,602,911

 

Chemicals - .4%

         

Dupont De Nemours, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.21

 

11/15/2023

 

3,745,000

 

4,070,648

 

Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - .2%

         

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-17, Cl. AB

 

2.30

 

1/16/2049

 

2,294,623

 

2,322,494

 

Commercial & Professional Services - .9%

         

Automatic Data Processing, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.25

 

9/15/2020

 

4,135,000

 

4,151,456

 

Global Payments, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

6/1/2023

 

4,615,000

 

4,928,824

 
 

9,080,280

 

Diversified Financials - 1.8%

         

AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes

 

4.50

 

5/15/2021

 

4,435,000

 

4,581,964

 

Air Lease, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.30

 

2/1/2025

 

4,790,000

c

4,796,683

 

Goldman Sachs BDC, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

2/10/2025

 

2,800,000

 

2,876,447

 

Intercontinental Exchange, Gtd. Notes

 

2.75

 

12/1/2020

 

6,195,000

 

6,250,776

 
 

18,505,870

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.8% (continued)

         

Electronic Components - .5%

         

Tech Data, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.95

 

2/15/2027

 

4,425,000

 

4,663,000

 

Energy - 2.4%

         

BP Capital Markets, Gtd. Notes

 

2.50

 

11/6/2022

 

5,875,000

 

6,035,334

 

Cimarex Energy, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.38

 

3/15/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,116,367

 

Energy Transfer Operating, Gtd. Notes

 

3.75

 

5/15/2030

 

2,000,000

 

2,031,080

 

Noble Energy, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.85

 

1/15/2028

 

3,575,000

 

3,703,272

 

ONEOK, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

7/13/2027

 

3,400,000

 

3,701,785

 

Sabine Pass Liquefaction, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.75

 

5/15/2024

 

2,500,000

 

2,813,302

 

Spectra Energy Partners, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

3/15/2025

 

2,760,000

 

2,936,841

 
 

24,337,981

 

Environmental Control - .5%

         

Waste Management, Gtd. Notes

 

3.13

 

3/1/2025

 

4,775,000

 

5,091,898

 

Food Products - .6%

         

Campbell Soup, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.65

 

3/15/2023

 

1,251,000

 

1,319,527

 

General Mills, Sr. Unscd. Notes, 3 Month LIBOR +1.01%

 

2.85

 

10/17/2023

 

4,325,000

b

4,390,686

 
 

5,710,213

 

Foreign Governmental - .7%

         

Ontario, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.05

 

1/29/2024

 

6,700,000

c

7,198,247

 

Health Care - 4.6%

         

AbbVie, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.20

 

11/21/2029

 

4,600,000

a

4,861,702

 

Amgen, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.20

 

2/21/2027

 

3,000,000

 

3,054,660

 

Amgen, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

6/15/2021

 

4,955,000

 

5,097,569

 

Anthem, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.38

 

1/15/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,073,475

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.40

 

7/26/2029

 

1,000,000

a

1,121,102

 

CVS Health, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/25/2025

 

6,550,000

 

7,182,867

 

GlaxoSmithKline Capital, Gtd. Notes

 

3.38

 

5/15/2023

 

6,550,000

 

6,930,827

 

Pfizer, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.80

 

3/11/2022

 

4,745,000

 

4,894,367

 

Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland, Gtd. Notes

 

3.20

 

9/23/2026

 

5,005,000

 

5,372,476

 

UnitedHealth Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.88

 

3/15/2023

 

4,560,000

 

4,758,143

 
 

46,347,188

 

Industrial - 1.7%

         

Caterpillar Financial Services, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

1.90

 

9/6/2022

 

3,770,000

 

3,814,501

 

John Deere Capital, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.15

 

9/8/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,110,047

 

Parker-Hannifin, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.70

 

6/14/2024

 

3,825,000

 

3,993,956

 

Snap-On, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

3/1/2027

 

3,890,000

 

4,237,066

 
 

17,155,570

 

Information Technology - 1.9%

         

Fiserv, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

7/1/2029

 

4,580,000

 

5,015,748

 

Microsoft, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.13

 

11/3/2025

 

6,550,000

 

7,141,944

 

Oracle, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.50

 

5/15/2022

 

7,000,000

 

7,160,391

 
 

19,318,083

 

Internet Software & Services - .9%

         

Ebay, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.15

 

6/5/2020

 

2,605,000

 

2,606,069

 

Tencent Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.98

 

4/11/2029

 

6,000,000

a

6,812,634

 
 

9,418,703

 

Media - 1.3%

         

Discovery Communications, Gtd. Notes

 

4.90

 

3/11/2026

 

3,970,000

 

4,539,472

 

NBCUniversal Media, Gtd. Notes

 

4.38

 

4/1/2021

 

8,425,000

 

8,682,768

 
 

13,222,240

 

Municipal Securities - 4.7%

         

Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

2.43

 

4/1/2026

 

8,000,000

 

8,541,680

 

California, GO

 

3.38

 

4/1/2025

 

2,725,000

 

2,999,080

 

California, GO, Ser. A

 

2.37

 

4/1/2022

 

2,850,000

 

2,917,431

 

Chicago, GO, Ser. B

 

7.05

 

1/1/2029

 

5,785,000

 

6,783,896

 

Massachusetts, GO (Build America Bonds) Ser. E

 

4.20

 

12/1/2021

 

5,845,000

 

6,066,292

 

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BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.8% (continued)

         

Municipal Securities - 4.7% (continued)

         

State Board of Administration Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

7/1/2020

 

7,375,000

 

7,416,742

 

Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

8.25

 

7/1/2024

 

3,205,000

 

3,285,478

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

3.06

 

7/1/2025

 

9,140,000

 

9,969,089

 
 

47,979,688

 

Real Estate - 1.7%

         

Brandywine Operating Partnership, Gtd. Notes

 

3.95

 

11/15/2027

 

4,000,000

 

4,396,103

 

HealthCare Realty Trust, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.63

 

1/15/2028

 

2,375,000

 

2,589,186

 

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

8/1/2026

 

2,335,000

 

2,532,072

 

Hudson Pacific Properties, Gtd. Notes

 

3.25

 

1/15/2030

 

3,950,000

 

4,181,843

 

UDR, Gtd. Notes

 

2.95

 

9/1/2026

 

3,620,000

 

3,863,203

 
 

17,562,407

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - .8%

         

Intel, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.45

 

7/29/2020

 

7,930,000

 

7,953,447

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - .6%

         

Apple, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.25

 

2/23/2021

 

5,915,000

 

5,957,245

 

Telecommunication Services - 2.9%

         

AT&T, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.40

 

5/15/2025

 

9,350,000

 

9,981,530

 

Motorola Solutions, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.60

 

5/23/2029

 

2,420,000

 

2,785,441

 

Telefonica Emisiones, Gtd. Notes

 

4.57

 

4/27/2023

 

4,460,000

 

4,861,686

 

Verizon Communications, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.63

 

8/15/2026

 

11,000,000

 

11,576,506

 
 

29,205,163

 

Transportation - .4%

         

Ryder System, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.88

 

6/1/2022

 

3,900,000

 

4,018,220

 

U.S. Government Agencies - .4%

         

Federal National Mortgage Association, Notes

 

2.00

 

4/30/2020

 

3,610,000

d

3,615,564

 

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - .8%

         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:

     

4.50%, 2/1/2034

   

1,642,035

 d

1,729,963

 

Federal National Mortgage Association:

     

2.78%, 3/1/2022

   

6,128,896

d

6,241,178

 
 

7,971,141

 

U.S. Treasury Securities - 50.6%

         

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.13

 

4/15/2022

 

9,002,999

c,e

9,063,115

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.13

 

1/15/2022

 

10,530,928

e

10,602,154

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.38

 

1/15/2027

 

13,787,496

e

14,425,441

 

U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, US CPI Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted

 

0.63

 

4/15/2023

 

13,920,274

e

14,305,115

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.13

 

6/30/2021

 

16,265,000

 

16,290,732

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.13

 

8/31/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,010,937

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.13

 

2/28/2021

 

28,880,000

 

28,896,358

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.25

 

8/31/2024

 

6,000,000

 

6,088,477

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.38

 

8/31/2023

 

4,000,000

 

4,065,627

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

11/30/2021

 

13,000,000

 

13,128,223

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

10/31/2021

 

21,000,000

c

21,191,543

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

9/15/2022

 

20,000,000

 

20,312,891

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

8/15/2022

 

22,250,000

 

22,586,357

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.63

 

5/15/2026

 

24,045,000

 

24,928,842

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

9/30/2022

 

11,400,000

 

11,654,051

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

7/15/2022

 

26,750,000

 

27,291,270

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.88

 

1/31/2022

 

24,575,000

 

25,022,822

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.88

 

2/28/2022

 

11,760,000

 

11,983,716

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.00

 

11/30/2020

 

28,000,000

 

28,177,734

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 98.8% (continued)

         

U.S. Treasury Securities - 50.6% (continued)

         

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.00

 

4/30/2024

 

15,000,000

 

15,665,039

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.13

 

9/30/2021

 

20,240,000

 

20,610,803

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.13

 

5/31/2021

 

20,000,000

 

20,271,094

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.25

 

11/15/2024

 

15,690,000

 

16,644,884

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.38

 

2/29/2024

 

15,000,000

 

15,861,621

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.50

 

3/31/2023

 

11,000,000

 

11,542,051

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.50

 

1/31/2021

 

19,000,000

 

19,240,840

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.63

 

2/28/2023

 

11,140,000

 

11,713,101

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.75

 

4/30/2023

 

8,000,000

 

8,464,219

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

11/15/2021

 

12,000,000

 

12,390,937

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

10/31/2020

 

5,750,000

 

5,813,677

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

11/30/2023

 

17,000,000

 

18,232,832

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.88

 

10/15/2021

 

18,750,000

 

19,329,346

 
 

510,805,849

 

Utilities - 1.8%

         

Black Hills, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.05

 

10/15/2029

 

5,260,000

 

5,544,754

 

Nisource, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.49

 

5/15/2027

 

3,600,000

 

3,922,223

 

Public Service Enterprise Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.65

 

11/15/2022

 

3,860,000

 

3,968,812

 

Southwestern Electric Power, Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. M

 

4.10

 

9/15/2028

 

4,570,000

 

5,183,276

 
 

18,619,065

 

Total Bonds and Notes
(cost $959,369,359)

 

997,977,162

 
 

Preferred
Dividend
Yield (%)

     

Shares

     

Preferred Stocks - .5%

         

Telecommunication Services - .5%

         

AT&T, Ser. A
(cost $5,125,000)

 

5.00

     

205,000

 

5,100,400

 
 

1-Day
Yield (%)

             

Investment Companies - .2%

         

Registered Investment Companies - .2%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $1,739,122)

 

1.59

     

1,739,122

f

1,739,122

 
                 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .7%

         

Registered Investment Companies - .7%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $6,721,518)

 

1.59

     

6,721,518

f

6,721,518

 

Total Investments (cost $972,954,999)

 

100.2%

1,011,538,202

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(0.2%)

(2,095,667)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

1,009,442,535

 

GO—General Obligation
LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $32,790,436 or 3.25% of net assets.
b Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.
c Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $21,251,327 and the value of the collateral was $22,159,225, consisting of cash collateral of $6,721,518 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $15,437,707.
d The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
e Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.
f Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Government

56.3

Financial

15.8

Consumer, Non-cyclical

6.6

Communications

5.7

Industrial

4.1

Technology

3.3

Energy

2.4

Utilities

1.9

Consumer, Cyclical

1.8

Mortgage Securities

1.0

Investment Companies

.9

Basic Materials

.4

Asset Backed Securities

.0

 

100.2

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

19

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 97.4%

         

Aerospace & Defense - .5%

         

The Boeing Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.70

 

5/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,116,135

 

Agriculture - .9%

         

BAT Capital, Gtd. Notes

 

3.56

 

8/15/2027

 

4,000,000

 

4,225,920

 

Bunge, Gtd. Notes

 

4.35

 

3/15/2024

 

4,500,000

 

4,857,000

 
 

9,082,920

 

Airlines - 2.1%

         

Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A

 

3.60

 

3/15/2027

 

2,446,489

a

2,645,235

 

American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Bonds, Ser. 2015-1, Cl. A

 

3.38

 

5/1/2027

 

4,198,564

 

4,514,307

 

JetBlue Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2019-1, CI. A

 

2.95

 

5/15/2028

 

5,000,000

 

5,235,124

 

United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Notes, Ser. 2016-2, Cl. A

 

3.10

 

10/7/2028

 

7,839,224

 

8,267,820

 
 

20,662,486

 

Automobiles & Components - 1.5%

         

Daimler Finance North America, Gtd. Notes

 

2.55

 

8/15/2022

 

6,000,000

a

6,106,295

 

Ford Motor Credit, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.58

 

3/18/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,211,795

 

Lear, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

5/30/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,007,892

 

Volkswagen Group of America Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

11/12/2021

 

4,000,000

a

4,165,799

 
 

14,491,781

 

Banks - 19.4%

         

BAC Capital Trust XIV, Gtd. Notes, Ser. G, 3 Month LIBOR +.40%

 

4.00

 

3/30/2020

 

3,000,000

b

2,784,345

 

Banco Santander, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.13

 

2/23/2023

 

5,250,000

 

5,455,005

 

Bank of America, Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. FF

 

5.88

 

3/15/2028

 

3,000,000

 

3,242,745

 

Bank of America, Sub. Notes

 

4.00

 

1/22/2025

 

4,000,000

 

4,360,651

 

Bank of Ireland Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

11/25/2023

 

5,000,000

a

5,416,334

 

Barclays, Sub. Notes

 

5.20

 

5/12/2026

 

7,000,000

 

7,821,345

 

BBVA Bancomer, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.38

 

4/10/2024

 

5,250,000

a

5,606,606

 

BNP Paribas, Sub. Notes

 

4.38

 

5/12/2026

 

5,000,000

a

5,425,043

 

Citigroup, Jr. Sub. Debs., Ser. Q

 

5.95

 

8/15/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,073,925

 

Citigroup, Sub. Bonds

 

4.40

 

6/10/2025

 

4,500,000

 

5,010,778

 

Citizens Financial Group, Sub. Bonds

 

3.75

 

7/1/2024

 

6,000,000

 

6,401,426

 

Cooperatieve Rabobank, Gtd. Notes

 

4.38

 

8/4/2025

 

6,750,000

 

7,499,726

 

Credit Agricole, Sub. Notes

 

4.00

 

1/10/2033

 

7,250,000

a

7,815,717

 

Credit Suisse Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.00

 

12/14/2023

 

7,000,000

a,c

7,213,956

 

Deutsche Bank, Sub. Notes

 

4.50

 

4/1/2025

 

7,500,000

 

7,478,221

 

HSBC Holdings, Sub. Notes

 

4.25

 

3/14/2024

 

6,250,000

 

6,723,009

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jr. Sub. Debs., Ser. FF

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,096,975

 

JPMorgan Chase & Co., Sub. Notes

 

3.63

 

12/1/2027

 

3,000,000

 

3,253,865

 

Lloyds Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

12.00

 

12/16/2024

 

3,000,000

a,c

3,627,225

 

Llyods Banking Group, Sub. Notes

 

4.58

 

12/10/2025

 

3,500,000

 

3,828,106

 

M&T Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes, Ser. G

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,253,475

 

Morgan Stanley, Sub. Notes

 

4.88

 

11/1/2022

 

6,500,000

 

7,036,567

 

Nordea Bank, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

6.63

 

3/26/2026

 

3,465,000

a

3,840,381

 

Royal Bank of Canada, Sub. Notes

 

4.65

 

1/27/2026

 

6,000,000

 

6,943,134

 

Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Sub. Bonds

 

6.10

 

6/10/2023

 

5,764,000

 

6,380,080

 

Santander UK Group Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.80

 

11/15/2024

 

4,000,000

 

4,357,443

 

Societe Generale, Sub. Notes

 

4.75

 

11/24/2025

 

6,750,000

a

7,442,283

 

Standard Chartered, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.79

 

5/21/2025

 

4,750,000

a

5,033,912

 

Synovus Bank, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.29

 

2/10/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,023,734

 

The Bank of Nova Scotia, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

4.65

 

10/12/2022

 

5,000,000

c

4,921,200

 

The Goldman Sachs Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

11/16/2026

 

6,750,000

 

7,262,202

 

The Toronto-Dominion Bank, Sub. Notes

 

3.63

 

9/15/2031

 

3,000,000

 

3,267,990

 

UniCredit, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

6.57

 

1/14/2022

 

4,000,000

a

4,297,284

 

Westpac Banking, Sub. Notes

 

4.32

 

11/23/2031

 

6,000,000

 

6,584,890

 

20

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 97.4% (continued)

         

Banks - 19.4% (continued)

         

Zions Bancorp, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

8/27/2021

 

3,500,000

 

3,598,002

 

Zions Bancorp, Sub. Notes

 

3.25

 

10/29/2029

 

3,550,000

 

3,723,504

 
 

191,101,084

 

Beverage Products - 2.3%

         

Becle, Gtd. Notes

 

3.75

 

5/13/2025

 

6,000,000

a

6,428,705

 

Constellation Brands, Gtd. Notes

 

3.15

 

8/1/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,163,323

 

Constellation Brands, Gtd. Notes

 

4.40

 

11/15/2025

 

5,000,000

 

5,657,899

 

Keurig Dr Pepper, Gtd. Notes

 

4.60

 

5/25/2028

 

4,000,000

 

4,618,177

 

Suntory Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.25

 

10/16/2024

 

3,000,000

a

3,086,909

 
 

22,955,013

 

Building Materials - .5%

         

CRH America, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

5/18/2025

 

2,000,000

a

2,210,526

 

CRH America Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.40

 

5/9/2027

 

2,730,000

a

2,972,883

 
 

5,183,409

 

Chemicals - 1.1%

         

Huntsman International, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

5/1/2029

 

5,950,000

 

6,555,807

 

Yara International, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.75

 

6/1/2028

 

3,750,000

a

4,253,879

 
 

10,809,686

 

Commercial & Professional Services - 1.4%

         

Global Payments, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.80

 

4/1/2026

 

7,000,000

 

8,027,971

 

Moody's, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

9/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,318,613

 
 

13,346,584

 

Consumer Discretionary - 3.0%

         

Hasbro, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.90

 

11/19/2029

 

9,000,000

 

9,467,542

 

Leggett & Platt, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.40

 

3/15/2029

 

4,000,000

 

4,505,202

 

Marriott International, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.60

 

4/15/2024

 

4,000,000

 

4,285,805

 

NVR, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.95

 

9/15/2022

 

6,250,000

 

6,611,182

 

Whirlpool, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.75

 

2/26/2029

 

4,000,000

 

4,639,334

 
 

29,509,065

 

Consumer Durables & Apparel - .6%

         

Michael Kors USA, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

11/1/2024

 

3,000,000

a

3,152,863

 

Tapestry, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.00

 

7/15/2022

 

3,000,000

 

3,087,650

 
 

6,240,513

 

Diversified Financials - 4.1%

         

AerCap Global Aviation Trust, Gtd. Notes

 

4.45

 

10/1/2025

 

5,250,000

 

5,794,406

 

Aircastle, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

6/15/2026

 

4,750,000

 

5,106,960

 

Blackstone Holdings Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

4.75

 

2/15/2023

 

3,000,000

a

3,284,349

 

BlueHub Loan Fund, Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2020

 

3.10

 

1/1/2030

 

3,500,000

 

3,662,116

 

E*Trade Financial, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.80

 

8/24/2027

 

3,750,000

 

4,147,666

 

FS KKR Capital, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.63

 

7/15/2024

 

4,000,000

 

4,248,273

 

Goldman Sachs BDC, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

2/10/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,081,908

 

Stifel Financial, Sr. Unscd. Bonds

 

4.25

 

7/18/2024

 

6,000,000

 

6,597,604

 

The Community Preservation, Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2020

 

2.87

 

2/1/2030

 

4,650,000

 

4,842,747

 
 

40,766,029

 

Electronic Components - 2.4%

         

Arrow Electronics, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

9/8/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,077,368

 

Arrow Electronics, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

4/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,213,239

 

Avnet, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.88

 

12/1/2022

 

3,000,000

 

3,236,301

 

Jabil, Sr. Unscd. Bonds

 

5.63

 

12/15/2020

 

3,737,000

 

3,842,375

 

Jabil, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.60

 

1/15/2030

 

3,250,000

 

3,333,447

 

Tech Data, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.95

 

2/15/2027

 

7,250,000

 

7,639,944

 
 

23,342,674

 

Energy - 7.0%

         

Andeavor, Gtd. Notes

 

4.75

 

12/15/2023

 

4,000,000

c

4,369,079

 

Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.13

 

6/30/2027

 

4,750,000

 

5,166,595

 

21

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 97.4% (continued)

         

Energy - 7.0% (continued)

         

Concho Resources, Gtd. Notes

 

4.30

 

8/15/2028

 

5,000,000

 

5,440,124

 

Continental Resources, Gtd. Notes

 

5.00

 

9/15/2022

 

3,849,000

 

3,844,689

 

Diamondback Energy, Gtd. Notes

 

3.50

 

12/1/2029

 

2,500,000

 

2,463,668

 

Enbridge, Gtd. Notes

 

4.25

 

12/1/2026

 

4,000,000

 

4,464,557

 

Energy Transfer Operating, Gtd. Bonds

 

5.50

 

6/1/2027

 

2,500,000

 

2,834,560

 

Energy Transfer Operating, Gtd. Notes

 

5.25

 

4/15/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,371,628

 

Eni, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

5/9/2029

 

5,000,000

a

5,731,422

 

EQM Midstream Partners, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

8/1/2024

 

2,500,000

 

2,190,625

 

Marathon Oil, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.80

 

11/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,085,901

 

MPLX, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

12/1/2022

 

2,000,000

a

2,081,935

 

MPLX, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

12/1/2027

 

1,500,000

a

1,634,730

 

MPLX, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

6.25

 

10/15/2022

 

746,000

a

761,699

 

Petroleos Mexicanos, Gtd. Notes

 

6.49

 

1/23/2027

 

4,500,000

a

4,719,375

 

Sabal Trail Transmission, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

5/1/2028

 

3,000,000

a

3,346,017

 

Sabine Pass Liquefaction, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

5.63

 

3/1/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,265,871

 

Saudi Arabian Oil, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

4/16/2029

 

4,000,000

a

4,251,880

 

The Williams Companies, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

6/15/2027

 

3,000,000

 

3,149,055

 

Total Capital International, Gtd. Notes

 

2.43

 

1/10/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,076,319

 
 

69,249,729

 

Environmental Control - .4%

         

Waste Connections, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

5/1/2029

 

3,800,000

 

4,217,690

 

Financials - 1.5%

         

Apollo Management Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

5/30/2024

 

6,000,000

a

6,556,039

 

Apollo Management Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

4.95

 

1/14/2050

 

2,000,000

a

2,013,104

 

Carlyle Holdings Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

2/1/2023

 

5,921,000

a

6,244,629

 
 

14,813,772

 

Food Products - 1.5%

         

Flowers Foods, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

10/1/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,165,779

 

Flowers Foods, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.38

 

4/1/2022

 

5,500,000

 

5,792,416

 

Grupo Bimbo, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

6/27/2024

 

3,000,000

a

3,223,008

 

Grupo Bimbo, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

5.95

 

4/17/2023

 

500,000

a

528,180

 

McCormick & Co., Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.15

 

8/15/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,198,878

 
 

14,908,261

 

Foreign Governmental - .6%

         

Bermuda, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.75

 

2/15/2029

 

200,000

a

231,809

 

Saudi, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.38

 

10/26/2021

 

2,700,000

a

2,720,234

 

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Unscd. Bonds

 

7.00

 

10/1/2039

 

2,500,000

a

3,159,825

 
 

6,111,868

 

Forest Products & Other - .6%

         

Georgia-Pacific, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.16

 

11/15/2021

 

6,000,000

a

6,169,740

 

Health Care - 6.4%

         

AbbVie, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.20

 

11/21/2029

 

4,500,000

a

4,756,013

 

AbbVie, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.60

 

5/14/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,158,778

 

Bayer US Finance II, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

12/15/2023

 

1,000,000

a

1,074,140

 

Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.90

 

2/20/2028

 

6,000,000

a

6,819,935

 

Cigna, Gtd. Notes

 

3.00

 

7/15/2023

 

3,000,000

a

3,116,940

 

Cigna, Gtd. Notes

 

4.38

 

10/15/2028

 

3,500,000

 

3,984,130

 

CommonSpirit Health, Sr. Scd. Bonds

 

3.35

 

10/1/2029

 

4,750,000

 

5,046,396

 

CVS Health, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/25/2025

 

4,250,000

 

4,660,639

 

CVS Health, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.78

 

3/25/2038

 

2,000,000

 

2,361,485

 

Dignity Health, Unscd. Notes

 

3.13

 

11/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,200,894

 

HCA, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

4.13

 

6/15/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,503,304

 

Magellan Health, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.90

 

9/22/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,139,575

 

Montefiore Obligated Group, Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 18-C

 

5.25

 

11/1/2048

 

5,000,000

 

6,228,481

 

22

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 97.4% (continued)

         

Health Care - 6.4% (continued)

         

Takeda Pharmaceutical, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

5.00

 

11/26/2028

 

5,500,000

 

6,701,006

 
 

62,751,716

 

Industrial - 2.8%

         

Carlisle Companies, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

12/1/2027

 

4,000,000

 

4,410,614

 

Fluor, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

9/15/2028

 

3,000,000

c

2,811,384

 

GATX, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

9/15/2026

 

3,500,000

 

3,693,374

 

GATX, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

3/30/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,126,272

 

Hillenbrand, Gtd. Notes

 

4.50

 

9/15/2026

 

5,000,000

 

5,447,945

 

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Gtd. Notes

 

3.48

 

12/1/2027

 

4,000,000

 

4,330,671

 

Oshkosh, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.60

 

5/15/2028

 

4,000,000

 

4,532,588

 
 

27,352,848

 

Information Technology - 3.9%

         

Activision Blizzard, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.40

 

9/15/2026

 

4,500,000

 

4,843,250

 

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.95

 

9/1/2020

 

4,850,000

 

4,911,316

 

Cadence Design Systems, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.38

 

10/15/2024

 

6,250,000

 

6,980,344

 

Citrix Systems, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

12/1/2027

 

5,500,000

 

6,092,964

 

Electronic Arts, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.80

 

3/1/2026

 

3,250,000

 

3,801,653

 

Fidelity National Information Services, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.75

 

5/21/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,385,596

 

Fiserv, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

10/1/2022

 

5,500,000

 

5,748,525

 

VMware, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.95

 

8/21/2022

 

3,000,000

 

3,088,487

 
 

38,852,135

 

Insurance - 3.0%

         

Assured Guaranty U.S. Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

6,000,000

 

6,826,553

 

Brighthouse Financial, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.70

 

6/22/2027

 

4,250,000

 

4,324,379

 

MetLife, Jr. Sub. Debs., Ser. D

 

5.88

 

3/15/2028

 

5,500,000

 

6,136,982

 

Prudential Financial, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

5.70

 

9/15/2048

 

5,850,000

 

6,625,096

 

Reinsurance Group of America, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.90

 

5/15/2029

 

4,750,000

 

5,307,538

 
 

29,220,548

 

Internet Software & Services - 1.4%

         

Arrow Electronics, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.50

 

4/1/2022

 

2,000,000

 

2,069,617

 

eBay, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.60

 

6/5/2027

 

5,250,000

 

5,649,732

 

Tencent Holdings, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.98

 

4/11/2029

 

5,500,000

a

6,244,915

 
 

13,964,264

 

Materials - 1.2%

         

Packaging Corp. of America, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.00

 

12/15/2029

 

4,000,000

 

4,216,560

 

WRKCo, Gtd. Notes

 

3.75

 

3/15/2025

 

4,000,000

 

4,329,893

 

WRKCo, Gtd. Notes

 

4.65

 

3/15/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,880,494

 
 

11,426,947

 

Media - 2.1%

         

Discovery Communications, Gtd. Notes

 

3.95

 

3/20/2028

 

6,250,000

 

6,798,425

 

Fox, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.71

 

1/25/2029

 

1,000,000

a

1,173,415

 

Grupo Televisa, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.63

 

1/30/2026

 

5,000,000

 

5,613,549

 

NBCUniversal Media, Gtd. Notes

 

4.38

 

4/1/2021

 

6,500,000

 

6,698,871

 
 

20,284,260

 

Metals & Mining - .8%

         

Anglo American Capital, Gtd. Notes

 

4.50

 

3/15/2028

 

4,000,000

a,c

4,501,602

 

Glencore Funding, Gtd. Notes

 

4.13

 

3/12/2024

 

1,000,000

a

1,067,676

 

Glencore Funding, Gtd. Notes

 

4.63

 

4/29/2024

 

2,000,000

a

2,164,326

 
 

7,733,604

 

Municipal Securities - 4.4%

         

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B1

 

1.85

 

6/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,071,050

 

Chicago, GO, Ser. B

 

7.05

 

1/1/2029

 

7,100,000

 

8,325,957

 

Detroit, GO, Ser. B1

 

4.00

 

4/1/2044

 

3,000,000

 

2,672,700

 

Illinois, GO (Build America Bonds)

 

6.20

 

7/1/2021

 

440,000

 

455,321

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 97.4% (continued)

         

Municipal Securities - 4.4% (continued)

         

Medical Center Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Columbus Regional Healthcare System Project)

 

4.88

 

8/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,326,350

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

2.63

 

6/15/2024

 

1,500,000

 

1,556,040

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C

 

6.10

 

12/15/2020

 

7,010,000

d

7,278,833

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Montefiore Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.95

 

8/1/2048

 

2,500,000

 

2,873,150

 

Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (OU Medicine Project) Ser. C

 

5.45

 

8/15/2028

 

3,750,000

 

4,443,225

 

Texas Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

8.25

 

7/1/2024

 

5,700,000

 

5,843,127

 
 

43,845,753

 

Real Estate - 8.3%

         

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Gtd. Notes

 

3.95

 

1/15/2027

 

3,327,000

 

3,692,340

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Gtd. Notes

 

4.30

 

1/15/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,259,464

 

American Homes 4 Rent, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.90

 

2/15/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,805,658

 

Brandywine Operating Partnership, Gtd. Notes

 

4.55

 

10/1/2029

 

4,000,000

 

4,640,006

 

CBRE Services, Gtd. Notes

 

4.88

 

3/1/2026

 

6,000,000

 

6,887,186

 

Duke Realty, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

6/30/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,081,150

 

EPR Properties, Gtd. Notes

 

4.95

 

4/15/2028

 

4,250,000

 

4,837,644

 

Essex Portfolio, Gtd. Notes

 

3.25

 

5/1/2023

 

3,000,000

 

3,152,269

 

Healthcare Trust Of America Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

3.75

 

7/1/2027

 

4,000,000

 

4,419,457

 

Highwoods Realty, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.20

 

4/15/2029

 

3,250,000

 

3,720,979

 

Hudson Pacific Properties, Gtd. Notes

 

3.25

 

1/15/2030

 

2,565,000

 

2,715,551

 

Hudson Pacific Properties, Gtd. Notes

 

4.65

 

4/1/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,500,986

 

Kilroy Realty, Gtd. Notes

 

4.38

 

10/1/2025

 

4,250,000

 

4,779,799

 

Life Storage, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

6/15/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,588,926

 

Prologis, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.25

 

4/15/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,014,441

 

Prologis, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.25

 

10/1/2026

 

3,879,000

 

4,222,537

 

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

12/15/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,208,877

 

Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership, Gtd. Notes

 

5.00

 

12/15/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,159,248

 

Simon Property Group, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.45

 

9/13/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,103,197

 

Spirit Realty, Gtd. Notes

 

4.00

 

7/15/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,360,045

 

Weingarten Realty Investors, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.45

 

1/15/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,248,801

 
 

81,398,561

 

Retailing - 2.0%

         

Alimentation Couche-Tard, Gtd. Notes

 

3.55

 

7/26/2027

 

3,000,000

a

3,250,984

 

Dollar Tree, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

5/15/2025

 

4,000,000

 

4,398,486

 

Macy's Retail Holdings, Gtd. Notes

 

2.88

 

2/15/2023

 

1,706,000

 

1,712,510

 

Nordstorm, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

3/15/2027

 

4,000,000

 

4,266,279

 

O'Reilly Automotive, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.90

 

6/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,693,048

 
 

19,321,307

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment - 3.0%

         

Broadcom Cayman Finance, Gtd. Notes

 

3.88

 

1/15/2027

 

5,000,000

 

5,247,504

 

KLA, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

3/15/2029

 

4,850,000

 

5,505,328

 

Lam Research, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.80

 

3/15/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,299,268

 

Lam Research, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.00

 

3/15/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,406,648

 

Microchip Technology, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

4.33

 

6/1/2023

 

5,500,000

 

5,874,237

 

NXP, Gtd. Notes

 

4.88

 

3/1/2024

 

5,500,000

a

6,065,129

 
 

29,398,114

 

Technology Hardware & Equipment - .5%

         

Dell International, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

4.90

 

10/1/2026

 

1,125,000

a

1,262,824

 

Dell International, Sr. Scd. Notes

 

8.10

 

7/15/2036

 

3,000,000

a

4,123,403

 
 

5,386,227

 

24

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 97.4% (continued)

         

Telecommunication Services - 3.1%

         

AT&T, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.40

 

5/15/2025

 

7,500,000

 

8,006,575

 

Motorola Solutions, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.60

 

5/23/2029

 

4,750,000

 

5,467,291

 

Telefonica Emisiones, Gtd. Notes

 

4.57

 

4/27/2023

 

6,500,000

 

7,085,417

 

Verizon Communications, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.38

 

2/15/2025

 

5,500,000

 

5,951,625

 

Verizon Communications, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.50

 

8/10/2033

 

3,000,000

 

3,679,551

 
 

30,190,459

 

Utilities - 3.1%

         

Black Hills, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.05

 

10/15/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,108,272

 

Black Hills, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.25

 

11/30/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,435,113

 

CenterPoint Energy, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.95

 

3/1/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,127,443

 

Entergy, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

2.95

 

9/1/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,108,366

 

Exelon, Jr. Sub. Notes

 

3.50

 

6/1/2022

 

3,500,000

 

3,633,259

 

Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.10

 

5/15/2028

 

3,000,000

a

3,422,754

 

Mississippi Power, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

3.95

 

3/30/2028

 

5,000,000

 

5,596,451

 

The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Sr. Unscd. Notes

 

4.55

 

11/15/2030

 

4,000,000

a

4,791,598

 
 

30,223,256

 

Total Bonds and Notes
(cost $887,676,317)

 

959,428,438

 
 

Preferred
Dividend
Yield (%)

     

Shares

     

Preferred Stocks - 1.1%

         

Diversified Financials - .3%

         

Air Lease, Ser. A

 

6.15

     

120,000

 

3,050,400

 

Telecommunication Services - .8%

         

AT&T, Ser. A

 

5.00

     

320,000

 

7,961,600

 

Total Preferred Stocks
(cost $11,000,000)

 

11,012,000

 
 

1-Day
Yield (%)

             

Investment Companies - 1.2%

         

Registered Investment Companies - 1.2%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $11,965,085)

 

1.59

     

11,965,085

e

11,965,085

 
                 

Investment of Cash Collateral for Securities Loaned - .8%

         

Registered Investment Companies - .8%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $7,506,276)

 

1.59

     

7,506,276

e

7,506,276

 

Total Investments (cost $918,147,678)

 

100.5%

989,911,799

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(0.5%)

(5,163,196)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

984,748,603

 

GO—General Obligation
LIBOR—London Interbank Offered Rate

a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $201,235,464 or 20.44% of net assets.
b Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.
c Security, or portion thereof, on loan. At February 29, 2020, the value of the fund’s securities on loan was $9,701,203 and the value of the collateral was $10,001,088, consisting of cash collateral of $7,506,276 and U.S. Government & Agency securities valued at $2,494,812.
d These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.
e Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Financial

36.6

Consumer, Non-cyclical

12.5

Consumer, Cyclical

9.1

Industrial

8.0

Technology

7.5

Communications

7.1

Energy

7.0

Government

5.1

Utilities

3.1

Basic Materials

2.5

Investment Companies

2.0

 

100.5

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

26

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 99.5%

         

Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities - 21.3%

         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K007, Cl. A2

 

4.22

 

3/25/2020

 

200,696

a

200,441

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K013, Cl. A2

 

3.97

 

1/25/2021

 

2,000,000

a

2,035,176

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K017, Cl. A2

 

2.87

 

12/25/2021

 

2,732,425

a

2,790,708

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K025, Cl. A1

 

1.88

 

4/25/2022

 

526,380

a

528,112

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K714, Cl. A2

 

3.03

 

10/25/2020

 

4,775,360

a

4,789,966

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates, Ser. K721, Cl. A2

 

3.09

 

8/25/2022

 

2,000,000

a

2,062,665

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB21, Cl. A5F

 

1.81

 

9/25/2021

 

3,573,248

a

3,591,980

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB22, Cl. A5F

 

1.78

 

9/25/2021

 

1,570,755

a

1,575,823

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB23, Cl. A5F

 

1.73

 

9/25/2021

 

2,252,988

a

2,262,510

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2016-SB25, Cl. A7F

 

2.58

 

10/25/2023

 

1,224,180

a

1,266,798

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2017-SB26, Cl. A5F

 

2.34

 

12/25/2021

 

1,267,880

a

1,284,810

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. Small Business Mortgage Trust, Ser. 2017-SB35, Cl. A5F

 

2.25

 

6/25/2022

 

1,021,261

a

1,040,681

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2011-M1, Cl. A3

 

3.76

 

6/25/2021

 

947,613

a

965,408

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2011-M3, Cl. A2

 

3.64

 

7/25/2021

 

948,074

a

965,306

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2015-M4, Cl. AV2

 

2.51

 

7/25/2022

 

2,341,116

a

2,382,601

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, ACES, Ser. 2016-M3, Cl. ASQ2

 

2.26

 

2/25/2023

 

3,066,247

a

3,110,246

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-M8, Cl. A2

 

2.92

 

8/25/2021

 

960,750

a

975,829

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2011-165, Cl. A

 

2.19

 

10/16/2037

 

4,734,393

 

4,746,248

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2011-6, Cl. BA

 

3.47

 

10/16/2044

 

75,918

 

75,870

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-142, Cl. A

 

1.11

 

5/16/2037

 

886,526

 

874,279

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-2, Cl. B

 

2.42

 

3/16/2037

 

745,644

 

745,532

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-33, Cl. A

 

1.90

 

3/16/2040

 

47,384

 

47,347

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-101, Cl. A

 

0.51

 

5/16/2035

 

1,774,945

 

1,760,446

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-105, Cl. A

 

1.71

 

2/16/2037

 

1,745,085

 

1,743,137

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-142, Cl. V

 

3.10

 

2/16/2025

 

1,376,467

 

1,431,480

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-30, Cl. A

 

1.50

 

5/16/2042

 

452,195

 

450,228

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2013-73, Cl. A

 

0.98

 

12/16/2035

 

5,465,414

 

5,411,458

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-109, Cl. A

 

2.33

 

1/16/2046

 

1,958,202

 

1,969,409

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-82, Cl. VG

 

3.00

 

12/16/2046

 

2,121,381

 

2,205,848

 
 

53,290,342

 

Municipal Securities - 5.9%

         

Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

2.23

 

4/1/2023

 

1,200,000

 

1,227,732

 

Gilroy Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

1.73

 

8/1/2022

 

450,000

 

455,733

 

27

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 99.5% (continued)

         

Municipal Securities - 5.9% (continued)

         

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

2.08

 

11/1/2023

 

500,000

 

506,795

 

Massachusetts College Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

1.90

 

5/1/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,042,380

 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F

 

1.77

 

8/1/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,026,520

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

2.86

 

9/1/2022

 

1,500,000

 

1,537,230

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. F

 

2.03

 

2/15/2023

 

500,000

 

513,055

 

Oregon, GO, Refunding, Ser. P

 

1.71

 

5/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,011,910

 

Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. R

 

2.06

 

5/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,018,490

 

Texas, GO, Refunding

 

2.78

 

10/1/2020

 

2,000,000

 

2,018,920

 

Virginia Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

1.89

 

11/1/2022

 

500,000

 

509,475

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. T

 

2.79

 

8/1/2020

 

2,000,000

 

2,013,680

 
 

14,881,920

 

U.S. Government Agencies - .8%

         

Federal Home Loan Bank, Bonds

 

1.50

 

9/30/2021

 

2,000,000

 

2,000,052

 

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 55.9%

         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 2586, Cl. MJ

 

5.50

 

3/15/2023

 

174,754

a

183,242

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3242, Cl. NG

 

5.75

 

2/15/2036

 

339,549

a

342,560

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3527, Cl. DA

 

4.00

 

4/15/2029

 

263,928

a

271,926

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3530, Cl. A

 

4.00

 

5/15/2024

 

19,349

a

19,367

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3563, Cl. BD

 

4.00

 

8/15/2024

 

478,050

a

505,321

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3627, Cl. QH

 

4.00

 

1/15/2025

 

1,161,358

a

1,217,149

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3640, Cl. GM

 

4.00

 

3/15/2025

 

806,928

a

846,026

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3726, Cl. KG

 

2.50

 

4/15/2025

 

157,256

a

158,405

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3773, Cl. PA

 

3.50

 

6/15/2025

 

173,107

a

174,021

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3810, Cl. QB

 

3.50

 

2/15/2026

 

1,118,689

a

1,167,166

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3816, Cl. HA

 

3.50

 

11/15/2025

 

1,895,661

a

2,008,132

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3820, Cl. TB

 

3.50

 

3/15/2026

 

1,531,806

a

1,596,346

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3834, Cl. EA

 

3.50

 

6/15/2029

 

573,568

a

580,667

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3909, Cl. NG

 

4.00

 

8/15/2026

 

1,813,040

a

1,916,282

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3928, Cl. A

 

3.00

 

9/15/2025

 

346,622

a

348,838

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3942, Cl. AC

 

2.00

 

10/15/2021

 

156,530

a

157,013

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3945, Cl. A

 

3.00

 

3/15/2026

 

397,477

a

404,607

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3952, Cl. MA

 

3.00

 

11/15/2021

 

739,734

a

747,968

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3962, Cl. MA

 

4.00

 

4/15/2029

 

495,693

a

496,768

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3964, Cl. QA

 

3.00

 

11/15/2026

 

931,905

a

968,961

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3987, Cl. A

 

2.00

 

9/15/2026

 

192,079

a

193,750

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 3998, Cl. KG

 

2.00

 

11/15/2026

 

4,716,448

a

4,775,203

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4016, Cl. AB

 

2.00

 

9/15/2025

 

641,706

a

642,692

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4020, Cl. PC

 

1.75

 

3/15/2027

 

490,469

a

491,777

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4029, Cl. LA

 

2.00

 

1/15/2027

 

635,328

a

643,698

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4079, Cl. WA

 

2.00

 

8/15/2040

 

1,303,677

a

1,317,703

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4086, Cl. VA

 

3.50

 

12/15/2025

 

867,543

a

892,422

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4174, Cl. VA

 

3.50

 

6/15/2024

 

1,294,215

a

1,346,464

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4176, Cl. BA

 

3.00

 

2/15/2033

 

320,811

a

321,512

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4216, Cl. KC

 

1.75

 

6/15/2028

 

1,761,076

a

1,771,008

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4265, Cl. DA

 

4.00

 

6/15/2026

 

1,431,392

a

1,514,008

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4287, Cl. AB

 

2.00

 

12/15/2026

 

370,557

a

377,060

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4304, Cl. DA

 

2.50

 

1/15/2027

 

516,614

a

525,522

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4338, Cl. VA

 

4.25

 

7/15/2025

 

2,166,381

a

2,304,470

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4386, Cl. AB

 

3.00

 

9/15/2029

 

738,012

a

761,094

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4480, Cl. VW

 

3.50

 

10/15/2026

 

2,244,785

a

2,330,473

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4532, Cl. VW

 

3.50

 

4/15/2027

 

1,349,283

a

1,417,833

 

28

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 99.5% (continued)

         

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 55.9% (continued)

         

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., REMIC, Ser. 4801, Cl. LT

 

4.00

 

12/15/2043

 

975,000

a

1,016,750

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2005-63, Cl. HB

 

5.00

 

7/25/2025

 

255,011

a

267,868

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2009-21, Cl. HB

 

4.50

 

4/25/2024

 

129,927

a

131,173

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2010-112, Cl. CY

 

4.00

 

10/25/2025

 

2,236,345

a

2,334,490

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2010-117, Cl. DE

 

2.00

 

5/25/2025

 

664,521

a

669,189

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2010-124, Cl. AG

 

1.75

 

11/25/2020

 

102,659

a

102,477

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2010-68, Cl. DA

 

4.50

 

10/25/2037

 

1,522,616

a

1,547,595

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-106, Cl. LU

 

3.50

 

9/25/2034

 

425,021

a

426,080

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-23, Cl. AB

 

2.75

 

6/25/2020

 

602

a

602

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-71, Cl. BA

 

4.00

 

5/25/2037

 

984,156

a

1,006,947

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-79, Cl. GC

 

2.00

 

12/25/2022

 

748,720

a

752,902

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-79, Cl. HD

 

2.00

 

12/25/2022

 

378,811

a

381,277

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2011-88, Cl. M

 

3.50

 

9/25/2026

 

1,001,296

a

1,042,969

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-11, Cl. DV

 

4.00

 

4/25/2023

 

740,543

a

756,402

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-127, Cl. DH

 

4.00

 

11/25/2027

 

595,454

a

607,533

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-148, Cl. DC

 

1.50

 

1/25/2028

 

2,242,854

a

2,253,734

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-50, Cl. LV

 

3.50

 

8/25/2023

 

821,746

a

850,206

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-78, Cl. KB

 

1.75

 

7/25/2027

 

620,665

a

624,166

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2012-98, Cl. YM

 

1.50

 

9/25/2027

 

903,491

a

905,987

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-103, Cl. AW

 

3.50

 

2/25/2043

 

1,089,818

a

1,097,820

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-108, Cl. GA

 

3.00

 

6/25/2030

 

487,073

a

497,057

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-17, Cl. PG

 

3.50

 

3/25/2039

 

1,216,465

a

1,238,642

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-30, Cl. DA

 

1.75

 

4/25/2028

 

666,182

a

672,757

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-39, Cl. MP

 

1.75

 

5/25/2028

 

1,899,588

a

1,918,006

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2013-91, Cl. CA

 

4.00

 

4/25/2039

 

2,882,276

a

2,938,652

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2014-34, Cl. LC

 

2.50

 

6/25/2029

 

995,091

a

1,022,057

 

Federal National Mortgage Association, REMIC, Ser. 2014-82, Cl. LV

 

3.00

 

4/25/2026

 

846,090

a

882,204

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2010-46, Cl. CB

 

3.00

 

3/20/2039

 

124,593

 

125,180

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-12, Cl. NB

 

2.00

 

5/20/2038

 

487,286

 

487,109

 

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2012-13, Cl. KL

 

3.00

 

7/20/2038

 

582,926

 

585,545

 

29

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 99.5% (continued)

         

U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed - 55.9% (continued)

         

Government National Mortgage Association, Ser. 2014-118, Cl. EA

 

2.38

 

4/20/2042

 

340,102

 

341,716

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.:

     

2.00%, 2/1/2023-7/1/2023

   

1,320,301

a

1,341,564

 

2.50%, 3/1/2027-12/1/2027

   

2,617,018

a

2,702,064

 

3.00%, 9/1/2026-3/1/2027

   

2,393,061

a

2,494,669

 

3.50%, 10/1/2026-5/1/2027

   

1,834,490

a

1,911,045

 

4.00%, 10/1/2025-6/1/2026

   

2,411,321

a

2,533,382

 

4.50%, 11/1/2024-2/1/2034

   

2,400,386

a

2,532,528

 

Federal National Mortgage Association:

     

1.94%, 11/1/2022

   

508,730

a

514,170

 

2.00%, 4/1/2023-10/1/2026

   

6,485,987

a

6,571,405

 

2.12%, 9/1/2021

   

2,000,000

a

2,017,028

 

2.17%, 1/1/2023

   

1,894,015

a

1,938,440

 

2.18%, 3/1/2022

   

1,000,000

a

1,008,940

 

2.25%, 1/1/2024

   

1,982,788

a

2,026,411

 

2.28%, 5/1/2023

   

1,500,000

a

1,510,105

 

2.31%, 8/1/2022

   

990,269

a

1,016,041

 

2.36%, 12/1/2022

   

2,376,224

a

2,446,072

 

2.38%, 3/1/2023

   

2,836,620

a

2,927,904

 

2.42%, 4/1/2046

   

1,160,432

a

1,192,866

 

2.44%, 8/1/2022

   

1,244,968

a

1,280,273

 

2.50%, 9/1/2024-4/1/2027

   

5,587,791

a

5,738,200

 

2.55%, 9/1/2022

   

1,912,228

a

1,974,090

 

2.64%, 7/1/2022

   

2,954,591

a

3,035,044

 

2.66%, 8/1/2022

   

774,388

a

797,042

 

2.74%, 10/1/2022

   

1,500,000

a

1,552,919

 

2.78%, 3/1/2022

   

2,342,600

a

2,385,517

 

3.00%, 11/1/2026-9/1/2027

   

2,549,123

a

2,645,253

 

3.26%, 1/1/2022

   

1,652,018

a

1,715,292

 

3.32%, 12/1/2021

   

2,399,315

a

2,454,517

 

3.50%, 8/1/2026-5/1/2027

   

2,466,704

a

2,585,721

 

3.85%, 12/1/2021

   

1,026,373

a

1,057,252

 

4.00%, 5/1/2029-7/1/2029

   

3,337,553

a

3,508,656

 

4.07%, 7/1/2020

   

2,185,546

a

2,191,114

 

4.50%, 11/1/2022

   

87,786

a

91,193

 

5.00%, 3/1/2027

   

1,845,507

a

1,952,869

 

6.00%, 8/1/2022

   

413,364

a

423,236

 

Government National Mortgage Association I:

     

4.00%, 8/15/2024-7/15/2027

   

1,537,215

 

1,612,938

 

Government National Mortgage Association II:

     

3.00%, 4/20/2027

   

1,192,933

 

1,238,098

 

3.50%, 3/20/2026

   

433,134

 

454,789

 

4.50%, 7/20/2024-5/20/2025

   

1,401,621

 

1,485,804

 
 

140,086,997

 

U.S. Treasury Securities - 15.6%

         

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

2/28/2023

 

11,750,000

 

11,965,264

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.50

 

8/15/2022

 

7,750,000

 

7,867,158

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.63

 

8/31/2022

 

6,500,000

 

6,619,082

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

1.75

 

7/15/2022

 

5,250,000

 

5,356,231

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.13

 

5/15/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,133,594

 

U.S. Treasury Notes

 

2.38

 

3/15/2022

 

2,000,000

 

2,059,805

 
 

39,001,134

 

Total Bonds and Notes
(cost $245,891,953)

 

249,260,445

 

30

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (continued)

Description

1-Day
Yield (%)

     

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies - .2%

         

Registered Investment Companies - .2%

         

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred Government Plus Money Market Fund
(cost $447,700)

 

1.59

     

447,700

b

447,700

 

Total Investments (cost $246,339,653)

 

99.7%

249,708,145

 

Cash and Receivables (Net)

 

0.3%

855,142

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

250,563,287

 

ACES—Alternative Credit Enhancement Securities
GO—General Obligation
REMIC—Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

a The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”) placed the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association into conservatorship with FHFA as the conservator. As such, the FHFA oversees the continuing affairs of these companies.
b Investment in affiliated issuer. The investment objective of this investment company is publicly available and can be found within the investment company’s prospectus.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Mortgage Securities

77.2

Government

22.3

Investment Companies

.2

 

99.7

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

31

 

STATEMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED ISSUERS (Unaudited)

             

 Registered Investment Companies

Value
8/31/19 ($)

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

Value
2/29/20 ($)

Net
Assets (%)

Dividends/
Disbributions ($)

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

           

Registered Investment Companies;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

5,296,454

155,780,904

150,738,593

10,338,765

.8

109,808

Investment of Cash Collateral
for Securities Loaned;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,455,166

78,015,877

64,625,203

14,845,840

1.1

-

Total

6,751,620

233,796,781

215,363,796

25,184,605

1.9

109,808

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

           

Registered Investment Companies;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

3,958,057

97,655,750

99,874,685

1,739,122

.2

47,133

Investment of Cash Collateral
for Securities Loaned;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

-

36,331,857

29,610,339

6,721,518

.7

-

Total

3,958,057

133,987,607

129,485,024

8,460,640

.9

47,133

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

           

Registered Investment Companies;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

6,032,036

101,848,995

95,915,946

11,965,085

1.2

131,385

Investment of Cash Collateral
for Securities Loaned;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

9,759,111

65,211,082

67,463,917

7,506,276

.8

-

Total

15,791,147

167,060,077

163,379,863

19,471,361

2.0

131,385

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S.
Government Securities Fund

           

Registered Investment Companies;

           

Dreyfus Institutional Preferred
Government Plus Money Market Fund

1,021,712

40,263,762

40,837,774

447,700

.2

15,604

See notes to financial statements.

32

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments† (including securities
on loan)††—Note 1(c)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

1,281,406,111

 

1,003,077,562

 

970,440,438

 

249,260,445

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

25,184,605

 

8,460,640

 

19,471,361

 

447,700

 

 

Interest receivable

 

 

 

8,261,173

 

6,739,117

 

10,150,603

 

743,005

 

 

Receivable for shares of Beneficial
Interest subscribed

 

 

 

602,947

 

1,440,945

 

1,086,285

 

158,623

 

 

Dividends receivable

 

 

 

18,890

 

3,727

 

60,036

 

2,197

 

 

Securities lending receivable

 

 

 

2,389

 

1,605

 

1,216

 

-

 

 

Receivable for investment securities sold

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,024,938

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

27,476

 

23,075

 

39,482

 

21,306

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,315,503,591

 

1,019,746,671

 

1,001,249,421

 

251,658,214

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 3(b)

 

 

 

537,964

 

420,004

 

410,984

 

100,266

 

 

Cash overdraft due to Custodian

 

 

 

1,992,896

 

1,173,829

 

1,915,301

 

298,987

 

 

Liability for securities on loan—Note 1(c)

 

 

 

14,845,840

 

6,721,518

 

7,506,276

 

-

   

Payable for shares of Beneficial
Interest redeemed

 

 

 

646,218

 

1,933,448

 

1,612,860

 

651,257

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

24,278

 

8,044

 

7,231

 

6,441

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

5,000,000

 

-

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

49,578

 

47,293

 

48,166

 

37,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,096,774

 

10,304,136

 

16,500,818

 

1,094,927

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

1,297,406,817

 

1,009,442,535

 

984,748,603

 

250,563,287

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

1,225,095,631

 

984,549,436

 

930,977,316

 

261,339,578

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

72,311,186

 

24,893,099

 

53,771,287

 

(10,776,291)

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

1,297,406,817

 

1,009,442,535

 

984,748,603

 

250,563,287

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

 

1,205,570,539

 

964,494,359

 

898,676,317

 

245,891,953

 

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

 

25,184,605

 

8,460,640

 

19,471,361

 

447,700

 

 

†† Value of securities on loan ($)

 

 

 

33,440,289

 

21,251,327

 

9,701,203

 

-

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

1,288,266,224

 

1,001,957,691

 

978,645,683

 

249,321,979

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

96,353,543

 

77,701,225

 

71,753,953

 

21,183,460

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

13.37

 

12.90

 

13.64

 

11.77

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

9,140,593

 

7,484,844

 

6,102,920

 

1,241,308

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

685,121

 

579,831

 

447,267

 

105,556

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

13.34

 

12.91

 

13.64

 

11.76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

18,164,186

 

12,471,985

 

17,961,875

2,895,545

 

Dividends:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unaffiliated issuers

 

 

44,236

 

34,878

 

146,694

 

-

 

Affiliated issuers

 

 

109,808

 

47,133

 

131,385

 

15,604

 

Income from securities lending—Note 1(c)

 

 

32,604

 

11,678

 

12,707

 

89

 

Total Income

 

 

18,350,834

 

12,565,674

 

18,252,661

 

2,911,238

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

2,463,887

 

1,964,131

 

1,865,523

 

444,658

 

Administration fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

749,758

 

597,752

 

567,651

 

154,690

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c)

 

 

49,994

 

29,322

 

28,528

 

10,000

 

Professional fees

 

 

36,278

 

32,515

 

22,669

 

18,994

 

Registration fees

 

 

23,335

 

20,392

 

30,188

 

20,942

 

Loan commitment fees—Note 2

 

 

22,536

 

12,501

 

11,661

 

4,788

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b)

 

 

12,053

 

8,505

 

6,204

 

2,076

 

Custodian fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

11,493

 

7,938

 

7,226

 

7,483

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

6,453

 

1,794

 

4,575

 

5,772

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

30,155

 

24,449

 

20,358

 

25,551

 

Total Expenses

 

 

3,412,603

 

2,705,960

 

2,571,244

 

701,615

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

14,938,231

 

9,859,714

 

15,681,417

 

2,209,623

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments—Note 4 ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

11,580,564

 

3,271,699

 

3,159,210

 

534,640

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments

 

 

13,774,477

 

10,862,321

 

18,041,911

 

1,460,371

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

25,355,041

 

14,134,020

 

21,201,121

 

1,995,011

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

40,293,272

 

23,993,734

 

36,882,538

 

4,204,634

 

Net of foreign taxes withheld at source ($)

 

 

-

 

-

 

3,500

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

                     

34

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

14,938,231

 

 

 

29,921,317

 

9,859,714

 

 

 

19,806,096

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

11,580,564

 

 

 

4,164,045

 

3,271,699

 

 

 

(23,544)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

13,774,477

 

 

 

72,423,132

 

10,862,321

 

 

 

36,833,553

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

40,293,272

 

 

 

106,508,494

 

23,993,734

 

 

 

56,616,105

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(17,149,482)

 

 

 

(32,363,736)

 

(10,228,833)

 

 

 

(20,626,695)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(123,844)

 

 

 

(183,711)

 

(60,834)

 

 

 

(105,175)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(17,273,326)

 

 

 

(32,547,447)

 

(10,289,667)

 

 

 

(20,731,870)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

119,296,464

 

 

 

331,405,642

 

76,352,134

 

 

 

309,259,984

 

Investor Shares

 

 

9,256,894

 

 

 

12,797,348

 

6,853,730

 

 

 

10,100,720

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

2,928,891

 

 

 

5,732,624

 

2,091,899

 

 

 

4,351,073

 

Investor Shares

 

 

106,888

 

 

 

163,417

 

47,731

 

 

 

87,857

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(77,143,239)

 

 

 

(193,135,213)

 

(75,369,411)

 

 

 

(197,964,592)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(9,117,668)

 

 

 

(11,709,211)

 

(5,742,897)

 

 

 

(9,924,253)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

45,328,230

 

 

 

145,254,607

 

4,233,186

 

 

 

115,910,789

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

68,348,176

 

 

 

219,215,654

 

17,937,253

 

 

 

151,795,024

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

1,229,058,641

 

 

 

1,009,842,987

 

991,505,282

 

 

 

839,710,258

 

End of Period

 

 

1,297,406,817

 

 

 

1,229,058,641

 

1,009,442,535

 

 

 

991,505,282

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

9,148,027

 

 

 

26,579,240

 

6,011,318

 

 

 

25,089,497

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

223,766

 

 

 

458,444

 

164,442

 

 

 

350,519

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(5,908,910)

 

 

 

(15,551,059)

 

(5,933,491)

 

 

 

(16,026,052)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

3,462,883

 

 

 

11,486,625

 

242,269

 

 

 

9,413,964

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

712,669

 

 

 

1,010,811

 

538,677

 

 

 

807,851

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

8,186

 

 

 

13,102

 

3,745

 

 

 

7,078

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(699,283)

 

 

 

(925,491)

 

(451,542)

 

 

 

(795,357)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

21,572

 

 

 

98,422

 

90,880

 

 

 

19,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 665,573 Class M Shares representing $8,659,728 were exchanged for 667,118 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Bond Fund and 534,938 Class M Shares representing $6,800,728 were exchanged for 534,493 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund and during the period ended August 31, 2019, 1,005,564 Class M Shares representing $12,763,456 were exchanged for 1,008,116 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Bond Fund and 810,821 Class M Shares representing $10,130,312 were exchanged for 810,289 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund.

 

See notes to financial statements.

                           

35

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

15,681,417

 

 

 

29,489,091

 

2,209,623

 

 

 

4,334,950

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

3,159,210

 

 

 

(696,283)

 

534,640

 

 

 

(256,311)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

18,041,911

 

 

 

56,169,978

 

1,460,371

 

 

 

4,650,787

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

36,882,538

 

 

 

84,962,786

 

4,204,634

 

 

 

8,729,426

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(16,809,418)

 

 

 

(30,561,472)

 

(2,693,579)

 

 

 

(4,742,075)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(87,757)

 

 

 

(88,215)

 

(15,263)

 

 

 

(23,100)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(16,897,175)

 

 

 

(30,649,687)

 

(2,708,842)

 

 

 

(4,765,175)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

106,067,897

 

 

 

290,340,609

 

31,566,700

 

 

 

159,178,787

 

Investor Shares

 

 

10,329,147

 

 

 

4,012,252

 

1,302,235

 

 

 

1,975,981

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

4,113,551

 

 

 

8,085,245

 

605,734

 

 

 

1,136,218

 

Investor Shares

 

 

49,870

 

 

 

51,068

 

14,640

 

 

 

20,280

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(58,809,815)

 

 

 

(221,651,420)

 

(40,106,962)

 

 

 

(99,005,006)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(7,113,323)

 

 

 

(4,077,876)

 

(1,808,747)

 

 

 

(1,786,082)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

54,637,327

 

 

 

76,759,878

 

(8,426,400)

 

 

 

61,520,178

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

74,622,690

 

 

 

131,072,977

 

(6,930,608)

 

 

 

65,484,429

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

910,125,913

 

 

 

779,052,936

 

257,493,895

 

 

 

192,009,466

 

End of Period

 

 

984,748,603

 

 

 

910,125,913

 

250,563,287

 

 

 

257,493,895

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

7,930,701

 

 

 

22,996,881

 

2,704,511

 

 

 

13,788,706

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

306,908

 

 

 

637,269

 

51,876

 

 

 

98,202

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(4,389,562)

 

 

 

(17,734,127)

 

(3,437,031)

 

 

 

(8,562,362)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

3,848,047

 

 

 

5,900,023

 

(680,644)

 

 

 

5,324,546

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

769,409

 

 

 

317,130

 

111,723

 

 

 

170,546

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

3,718

 

 

 

4,037

 

1,255

 

 

 

1,754

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(527,278)

 

 

 

(325,149)

 

(155,219)

 

 

 

(154,429)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

245,849

 

 

 

(3,982)

 

(42,241)

 

 

 

17,871

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aDuring the period ended February 29, 2020, 763,804 Class M Shares representing $10,251,664 were exchanged for 763,600 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and 103,919 Class M Shares representing $1,212,660 were exchanged for 104,034 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund and during the period ended August 31, 2019, 292,673 Class M Shares representing $3,697,713 were exchanged for 292,567 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and 160,577 Class M Shares representing $1,862,761 were exchanged for 160,810 Investor Shares for BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund.

 

See notes to financial statements.

                           

36

 

IGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Total return shows how much your investment in each fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.

                               
         

Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.14

 

12.32

 

12.82

 

13.11

 

12.74

 

13.00

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.16

 

.35

 

.34

 

.32

 

.31

 

.29

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.25

 

.84

 

(.48)

 

(.21)

 

.42

 

(.18)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.41

 

1.19

 

(.14)

 

.11

 

.73

 

.11

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.18)

 

(.37)

 

(.36)

 

(.37)

 

(.36)

 

(.34)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

-

 

(.03)

 

-

 

(.03)

 

Total Distributions

(.18)

 

(.37)

 

(.36)

 

(.40)

 

(.36)

 

(.37)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.37

 

13.14

 

12.32

 

12.82

 

13.11

 

12.74

 

Total Return (%)

3.18b

 

9.89

 

(1.10)

 

.87

 

5.82

 

.87

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.55

 

.55

 

.56

 

.56

 

.55

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.55

 

.55

 

.56

 

.56

 

.55

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

2.43c

 

2.77

 

2.70

 

2.50

 

2.38

 

2.21

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

47.99b

 

79.56

 

47.36

 

72.85

 

72.21

 

59.94

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,288,266

 

1,220,362

 

1,002,899

 

1,001,290

 

1,030,685

 

1,010,387

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

37

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                               
         

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.11

 

12.29

 

12.79

 

13.08

 

12.71

 

12.97

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.15

 

.32

 

.31

 

.28

 

.27

 

.26

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.24

 

.84

 

(.48)

 

(.21)

 

.43

 

(.18)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.39

 

1.16

 

(.17)

 

.07

 

.70

 

.08

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.16)

 

(.34)

 

(.33)

 

(.33)

 

(.33)

 

(.31)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

-

 

(.03)

 

-

 

(.03)

 

Total Distributions

(.16)

 

(.34)

 

(.33)

 

(.36)

 

(.33)

 

(.34)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.34

 

13.11

 

12.29

 

12.79

 

13.08

 

12.71

 

Total Return (%)

3.04b

 

9.60

 

(1.35)

 

.63

 

5.55

 

.62

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.80

 

.80

 

.81

 

.81

 

.80

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.80

 

.80

 

.81

 

.81

 

.80

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

2.20c

 

2.47

 

2.46

 

2.24

 

2.14

 

1.95

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

47.99b

 

79.56

 

47.36

 

72.85

 

72.21

 

59.94

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

9,141

 

8,697

 

6,944

 

9,613

 

9,619

 

8,221

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

38

 

                               
         

Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.72

 

12.26

 

12.60

 

12.74

 

12.55

 

12.75

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.13

 

.27

 

.25

 

.22

 

.20

 

.19

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.18

 

.47

 

(.32)

 

(.10)

 

.25

 

(.15)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.31

 

.74

 

(.07)

 

.12

 

.45

 

.04

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.13)

 

(.28)

 

(.27)

 

(.26)

 

(.26)

 

(.24)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.13)

 

(.28)

 

(.27)

 

(.26)

 

(.26)

 

(.24)

 

Net asset value, end of period

12.90

 

12.72

 

12.26

 

12.60

 

12.74

 

12.55

 

Total Return (%)

2.48b

 

6.09

 

(.58)

 

1.01

 

3.60

 

.39

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.55

 

.55

 

.56

 

.56

 

.55

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.55

 

.55

 

.56

 

.56

 

.55

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

2.01c

 

2.15

 

2.03

 

1.77

 

1.61

 

1.46

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

20.79b

 

33.30

 

28.92

 

48.97

 

32.99

 

50.80

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,001,958

 

985,280

 

833,954

 

838,741

 

869,419

 

877,322

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                               
         

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.73

 

12.26

 

12.60

 

12.74

 

12.56

 

12.75

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.11

 

.23

 

.22

 

.19

 

.17

 

.15

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.19

 

.48

 

(.33)

 

(.10)

 

.24

 

(.13)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.30

 

.71

 

(.11)

 

.09

 

.41

 

.02

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.12)

 

(.24)

 

(.23)

 

(.23)

 

(.23)

 

(.21)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.12)

 

(.24)

 

(.23)

 

(.23)

 

(.23)

 

(.21)

 

Net asset value, end of period

12.91

 

12.73

 

12.26

 

12.60

 

12.74

 

12.56

 

Total Return (%)

2.33b

 

5.88

 

(.84)

 

.75

 

3.26

 

.14

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.80

 

.80

 

.81

 

.81

 

.80

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.80

 

.80

 

.81

 

.81

 

.80

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

1.74c

 

1.88

 

1.78

 

1.52

 

1.36

 

1.21

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

20.79b

 

33.30

 

28.92

 

48.97

 

32.99

 

50.80

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

7,485

 

6,225

 

5,756

 

7,563

 

8,247

 

7,468

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.36

 

12.52

 

13.06

 

13.07

 

12.59

 

12.96

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.22

 

.46

 

.44

 

.42

 

.39

 

.35

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.30

 

.86

 

(.50)

 

.05

 

.54

 

(.31)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.52

 

1.32

 

(.06)

 

.47

 

.93

 

.04

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.24)

 

(.48)

 

(.48)

 

(.48)

 

(.45)

 

(.41)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.64

 

13.36

 

12.52

 

13.06

 

13.07

 

12.59

 

Total Return (%)

3.95b

 

10.81

 

(.48)

 

3.67

 

7.55

 

.31

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.56

 

.55

 

.56

 

.56

 

.56

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.56

 

.55

 

.56

 

.56

 

.56

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

3.36c

 

3.65

 

3.43

 

3.29

 

3.10

 

2.71

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

12.28b

 

30.95

 

33.36

 

33.05

 

34.99

 

34.56

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

978,646

 

907,433

 

776,480

 

784,237

 

850,017

 

786,085

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                               
         

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.37

 

12.53

 

13.07

 

13.07

 

12.59

 

12.96

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.22

 

.43

 

.37

 

.42

 

.35

 

.33

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.27

 

.85

 

(.46)

 

.03

 

.55

 

(.32)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.49

 

1.28

 

(.09)

 

.45

 

.90

 

.01

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.22)

 

(.44)

 

(.45)

 

(.45)

 

(.42)

 

(.38)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.64

 

13.37

 

12.53

 

13.07

 

13.07

 

12.59

 

Total Return (%)

3.81b

 

10.50

 

(.72)

 

3.53

 

7.29

 

.04

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.81

 

.80

 

.81

 

.81

 

.81

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.81

 

.80

 

.81

 

.81

 

.81

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

3.08c

 

3.41

 

3.06

 

3.02

 

2.83

 

2.46

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

12.28b

 

30.95

 

33.36

 

33.05

 

34.99

 

34.56

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

6,103

 

2,693

 

2,573

 

2,807

 

1,793

 

5,315

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Short-Term
U.S. Government Securities Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

11.70

 

11.52

 

11.72

 

11.81

 

11.84

 

11.95

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.10

 

.21

 

.14

 

.08

 

.04

 

.06

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.09

 

.20

 

(.18)

 

(.05)

 

.05

 

(.02)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.19

 

.41

 

(.04)

 

.03

 

.09

 

.04

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.12)

 

(.23)

 

(.16)

 

(.12)

 

(.12)

 

(.15)

 

Net asset value, end of period

11.77

 

11.70

 

11.52

 

11.72

 

11.81

 

11.84

 

Total Return (%)

1.67b

 

3.61

 

(.36)

 

.26

 

.77

 

.31

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.55

 

.56

 

.55

 

.55

 

.54

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.55c

 

.55

 

.56

 

.55

 

.55

 

.54

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

1.74c

 

1.84

 

1.20

 

.68

 

.37

 

.47

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

34.13b

 

119.53

 

61.04

 

65.98

 

100.46

 

105.49

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

249,322

 

255,767

 

190,515

 

172,603

 

214,754

 

195,648

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                               
         

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Short-Term
U.S. Government Securities Fund

February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

11.68

 

11.50

 

11.71

 

11.79

 

11.82

 

11.93

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net a

.09

 

.18

 

.11

 

.05

 

.01

 

.03

 

Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments

.10

 

.20

 

(.19)

 

(.04)

 

.05

 

(.02)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.19

 

.38

 

(.08)

 

.01

 

.06

 

.01

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(11)

 

(.20)

 

(.13)

 

(.09)

 

(.09)

 

(.12)

 

Net asset value, end of period

11.76

 

11.68

 

11.50

 

11.71

 

11.79

 

11.82

 

Total Return (%)

1.61b

 

3.31

 

(.69)

 

.10

 

.51

 

.07

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.80

 

.81

 

.80

 

.80

 

.79

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.80c

 

.80

 

.81

 

.80

 

.80

 

.79

 

Ratio of net investment income
to average net assets

1.54c

 

1.54

 

.92

 

.43

 

.12

 

.22

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

34.13b

 

119.53

 

61.04

 

65.98

 

100.46

 

105.49

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,241

 

1,727

 

1,494

 

1,753

 

1,906

 

1,576

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.
b  Not annualized.
c  Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-three series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund seek total return (consisting of capital appreciation and current income). BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital.

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.

Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor. Each class of shares has identical rights and privileges, except with respect to the Shareholder Service Plan and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Trust enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.

(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:

Investments in debt securities excluding short-term investments (other than U.S. Treasury Bills), are valued each business day by one or more independent pricing services (each, a “Service”) approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of the Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by the Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by a Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Securities are valued as determined by a Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Each relevant fund: Investments in equity securities are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange or national securities market on which such securities are primarily traded. Securities listed on the National Market System for which market quotations are available are valued at the official closing price or, if there is no official closing price that day, at the last sales price. For open short positions, asked prices are used for valuation purposes. Bid price is used when no asked price is available. Registered investment companies that are not traded on an exchange are valued at their net asset value. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Securities not listed on an exchange or the national securities market, or securities for which there were no transactions, are valued at the average of the most recent bid and asked prices. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Each Service and independent valuation firm is engaged under the general oversight of the Board.

Fair valuing of securities may be determined with the assistance of a pricing service using calculations based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators, such as prices of relevant American Depository Receipts and futures. Utilizing these techniques may result in transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded (for example, a foreign exchange or market), but before the funds calculate their net asset value, the funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.

For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Table 1 summarizes the inputs used as of February 29, 2020 in valuing each fund’s investments:

(b) Foreign Taxes: Each relevant fund may be subject to foreign taxes (a portion of which may be reclaimable) on income, stock dividends, realized and unrealized capital gains on investments or certain foreign currency transactions. Foreign taxes are recorded in accordance with the fund understanding of the applicable foreign tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign jurisdictions in which the funds invest. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the funds and are reflected in the Statements of Operations, if applicable. Foreign taxes payable or deferred as of February 29, 2020, if any, are disclosed in the funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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Table 1—Fair Value Measurements

           
   

Investments in Securities

   

Level 1—Unadjusted
Quoted Prices

 

Level 2—Other Significant
Observable Inputs

 

Level 3—Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

 

 

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Total

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

                     

Commercial Mortgage-Backed

 

-

-

 

18,483,785

-

 

-

-

 

18,483,785

Corporate Bonds

 

-

-

 

455,755,713

-

 

-

-

 

455,755,713

Equity Securities –
Preferred Stocks

 

6,468,800

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

6,468,800

Foreign Governmental

 

-

-

 

8,009,393

-

 

-

-

 

8,009,393

Investment Companies

 

25,184,605

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

25,184,605

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

94,481,255

-

 

-

-

 

94,481,255

U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed

 

-

-

 

369,180,008

-

 

-

-

 

369,180,008

U.S. Treasury Securities

 

-

-

 

329,027,157

-

 

-

-

 

329,027,157

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

                 

Asset-Backed

 

-

-

 

188,305

-

 

-

-

 

188,305

Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities

 

-

-

 

2,322,494

-

 

-

-

 

2,322,494

Corporate Bonds

 

-

-

 

417,895,874

-

 

-

-

 

417,895,874

Equity Securities –
Preferred Stocks

 

5,100,400

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

5,100,400

Foreign Governmental

 

-

-

 

7,198,247

-

 

-

-

 

7,198,247

Investment Companies

 

8,460,640

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

8,460,640

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

47,979,688

-

 

-

-

 

47,979,688

U.S. Government Agencies

 

-

-

 

3,615,564

-

 

-

-

 

3,615,564

U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed

 

-

-

 

7,971,141

-

 

-

-

 

7,971,141

U.S. Treasury Securities

 

-

-

 

510,805,849

-

 

-

-

 

510,805,849

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

                 

Corporate Bonds

 

-

-

 

909,470,817

-

 

-

-

 

909,470,817

Equity Securities -
Preferred Stocks

 

11,012,000

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

11,012,000

Foreign Governmental

 

-

-

 

6,111,868

-

 

-

-

 

6,111,868

Investment Companies

 

19,471,361

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

19,471,361

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

43,845,753

-

 

-

-

 

43,845,753

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S.
Government Securities Fund

                     

Collateralized Municipal-Backed Securities

 

-

-

 

53,290,342

-

 

-

-

 

53,290,342

Investment Companies

 

447,700

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

447,700

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

14,881,920

-

 

-

-

 

14,881,920

U.S. Government Agencies

 

-

-

 

2,000,052

-

 

-

-

 

2,000,052

U.S. Government Agencies
Mortgage-Backed

 

-

-

 

140,086,997

-

 

-

-

 

140,086,997

U.S. Treasury Securities

 

-

-

 

39,001,134

-

 

-

-

 

39,001,134

 See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.

(c) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income, including, where applicable, accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is recognized on the accrual basis.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Pursuant to a securities lending agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon, the funds may lend securities to qualified institutions. It is the funds’ policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities on loan is maintained at all times. Collateral is either in the form of cash, which can be invested in certain money market mutual funds managed by the Adviser, or U.S. Government and Agency securities. The funds are entitled to receive all dividends, interest and distributions on securities loaned, in addition to income earned as a result of the lending transaction. Should a borrower fail to return the securities in a timely manner, The Bank of New York Mellon is required to replace the securities for the benefit of the funds or credit the funds with the market value of the unreturned securities and is subrogated to the funds’ rights against the borrower and the collateral. Additionally, the contractual maturity of security lending transactions are on an overnight and continuous basis. Table 2 summarizes the amount The Bank of New York Mellon earned from each fund from lending portfolio securities, pursuant to the securities lending agreement during the period ended February 29, 2020.

   

Table 2—Securities Lending Agreement

 

   

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

$ 6,246

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

2,358

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

2,502

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S.
Government Securities Fund

16

(d) Affiliated issuers: Investments in other investment companies advised by the Adviser are defined as “affiliated” under the Act.

(e) Risk: The funds invest primarily in debt securities. Failure of an issuer of the debt securities to make timely interest or principal payments, or a decline or the perception of a decline in the credit quality of a debt security, can cause the debt security’s price to fall, potentially lowering each fund’s share price. In addition, the value of debt securities may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular issuer, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment. They may also decline because of factors that affect a particular industry.

(f) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are recorded by each fund on the ex-dividend date. The funds normally declare and pay dividends from investment income-net monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers of a fund, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

(g) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of each fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

As of and during the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each tax year in the three-year period ended August 31, 2019 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.

Table 3 summarizes each relevant fund’s unused capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, realized subsequent to August 31, 2019.

Table 4 summarizes each fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

                     

Table 3—Capital Loss Carryover

           
     


Short-Term
Losses($)

Long-Term
Losses($)

 
         

Total($)

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

     

6,223,682

4,173,765

10,397,447

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

     

5,188,194

8,515,912

13,704,106

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

     

4,219,604

13,095,008

17,314,612

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

     

7,455,863

7,050,118

14,505,981

 Short-term and long-term capital losses which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.

                             

Table 4—Tax Character of Distributions Paid

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
       

2019

   

 

       

 

 

 

Ordinary Income ($)

   

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

   

32,547,447

   

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

   

20,731,870

   

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

   

30,649,687

   

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

   

4,765,175

   

NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:

The funds participate with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $1.030 billion unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Credit Facility”) and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon (the “BNYM Credit Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions (each, a “Facility”). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $830 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the funds, and (ii) Tranche B is in amount equal to $200 million and is available only to the BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, each fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNYM Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the funds based on rates determined pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not borrow under the Facilities.

NOTE 3—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .40% of BNY Mellon Bond Fund, .40% of BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund, .40% of BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund and .35% of BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund.

Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, The Bank of New York Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:

0 up to $6 billion      .15%

$6 billion up to $12 billion   .12%

In excess of $12 billion    .10%

(b) Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 5 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended February 29, 2020, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan. Additional fees included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations primarily include fees paid for cash management charges.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

   

Table 5—Shareholder Services Plan Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

$ 12,004

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

8,424

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

6,196

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

2,060

The funds have an arrangement with the transfer agent whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.

The funds have an arrangement with the custodian whereby the funds will receive interest income or be charged an overdraft fees when cash balances are maintained. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include this interest income and overdraft fees, if any, as interest income in the Statements of Operations.

Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon, under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 pursuant to the custody agreement.

     

Table 6—Custody Agreement Fees 

     

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

$ 11,493

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

7,938

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

7,226

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S.
Government Securities Fund

 

7,483

Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a shareholder redemptions draft processing agreement for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 7 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 for cash management services, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.

     

Table 7—The Bank of New York Mellon Cash Management Fees 

     

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

$ 20

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

49

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

4

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S.
Government Securities Fund

 

9

During the period ended February 29, 2020, each fund was charged $6,661 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.

Table 8 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.

(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:

Table 9 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales (including paydowns) of investment securities, excluding short-term securities during the period ended February 29, 2020.

Table 10 summarizes gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments for each fund at February 29, 2020.

At February 29, 2020, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).

NOTE 5—Subsequent Event:

The post period-end coronavirus outbreak is impacting the global economy and the market environment. The final impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the investments of the Trust is hard to predict. Considering post period-end market conditions, however, the carrying values retained for the investments in the financial statements may differ significantly from the current values of the investments.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

                 

Table 8—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates

   

 

Investment
Advisory
Fees ($)

Administration
Fees ($)

Shareholder
Services Plan
Fees ($)

Custodian
Fees ($)

The Bank of
New York Mellon
Cash Management
Fees ($)

Chief
Compliance
Officer
Fees ($)

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

406,325

120,003

1,797

7,597

23

2,219

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

317,446

97,761

1,358

5,200

20

2,219

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

310,913

91,839

1,203

4,800

10

2,219

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

69,546

23,482

234

4,777

8

2,219

 

                 

Table 9—Purchases and Sales

     

 

 

Purchases ($)

 

Sales ($)

 

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

631,888,605

 

591,479,702

 

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

212,034,332

 

203,525,800

 

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

168,639,909

 

112,936,905

 

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

 

86,523,870

 

94,751,597

 

 

                 

Table 10—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     

 

   

Gross
Appreciation ($)

Gross
Depreciation ($)

Net ($)

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

   

77,110,489

1,274,917

75,835,572

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

   

39,689,808

1,106,605

38,583,203

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

   

73,214,770

1,450,649

71,764,121

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

   

3,484,705

116,213

3,368,492

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For More Information

 

The BNY Mellon Funds

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Adviser
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Administrator
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Sub-Administrator
BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Custodian
The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Transfer Agent &
Dividend Disbursing Agent
BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Distributor
BNY Mellon Securities Corporation
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

               

Ticker Symbols:

             

BNY Mellon Bond Fund

 

Class M: MPBFX

 

Investor: MIBDX

     

BNY Mellon Intermediate Bond Fund

 

Class M: MPIBX

 

Investor: MIIDX

     

BNY Mellon Corporate Bond Fund

 

Class M: BYMMX

 

Investor: BYMIX

     

BNY Mellon Short-Term U.S. Government Securities Fund

 

Class M: MPSUX

 

Investor: MISTX

     

Telephone Wealth Management (WM) Clients, please contact your Account Officer or call 1-866-804-5023. Brokerage Clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors (BNYMWA), please contact your financial representative or call 1-800-830-0549, Option 2 for BNY Mellon Wealth Management Direct or 1-800-843-5466 for former brokerage clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors whose accounts are now held by BNY Mellon Brokerage Services. Individual Account holders, please call BNY Mellon Investment Advisers at 1-800-373-9387.

Mail WM clients, write to your Account Officer, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Mellon Bank Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258

BNYMWA Brokerage Clients, write to your financial representative, P.O. Box 9012, Hicksville, NY 11802-9012

Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 9879, Providence, RI 02940-8079

Each fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at http://www.bnymellonim.com/us and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.

   

© 2020 BNY Mellon Securities Corporation

MFTSA0220-TB

 

The BNY Mellon Funds

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund
BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

   

SEMIANNUAL REPORT February 29, 2020

 

 

Contents

T H E F U N D S

F O R  M O R E  I N F O R M AT I O N

 

Back Cover

 

The views expressed herein are current to the date of this report. These views and the composition of the funds’ portfolios are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions.

 

Not FDIC-Insured • Not Bank-Guaranteed • May Lose Value

 

       
 



 

The Funds

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for the respective funds of the BNY Mellon Funds Trust, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. For information about how the funds performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.

Stock markets performed well over the last several months of 2019. Accommodative policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), paired with healthy U.S. consumer spending, helped support valuations during September and October 2019. Despite periodic investor concern regarding trade relations with China and global growth rates, the rally continued through the end of the calendar year, supported in part by a December announcement from President Trump that the first phase of a trade deal with China was in process. U.S. equity markets reached new highs during the final months of 2019. However, the euphoria was short-lived, as concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus roiled markets in January and late February, leading to a significant dip in equity valuations at the end of the reporting period.

In fixed-income markets, interest rates were heavily influenced by changes in Fed policy and investor perception of future economic growth prospects. The Fed cut rates in September and October 2019, for a total 50 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate during the reporting period. Rates across much of the Treasury curve increased during the month of November, and the long end of the curve rose in December as investors anticipated improvements to global economic growth rates in the coming year. However, concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus and the resulting economic constraints caused rates throughout the intermediate- and long-dated portions of the curve to fall during January and February of 2020.

As always, we will monitor relevant data for any signs of a change. We encourage you to discuss the risks and opportunities in today’s investment environment with your financial advisor.

Sincerely,

Patrick T. Crowe
President
BNY Mellon Funds Trust

March 16, 2020

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Patricia A. Larkin, Senior Portfolio Manager

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund’s Class M shares produced an annualized yield of 1.51%, and its Investor shares produced an annualized yield of 1.26%. Taking into account the effects of compounding, the fund’s Class M shares and Investor shares produced annualized effective yields of 1.52% and 1.27%, respectively.1

Yields of money market instruments moved lower over the reporting period, and the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) shifted its interest rate policy and implemented two reductions in the federal funds target rate amid concerns about weaker economic growth. The possible impact of the coronavirus on the economy prompted two more reductions shortly after the end of the reporting period.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The fund pursues its investment objective by investing only in government securities (i.e., securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, including those with floating or variable rates of interest), repurchase agreements collateralized solely by government securities and/or cash, and cash. The fund is a money market fund subject to the maturity, quality, liquidity and diversification requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and seeks to maintain a stable share price of $1.00.

The fund is a “government money market fund,” as that term is defined in Rule 2a-7, and as such is required to invest at least 99.5% of its total assets in securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or its agencies or instrumentalities, repurchase agreements collateralized solely by government securities and/or cash, and cash. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in government securities and repurchase agreements collateralized solely by government securities (i.e., under normal circumstances, the fund will not invest more than 20% of its net assets in cash and/or repurchase agreements collateralized by cash). The securities in which the fund invests include those backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, which include U.S. Treasury securities as well as securities issued by certain agencies of the U.S. government, and those that are neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government.

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates to Counter Possible Slowdown

At the beginning of the reporting period, the global economy showed signs of slowing, and by the end of the period, concerns about the pace of U.S. growth had prompted the Fed to cut the federal funds rate three times, bringing it to a range of 1.50% – 1.75%.

As global growth became sluggish midway through the reporting period, the Fed began to implement rate reductions. Major central banks also favored more dovish policies, with the Bank of Japan remaining accommodative and the European Central Bank reducing short-term interest rates and reimplementing quantitative easing. These actions, combined with added stimulus in China, resulted in signs of economic improvement. Geopolitical concerns also waned somewhat, as the election in the UK resolved the Brexit issue, and trade tensions between the U.S. and China eased with the December 2019 announcement of a “Phase One” trade deal.

The U.S. economy remained strong relative to other developed markets but slowed versus 2018. Gross domestic product grew by 2.0% in the second quarter of 2019, 2.1% in the third quarter and 2.1% in the fourth quarter. For the full year 2019, growth came to 2.3%, according to initial estimates. This followed a growth rate of 2.9% for full-year 2018.

The labor market remained strong throughout the six-month reporting period. Job creation averaged 231,000, up from the previous six-month reporting 145,000. The unemployment rate stayed steady, remaining at 3.6% or lower, and wage growth continued to be relatively strong, remaining at or above 3.0%, year-over-year, during the reporting period.

Despite steady economic growth, a strong labor market and rising wages, inflation remained subdued. The Core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, stayed below the Fed’s 2.0% target until the third quarter of 2019. As prospects brightened for an interim U.S.-China trade agreement, and the Fed cut interest rates, fears of a growth slowdown eased, economic data became more positive, and the core PCE index hit 2.1%, the highest since the first quarter of 2018. However, inflation subsided in the fourth quarter, with the PCE declining to 1.2%.

The Fed Takes Additional Actions

The Fed continued to cut the federal funds rate during the reporting period, implementing reductions in September and October 2019. As rates have fallen, we have managed the fund with the expectation of additional possible cuts. Shortly after the reporting period, the Fed took some emergency measures in response to the coronavirus, including two rate cuts, bringing the federal funds rate to 0.00-0.25%. As always, we have retained our longstanding focus on quality and liquidity.

March 16, 2020

1 Annualized effective yield is based upon dividends declared daily and reinvested monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Yields fluctuate.

You could lose money by investing in a money market fund. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The fund may impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time.

Although the fund’s board has no current intention to impose a fee upon the sale of shares or temporarily suspend redemptions if the fund’s liquidity falls below certain levels, the board reserves the ability to do so after providing at least 60 days’ prior written notice to shareholders.

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For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Joseph Irace, Senior Portfolio Manager

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund’s Class M shares produced an annualized yield of 0.97%, and Investor shares produced an annualized yield of 0.72%. Taking into account the effects of compounding, the fund’s Class M and Investor shares also produced annualized effective yields of 0.98% and 0.72%, respectively.1

Yields of municipal money market instruments generally fell during the reporting period, as the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) implemented three reductions in the federal funds rate. Supply-and-demand dynamics in the municipal securities market also contributed to the performance of tax-exempt, money market instruments. Shortly after the end of the reporting period, the Fed implemented two emergency cuts to the federal funds rate in response to concerns about the effect of the coronavirus, bringing the target rate to 0.00-0.25%.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in short-term, high-quality municipal obligations that provide income exempt from federal income tax. Among these are municipal notes, short-term municipal bonds, tax-exempt commercial paper and municipal leases. The fund reserves the right to invest up to 20% of total assets in taxable money market securities, such as U.S. government obligations, U.S. and foreign bank and corporate obligations- and commercial paper. The fund also may invest in custodial receipts.

The fund is a money market fund subject to the maturity, quality, liquidity and diversification requirements of Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and seeks to maintain a stable share price of $1.00.

Coronavirus Concerns and Strong Demand Pushed Yields Lower

Although the Fed raised the federal funds rate in December 2018 and indicated it would be cautious about future rate reductions, concerns about the global economy led to three, quarter-point cuts during the reporting period, beginning in July 2019. Shortly after the end of the reporting period, the Fed implemented an emergency cut to the federal funds rate of 50 basis points in response to concerns about the effect of the coronavirus. It followed this up with a cut of 100 basis points on March 16, 2020, bringing the target rate to 0.00-0.25%.

Assets in tax-free money market funds seesawed during the period. Variable-rate demand notes (“VRDN”), which are highly liquid, are used to meet redemptions and to react to changes in the federal funds rate. For example, outflows from tax-free money market funds were strong in April 2019, as investors used redemptions to meet tax obligations. But inflows rebounded in May 2019, helping to push rates on VRDNs lower. Assets stabilized later in the reporting period, and in the first two months of 2020, they remained range-bound.

In addition to responding to robust demand for tax-free, fixed-income securities, municipal money market yields also declined in response to reductions in the federal funds rate and to declines in Treasury yields. The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) Index reached a high of 2.30% in April 2019, as fund outflows increased, and declined toward the end of the reporting period, as demand strengthened, and as reinvestment cash entered the market. (The SIFMA Index is a weekly, high-grade index produced by Bloomberg LP and comprised of seven-day, tax-exempt VRDNs.) The decline in Treasury yields flattened the yield curve during the reporting period, due to strong demand for the safety and yields offered by longer-term Treasuries. This made the rate on VRDNs attractive versus fixed rate notes, stimulating demand, which then brought rates on VRDNs down. The SIFMA Index averaged 1.37% during the reporting period, down from 1.71% at the end of 2018.

Yields on longer-dated, tax-exempt money market instruments also declined. While the one-year yield on the Municipal Market Analytics yield curve was 2.00% at the end of 2018, it fell to 1.12% by the end of 2019 and to below 1.00% by the end of the reporting period.

States began the period in healthy fiscal condition. Despite some early concerns about personal income tax collection in 2019, especially in high-tax states such as California, many states met or exceeded their revenue expectations during this period. Better-than-expected tax collections enabled many states to increase their “rainy day” funds. However, concerns remain about infrastructure needs, underfunded pension and retiree health care liabilities, and Medicaid spending pressures.

Their healthy fiscal condition enabled states to target a number of spending priorities during the period, including augmenting reserves, increasing teacher salaries, funding pension liabilities and meeting infrastructure needs. States and municipalities continued to await progress on a federal infrastructure program, but in the meantime, they considered hikes in state gas taxes to fund serious needs.

Maintaining a Prudent Investment Posture

Officials at the Fed are closely monitoring developments related to the coronavirus and the implications for the economic outlook, and they will use their tools to support the economy. In an environment in which the Fed has sharply reduced short-term interest rates, and the Treasury yield curve has flattened, with shorter maturities yielding nearly as much as longer maturities, most municipal money market funds have maintained short weighted-average maturities. Our funds were no exception, enabling them to capture relatively attractive yields potentially with less risk than the risk associated with longer-dated issues.

We have continued to identify what we believe to be low credit-risk opportunities among certain state general obligation bonds, essential service revenue bonds issued by water, sewer and electric enterprises, select local credits with strong financial positions and stable tax bases, and various health care and education issuers.

March 16, 2020

1 Annualized effective yield is based upon dividends declared daily and reinvested monthly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Yields fluctuate.

You could lose money by investing in a money market fund. Although the fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. The fund may impose a fee upon the sale of your shares or may temporarily suspend your ability to sell shares if the fund’s liquidity falls below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. An investment in the fund is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The fund’s sponsor has no legal obligation to provide financial support to the fund, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the fund at any time.

Short-term corporate, asset-backed-securities holdings and municipal securities holdings (as applicable), while rated in the highest rating category by one or more nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (or unrated, if deemed of comparable quality by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.), involve credit and liquidity risks and risk of principal loss.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from September 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

                                     

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assume actual returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020

                   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$1.50

       

$2.74

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,007.50

       

$1,006.30

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.30

       

.55

   

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$1.50

       

$2.74

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,004.80

       

$1,003.60

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.30

         

.55

   

COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS
(Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

                                     

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 29, 2020

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$1.51

       

$2.77

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,023.37

       

$1,022.13

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

         

.30

       

.55

   

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

                         

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$1.51

       

$2.77

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$1,023.37

       

$1,022.13

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.30

         

.55

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratios as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

             
 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

U.S. Government Agencies - 41.1%

Annualized
Yield (%) 

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Federal Home Loan Banks:

         

3/2/2020, 3 Month SOFR +.07%

1.65

 

25,000,000

a

25,000,000

 

2/29/2020, 3 Month SOFR +.07%

1.67

 

10,000,000

a

10,000,000

 

3/2/2020, 3 Month SOFR +.08%

1.66

 

25,000,000

a

25,000,000

 

3/2/2020, 3 Month SOFR +.04%

1.62

 

25,000,000

a

25,000,000

 

3/20/2020

1.61

 

25,000,000

b

24,979,087

 

4/3/2020

1.59

 

20,000,000

b

19,971,217

 

4/17/2020

1.60

 

25,000,000

b

24,948,691

 

4/24/2020

1.59

 

50,000,000

b

49,882,625

 

Total U.S. Government Agencies

(cost $204,781,620)

       

204,781,620

 

U.S. Treasury Bills - 20.0%


 


     

3/19/2020

1.90

 

50,000,000

b

49,953,250

 

4/30/2020

1.56

 

50,000,000

b

49,872,500

 

Total U.S. Treasury Bills

(cost $99,825,750)

       

99,825,750

 

U.S. Treasury Notes - 8.1%


 


     

11/30/2020
(cost $40,340,585)

2.75

 

40,000,000

 

40,340,585

 

U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes - 14.1%


 


     

3/3/2020, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +.04%

1.55

 

15,000,000

a

14,999,697

 

3/3/2020, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +.05%

1.56

 

25,000,000

a

25,000,753

 

3/3/2020, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +.12%

1.63

 

5,000,000

a

4,999,938

 

3/3/2020, 3 Month U.S. T-BILL +.14%

1.65

 

25,000,000

a

25,001,845

 

Total U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes

(cost $70,002,233)

       

70,002,233

 

Repurchase Agreements - 14.1%


 


     

ABN Amro Bank , Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 2/28/2020, due at 3/2/2020 in the amount of $20,002,650 (fully collateralized by: original par of $19,476,450, U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 1.13%-3.13%, due 11/15/20-11/15/46, valued at $20,400,001)

1.59

 

20,000,000

 

20,000,000

 

BNP Paribas , Tri-Party Agreement thru BNY Mellon, dated 2/28/2020, due at 3/2/2020 in the amount of $50,006,625 (fully collateralized by: original par of $55,621,710, U.S. Treasuries (including strips), 0.00%-6.25%, due 3/31/20-2/15/48, valued at $51,000,000)

1.59

 

50,000,000

 

50,000,000

 

Total Repurchase Agreements

(cost $70,000,000)

       

70,000,000

 

Total Investments (cost $484,950,188)

 

97.4%

 

484,950,188

 

Cash and Receivables (Net)

 

2.6%

 

12,753,049

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

 

497,703,237

 


a
 Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end. Date shown represents the earlier of the next interest reset date or ultimate maturity date.
b Security is a discount security. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

U.S. Treasury Securities

42.2

U.S. Government Agencies

41.1

Repurchase Agreements

14.1

 

97.4

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

Short-Term Investments - 99.9%

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Alabama - 8.3%

         

Mobile County Industrial Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Swedbank AB) Ser. B

 

1.24

 

3/5/2020

 

40,000,000

a

40,000,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XL0098),
(Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Royal Bank of Canada and Guaranty Agreement; Royal Bank of Canada)), Trust Maturity Date 12/1/2022

 

1.24

 

3/5/2020

 

4,500,000

a,b,c

4,500,000

 
 

44,500,000

 

Alaska - 2.1%

         

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2017-XL0044),
(Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 4/1/2025

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

6,750,000

a,b,c

6,750,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2017-XM0532),
(Alaska Municipal Bonds Bank Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 4/1/2025

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

4,665,000

a,b,c

4,665,000

 
 

11,415,000

 

Arizona - 2.6%

         

Casa Grande Industrial Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Center Park Apartments Project) (LOC; FNMA) Ser. A

 

1.20

 

3/5/2020

 

500,000

a

500,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-BAML8004),
(Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Capri on Camelback Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA)), Trust Maturity Date 5/1/2058

 

1.23

 

3/6/2020

 

9,370,000

a,b,c

9,370,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XG0231),
(Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 1/1/2054

 

1.23

 

3/6/2020

 

4,070,000

a,b,c

4,070,000

 
 

13,940,000

 

California - 11.6%

         

Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd) Ser. 2019-MIZ9012

 

1.40

 

3/5/2020

 

3,800,000

a,b

3,800,000

 

Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust,
Special Tax Bonds (LOC; Mizuho Capital Market) Ser. 2019-MIZ9003

 

1.32

 

3/5/2020

 

17,500,000

a,b

17,500,000

 

Mizuho Floater/Residual Trust,
Special Tax Bonds (LOC; Mizuho Capital Market) Ser. MIZ9002

 

1.32

 

3/5/2020

 

22,300,000

a,b

22,300,000

 

San Francisco Public Utilities,
CP, Ser. A2

 

0.89

 

4/1/2020

 

8,300,000

 

8,297,059

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2830),
(Golden State Finance Authority California, Revenue Bonds), Trust Maturity Date 10/1/2034

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

3,465,000

a,b,c

3,465,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2835),
(California Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2042

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

7,240,000

a,b,c

7,240,000

 
 

62,602,059

 

Colorado - .7%

         

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boulder Country Day School Project) (LOC; Wells Forgo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

1,705,000

a

1,705,000

 

Colorado Springs,
Revenue Bonds (SPA; Landesbank Hessen-Thuringe) Ser. B

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

1,300,000

a

1,300,000

 

Jefferson County,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium Project) (LOC; Wells Forgo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

885,000

a

885,000

 
 

3,890,000

 

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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued)

Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued)

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

District of Columbia - 3.4%

         

Columbia,
Revenue Bonds (DC Preparatory Academy) (LOC; Manufacturers & Traders)

 

1.25

 

3/6/2020

 

1,800,000

a

1,800,000

 

Columbia,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (District of Columbia Preparatory Academy Issue) (LOC; Manufacturers & Traders)

 

1.25

 

3/6/2020

 

3,610,000

a

3,610,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-BAML8001),
(District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA and LOC; Bank of America NA)) , Trust Maturity Date 8/1/2047

 

1.23

 

3/14/2019

 

6,805,000

a,b,c

6,805,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-BAML8002),
(Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 3/1/2052

 

1.23

 

3/6/2020

 

6,050,000

a,b,c

6,050,000

 
 

18,265,000

 

Florida - 4.7%

         

Collier County Industrial Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Redlands Christian Migrant Association Project) (LOC; Bank of America NA)

 

1.26

 

3/5/2020

 

1,800,000

a

1,800,000

 

Florida Development Finance Corp.,
Revenue Bonds (Center Court Properties Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA)

 

1.22

 

3/5/2020

 

1,300,000

a

1,300,000

 

Gainesville Utilities System,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

12,115,000

a

12,115,000

 

Jacksonville,
Revenue Bonds (Edward Waters College Project) (LOC; Wells Forgo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

2,300,000

a

2,300,000

 

Jacksonville,
Revenue Bonds (Edward Waters College Project) (LOC; Wells Forgo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

100,000

a

100,000

 

Palm Beach County,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; Northern Trust Company)

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

1,975,000

a

1,975,000

 

Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Inc Project ) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA)

 

1.23

 

3/5/2020

 

300,000

a

300,000

 

Sarasota County,
Revenue Bonds (Planned Parenthood Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA)

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

5,230,000

a

5,230,000

 
 

25,120,000

 

Georgia - 1.9%

         

RBC Municipal Products Trust,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Royal Bank of Canada) Ser. E107

 

1.21

 

3/5/2020

 

7,050,000

a,b

7,050,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XF0708),
(Bryan County School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) (Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 8/1/2024

 

1.23

 

3/5/2020

 

3,200,000

a,b,c

3,200,000

 
 

10,250,000

 

Illinois - 6.0%

         

Illinois Development Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds (North Shore Senior Center Project) (LOC;JP Morgan Chase Bank NA)

 

1.21

 

3/4/2020

 

7,000,000

a

7,000,000

 

Illinois Development Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Teacher's Academy for Mathematics and Science Project) (LOC;JP Morgan Chase Bank NA)

 

1.31

 

3/4/2020

 

100,000

a

100,000

 

Illinois Development Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Wheaton Academy's Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA)

 

1.21

 

3/4/2020

 

5,000,000

a

5,000,000

 

Illinois Development Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA Metropolitan Chicago Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA)

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

3,100,000

a

3,100,000

 

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds (The Chicago Zoological Society) (LOC; Northern Trust Company)

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

3,465,000

a

3,465,000

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued)

Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued)

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Illinois - 6.0% (continued)

         

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds (The Lincoln Park Society) (LOC; Citi Bank NA)

 

1.27

 

3/4/2020

 

300,000

a

300,000

 

Illinois Educational Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Newberry Library) (LOC; Northern Trust Company)

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

965,000

a

965,000

 

Illinois Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Everest Academy of Lemont Project) (LOC; First Midwest Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

4,790,000

a

4,790,000

 

Illinois Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marwen Foundation Project) (LOC; Northern Trust Company)

 

1.27

 

3/5/2020

 

3,810,000

a

3,810,000

 

Illinois Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA Metropolitan Chicago Project) (LOC; BMO Harris Bank NA)

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

1,100,000

a

1,100,000

 

Lake Villa II,
Revenue Bonds (The Allendale Association Project) (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

315,000

a

315,000

 

University of Illinois,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA) Ser. B

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

2,100,000

a

2,100,000

 
 

32,045,000

 

Indiana - 1.0%

         

Crawfordsville,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (National Service Industries Project) (LOC, Wells Forgo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

4,000,000

a

4,000,000

 

Indiana Development Finance Authority,
Revenue Bonds( Goodwill Industries of Michiana Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

1,330,000

a

1,330,000

 
 

5,330,000

 

Iowa - .9%

         

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-ZF2627),
(Iowa Finance Authority, Health Facilities Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Facility; Morgan Stanley Bank)), Trust Maturity Date 2/15/2035

 

1.20

 

3/5/2020

 

5,000,000

a,b,c

5,000,000

 

Kentucky - .6%

         

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government,
Revenue Bonds (Community Action Council Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

510,000

a

510,000

 

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Zeochem Project) (LOC; UBS)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

2,900,000

a

2,900,000

 
 

3,410,000

 

Louisiana - 1.0%

         

Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loop Project) (LOC;JP Morgan Chase Bank NA) Ser. B

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

5,100,000

a

5,100,000

 

Maryland - 2.7%

         

Baltimore County,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; M&T Bank)

 

1.28

 

3/4/2020

 

540,000

a

540,000

 

Maryland Economic Development Corp.,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America) (LOC; Bank of America NA)

 

1.19

 

3/5/2020

 

4,365,000

a

4,365,000

 

Maryland Economic Development Corp.,
Revenue Bonds (Prologue Project) (LOC; Bank of America NA)

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

1,890,000

a

1,890,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2832),
(Maryland State Economic Development Corporation, Revenue Bonds (N Wolfe Street LLC Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC and LOC; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2037

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

7,915,000

a,b,c

7,915,000

 
 

14,710,000

 

10

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued)

Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued)

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Massachusetts - 3.7%

         

Massachusetts,
RAN, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

4/23/2020

 

10,000,000

 

10,040,572

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority,
CP, Ser. E

 

1.00

 

5/18/2020

 

10,000,000

 

9,996,363

 
 

20,036,935

 

Michigan - 2.5%

         

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018 XF0686),
(Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Charter County of Wayne Criminal Justice Center) (Insured; State Aid Withholding) (Liquidity Agreement; Royal Bank of Canada)), Trust Maturity Date 11/1/2040

 

1.20

 

3/5/2020

 

10,100,000

a,b,c

10,100,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-ZF2825),
(Michigan State Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC)), Trust Maturity Date 2/15/2047

 

1.23

 

3/5/2020

 

3,300,000

a,b,c

3,300,000

 
 

13,400,000

 

Minnesota - 1.1%

         

Minneapolis,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

2,355,000

a

2,355,000

 

Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Macalester College)

 

1.22

 

3/5/2020

 

2,975,000

a

2,975,000

 

St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; U.S. Bank NA)

 

1.26

 

3/5/2020

 

685,000

a

685,000

 
 

6,015,000

 

Missouri - 2.6%

         

RBC Municipal Products Trust,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; Royal Bank of Canada) Ser. C16

 

1.21

 

3/5/2020

 

14,000,000

a,b

14,000,000

 

Nevada - 2.6%

         

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XG0199),
(Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Royal Bank of Canada)), Trust Maturity Date 1/1/2042

 

1.23

 

3/5/2020

 

7,185,000

a,b,c

7,185,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2806),
(Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Convention Center Expansion, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Wells Fargo Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2049

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

6,605,000

a,b,c

6,605,000

 
 

13,790,000

 

New Jersey - 5.0%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Somerset Hills YMCA Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA)

 

1.20

 

3/6/2020

 

940,000

a

940,000

 

New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Princeton University Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2020

 

500,000

 

506,694

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XF2393),
(New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (School Facilities Construction) (Liquidity Facility; Barclays Bank PLC and LOC; Barclays Bank PLC)), Trust Maturity Date 6/15/2041

 

1.18

 

3/5/2020

 

1,600,000

a,b,c

1,600,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-ZF0468),
(New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Royal Bank of Canada)), Trust Maturity Date 12/15/2020

 

1.20

 

3/5/2020

 

11,950,000

a,b,c

11,950,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-ZF0470),
(New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Royal Bank of Canada)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2020

 

1.20

 

3/5/2020

 

5,200,000

a,b,c

5,200,000

 

Toms River Township,
BAN

 

2.50

 

6/18/2020

 

6,800,000

 

6,825,441

 

Township of Stafford,
BAN, Refunding, Ser. A

 

2.75

 

4/29/2020

 

100,000

 

100,205

 
 

27,122,340

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued)

Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued)

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

New York - 12.6%

         

Eastport-South Manor Central School District,
TAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

2.00

 

3/26/2020

 

4,000,000

 

4,002,255

 

Minisink Valley Central School District,
BAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

2.00

 

6/26/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,011,700

 

New York State Dormitory Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; Mizuho Bank Ltd) Ser. B

 

1.25

 

3/4/2020

 

15,000,000

a

15,000,000

 

Syracuse,
RAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

2.00

 

3/31/2020

 

15,000,000

 

15,008,720

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XF0615),
(Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 11/15/2025

 

1.23

 

3/5/2020

 

12,375,000

a,b,c

12,375,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XF0623),
(Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; TD Bank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 11/15/2042

 

1.27

 

3/5/2020

 

5,000,000

a,b,c

5,000,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XM0697),
(Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA)), Trust Maturity Date 11/15/2042

 

1.28

 

11/1/2018

 

4,000,000

a,b,c

4,000,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XM0700),
(Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; Toronto-Dominion Bank)), Trust Maturity Date 2/15/2039

 

1.20

 

3/5/2020

 

3,520,000

a,b,c

3,520,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2020-XX1113),
(New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC)) Ser. A1, Trust Maturity Date 11/15/2053

 

1.23

 

3/5/2020

 

1,875,000

a,b,c

1,875,000

 

Tuckahoe Common School District Southampton,
TAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

2.00

 

6/25/2020

 

2,000,000

 

2,004,713

 
 

67,797,388

 

Ohio - 4.8%

         

Hamilton County,
Revenue Bonds (Beechwood Home Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

1,650,000

a

1,650,000

 

Hamilton County,
Revenue Bonds (Boys/Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

725,000

a

725,000

 

Salem,
Revenue Bonds (Community Center Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

4,290,000

a

4,290,000

 

Stark County Port Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Canton Country Day School Project) (LOC; PNC Bank NA)

 

1.35

 

3/5/2020

 

495,000

a

495,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XG0206),
(Cuyahoga County, COP (Convention Hotel Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America)), Trust Maturity Date 12/1/2044

 

1.27

 

3/6/2020

 

4,255,000

a,b,c

4,255,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-YX1079),
(Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Storypoint Grove City Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Barclays Bank PLC and LOC; Barclays Bank PLC)), Trust Maturity Date 9/1/2025

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

14,590,000

a,b,c

14,590,000

 
 

26,005,000

 

Pennsylvania - 2.3%

         

Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Project) (LOC; TD Bank NA)

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

215,000

a

215,000

 

The Philadelphia School District,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. C

 

4.00

 

3/31/2020

 

10,500,000

 

10,522,260

 

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BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued)

Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued)

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Pennsylvania - 2.3% (continued)

         

York Redevelopment Authority,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; M&T Bank)

 

1.30

 

3/6/2020

 

1,820,000

a

1,820,000

 
 

12,557,260

 

Rhode Island - .2%

         

Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp.,
Revenue Bonds (Brown University Higher Education Facility's Project) Ser. B

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

930,000

a

930,000

 

South Carolina - .6%

         

North Charleston,
Tax Increment Bond (Charleston Naval Complex Redevelopment Plan Project) (Liquidity Facility; Bank of America)

 

1.20

 

3/4/2020

 

980,000

a

980,000

 

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

2,180,000

a

2,180,000

 
 

3,160,000

 

Tennessee - 3.4%

         

Hawkins County Industrial Development Board,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Leggett and Platt Project) (LOC; Wachovia Bank NA)

 

1.24

 

3/4/2020

 

1,750,000

a

1,750,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XL0062),
(Met Government Nashville & Davidson County, Health and Educational Facility Board, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Facility; Citibank NA and LOC; Citibank NA)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2024

 

1.21

 

3/5/2020

 

4,420,000

a,b,c

4,420,000

 

Tennessee,
CP

 

1.02

 

5/27/2020

 

12,000,000

 

12,000,000

 
 

18,170,000

 

Texas - 8.2%

         

Atascosa County Industrial Development Corp.,
Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc.) (SPA; National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp.)

 

1.19

 

3/5/2020

 

4,600,000

a

4,600,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XM0187),
(Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition and Supply Corporation III, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; JPMorgan Chase Bank and LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank)), Trust Maturity Date 12/15/2028

 

1.21

 

3/5/2020

 

5,000,000

a,b,c

5,000,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2018-XM0698),
(Tarrant County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Liquidity Agreement; Credit Suisse)), Trust Maturity Date 8/15/2024

 

1.19

 

3/5/2020

 

4,585,000

a,b,c

4,585,000

 

University of Texas,
CP, Ser. A

 

0.97

 

5/19/2020

 

10,000,000

 

9,991,329

 

University of Texas,
CP, Ser. A

 

0.97

 

5/14/2020

 

10,000,000

 

9,991,447

 

University of Texas,
CP, Ser. A

 

1.05

 

3/9/2020

 

10,000,000

 

9,999,781

 
 

44,167,557

 

Vermont - .1%

         

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; People's United Bank) Ser. 1

 

1.40

 

3/5/2020

 

440,000

a

440,000

 

Virginia - .0%

         

Norfolk Economic Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds (LOC; Wells Fargo Bank NA)

 

1.28

 

3/5/2020

 

235,000

a

235,000

 

Washington - .3%

         

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-BAML5008),
(Seattle Local Improvement District #6750, Special Assessment Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Bank of America NA)), Trust Maturity Date 12/15/2026

 

1.32

 

4/18/2019

 

1,755,000

a,b,c

1,755,000

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                       
 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (continued)

Short-Term Investments - 99.9% (continued)

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Wisconsin - 2.4%

         

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2823),
(Wisconsin Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC and LOC; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)), Trust Maturity Date 1/1/2026

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

9,020,000

a,b,c

9,020,000

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2019-XF2831),
(Golden State Finance Authority California, Revenue Bonds (Vineyard Oxnard Airport Project) (Liquidity Agreement; Mizuho Capital Markets LLC)), Trust Maturity Date 7/1/2029

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

1,795,000

a,b,c

1,795,000

 

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Madison Family Medicine Residency Corporation Project) (LOC; JP Morgan Chase & Company)

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

620,000

a

620,000

 

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority,
Revenue Bonds (Sinsinawa Nursing Project) (LOC; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA)

 

1.30

 

3/5/2020

 

150,000

a

150,000

 

Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority,
Revenue Bonds (SPA; Federal Home Loan Bank) Ser. C

 

1.25

 

3/5/2020

 

1,450,000

a

1,450,000

 
 

13,035,000

 

Total Investments (cost $538,193,539)

 

99.9%

538,193,539

 

Cash and Receivables (Net)

 

0.1%

507,112

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

538,700,651

 


a
     The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.
b Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities amounted to $251,810,000 or 46.74% of net assets.
c The fund does not directly own the municipal security indicated; the fund owns an interest in a special purpose entity that, in turn, owns the underlying municipal security. The special purpose entity permits the fund to own interests in underlying assets, but in a manner structured to provide certain advantages not inherent in the underlying bonds (e.g., enhanced liquidity, yields linked to short-term rates). These securities are not an underlying piece for any of the Adviser long-term Inverse floater securities.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

General

19.9

Development

13.1

Government

11.2

Education

8.7

Medical

8.1

Multifamily Housing

7.4

Special Tax

7.4

Transportation

6.2

School District

5.4

General Obligation

3.2

Water

2.2

Power

2.2

Facilities

2.1

Housing

1.5

Nursing Homes

1.1

Utilities

.2

 

99.9

 Based on net assets.
See notes to financial statements.

14

 

       
 

Summary of Abbreviations (Unaudited)

 

ABAG

Association of Bay Area Governments

ACA

American Capital Access

AGC

ACE Guaranty Corporation

AGIC

Asset Guaranty Insurance Company

AMBAC

American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

ARRN

Adjustable Rate Receipt Notes

BAN

Bond Anticipation Notes

BPA

Bond Purchase Agreement

CIFG

CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty

COP

Certificate of Participation

CP

Commercial Paper

DRIVERS

Derivative Inverse Tax-Exempt Receipts

EDR

Economic Development Revenue

EIR

Environmental Improvement Revenue

EFFE

Effective Federal Funds Rate

EURIBOR

Euro Interbank Offered Rate

FCPR

Farm Credit Prime Rate

FGIC

Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHA

Federal Housing Administration

FHLB

Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA

Federal National Mortgage Association

GAN

Grant Anticipation Notes

GIC

Guaranteed Investment Contract

GNMA

Government National Mortgage Association

GO

General Obligation

HR

Hospital Revenue

IDB

Industrial Development Board

IDC

Industrial Development Corporation

IDR

Industrial Development Revenue

LIBOR

London Interbank Offered Rate

LIFERS

Long Inverse Floating Exempt Receipts

LOC

Letter of Credit

LOR

Limited Obligation Revenue

LR

Lease Revenue

NAN

Note Anticipation Notes

MERLOTS

Municipal Exempt Receipts Liquidity Option Tender

MFHR

Multi-Family Housing Revenue

MFMR

Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue

MUNIPSA

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index Yield

PCR

Pollution Control Revenue

P-FLOATS

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts

PILOT

Payment in Lieu of Taxes

PRIME

Prime Lending Rate

PUTTERS

Puttable Tax-Exempt Receipts

OBFR

Overnight Bank Funding Rate

RAC

Revenue Anticipation Certificates

RAN

Revenue Anticipation Notes

RAW

Revenue Anticipation Warrants

RIB

Residual Interest Bonds

ROCS

Reset Options Certificates

RRR

Resources Recovery Revenue

SAAN

State Aid Anticipation Notes

SBPA

Standby Bond Purchase Agreement

SFHR

Single Family Housing Revenue

SFMR

Single Family Mortgage Revenue

SOFR

Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SONYMA

State of New York Mortgage Agency

SPEARS

Short Puttable Exempt Adjustable Receipts

SWDR

Solid Waste Disposal Revenue

TAN

Tax Anticipation Notes

TAW

Tax Anticipation Warrants

TRAN

Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes

XLCA

XL Capital Assurance

See notes to financial statements.

15

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments†

 

 

 

484,950,188

††

538,193,539

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

2,332,874

 

-

 

 

Receivable for investment securities sold

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

-

 

 

Interest receivable

 

 

 

582,101

 

1,695,070

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

25,067

 

25,353

 

 

 

 

 

 

497,890,230

 

539,913,962

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 2(b)

 

 

 

128,349

 

162,622

 

 

Cash overdraft due to Custodian

 

 

 

-

 

386,751

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

16,455

 

16,196

   

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

-

 

600,052

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

42,189

 

47,690

 

 

 

 

 

 

186,993

 

1,213,311

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

497,703,237

 

538,700,651

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

497,699,997

 

538,698,251

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

3,240

 

2,400

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

497,703,237

 

538,700,651

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

484,950,188

 

538,193,539

 

 

†† Value of repurchase
agreements—Note 1(b) ($)

 

 

 

70,000,000

 

-

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

479,401,958

 

538,645,377

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

479,401,641

 

539,122,429

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

18,301,279

 

55,274

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

18,301,150

 

55,312

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 

5,876,163

 

4,538,839

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 2(a)

 

 

478,687

 

530,046

 

Administration fee—Note 2(a)

 

 

391,029

 

432,744

 

Professional fees

 

 

27,238

 

31,077

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 2(b)

 

 

21,437

 

70

 

Registration fees

 

 

17,359

 

17,151

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 2(c)

 

 

16,789

 

17,974

 

Custodian fees—Note 2(b)

 

 

8,861

 

5,251

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 2(b)

 

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

5,840

 

5,559

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

13,134

 

21,540

 

Total Expenses

 

 

987,035

 

1,068,073

 

Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 2(b)

 

 

-

 

(1,105)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

987,035

 

1,066,968

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

4,889,128

 

3,471,871

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments—Note 1(b) ($)

(5,117)

 

2,400

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

4,884,011

 

3,474,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

             

17

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

4,889,128

 

 

 

17,909,143

 

3,471,871

 

 

 

11,853,057

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

(5,117)

 

 

 

11,125

 

2,400

 

 

 

271,786

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

-

 

 

 

(42,986)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

4,884,011

 

 

 

17,920,268

 

3,474,271

 

 

 

12,081,857

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(4,781,556)

 

 

 

(17,603,726)

 

(3,471,673)

 

 

 

(11,852,476)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(107,572)

 

 

 

(305,417)

 

(198)

 

 

 

(581)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(4,889,128)

 

 

 

(17,909,143)

 

(3,471,871)

 

 

 

(11,853,057)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($1.00 per share):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

392,320,474

 

 

 

1,331,504,695

 

409,860,348

 

 

 

2,003,324,264

 

Investor Shares

 

 

13,526,261

 

 

 

23,275,017

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

23

 

 

 

97,720

 

3,413

 

 

 

192,679

 

Investor Shares

 

 

107,488

 

 

 

302,423

 

54

 

 

 

160

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(725,906,081)

 

 

 

(1,293,353,786)

 

(662,205,145)

 

 

 

(1,976,282,257)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(12,484,438)

 

 

 

(23,329,479)

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(332,436,273)

 

 

 

38,496,590

 

(252,341,330)

 

 

 

27,234,846

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(332,441,390)

 

 

 

38,507,715

 

(252,338,930)

 

 

 

27,463,646

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

830,144,627

 

 

 

791,636,912

 

791,039,581

 

 

 

763,575,935

 

End of Period

 

 

497,703,237

 

 

 

830,144,627

 

538,700,651

 

 

 

791,039,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

                           

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information reflects financial results for a single fund share. Total return shows how much your investment in each fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.

                               
         

Six Months Ended

Class M Shares

       

February 29, 2020

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

(Unaudited)

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

1.00

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net

 

.008

.020

 

.012

 

.004

 

.000a

 

.000a

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

 

(.008)

(.020)

 

(.012)

 

(.004)

 

(.000)a

 

(.000)a

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

1.00

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Total Return (%)

 

.75b

2.06

 

1.24

 

.38

 

.04

 

.00c

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

 

.30d

.30

 

.30

 

.31

 

.33

 

.32

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

 

.30d

.30

 

.30

 

.31

 

.30

 

.19

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

 

1.54d

2.05

 

1.23

 

.36

 

.04

 

.00c

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

 

479,402

812,993

 

774,733

 

695,342

 

839,477

 

329,114

 

a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Amount represents less than .01%.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                                 
       

Six Months Ended

 

Investor Shares

         

February 29, 2020

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

(Unaudited)

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net

.006

 

.018

 

.010

 

.002

 

.000a

 

.000a

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.006)

 

(.018)

 

(.010)

 

(.002)

 

(.000)a

 

(.000)a

 

Net asset value, end of period

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Total Return (%)

.63b

 

1.80

 

.98

 

.18

 

.01

 

.00c

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.55d

 

.55

 

.55

 

.56

 

.58

 

.57

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.55d

 

.55

 

.55

 

.52

 

.32

 

.19

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.26d

 

1.79

 

.94

 

.20

 

.01

 

.00c

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

18,301

 

17,152

 

16,904

 

20,368

 

8,799

 

8,035

 

a Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Amount represents less than .01%.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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Six Months Ended

 

Class M Shares

         

February 29, 2020

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

(Unaudited)

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net

.005

 

.013

 

.009

 

.004

 

.000a

 

.000a

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.005)

 

(.013)

 

(.009)

 

(.004)

 

(.000)a

 

(.000)a

 

Net asset value, end of period

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Total Return (%)

.48b

 

1.31

 

.93

 

.44

 

.04

 

.00c

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.30d

 

.30

 

.30

 

.31

 

.31

 

.30

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.30d

 

.30

 

.30

 

.31

 

.16

 

.08

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

.98d

 

1.30

 

.93

 

.44

 

.04

 

.00c

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

538,645

 

790,984

 

763,521

 

621,435

 

571,287

 

780,977

 

a    Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Amount represents less than .01%.
d Annualized.
See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                               
       

Six Months Ended

 

Investor Shares

       

February 29, 2020

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

(Unaudited)

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—net

.004

 

.011

 

.007

 

.002

 

.000a

 

.000a

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.004)

 

(.011)

 

(.007)

 

(.002)

 

(.000)a

 

(.000)a

 

Net asset value, end of period

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

1.00

 

Total Return (%)

.36b

 

1.06

 

.68

 

.19

 

.01

 

.00c

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.55d

 

.55

 

.55

 

.57

 

.56

 

.56

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.55d

 

.55

 

.55

 

.57

 

.17

 

.09

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

.72d

 

1.10

 

.69

 

.12

 

.01

 

.00c

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

55

 

55

 

55

 

40

 

2,331

 

6,788

 

a  Amount represents less than $.001 per share.
b Not annualized.
c Amount represents less than .01%.
d  Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-three series, including the following diversified funds: BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to seek as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund’s investment objective is to provide investors with as high a level of current income exempt from federal income tax as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity.

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.

Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor. Each class of shares has identical rights and privileges, except with respect to the Shareholder Service Plan and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs, and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

It is each fund’s policy to maintain a constant net asset value (NAV) per share of $1.00; the funds have adopted certain investment, portfolio valuation and dividend and distribution policies to enable it to do so. There is no assurance, however, that the funds will be able to maintain a constant NAV per share of $1.00.

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund operates as a “retail money market fund” as that term is defined in Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and, such, the fund may, or in certain circumstances, must impose a fee upon the sale of shares or may temporarily suspend redemptions if the fund’s weekly liquid assets fall below required minimums because of market conditions or other factors. BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund is a “government money market fund” as that term is defined in Rule 2a-7 under the Act, and, as such, the fund is not subject to liquidity fees or temporary suspensions of redemptions due to declines in the fund’s weekly liquid assets.

The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Trust enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.

(a) Portfolio valuation: Investments in securities are valued at amortized cost in accordance with Rule 2a-7 under the Act. If amortized cost is determined not to approximate fair market value, the fair value of the portfolio securities will be determined by procedures established by and under the general oversight of the Board.

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. For example, money market securities are valued using amortized cost, in accordance with rules under the Act. Generally, amortized cost approximates the current fair value of a security, but since the value is not obtained from a quoted price in an active market, such securities are reflected within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

At February 29, 2020, all of the securities in each fund were considered Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.

(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Interest income, adjusted for accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is earned from settlement date and is recognized on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis.

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with financial institutions, deemed to be creditworthy by the Adviser, subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase and the fund agreement to resell such securities at a mutually agreed upon price. Pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, such securities must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the terms of the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. If the value of the underlying securities falls below the value of the repurchase price plus accrued interest, the fund will require the seller to deposit additional collateral by the next business day. If the request for additional collateral is not met, or the seller defaults on its repurchase obligation, the fund maintains its right to sell the underlying securities at market value and may claim any resulting loss against the seller. The collateral is held on behalf of the fund by the tri-party administrator with respect to any tri-party agreement. The fund may also jointly enter into one or more repurchase agreements with other funds managed by the Adviser in accordance with an exemptive order granted by the SEC pursuant to section 17(d) and Rule 17d-1 under the Act. Any joint repurchase agreements must be collateralized fully by U.S. Government securities.

(c) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: It is the policy of each fund to declare dividends daily from investment income-net. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains.

(d) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company if such qualification is in the best interests of its shareholders, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.

It is the policy of BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, which can distribute tax-exempt dividends, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code and to make distributions of income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes.

For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

As of and during the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended

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February 29, 2020, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each tax year in the three-year period ended August 31, 2019 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders for each fund during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was all ordinary income for BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund, and for BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund $11,853,057 was tax-exempt income. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

At February 29, 2020, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes for each fund was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).

NOTE 2—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an investment advisory agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .15% of BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund and .15% of BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund.

Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, The Bank of New York Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:

0 up to $6 billion    .15%

$6 billion up to $12 billion   .12%

In excess of $12 billion    .10%

(b) Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 1 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended February 29, 2020, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan. Additional fees included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations primarily include fees paid for cash management charges.

   

Table 1 —Shareholder Services Plan Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

$21,358

BNY Mellon National Municipal
Money Market Fund

69

The funds have an arrangement with the transfer agent whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.

For BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund has arrangement with the custodian whereby BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund will receive interest income or be charged an overdraft fees when positive cash balances are maintained. For financial reporting purposes, the funds includes this interest income and overdraft fees, if any, as interest income in the Statements of Operations.

For BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund has arrangement with the custodian to receive earnings credits when positive cash balance are maintained, which were used to offset custody fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.

Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon, under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 2 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 pursuant to the custody agreement. These fees were partially offset by earnings credits for each relevant fund, also summarized in Table 2.

       

Table 2—Custody Agreement Fees

     

 

Custody Fees ($)

Earnings Credits ($)

 

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

8,661

-

 

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

5,251

(1,105)

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a shareholder redemptions draft processing agreement for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 3 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 for cash management services, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.

   

Table 3 —The Bank of New York Mellon Cash Management Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

$79

BNY Mellon National Municipal
Money Market Fund

1

During the period ended February 29, 2020, each fund was charged $6,661 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.

Table 4 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.

(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

NOTE 3—Securities Transactions:

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund is permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the fund from or to another fund or portfolio that are, or could be, considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment adviser), common Trustees and/or common officers, complies with Rule 17a-7 under the Act. During the period ended February 29, 2020, the fund engaged in purchases and sales of securities pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the Act amounting to $151,695,000 and $169,800,000 respectively.

NOTE 4—Subsequent Event:

The post period-end coronavirus outbreak is impacting the global economy and the market environment. The final impact of the coronavirus outbreak is hard to predict. Going forward, any such impact could adversely affect each fund’s performance.

                 

Table 4—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates

     

 

Investment
Advisory
Fees ($)

Administration
Fees ($)

Shareholder
Services Plan
Fees ($)

Custodian
Fees ($)

The Bank of New York Mellon Cash Management
Fees ($)

Chief
Compliance
Officer
Fees ($)

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

63,481

52,179

3,749

6,522

199

2,219

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

74,064

60,598

11

25,728

2

2,219

26

 

NOTES

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Adviser

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

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BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

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The Bank of New York Mellon

240 Greenwich Street

New York, NY 10286

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Ticker Symbols:

               

BNY Mellon Government Money Market Fund

   

Class M: MLMXX

 

Investor: MLOXX

     

BNY Mellon National Municipal Money Market Fund

   

Class M: MOMXX

 

Investor: MNTXX

     

Telephone Wealth Management (WM) Clients, please contact your Account Officer or call 1-866-804-5023. Brokerage Clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors (BNYMWA), please contact your financial representative or call 1-800-830-0549, Option 2 for BNY Mellon Wealth Management Direct or 1-800-843-5466 for former brokerage clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors whose accounts are now held by BNY Mellon Brokerage Services. Individual Account holders, please call BNY Mellon Investment Advisers at 1-800-373-9387.

Mail WM clients, write to your Account Officer, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Mellon Bank Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258

BNYMWA Brokerage Clients, write to your financial representative, P.O. Box 9012, Hicksville, NY 11802-9012

Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 9879, Providence, RI 02940-8079

Each fund will disclose daily, on www.bnymellonim.com/us, the fund’s complete schedule of holdings as of the end of the previous business day. The schedule of holdings will remain on the website for a period of five months. The fund files a monthly schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-MFP. The fund’s Forms N-MFP are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at http://www.bnymellonim.com/us and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.

   

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Shareholder:

We are pleased to present this semiannual report for the respective funds of the BNY Mellon Funds Trust, covering the six-month period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020. For information about how the funds performed during the reporting period, as well as general market perspectives, we provide a Discussion of Fund Performance on the pages that follow.

Stock markets performed well over the last several months of 2019. Accommodative policies from the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”), paired with healthy U.S. consumer spending, helped support valuations during September and October 2019. Despite periodic investor concern regarding trade relations with China and global growth rates, the rally continued through the end of the calendar year, supported in part by a December announcement from President Trump that the first phase of a trade deal with China was in process. U.S. equity markets reached new highs during the final months of 2019. However, the euphoria was short-lived, as concerns over the spread of the Coronavirus roiled markets in January and late February, leading to a significant dip in equity valuations at the end of the reporting period.

In fixed-income markets, interest rates were heavily influenced by changes in Fed policy and investor perception of future economic growth prospects. The Fed cut rates in September and October 2019, for a total 50 basis point reduction in the federal funds rate during the reporting period. Rates across much of the Treasury curve increased during the month of November, and the long end of the curve rose in December as investors anticipated improvements to global economic growth rates in the coming year. However, concerns regarding the spread of the Coronavirus and the resulting economic constraints caused rates throughout the intermediate- and long-dated portions of the curve to fall during January and February of 2020.

We believe that despite recent market volatility, the outlook for the U.S. remains positive over the near term. As always, we will monitor relevant data for any signs of a change. We encourage you to discuss the risks and opportunities in today’s investment environment with your financial advisor.

Thank you for your continued confidence and support.

Sincerely,

Patrick T. Crowe
President
BNY Mellon Funds Trust
March 16, 2020

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive and Mary Collette O’Brien, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 2.73%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 2.61%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 2.47%,2and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of 2.53% for the same period.3,4

Municipal bonds generally produced positive total returns over the reporting period, due to falling rates and demand supported by investors’ desire for tax-free income. The fund outperformed the Index due to curve positioning enhanced by both sector and credit quality allocation decisions and issue selection.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowing for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by the investment adviser.5 Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of the coronavirus roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury and municipal yield curve to fall during January and February of 2020, particularly at the long end. This helped to bolster returns for many securities and contributed to positive returns in the municipal debt market over the course of the period.

Allocation and Issue Selection Decisions Bolster Fund Results

The fund’s return versus the Index was helped during the reporting period by its allocation to debt maturing between fifteen and twenty years. The fund held a larger allocation than the benchmark of this curve segment, providing a tailwind to performance. From a credit rating standpoint, issue selection among credits with a AA rating was also highly beneficial. Security selection within the single A category also helped results. In addition, credit selection and allocation decisions among tax-supported bond issuers were positive, particularly within the local general obligation and dedicated tax bond categories. Credits from tobacco and transportation issuers also provided a tailwind. Bonds issued by the states of New York and California also worked to boost relative results.

Conversely, issue selection and duration positioning within BBB rated debt constrained results, as did allocations to bonds maturing in next few years. From an issuer perspective, investments in prerefunded and housing bonds also provided a headwind, as did duration positioning within industrial development revenue/pollution control revenue debt.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the Index have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.

2 Source: Bloomberg L.P. — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&;P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc.— The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the SP Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.

5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive, Portfolio Manager

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 1.16%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 1.03%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 1.13%,2 and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index, produced a total return of 1.15% for the same period.3,4

Municipal bonds generally produced positive total returns over the reporting period, due to falling rates and demand supported by investors’ desire for tax-free income.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal income tax. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality) by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc..5 Generally, the average effective portfolio maturity and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will be less than three years.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of the Coronavirus roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury and municipal yield curve to fall during January and February of 2020, particularly at the long end. This helped to bolster returns for many securities and contributed to positive returns in the municipal debt market over the course of the period.

Issue Selection and Allocation Decisions Bolster Results

The fund’s performance relative to the Index was helped during the reporting period by credit selection and allocation decisions. From a credit rating perspective, security choices within AA rated debt provided one of the largest contributions to returns. Positioning within A and AAA rated debt lent positive results as well. An underweight allocation to debt maturing in 2023 also provided a tailwind to results, as did issue selection among those credits. In addition, a generous overweight to IDR/PCR debt, as well as security selection within the category, bolstered results, as did credits issued by transportation, housing and utilities entities. Among the states, securities issued by New York made the largest positive contribution, followed by California and Texas.

Conversely, other factors provided a headwind to returns. Investments in credits maturing in 2022 detracted, as did tax-supported appropriation debt.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the benchmark have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.

2 Source: Bloomberg L.P. — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of six months and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, four years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Bloomberg L.P. — The S&P Municipal Bond Short Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of six months and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, four years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Short Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Short Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.

5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Gregory J. Conant and Mary Collette O’Brien, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 2.62%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 2.58%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 2.47%,2 and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of 2.53% for the same period.3,4

Municipal bonds generally produced positive total returns over the reporting period, due to falling rates and demand supported by investors’ desire for tax-free income. The fund outperformed the Index due to curve positioning enhanced by both sector and credit quality allocation decisions and issue selection.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state personal income taxes. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by the investment adviser.5 Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of the coronavirus roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury and municipal yield curve to fall during January and February of 2020, particularly at the long end. This helped to bolster returns for many securities and contributed to positive returns in the municipal debt market over the course of the period.

The financial condition of Pennsylvania has stabilized throughout the last several years, due to an improved budgetary process. Pennsylvania enjoys a diverse economy, which helps to provide steady revenues.

Allocation and Issue Selection Decisions Bolster Fund Results

The fund’s return versus the Index was helped during the reporting period by its allocation to debt maturing between fifteen and twenty years. The fund held a larger allocation than the Index of this curve segment, providing a tailwind to performance. From a credit rating standpoint, issue selection among credits with AA and A ratings were highly beneficial. In addition, credit selection and allocation decisions among health care and tax-supported bond issuers were positive, particularly within the hospital and local general obligation bond categories, respectively.

Conversely, allocation and duration positioning within BBB rated debt constrained results, as did investments in bonds maturing inside of five years to maturity. From an issuer perspective, investments in prerefunded and utility bonds provided a headwind, as did duration positioning and issue selection within the incremental tax sector.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the Index have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield, and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes for non-Pennsylvania residents, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.

2 Source: Bloomberg L.P. — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, the index is not subject to charges, fees and other expenses and is not limited to investments principally in Pennsylvania municipal obligations. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc.— The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.

5 The fund may continue to own investment-grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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For the period of September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by Mary Collette O’Brien and Stephen J. O’Brien, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 2.57%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 2.52%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 2.47%,2 and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of 2.53% for the same period.3,4

Municipal bonds generally produced positive total returns over the reporting period, due to falling rates and demand supported by investors’ desire for tax-free income. The fund outperformed the Index due to curve positioning enhanced by both sector and credit quality allocation decisions and issue selection.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state personal income taxes. The fund’s investments in municipal and taxable bonds must be rated investment grade (i.e., Baa/BBB or higher) at the time of purchase or, if unrated, deemed of comparable quality by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc..5 Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years, and the average effective duration of the fund’s portfolio will not exceed eight years.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the reporting period. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of the Coronavirus roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury and municipal yield curve to fall during January and February of 2020, particularly at the long end. This helped to bolster returns for many securities and contributed to positive returns in the municipal debt market over the course of the period.

Massachusetts is doing well from an economic and credit perspective. Increases in a diversified base of revenue streams have been mitigating budgetary strains. Challenges remain regarding pension funding, but increased revenue flows have improved funding rates. Fiscal discipline keeps the state in a healthy financial condition.

Allocation and Issue Selection Decisions Bolster Fund Results

The fund’s return versus the Index was helped during the reporting period by its allocation to debt maturing in fifteen years and longer. The fund held a larger allocation than the benchmark of this debt in the curve segment with the highest returns, providing a tailwind to performance. From a credit rating standpoint, issue selection among credits rated AA or higher was additive again emphasizing the importance of the curve positioning mentioned above. An overweight to BBB rated debt also boosted results, as did security choices within the A rated category. From a sector perspective, credit selection within an overweight allocation to higher education bonds was positive, as was positioning among health care and tax-supported debt.

Conversely, investments in bonds maturing in the next couple of years constrained results along with the structural positioning of investments in housing and transportation bonds. Modest spread widening in select BBB names within the higher education and health care sectors provided a slight headwind.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the Index have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes for non-Massachusetts residents, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.

2 Source: Bloomberg L.P. — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4   The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.

5 The fund may continue to own investment grade bonds (at the time of purchase), which are subsequently downgraded to below investment grade.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines. The amount of public information available about municipal bonds is generally less than that for corporate equities or bonds. Special factors, such as legislative changes, and state and local economic and business developments, may adversely affect the yield and/or value of the fund’s investments in municipal bonds. Other factors include the general conditions of the municipal bond market, the size of the particular offering, the maturity of the obligation and the rating of the issue. Changes in economic, business or political conditions relating to a particular municipal project, municipality, or state in which the fund invests may have an impact on the fund’s share price.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE (Unaudited) (continued)

For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive and Gregory J. Conant, Portfolio Managers

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 2.76%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 2.64%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark index, the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 2.47%,2 and the fund’s former benchmark, the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index, produced a total return of 2.53% for the same period.3,4

Municipal bonds generally produced positive total returns over the reporting period, due to falling rates and demand supported by investors’ desire for tax-free income. The fund outperformed the Index due to curve positioning enhanced by both sector and credit quality allocation decisions and issue selection.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal, New York state, and New York City income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in municipal bonds that provide income exempt from federal, New York state, and New York City personal income taxes. These municipal bonds include those issued by New York state and New York City, as well as those issued by U.S. territories and possessions of the United States and the District of Columbia and the political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities, or multistate agencies and authorities, and certain other specified securities.. Generally, the fund’s average effective portfolio maturity will be between three and ten years.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of the coronavirus roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the virus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury and municipal yield curve to fall during January and February of 2020, particularly at the long end. This helped to bolster returns for many securities and contributed to positive returns in the municipal debt market over the course of the period.

New York’s fiscal condition continues to benefit from a diverse economy. The state also employs strong fiscal controls and relatively high funding requirements for public pensions, when compared with other states. New York boasts a long history of being supportive to its bond holders.

Allocation and Issue Selection Decisions Bolster Fund Results

The fund’s return versus the Index was helped during the reporting period by its allocation to debt maturing between fifteen and twenty years. The fund held a larger allocation than the benchmark of this curve segment, providing a tailwind to performance. Investments in bonds maturing inside of five years to maturity were also helpful. From a credit rating standpoint, issue selection and duration positioning among credits with AA and A ratings were highly beneficial. An overweight to BBB rated debt was also helpful. From an issuer perspective, credit selection and allocation decisions among higher education bonds were positive, as was positioning among health care and tax-supported debt.

Conversely, issue selection and duration positioning within BBB rated debt constrained results, as did investments in bonds maturing in the front end of the curve. From an issuer perspective, investments in sectors such as prerefunded, multi-family housing and port bonds provided a headwind, as did incremental tax bonds.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February 2020. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the Index have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes for non-New York residents, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable. The fund’s return reflects the absorption of certain fund expenses by BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. pursuant to an agreement in effect through December 31, 2020, at which time it may be extended, modified or terminated. Had these expenses not been absorbed, returns would have been lower.

2 Source: Bloomberg L.P. — The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index that are rated at least BBB- by Standard & Poor’s, Baa3 by Moody’s or BBB- by Fitch Ratings. All bonds must also have a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

3 Source: Lipper Inc. — The S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index consists of bonds in the S&P Municipal Bond Index with a minimum maturity of 3 years and a maximum maturity of up to, but not including, 15 years as measured from the rebalancing date. Unlike a mutual fund, neither index is subject to charges, fees and other expenses and is not limited to investments principally in New York municipal obligations. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

4 The S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index was first calculated on March 19, 2013. Accordingly, the fund will continue to report the performance of the S&P Municipal Bond Intermediate Index until the S&P Municipal Bond Investment Grade Intermediate Index has been calculated for a 10-year period.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity, and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest-rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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For the period from September 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020, as provided by John F. Flahive, Portfolio Manager

Market and Fund Performance Overview

For the six-month period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund’s Class M shares produced a total return of 3.68%, and Investor shares produced a total return of 3.55%.1 In comparison, the fund’s benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), produced a total return of 3.04% for the same period.2

Municipal bonds generally produced positive total returns over the reporting period, due to falling rates and demand supported by investors’ desire for tax-free income. The fund outperformed the Index for the period, due in part of successful allocation and issue selection decisions.

The Fund’s Investment Approach

The fund seeks to maximize total return consisting of high current income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. To pursue its goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in U.S. dollar-denominated fixed-income securities that provide income exempt from federal income tax (municipal bonds). While the fund typically invests in a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds, it may invest up to 20% of its assets in taxable fixed-income securities, including taxable municipal bonds and non-U.S. dollar-denominated foreign-debt securities, such as Brady bonds and sovereign debt obligations.

The fund's portfolio manager seeks to deliver value-added excess returns (“alpha”) by applying an investment approach designed to identify and exploit relative value opportunities within the municipal bond market and other fixed-income markets. Although the fund seeks to be diversified by geography and sector, the fund may at times invest a significant portion of its assets in a particular state or region or in a particular sector due to market conditions.

Central Bank Policy, Trade and Disease Influence Markets

Fixed-income instruments generally posted positive returns over the six months. Near the beginning of the period, the U.S. Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) began to cut the overnight federal funds lending rate. The Fed cut rates twice during the six months, each time by 25 basis points. These cuts occurred in September and October 2019. After the cuts, the Fed signaled it would pause, and expectations for better growth prospects in 2020 emerged due to progress in U.S./China trade negotiations and stronger forward-looking economic data. Rates at the long end of the curve began to rise, and the yield curve steepened during the last months of 2019. Risk assets rallied and outperformed like-duration U.S. Treasuries during this time.

However, volatility reentered the picture in January 2020. An outbreak of the coronavirus roiled equity and some areas of the bond markets. Investors became concerned about the potential economic impact of the coronavirus. A flight to quality ensued, causing rates across much of the U.S. Treasury and municipal yield curve to fall during January and February of 2020, particularly at the long end. This helped to bolster returns for many securities and contributed to positive returns in the municipal debt market over the course of the period.

Allocation and Issue Selection Decisions Bolster Fund Results

Investments in long-dated maturity bonds made a significant contribution to the fund’s results versus the Index. Bonds maturing in twenty years and beyond bolstered results, with the largest positive attribution coming from debt maturing between twenty-five and thirty years. From a credit rating standpoint, issue selection and duration positioning within AA rated credits provided a tailwind to results, as did an overweight to BBB rated bonds. Duration positioning and issue selection within lower quality, higher yielding securities was also positive. From an issuer perspective, bonds issued by California contributed most to total return, followed by New York, Texas and Puerto Rico.

Conversely, issue selection and duration positioning within BBB rated debt constrained results, as did some bonds maturing in ten years. However, the largest performance headwind for the period came from interest rate hedging and futures instruments.

Positioned for a Challenging Environment

It is our opinion that the world has changed since the end of February. The fixed-income markets have weathered stress and volatility not seen since 2008. We believe liquidity is challenged in many markets, and that there are material dislocations across the investment universe. Consequently, deviations in portfolio performance relative to the Index have been amplified. As we write this, the fixed-income market has been experiencing a significant amount of turbulence, like all capital markets. Though the volatility is severe, we do not expect it will last very long. Given this environment, we remain well diversified across a wide array of sectors and are keeping an eye out for volatility which might give us an opportunity to add quality instruments to the portfolio at reduced valuations.

March 16, 2020

1 Total return includes reinvestment of dividends and any capital gains paid. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Share price, yield and investment return fluctuate such that upon redemption, fund shares may be worth more or less than their original cost. Income may be subject to state and local taxes, and some income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax (AMT) for certain investors. Capital gains, if any, are fully taxable.

2 Source: Lipper Inc. — The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Municipal Bond Index covers the U.S. dollar-denominated, long-term, tax-exempt bond market. Investors cannot invest directly in any index.

Bonds are subject generally to interest-rate, credit, liquidity and market risks, to varying degrees, all of which are more fully described in the fund’s prospectus. Generally, all other factors being equal, bond prices are inversely related to interest rate changes, and rate increases can cause price declines.

The fund may, but is not required to, use derivative instruments. A small investment in derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the fund’s performance. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited)

As a mutual fund investor, you pay ongoing expenses, such as management fees and other expenses. Using the information below, you can estimate how these expenses affect your investment and compare them with the expenses of other funds. You also may pay one-time transaction expenses, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees, which are not shown in this section and would have resulted in higher total expenses. For more information, see your fund’s prospectus or talk to your financial adviser.

Review your fund’s expenses

The table below shows the expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in each class of each fund from September 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020. It also shows how much a $1,000 investment would be worth at the close of the period, assuming actual returns and expenses.

                                   

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assume actual returns for the six months ended February 29, 2020

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$

2.52

       

$

3.78

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$

1,027.30

       

$

1,026.10

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.50

         

.75

   

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$

2.50

       

$

3.75

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$

1,011.60

       

$

1,010.30

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.50

         

.75

   

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania
Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$

3.58

       

$

4.84

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$

1,026.20

       

$

1,025.80

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.71

         

.96

   

BNY Mellon Massachusetts
Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$

2.67

       

$

3.93

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$

1,025.70

       

$

1,025.20

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.53

         

.78

   

BNY Mellon New York
Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$

2.97

       

$

4.23

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$

1,027.60

       

$

1,026.40

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.59

         

.84

   

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

$

3.54

       

$

4.81

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

$

1,036.80

       

$

1,035.50

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.70

         

.95

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratios as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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COMPARING YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES
WITH THOSE OF OTHER FUNDS
(Unaudited)

Using the SEC’s method to compare expenses

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has established guidelines to help investors assess fund expenses. Per these guidelines, the table below shows your fund’s expenses based on a $1,000 investment, assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return. You can use this information to compare the ongoing expenses (but not transaction expenses or total cost) of investing in the fund with those of other funds. All mutual fund shareholder reports will provide this information to help you make this comparison. Please note that you cannot use this information to estimate your actual ending account balance and expenses paid during the period.

                                   

Expenses and Value of a $1,000 Investment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assuming a hypothetical 5% annualized return for the six months ended February 29, 2020

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$2.51

       

 

$3.77

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

 

$1,022.38

       

 

$1,021.13

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.50

         

.75

   

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$2.51

       

 

$3.77

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

 

$1,022.38

       

 

$1,021.13

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.50

         

.75

   

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania
Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$3.57

       

 

$4.82

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

 

$1,021.33

       

 

$1,020.09

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.71

         

.96

   

BNY Mellon Massachusetts
Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$2.66

       

 

$3.92

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

 

$1,022.23

       

 

$1,020.98

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.53

         

.78

   

BNY Mellon New York
Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$2.97

       

 

$4.22

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

 

$1,021.93

       

 

$1,020.69

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.59

         

.84

   

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund

                             

Expenses paid per $1,000

         

 

$3.52

       

 

$4.77

   

Ending value (after expenses)

         

 

$1,021.38

       

 

$1,020.14

   

Annualized expense ratio (%)

           

.70

         

.95

   

 Expenses are equal to each fund’s annualized expense ratios as shown above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the one-half year period).

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5%

         

Alabama - 1.0%

         

Alabama 21st Century Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2021

 

1,240,000

 

1,299,582

 

Alabama 21st Century Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2020

 

1,500,000

 

1,514,400

 

Auburn University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

6,018,000

 

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 4) Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

12/1/2025

 

16,500,000

 

19,000,575

 
 

27,832,557

 

Alaska - .5%

         

Alaska, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2028

 

5,560,000

 

6,734,494

 

Alaska International Airports System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2032

 

5,000,000

 

6,019,600

 
 

12,754,094

 

Arizona - 2.8%

         

Arizona, COP, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2026

 

10,450,000

 

13,173,165

 

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Banner Health Obligated Group) (LOC; Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ) Ser. B

 

1.10

 

1/1/2046

 

5,400,000

a

5,400,000

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,278,040

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Community) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

600,000

 

706,092

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Community) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2027

 

525,000

 

628,703

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Community) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2029

 

675,000

 

827,759

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Community) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,211,060

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Community) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

650,000

 

748,274

 

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2034

 

10,000,000

 

12,331,300

 

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Banner Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2027

 

5,000,000

 

6,323,900

 

Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO (Maricopa County Special Health Care District) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2035

 

6,000,000

 

7,667,700

 

Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO (Maricopa County Special Health Care District) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

6,534,950

 

Mesa Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/1/2033

 

5,000,000

 

5,556,700

 

Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/1/2028

 

10,000,000

 

11,299,900

 

The University of Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

300,000

 

353,478

 

The University of Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

305,000

 

350,009

 

The University of Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2027

 

250,000

 

302,063

 

The University of Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

400,000

 

503,200

 

The University of Arizona, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2028

 

345,000

 

425,941

 
 

76,622,234

 

California - 12.4%

         

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2035

 

2,050,000

 

2,526,256

 

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2036

 

1,500,000

 

1,834,725

 

Anaheim Housing & Public Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2036

 

1,750,000

 

1,973,983

 

Anaheim Housing & Public Improvement Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2035

 

2,485,000

 

2,805,490

 

Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

4/1/2035

 

10,000,000

 

11,821,900

 

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BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

California - 12.4% (continued)

         

Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

2.63

 

4/1/2026

 

10,000,000

 

10,965,900

 

California, GO

 

5.25

 

9/1/2029

 

10,000,000

 

11,533,700

 

California, GO

 

5.25

 

10/1/2039

 

5,000,000

 

6,213,000

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

3.00

 

10/1/2033

 

5,000,000

 

5,724,500

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

9/1/2031

 

10,000,000

 

11,854,600

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2031

 

9,900,000

 

13,247,487

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2033

 

5,000,000

 

5,807,500

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

6,222,050

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

5,000,000

 

6,162,250

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2023

 

2,500,000

 

2,894,375

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2023

 

12,500,000

 

14,471,875

 

California, GO, Ser. A

 

2.38

 

10/1/2026

 

14,725,000

 

15,609,089

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (City of Hope Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2049

 

5,375,000

 

6,613,292

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/15/2047

 

1,120,000

 

1,262,990

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Adventist Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

3/1/2033

 

7,500,000

 

8,119,650

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

10,000,000

 

11,298,500

 

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2045

 

8,275,000

 

9,561,928

 

Evergreen School District, GO

 

4.00

 

8/1/2041

 

5,000,000

 

5,675,150

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

1,115,000

 

1,359,486

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

1,170,000

 

1,472,363

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2027

 

2,460,000

 

3,184,814

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

1,060,000

 

1,248,945

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2021

 

1,955,000

 

2,057,989

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2022

 

2,055,000

 

2,250,019

 

Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2023

 

2,030,000

 

2,307,542

 

Glendale Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2024

 

650,000

 

759,701

 

Glendale Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2025

 

500,000

 

603,655

 

Glendale Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

500,000

 

621,890

 

Glendale Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

500,000

 

526,210

 

Glendale Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2022

 

715,000

 

779,414

 

Glendale Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

530,000

 

598,693

 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

3,500,000

 

4,429,740

 

Golden Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

9,080,000

 

10,298,264

 

Golden Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

6/1/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,280,950

 

Golden Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

5,000,000

 

6,427,550

 

Long Beach Unified School District, GO, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

8/1/2038

 

10,300,000

 

11,939,142

 

Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2024

 

1,080,000

 

1,262,455

 

Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2025

 

1,240,000

 

1,496,668

 

Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2026

 

1,500,000

 

1,864,680

 

Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2023

 

825,000

 

932,267

 

Los Angeles Department of Airports, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

5/15/2026

 

9,060,000

 

11,287,401

 

13

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

California - 12.4% (continued)

         

New Haven Unified School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.)

 

0.00

 

8/1/2033

 

4,000,000

b

3,122,560

 

Newport Mesa Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

1,060,000

 

1,333,194

 

Newport Mesa Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

1,300,000

 

1,584,297

 

Newport Mesa Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,177,790

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2034

 

400,000

 

486,896

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2035

 

420,000

 

510,208

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2026

 

295,000

 

346,988

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2033

 

385,000

 

470,374

 

Pittsburg Successor Agency Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

6,610,000

 

8,228,194

 

Port of Oakland, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

5/1/2023

 

1,875,000

 

1,961,569

 

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2030

 

930,000

 

1,252,226

 

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

875,000

 

1,183,796

 

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2027

 

805,000

 

1,038,909

 

Redondo Beach Unified School District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2028

 

840,000

 

1,111,169

 

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

6/1/2023

 

5,000,000

c

5,747,650

 

Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR x .67 +.53%

 

1.81

 

12/1/2035

 

10,000,000

d

9,792,100

 

Sacramento County Water Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR x .67 +.55%

 

1.83

 

6/1/2034

 

8,000,000

d

7,699,200

 

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

2,000,000

 

2,634,520

 

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,372,960

 

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,693,780

 

San Francisco City & County, COP, Refunding (Moscone Convention Center Expansion Project) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

4/1/2037

 

7,000,000

 

8,054,620

 

San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

5/1/2024

 

4,375,000

 

5,103,525

 

San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. G

 

5.00

 

5/1/2027

 

2,500,000

 

3,183,800

 

San Francisco Community College District, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2029

 

5,000,000

 

6,056,650

 

Southern California Public Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Apex Power Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

3,380,000

 

3,961,799

 

Southern California Public Power Authority, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 1) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

11/1/2020

 

4,000,000

 

4,115,720

 

Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,283,750

 

Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (San Diego County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp.)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2034

 

500,000

 

647,930

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Limited Project) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

5/15/2030

 

11,000,000

 

13,358,070

 
 

342,704,272

 

14

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Colorado - 2.4%

         

Adams & Arapahoe Joint School District 28J Aurora, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

6,288,800

 

Colorado Energy Public Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

6.13

 

11/15/2023

 

4,470,000

 

4,957,588

 

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Adventist Health System Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/15/2038

 

4,000,000

 

4,793,840

 

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CommonSpirit Health Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

5,000,000

 

5,914,050

 

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CommonSpirit Health Obligated Group) Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

5,000,000

 

6,065,250

 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. F

 

4.25

 

11/1/2049

 

4,925,000

 

5,547,175

 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

3.75

 

5/1/2050

 

5,000,000

 

5,552,950

 

Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

5,627,100

 

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,687,540

 

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2030

 

3,000,000

 

4,018,050

 

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

2,000,000

 

2,626,920

 

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

3,210,000

 

4,283,039

 

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2027

 

2,000,000

 

2,560,460

 

Regional Transportation District, COP, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

6/1/2022

 

450,000

 

455,180

 

University of Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C

 

2.00

 

10/15/2024

 

5,500,000

 

5,777,475

 
 

67,155,417

 

Connecticut - .7%

         

Connecticut, GO, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/15/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,389,820

 

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Connecticut College) Ser. H1

 

5.00

 

7/1/2041

 

1,045,000

 

1,094,732

 

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fairfield University) Ser. R

 

3.25

 

7/1/2035

 

1,785,000

 

1,911,771

 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. D1

 

4.00

 

11/15/2047

 

2,055,000

 

2,220,489

 

Connecticut Special Tax, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2028

 

1,070,000

 

1,330,470

 

Connecticut Special Tax, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2030

 

7,055,000

 

8,715,747

 
 

18,663,029

 

Delaware - .3%

         

Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,155,460

 

Delaware River & Bay Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

1,500,000

 

1,673,100

 

University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2023

 

5,440,000

c

6,153,565

 
 

8,982,125

 

District of Columbia - 2.3%

         

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Friendship Public Charter School)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2036

 

3,200,000

 

3,774,592

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kipp DC Project) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

1,010,000

 

1,239,048

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Georgetown University)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2034

 

1,035,000

 

1,286,557

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, (KIPP DC Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2042

 

5,955,000

 

7,224,785

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, (KIPP DC Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

4,925,000

 

6,041,891

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,246,120

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2027

 

15,495,000

 

19,758,604

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2028

 

8,500,000

 

11,077,965

 

15

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

District of Columbia - 2.3% (continued)

         

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2036

 

1,250,000

 

1,506,438

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2037

 

1,650,000

 

1,981,881

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2038

 

1,000,000

 

1,197,500

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

10/1/2024

 

2,500,000

 

2,660,650

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

10/1/2023

 

4,250,000

 

4,523,105

 
 

63,519,136

 

Florida - 4.4%

         

Alachua County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinics Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

5,000,000

 

6,142,450

 

Florida Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

4.50

 

7/1/2040

 

8,710,000

 

9,655,558

 

Jacksonville, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Better Jacksonville)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2021

 

2,500,000

 

2,661,025

 

Lee County Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

10/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,320,850

 

Lee County Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

10/1/2023

 

3,565,000

 

3,793,766

 

Miami-Dade County Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

10/1/2020

 

3,165,000

c

3,251,120

 

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2034

 

10,110,000

 

12,161,521

 

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2032

 

5,000,000

 

6,040,050

 

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2031

 

3,000,000

 

3,634,620

 

Miami-Dade County Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2033

 

5,150,000

 

6,205,904

 

Orange County Convention Center, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

10/1/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,847,900

 

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Orlando Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,640,620

 

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Orlando Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2026

 

3,000,000

 

3,740,520

 

Orange County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2031

 

10,000,000

 

12,050,500

 

Palm Beach County School District, COP, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2031

 

10,000,000

 

11,671,200

 

Palm Beach County School District, COP, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

8/1/2030

 

7,840,000

 

9,430,814

 

Palm Beach County School District, COP, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

8/1/2031

 

2,855,000

 

3,423,802

 

Tampa Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

90,000

 

104,139

 

The Miami-Dade County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2032

 

5,475,000

 

6,462,909

 

The Miami-Dade County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2026

 

5,600,000

 

6,753,992

 
 

121,993,260

 

Georgia - 1.6%

         

Columbia County Water & Sewerage, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2026

 

800,000

 

1,001,712

 

Columbia County Water & Sewerage, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

1,140,000

 

1,542,523

 

Columbia County Water & Sewerage, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

1,240,000

 

1,706,662

 

Columbia County Water & Sewerage, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2025

 

300,000

 

364,119

 

DeKalb County Water & Sewerage, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

10/1/2036

 

3,500,000

 

3,737,440

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2028

 

2,510,000

 

3,162,600

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2026

 

3,000,000

 

3,636,720

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2027

 

2,500,000

 

3,093,000

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2029

 

4,940,000

 

6,328,041

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

6.38

 

7/15/2038

 

1,335,000

e

13

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

9/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,506,200

 

16

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Georgia - 1.6% (continued)

         

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C

 

4.00

 

12/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,536,800

 

The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project)

 

2.35

 

12/11/2020

 

7,500,000

 

7,565,475

 
 

43,181,305

 

Idaho - .5%

         

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Corp. Obligated Group) Ser. D

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

5,000,000

c

5,462,600

 

University of Idaho, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2011

 

5.25

 

4/1/2021

 

9,075,000

 

9,463,773

 
 

14,926,373

 

Illinois - 6.3%

         

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2005D

 

5.50

 

1/1/2037

 

3,500,000

 

4,082,470

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007F

 

5.50

 

1/1/2035

 

3,750,000

 

4,385,737

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

3,000,000

 

3,541,200

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

5,000,000

 

6,153,250

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,758,310

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. 2002B

 

5.25

 

1/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,069,410

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

3,000,000

 

3,474,120

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

4,500,000

 

5,062,545

 

Chicago Il Wastewater Transmission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,411,660

 

Chicago Il Wastewater Transmission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

2,110,000

 

2,460,956

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

4,450,000

 

5,316,415

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,182,740

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,779,350

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2037

 

3,000,000

 

3,842,190

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2022

 

4,615,000

 

4,960,710

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,231,400

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

7,055,000

 

7,852,356

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,464,420

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2027

 

2,500,000

 

3,066,150

 

Cook County School District No. 100, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

12/1/2024

 

1,720,000

 

1,997,883

 

Cook ll County Sales Tax, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/15/2033

 

6,050,000

 

7,582,707

 

DuPage & Cook Counties Township High School District No. 86 , GO

 

4.00

 

1/15/2035

 

5,205,000

 

6,115,667

 

DuPage & Cook Counties Township High School District No. 86 , GO

 

4.00

 

1/15/2033

 

2,000,000

 

2,364,880

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

2/1/2026

 

5,000,000

 

6,007,750

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

2/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,179,500

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

3,485,000

 

3,802,553

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,634,700

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2023

 

1,200,000

 

1,359,600

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2022

 

2,000,000

 

2,195,040

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

4,000,000

 

4,787,040

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,328,560

 

Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

 

6.00

 

6/15/2025

 

2,625,000

 

3,253,556

 

17

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Illinois - 6.3% (continued)

         

Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

 

6.00

 

6/15/2026

 

4,290,000

 

5,489,913

 

Illinois, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

 

6.00

 

6/15/2024

 

5,030,000

 

6,018,797

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (OSF Healthcare System Obligated Group) (LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA) Ser. B

 

1.22

 

11/15/2037

 

1,400,000

a

1,400,000

 

Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

5,000,000

 

6,456,200

 

Illinois Toll Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2031

 

5,000,000

 

6,077,150

 

Kane Cook & DuPage Counties Community College District No. 509, GO, Refunding

 

3.00

 

12/15/2032

 

5,000,000

 

5,452,650

 

Kendall County Forest Preserve District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

4.00

 

1/1/2027

 

2,270,000

 

2,508,645

 

St. Clair County Community Unit School District No. 19, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

2/1/2029

 

2,235,000

 

2,569,401

 

Will Grundy Etc Counties Community College District No. 525, GO, Refunding

 

3.00

 

1/1/2029

 

9,305,000

 

9,995,338

 
 

172,672,919

 

Indiana - .7%

         

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

2.10

 

11/1/2026

 

2,700,000

 

2,806,218

 

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2028

 

775,000

 

995,829

 

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Goshen Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2027

 

740,000

 

933,717

 

Whiting, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (BP Products North America)

 

5.00

 

6/5/2026

 

12,500,000

 

15,301,250

 
 

20,037,014

 

Iowa - .3%

         

Iowa Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; JPMorgan Chase Bank NA) Ser. S

 

1.19

 

2/15/2041

 

1,300,000

a

1,300,000

 

PEFA, Revenue Bonds (PEFA Gas Project)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

7,000,000

 

8,568,630

 
 

9,868,630

 

Kansas - .5%

         

Kansas Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2028

 

6,000,000

 

7,108,740

 

Kansas Department of Transportation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2027

 

5,000,000

 

5,926,000

 
 

13,034,740

 

Kentucky - 2.7%

         

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2031

 

2,645,000

 

3,501,398

 

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2032

 

2,780,000

 

3,662,594

 

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2030

 

2,515,000

 

3,343,189

 

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2028

 

2,275,000

 

2,946,648

 

Kentucky Bond Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2029

 

2,395,000

 

3,164,513

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 112) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2028

 

5,150,000

 

6,250,246

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 112) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2031

 

3,000,000

 

3,610,050

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2037

 

500,000

 

571,975

 

18

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Kentucky - 2.7% (continued)

         

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2038

 

500,000

 

570,460

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2034

 

750,000

 

866,985

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2035

 

500,000

 

575,055

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2036

 

750,000

 

860,670

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,276,540

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 112) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2026

 

5,000,000

 

6,200,700

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 112) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2025

 

7,475,000

 

9,034,509

 

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2026

 

10,000,000

 

11,665,600

 

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

6/1/2025

 

8,000,000

 

9,109,200

 

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds (Revitalization Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

675,000

 

761,123

 

Kentucky Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

5,000,000

 

6,172,350

 
 

74,143,805

 

Louisiana - .4%

         

East Baton Rouge Parish Industrial Development Board, Revenue Bonds (Exxon Mobil Project) Ser. A

 

1.18

 

8/1/2035

 

3,100,000

a

3,100,000

 

Louisiana, GO, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

5,000,000

 

5,886,500

 

St. John the Baptist Parish, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marathon Oil)

 

2.20

 

7/1/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,104,320

 
 

11,090,820

 

Maine - .2%

         

Maine Governmental Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2034

 

1,880,000

 

2,229,530

 

University of Maine, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

3/1/2027

 

3,085,000

 

3,451,035

 
 

5,680,565

 

Maryland - 2.7%

         

Anne Arundel County, GO

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

7,205,000

 

8,853,288

 

Anne Arundel County, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2030

 

4,640,000

 

5,222,970

 

Maryland, GO

 

4.00

 

6/1/2027

 

18,700,000

 

21,173,075

 

Maryland Community Development Administration, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

9/1/2049

 

4,920,000

 

5,484,176

 

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Purple Line Light Rail Project)

 

5.00

 

3/31/2024

 

6,000,000

 

6,385,020

 

Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. B

 

1.08

 

4/1/2035

 

2,400,000

a

2,400,000

 

Montgomery County, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2024

 

10,000,000

c

11,948,100

 

Montgomery County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

12/1/2030

 

12,000,000

 

13,336,800

 
 

74,803,429

 

Massachusetts - 1.4%

         

Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. A, 3 Month LIBOR x .67 +.55%

 

1.73

 

11/1/2025

 

5,000,000

d

5,012,100

 

Massachusetts, GO, Ser. C

 

4.00

 

2/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

5,606,150

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2035

 

2,000,000

 

2,330,780

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2033

 

5,000,000

 

6,064,400

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

620,000

 

796,061

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

770,000

 

988,911

 

19

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 1.4% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

800,000

 

1,023,424

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

700,000

 

904,092

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,219,110

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2036

 

1,010,000

 

1,229,726

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,221,110

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

8/1/2029

 

380,000

 

381,417

 

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1

 

4.00

 

11/1/2043

 

10,000,000

 

10,754,000

 
 

37,531,281

 

Michigan - 1.9%

         

Byron Center Public Schools, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

5/1/2030

 

1,480,000

 

1,954,503

 

Byron Center Public Schools, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

5/1/2029

 

745,000

 

988,637

 

Byron Center Public Schools, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

5/1/2026

 

1,535,000

 

1,894,727

 

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,140,600

 

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

1,000,000

 

1,141,800

 

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

1,350,000

 

1,548,018

 

Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. IA

 

5.00

 

10/15/2022

 

2,400,000

 

2,660,520

 

Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. IA

 

5.00

 

10/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

5,693,150

 

Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. IA

 

5.00

 

10/15/2029

 

10,000,000

 

11,414,900

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Great Lakes Water Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C3

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,875,000

 

2,206,837

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Great Lakes Water Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C3

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

2,500,000

 

2,936,575

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Great Lakes Water Authority) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C3

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

3,000,000

 

3,531,030

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. D2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,942,450

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Corp. Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2035

 

2,500,000

 

3,024,775

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Corp. Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2036

 

3,000,000

 

3,620,820

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Corp. Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

5,000,000

c

5,462,600

 
 

52,161,942

 

Minnesota - .2%

         

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/1/2047

 

1,385,000

 

1,493,307

 

White Bear Lake Independent School District No. 624, GO, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

2/1/2035

 

5,000,000

 

5,489,400

 
 

6,982,707

 

20

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Mississippi - .6%

         

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Chevron USA Project) Ser. B

 

1.10

 

12/1/2030

 

8,500,000

a

8,500,000

 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Chevron USA Project) Ser. L

 

1.10

 

11/1/2035

 

3,800,000

a

3,800,000

 

The University of Southern Mississippi, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Facilities Refinancing Project)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2025

 

250,000

 

304,265

 

West Rankin Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2033

 

1,650,000

 

1,945,070

 

West Rankin Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,180,420

 

West Rankin Utility Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2030

 

1,105,000

 

1,306,530

 
 

17,036,285

 

Missouri - 1.3%

         

Missouri Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Escrowed to Maturity) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

75,000

 

85,217

 

Missouri Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Escrowed to Maturity) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

65,000

 

71,235

 

Missouri Environmental Improvement & Energy Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Escrowed to Maturity) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

45,000

 

47,479

 

Missouri Highways & Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2023

 

24,625,000

 

27,879,194

 

The Missouri Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mercy Health) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

6,000,000

 

7,781,760

 
 

35,864,885

 

Montana - .1%

         

Montana Board of Housing, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2

 

3.50

 

6/1/2044

 

3,205,000

 

3,401,050

 

Nebraska - .1%

         

Lincoln Electric System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2030

 

1,650,000

 

2,097,464

 

Nevada - 1.8%

         

Clark County Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2040

 

1,145,000

 

1,361,336

 

Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2029

 

5,280,000

 

6,643,877

 

Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/15/2028

 

5,000,000

 

6,504,400

 

Clark County School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

6,396,850

 

Clark County School District, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,865,750

 

Clark County School District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

5,000,000

 

6,113,150

 

Clark County School District, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/15/2028

 

10,005,000

 

12,969,582

 

Nevada Housing Division, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

4/1/2049

 

3,100,000

 

3,457,926

 
 

49,312,871

 

New Jersey - 6.0%

         

Bergen County, GO, Refunding

 

3.00

 

7/15/2028

 

3,025,000

 

3,455,881

 

New Jersey, GO

 

5.00

 

6/1/2027

 

2,000,000

 

2,554,020

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,392,150

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,400,550

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2021

 

10,000,000

 

10,473,200

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.25

 

12/15/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,167,300

 

21

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity

Date

 

Principal

Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

New Jersey - 6.0% (continued)

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

3/1/2025

 

13,000,000

 

14,447,680

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. N1

 

5.50

 

9/1/2023

 

10,000,000

 

11,485,200

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. PP

 

5.00

 

6/15/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,057,100

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Barnabas Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

3,005,000

 

3,286,749

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Barnabas Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

1,830,000

 

2,006,924

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

1,060,000

 

1,254,881

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,211,990

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinitas Regional Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,152,810

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.75

 

6/15/2025

 

4,245,000

 

5,163,915

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2027

 

2,250,000

 

2,818,305

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2028

 

5,000,000

 

6,370,250

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.50

 

12/15/2021

 

10,000,000

 

10,769,200

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2027

 

10,000,000

 

12,525,800

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/15/2021

 

3,000,000

 

3,217,560

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.50

 

6/15/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,275,900

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. S

 

5.00

 

6/15/2031

 

1,725,000

 

2,175,639

 

Ocean, GO, Refunding

 

3.00

 

9/15/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,484,550

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2033

 

12,000,000

 

15,115,680

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2034

 

8,000,000

 

10,058,480

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

6,362,300

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

6,000,000

 

7,537,860

 
 

165,221,874

 

New Mexico - .1%

         

New Mexico Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (New Mexico Finance Authority Public Project) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

1,615,000

 

1,951,405

 

New York - 14.7%

         

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

6,311,850

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2035

 

10,000,000

 

12,608,100

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2038

 

8,445,000

 

11,064,048

 

22

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

New York - 14.7% (continued)

         

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2024

 

10,000,000

 

11,770,200

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2

 

5.25

 

11/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

6,560,950

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2034

 

11,930,000

 

15,142,272

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2026

 

10,185,000

 

12,777,184

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/15/2037

 

1,580,000

 

1,989,884

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/15/2031

 

10,000,000

 

12,443,200

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2051

 

5,000,000

 

5,318,550

 

Nassau County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

4/1/2036

 

4,000,000

 

4,970,680

 

Nassau County, GO, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

10/1/2028

 

10,000,000

 

12,904,700

 

New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank) Ser. G6

 

1.09

 

4/1/2042

 

3,500,000

a

3,500,000

 

New York City, GO, Refunding (LOC; Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) Ser. J6

 

1.13

 

8/1/2024

 

900,000

a

900,000

 

New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,900,650

 

New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. G

 

5.00

 

8/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,708,650

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds

 

2.15

 

11/1/2028

 

1,290,000

 

1,363,788

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

3.38

 

11/15/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,212,730

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2

 

5.25

 

7/1/2032

 

10,000,000

 

11,274,500

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.25

 

8/1/2037

 

10,000,000

 

13,076,500

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. S3

 

5.25

 

7/15/2036

 

10,000,000

 

13,134,000

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2

 

5.00

 

8/1/2035

 

5,295,000

 

6,757,426

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B4

 

1.18

 

6/15/2045

 

2,400,000

a

2,400,000

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DD

 

4.50

 

6/15/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,141,310

 

New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2045

 

1,250,000

 

1,368,225

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2044

 

15,400,000

f

17,351,642

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 2-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.15

 

11/15/2034

 

3,500,000

f

4,022,655

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

6,429,150

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (State University of New York) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

10,000,000

 

12,022,800

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2034

 

2,500,000

 

2,900,550

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2033

 

7,000,000

 

8,749,160

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

3/15/2031

 

5,165,000

 

6,031,325

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

4.00

 

2/15/2038

 

3,440,000

 

4,202,923

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. E

 

5.00

 

3/15/2048

 

10,260,000

 

13,047,539

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2033

 

5,685,000

 

7,109,661

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

2/15/2033

 

20,000,000

 

23,841,000

 

23

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

New York - 14.7% (continued)

         

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (505 West 37) (LOC; Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) Ser. A

 

1.22

 

5/1/2042

 

2,300,000

a

2,300,000

 

New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

1/1/2040

 

10,000,000

 

12,054,800

 

New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. K

 

5.00

 

1/1/2032

 

3,000,000

 

3,569,250

 

New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A2

 

5.50

 

3/15/2024

 

10,000,000

 

11,873,800

 

New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (State of New York Personal Income Tax) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

3/15/2029

 

10,000,000

 

11,230,400

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

20,000,000

 

23,367,400

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2046

 

2,500,000

 

2,877,850

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2041

 

2,000,000

 

2,309,760

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2033

 

1,200,000

 

1,443,960

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,206,170

 

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207

 

5.00

 

9/15/2024

 

10,000,000

 

11,752,700

 

Suffolk County, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

4/1/2032

 

4,780,000

 

5,539,829

 

Suffolk County, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. D

 

4.00

 

10/15/2028

 

4,810,000

 

5,744,823

 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

0.00

 

11/15/2029

 

10,000,000

b

8,492,700

 

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2031

 

1,625,000

 

2,157,837

 

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2030

 

1,400,000

 

1,863,834

 

TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,614,350

 

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding Ser. TE

 

5.00

 

12/15/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,898,425

 
 

405,605,690

 

North Carolina - .6%

         

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2033

 

3,400,000

 

4,397,288

 

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2032

 

3,780,000

 

4,899,901

 

Wake County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

5/1/2031

 

3,245,000

 

3,553,372

 

Wake County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

5/1/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,288,210

 
 

16,138,771

 

Ohio - 1.3%

         

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

3,000,000

 

4,027,050

 

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

4,250,000

 

5,689,432

 

Hamilton County Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2029

 

2,250,000

 

2,677,005

 

Hamilton County Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

3,500,000

 

4,028,290

 

Ohio, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University Hospitals Health System Obligated Group) (LOC; PNC Bank NA) Ser. A

 

1.17

 

1/15/2046

 

1,000,000

a

1,000,000

 

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

2.60

 

10/1/2029

 

2,500,000

 

2,591,500

 

24

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Ohio - 1.3% (continued)

         

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (American Electric Power Co.) Ser. A

 

2.10

 

10/1/2024

 

6,000,000

 

6,158,940

 

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. A

 

4.50

 

3/1/2047

 

1,795,000

 

1,982,075

 

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA, FHLMC) Ser. D

 

4.00

 

3/1/2047

 

4,080,000

 

4,403,340

 

Warrensville Heights City School District, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2044

 

2,040,000

 

2,374,642

 
 

34,932,274

 

Oregon - 1.8%

         

Multnomah & Clackamas Counties School District No. 10, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/15/2030

 

10,000,000

 

12,773,000

 

Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

1/1/2047

 

3,285,000

 

3,519,056

 

Portland Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.50

 

5/1/2037

 

13,635,000

 

16,162,793

 

Portland Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.50

 

5/1/2033

 

11,435,000

 

13,640,811

 

Salem Hospital Facility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Salem Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2038

 

2,095,000

 

2,681,432

 
 

48,777,092

 

Pennsylvania - 9.8%

         

Chambersburg Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

4.00

 

3/1/2028

 

2,435,000

 

2,910,068

 

Chartiers Valley School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/15/2040

 

1,250,000

 

1,473,900

 

Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Main Line Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2037

 

2,105,000

 

2,460,261

 

Clarion County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pennsylvania-American Water Co.)

 

2.45

 

12/3/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,174,720

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2033

 

3,250,000

 

4,100,102

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

3,500,000

 

4,433,065

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2030

 

4,000,000

 

5,083,760

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Obligated Group Project)

 

4.00

 

9/1/2034

 

1,155,000

 

1,374,404

 

Pennsylvania, GO

 

5.00

 

9/15/2029

 

7,000,000

 

8,741,110

 

Pennsylvania, GO

 

5.00

 

3/15/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,941,850

 

Pennsylvania, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

7,540,000

c

8,255,320

 

Pennsylvania, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2023

 

11,520,000

c

13,010,573

 

Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

1/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

5,833,200

 

Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/15/2027

 

6,065,000

 

7,788,794

 

Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/15/2028

 

10,000,000

 

13,165,000

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

3/15/2032

 

3,305,000

 

3,843,583

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/15/2036

 

3,750,000

 

4,406,475

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/15/2035

 

6,000,000

 

7,074,060

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Joseph's University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2034

 

2,240,000

 

2,297,344

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

8/15/2044

 

2,500,000

 

2,955,475

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/15/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,891,650

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1

 

4.00

 

6/15/2032

 

1,355,000

 

1,606,231

 

25

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania - 9.8% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1

 

4.00

 

6/15/2031

 

2,505,000

 

2,979,347

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AT1

 

5.00

 

6/15/2029

 

5,000,000

 

6,107,700

 

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122

 

3.65

 

10/1/2032

 

8,710,000

 

9,596,591

 

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122

 

4.00

 

10/1/2046

 

1,870,000

 

2,010,007

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2031

 

5,000,000

 

6,343,750

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2035

 

7,085,000

 

8,869,145

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

6/1/2033

 

10,000,000

 

12,471,300

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2nd

 

5.00

 

12/1/2038

 

10,000,000

 

12,429,200

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

7,925,000

 

9,714,306

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2022

 

5,110,000

c

5,701,738

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/1/2021

 

3,740,000

 

4,001,389

 

Perkiomen Valley School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

4.00

 

2/15/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,587,500

 

Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

3,400,000

 

4,220,556

 

Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

3,455,000

 

4,181,828

 

Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2038

 

3,600,000

 

4,085,352

 

Philadelphia, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

2/1/2027

 

4,500,000

 

5,656,365

 

Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

1,125,000

 

1,349,753

 

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Project)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2036

 

8,400,000

 

9,778,776

 

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

10,000,000

 

12,519,300

 

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (The School District of Philadelphia Project) (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,079,280

 

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (The School District of Philadelphia Project) (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2022

 

2,750,000

c

2,985,730

 

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The School District of Philadelphia) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2025

 

5,000,000

 

5,975,500

 

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The School District of Philadelphia) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

5,000,000

 

6,142,400

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2025

 

500,000

 

604,955

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2027

 

500,000

 

626,960

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

500,000

 

616,060

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2024

 

600,000

 

704,862

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. 2020

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,638,950

 

West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,224,880

 

26

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania - 9.8% (continued)

         

West Mifflin School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2027

 

1,140,000

 

1,400,775

 
 

270,425,200

 

Rhode Island - .7%

         

Rhode Island, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

5,290,000

 

6,809,711

 

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2040

 

3,175,000

 

3,779,869

 

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2047

 

2,045,000

 

2,484,286

 

Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association) Ser. 70

 

4.00

 

10/1/2049

 

4,990,000

 

5,567,592

 
 

18,641,458

 

South Carolina - .7%

         

Dorchester County School District No. 2, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,283,600

 

Dorchester County School District No. 2, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2028

 

1,750,000

 

2,002,998

 

Lexington County Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LexMed Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/1/2032

 

750,000

 

866,243

 

Lexington County Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LexMed Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/1/2031

 

1,000,000

 

1,158,820

 

Lexington County Health Services District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LexMed Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,163,090

 

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2030

 

3,315,000

 

4,056,466

 

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

12/1/2022

 

7,500,000

 

8,320,875

 
 

19,852,092

 

South Dakota - .2%

         

Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2027

 

500,000

 

554,990

 

Educational Enhancement Funding Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2025

 

1,800,000

 

2,001,456

 

South Dakota Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2032

 

2,660,000

 

3,122,920

 

South Dakota Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2031

 

1,250,000

 

1,469,975

 
 

7,149,341

 

Tennessee - 1.6%

         

Clarksville Natural Gas Acquisition Corp., Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

12/15/2020

 

1,690,000

 

1,741,646

 

Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA)

 

1.20

 

11/1/2035

 

2,900,000

a

2,900,000

 

Clarksville Public Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (LOC; Bank of America NA)

 

1.20

 

1/1/2033

 

1,700,000

a

1,700,000

 

Memphis Storm Water System, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

10/1/2040

 

2,005,000

 

2,531,713

 

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2029

 

5,840,000

 

7,312,264

 

Nashville & Davidson County Metropolitan Government, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

1/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

6,213,100

 

Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp., Revenue Bonds (Project) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

5/1/2023

 

8,750,000

 

9,537,412

 

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1B

 

3.50

 

1/1/2047

 

1,800,000

 

1,914,300

 

Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2B

 

4.00

 

1/1/2042

 

1,550,000

 

1,683,409

 

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

1,200,000

 

1,442,484

 

27

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Tennessee - 1.6% (continued)

         

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,900,000

 

2,345,417

 

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

1,800,000

 

2,273,004

 

The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

2,870,000

 

3,700,693

 
 

45,295,442

 

Texas - 8.0%

         

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) (Insured; Texas Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

12/1/2042

 

2,760,000

 

3,142,536

 

Arlington Special Tax, Special Tax Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

2/15/2034

 

4,180,000

 

4,898,835

 

Bexar County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tax Exempt Venue Project)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2027

 

1,110,000

 

1,404,816

 

Brazoria County Toll Road Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed)

 

5.00

 

3/1/2049

 

1,000,000

 

1,224,220

 

Brazoria County Toll Road Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; County Guaranteed)

 

5.00

 

3/1/2044

 

1,140,000

 

1,401,812

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2023

 

1,100,000

 

1,183,127

 

Culberson County-Allamoore Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

4.00

 

2/15/2041

 

1,300,000

 

1,302,873

 

Dallas, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

2/15/2028

 

5,000,000

 

6,323,150

 

Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.75

 

8/15/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,065,370

 

El Paso Water & Sewer, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

3/1/2030

 

1,125,000

 

1,508,940

 

Forney Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2027

 

2,200,000

 

2,678,082

 

Frisco Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

4.00

 

8/15/2027

 

4,010,000

 

4,559,611

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., BAN

 

5.00

 

2/1/2023

 

12,500,000

 

13,908,000

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Grand Parkway Transportation)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2040

 

2,500,000

 

3,014,450

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Grand Parkway Transportation)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2045

 

3,000,000

 

3,573,060

 

Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Memorial Hermann Health System Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,528,340

 

Houston, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

6,307,050

 

Houston Combined Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.50

 

11/15/2038

 

16,540,000

 

19,861,067

 

Houston Combined Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.25

 

11/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

6,365,100

 

Houston Community College System, GO

 

5.00

 

2/15/2032

 

8,200,000

 

9,133,242

 

Houston Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

4.00

 

2/15/2028

 

5,000,000

 

5,599,600

 

Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

1,750,000

 

2,184,647

 

Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2027

 

1,720,000

 

2,198,900

 

Houston Texas Hotel Occupancy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2028

 

1,350,000

 

1,763,708

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

1/1/2034

 

5,015,000

 

5,774,121

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

10,000,000

 

11,575,600

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2030

 

8,650,000

 

10,554,903

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

11,415,000

 

13,515,246

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,558,000

 

28

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Texas - 8.0% (continued)

         

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

1,875,000

 

2,271,544

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2040

 

5,000,000

 

5,541,600

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2030

 

1,750,000

 

2,125,463

 

Pearland Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

5.00

 

2/15/2031

 

5,000,000

 

6,140,950

 

Southwest Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern Methodist University)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2029

 

5,000,000

 

6,182,750

 

Southwest Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Southern Methodist University)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2028

 

4,500,000

 

5,582,025

 

Texas, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2024

 

4,000,000

 

4,679,280

 

Texas, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2023

 

4,220,000

 

4,500,124

 

Texas, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2021

 

5,165,000

c

5,494,320

 

Texas, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2027

 

8,470,000

 

10,359,318

 

Texas Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2047

 

2,500,000

 

2,547,625

 

Texas Water Development Board, Revenue Bonds (State Water Implementation Revenue Fund)

 

3.00

 

10/15/2034

 

7,390,000

 

8,367,919

 

University of Houston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/15/2033

 

5,000,000

 

6,074,350

 
 

221,975,674

 

U.S. Related - .3%

         

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.50

 

10/1/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,157,010

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,418,260

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2028

 

2,000,000

 

2,426,580

 

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. ZZ

 

5.25

 

7/1/2018

 

2,500,000

e

1,934,375

 
 

7,936,225

 

Utah - .5%

         

Salt Lake City Airport, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

2,400,000

 

2,989,200

 

Salt Lake City Airport, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

2,000,000

 

2,498,260

 

Salt Lake City Airport, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

2,500,000

 

3,133,125

 

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Payson Power Project)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2021

 

5,675,000

c

6,041,435

 
 

14,662,020

 

Vermont - .5%

         

University of Vermont & State Agricultural College, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2040

 

740,000

 

875,109

 

Vermont Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Vermont Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2032

 

10,000,000

 

12,134,800

 
 

13,009,909

 

Virginia - .4%

         

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (95 Express Lanes)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2034

 

9,500,000

 

10,157,685

 

Washington - 4.1%

         

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. S1

 

5.00

 

11/1/2041

 

4,570,000

 

5,593,771

 

Energy Northwest, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

5,745,000

 

7,351,991

 

King County School District No. 411, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty)

 

3.00

 

12/1/2030

 

5,000,000

 

5,554,700

 

King County School District No. 411, GO, Refunding (Insured; School Board Guaranty)

 

4.50

 

12/1/2027

 

6,650,000

 

7,291,791

 

Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

3/1/2028

 

1,750,000

 

2,053,118

 

Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2030

 

2,840,000

 

3,332,456

 

Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,175,040

 

29

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.5% (continued)

         

Washington - 4.1% (continued)

         

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2031

 

1,250,000

 

1,626,238

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,295,040

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2029

 

1,180,000

 

1,507,969

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,303,970

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

5,000,000

 

6,103,400

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2015C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

5,400,000

 

6,433,614

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,290,890

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

1,250,000

 

1,576,138

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2030

 

1,300,000

 

1,713,101

 

Washington, GO, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

10,000,000

 

12,212,700

 

Washington, GO, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

8/1/2031

 

5,165,000

 

6,269,535

 

Washington, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

9/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,515,100

 

Washington, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,718,250

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CommonSpirit Health Obligated Group) Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

8/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,546,870

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CommonSpirit Health Obligated Group) Ser. B3

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

5,000,000

 

6,062,100

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2032

 

2,500,000

 

3,218,000

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2021

 

5,550,000

 

5,898,429

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2025

 

1,700,000

 

2,019,345

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,436,520

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virginia Manson Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2027

 

2,175,000

 

2,707,179

 

Washington University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,316,600

 

Washington University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2027

 

1,000,000

 

1,288,540

 
 

113,412,395

 

West Virginia - .7%

         

West Virginia, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2034

 

13,815,000

 

18,269,232

 

Wisconsin - .4%

         

Wisconsin, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2029

 

3,140,000

 

4,019,169

 

WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

2,000,000

 

2,322,960

 

WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,166,800

 

WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

500,000

 

581,215

 

WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,164,860

 

WPPI Energy, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

1,000,000

 

1,163,200

 
 

10,418,204

 

Total Long-Term Municipal Investments
(cost $2,634,106,130)

 

2,827,886,192

 

30

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Annualized
Yield (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Short-Term Investments - .2%

         

U.S. Government Securities

         

U.S. Treasury Bills
(cost $4,393,894)

 

1.54

 

4/2/2020

 

4,400,000

g

4,394,704

 

Total Investments (cost $2,638,500,024)

 

102.7%

2,832,280,896

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(2.7%)

(74,555,189)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

2,757,725,707

 

a The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.

b Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.

c These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.

d Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.

e Non-income producing—security in default.

f Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $21,374,297 or .78% of net assets.

g Security is a discount security. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

General

20.1

General Obligation

18.4

Transportation

13.7

Education

9.2

Medical

7.3

School District

6.9

Water

6.2

Airport

5.6

Tobacco Settlement

3.6

Development

3.4

Prerefunded

2.9

Single Family Housing

2.1

Power

1.2

Multifamily Housing

.7

Utilities

.4

Bond Bank

.3

Special Tax

.2

Facilities

.2

Government

.2

Nursing Homes

.1

 

102.7

 Based on net assets.

See notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4%

         

Alabama - 2.3%

         

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2021

 

16,050,000

 

16,644,973

 

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/1/2022

 

9,125,000

 

9,747,234

 
 

26,392,207

 

Arizona - 2.0%

         

Arizona, COP, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2022

 

8,000,000

 

8,851,280

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Phoenix Children's Hospital) (LOC; JP Morgan Chase Bank NA) Ser. A

 

1.22

 

2/1/2048

 

100,000

a

100,000

 

Chandler Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Intel Corp.)

 

5.00

 

6/3/2024

 

7,000,000

 

8,132,810

 

Coconino County Pollution Control Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nevada Power Co.) Ser. B

 

1.60

 

5/21/2020

 

1,100,000

 

1,101,364

 

Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

725,000

 

768,580

 

The Yavapai County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) Ser. A2

 

2.20

 

6/3/2024

 

3,350,000

 

3,483,430

 
 

22,437,464

 

California - 3.7%

         

Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

2.25

 

4/1/2022

 

7,500,000

 

7,682,175

 

California, GO (Build America Bonds)

 

7.95

 

3/1/2036

 

15,100,000

 

15,177,312

 

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, (The J Paul Getty Trust) Ser. A, 1 Month LIBOR x .7 +.33%

 

1.49

 

4/1/2022

 

5,000,000

b

5,018,050

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2023

 

260,000

 

284,916

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2022

 

250,000

 

266,840

 

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2021

 

240,000

 

248,909

 

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,270,700

 

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

1,000,000

 

1,209,570

 

San Francisco City & County Airport Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. H

 

5.00

 

5/1/2023

 

8,580,000

 

9,679,355

 
 

41,837,827

 

Colorado - 3.6%

         

Colorado Educational & Cultural Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

4/1/2020

 

910,000

 

912,666

 

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2021

 

4,555,000

c

4,727,452

 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Multi-Family Project) Ser. B2

 

1.35

 

2/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,017,550

 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (South Range Crossings Project)

 

1.30

 

1/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,011,950

 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association Collateral) Ser. K

 

3.88

 

5/1/2050

 

3,000,000

 

3,367,770

 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

3.75

 

5/1/2050

 

2,250,000

 

2,498,827

 

Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/15/2022

 

6,500,000

 

7,200,050

 

E-470 Public Highway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.25

 

9/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,065,490

 

32

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Colorado - 3.6% (continued)

         

Rio Blanco County School District No. Re-1, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,113,780

 

University of Colorado, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C

 

2.00

 

10/15/2024

 

7,500,000

 

7,878,375

 
 

40,793,910

 

Connecticut - 3.5%

         

Connecticut, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/15/2023

 

3,075,000

 

3,464,572

 

Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,170,300

 

Connecticut, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,371,700

 

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yale University) Ser. A2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

11,960,000

 

13,110,552

 

Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Yale University) Ser. C2

 

5.00

 

2/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,595,350

 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

11/15/2045

 

4,680,000

 

5,184,130

 

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. E-E3

 

1.63

 

11/15/2022

 

1,185,000

 

1,188,993

 
 

39,085,597

 

District of Columbia - .6%

         

District of Columbia Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C

 

1.75

 

10/1/2024

 

7,000,000

 

7,218,050

 

Florida - 3.4%

         

Alachua County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinics Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2023

 

1,100,000

 

1,217,898

 

Alachua County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Shands Teaching Hospital & Clinics Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2024

 

1,900,000

 

2,242,323

 

Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2024

 

1,250,000

 

1,471,188

 

Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2023

 

1,250,000

 

1,425,688

 

Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2022

 

1,250,000

 

1,378,625

 

Florida Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

1.25

 

2/1/2022

 

1,500,000

 

1,505,985

 

Florida Lottery, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

12,575,000

 

13,279,703

 

Hillsborough County School Board, COP, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

7,000,000

 

7,387,450

 

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Orlando Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2021

 

3,890,000

 

4,143,083

 

Palm Beach County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2022

 

710,000

 

783,251

 

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (ACTS Retirement-Life Communities Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/15/2020

 

2,000,000

 

2,039,740

 

Palm Beach County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2022

 

1,875,000

 

2,061,769

 
 

38,936,703

 

Georgia - 3.2%

         

Atlanta Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,149,350

 

Atlanta Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

1,500,000

 

1,668,195

 

Bartow County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Georgia Power Co.)

 

1.55

 

8/19/2022

 

2,000,000

 

2,009,680

 

Fayette County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Piedmont Healthcare Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,300,320

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2020

 

500,000

 

503,915

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,085,240

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2021

 

700,000

 

732,704

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

9/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,506,200

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

12/2/2024

 

2,600,000

 

2,971,202

 

The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project)

 

2.35

 

12/11/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,043,650

 

33

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Georgia - 3.2% (continued)

         

The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project)

 

2.25

 

5/25/2023

 

8,000,000

 

8,218,720

 

The Burke County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Georgia Power Company Plant Vogtle Project)

 

2.25

 

5/25/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,135,100

 
 

36,324,276

 

Hawaii - 1.0%

         

Honolulu City & County, GO (Honolulu Rail Transit Project) Ser. E

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,662,400

 

Honolulu City & County, GO (Honolulu Rail Transit Project) Ser. E

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,662,400

 
 

11,324,800

 

Illinois - 8.7%

         

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/1/2020

 

1,175,000

 

1,209,698

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/1/2020

 

1,275,000

 

1,312,651

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

1/1/2022

 

710,000

 

730,555

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

1/1/2024

 

850,000

 

892,738

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

1/1/2023

 

730,000

 

759,580

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

5,000,000

 

5,762,250

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

500,000

 

547,825

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

500,000

 

562,090

 

Chicago Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, GO (Green Bond) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

12/1/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,150,550

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

3,440,000

 

3,682,795

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,211,740

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,106,210

 

Cook County II, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/15/2020

 

890,000

 

912,677

 

Illinois, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2020

 

1,865,000

 

1,870,800

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2020

 

3,000,000

 

3,069,300

 

Illinois, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2020

 

4,515,000

 

4,529,042

 

Illinois, GO, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,326,000

 

Illinois, GO, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/1/2020

 

17,000,000

 

17,448,970

 

Illinois, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

 

5.75

 

6/15/2020

 

1,615,000

 

1,634,461

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/15/2022

 

10,680,000

 

11,846,470

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Advocate Health Care Network Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

13,850,000

c

16,339,814

 

Illinois Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Century Woods) (Insured; Government National Mortgage Association Collateral)

 

1.90

 

10/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,064,000

 

Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,428,850

 
 

98,399,066

 

Indiana - 1.2%

         

Center Grove Multi-Facility School Building Corp., BAN

 

2.50

 

12/15/2020

 

2,200,000

 

2,206,974

 

Hammond Multi-School Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

1/15/2021

 

660,000

 

675,418

 

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Indiana University Health Obligated Group) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

12/1/2022

 

3,500,000

 

3,895,185

 

Whiting, Revenue Bonds (BP Products North America)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2022

 

6,000,000

 

6,618,780

 
 

13,396,357

 

Kansas - .5%

         

Johnson County Unified School District No. 512, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

2.25

 

10/1/2023

 

4,790,000

 

4,831,002

 

34

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Kansas - .5% (continued)

         

Lenexa, GO, Ser. B

 

1.63

 

9/1/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,001,740

 
 

5,832,742

 

Kentucky - 5.3%

         

Carroll County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kentucky Utilities Co.)

 

1.20

 

6/1/2021

 

6,000,000

 

6,011,820

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds (Project No. 122) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2023

 

1,250,000

 

1,428,238

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 112) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2020

 

10,000,000

 

10,266,800

 

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

11/1/2021

 

13,000,000

 

13,771,940

 

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,916,400

 

Kentucky Rural Water Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Public Construction Project)

 

1.45

 

6/1/2021

 

10,000,000

 

10,023,600

 

Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Louisville Gas & Electric Co.)

 

1.85

 

4/1/2021

 

13,500,000

 

13,619,745

 

Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Government, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Louisville Gas & Electric Co.)

 

2.55

 

5/3/2021

 

1,500,000

 

1,525,830

 
 

59,564,373

 

Louisiana - 1.3%

         

Parish of St. John the Baptist, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marathon Oil Corp.)

 

2.00

 

4/1/2023

 

13,250,000

 

13,578,467

 

Parish of St. John the Baptist, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marathon Oil Corp.)

 

2.10

 

7/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,036,660

 
 

14,615,127

 

Maine - .4%

         

Maine State Housing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F

 

4.25

 

11/15/2048

 

4,000,000

 

4,450,240

 

Maryland - 1.0%

         

Maryland, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/1/2022

 

10,000,000

 

11,013,800

 

Massachusetts - 2.6%

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System) Ser. S5,1 Month MUNIPSA +.42%

 

1.57

 

1/27/2022

 

5,500,000

b

5,502,640

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

550,000

 

600,501

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

575,000

 

605,883

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue J)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

3,000,000

 

3,271,110

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue K) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/1/2020

 

375,000

 

378,780

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue K) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/1/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,040,010

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue L) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

2,000,000

 

2,180,740

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue L) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

1,150,000

 

1,211,146

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (University of Massachusetts) Ser. A

 

1.85

 

4/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,112,250

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

350,000

 

395,203

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

500,000

 

545,910

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

500,000

 

582,590

 

Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Metropolitan Highway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,581,500

 

35

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 2.6% (continued)

         

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

3.90

 

8/1/2023

 

2,600,000

d

2,748,408

 
 

29,756,671

 

Michigan - .9%

         

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,049,750

 

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) (Catalyst Development Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

500,000

 

524,875

 

Michigan Housing Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

1.50

 

10/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,001,630

 

Michigan Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds (Consumers Energy Co.)

 

1.80

 

10/1/2024

 

6,650,000

 

6,850,032

 

Michigan Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. CC

 

1.45

 

9/1/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,002,950

 
 

10,429,237

 

Minnesota - .9%

         

Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

6,340,000

 

7,037,717

 

Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) Ser. B

 

3.50

 

7/1/2050

 

1,500,000

 

1,660,815

 

Rochester Independent School District No. 535, COP, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

2/1/2022

 

1,560,000

 

1,683,380

 
 

10,381,912

 

Mississippi - .4%

         

Mississippi, GO, Refunding, Ser. B, 1 Month LIBOR x .67 +.33%

 

1.44

 

9/1/2020

 

4,960,000

b

4,960,347

 

Missouri - .8%

         

Missouri Development Finance Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Nelson Gallery Foundation) Ser. A

 

3.00

 

12/1/2022

 

3,540,000

 

3,738,098

 

Missouri Housing Development Commission, Revenue Bonds (Insured; GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) Ser. A

 

3.50

 

11/1/2050

 

2,500,000

 

2,768,325

 

Missouri State Board of Public Buildings, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,162,980

 
 

8,669,403

 

Montana - .2%

         

Montana Board of Investments, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

1.87

 

3/1/2028

 

2,000,000

a

2,000,000

 

Nebraska - 1.0%

         

Central Plains Energy Project, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Central Plains Energy Project)

 

4.00

 

8/1/2025

 

5,500,000

 

6,339,410

 

Nebraska Investment Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) Ser. E

 

3.75

 

9/1/2049

 

4,750,000

 

5,152,752

 
 

11,492,162

 

Nevada - 2.7%

         

Clark County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nevada Power Co.)

 

1.60

 

5/21/2020

 

3,000,000

 

3,003,720

 

Clark County Department of Aviation, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

7/1/2020

 

3,010,000

 

3,050,846

 

Clark County School District, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2022

 

8,220,000

 

8,989,885

 

Clark County School District, GO, Refunding, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

6/15/2021

 

3,000,000

 

3,158,520

 

Las Vegas Valley Water District, GO, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

4,000,000

 

4,209,120

 

Washoe County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sierra Pacific Power Co.)

 

2.05

 

4/15/2022

 

7,500,000

 

7,617,225

 
 

30,029,316

 

New Hampshire - .8%

         

New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerald Renewable Diesel)

 

2.00

 

8/31/2020

 

3,000,000

e

3,010,860

 

New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) Ser. A3

 

2.15

 

7/1/2024

 

4,000,000

 

4,145,560

 

36

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

New Hampshire - .8% (continued)

         

New Hampshire Business Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Waste Management) Ser. A4

 

2.15

 

7/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,073,320

 
 

9,229,740

 

New Jersey - 3.9%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2023

 

1,500,000

 

1,620,165

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,047,320

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2024

 

1,750,000

 

2,053,538

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.25

 

12/15/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,559,900

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2022

 

10,000,000

 

10,865,300

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2021

 

3,400,000

 

3,572,040

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/15/2021

 

10,000,000

 

10,725,200

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,242,650

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2020

 

4,000,000

 

4,038,600

 
 

44,724,713

 

New Mexico - .7%

         

New Mexico Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (New Mexico Finance Authority Public Project) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

4,200,000

 

4,420,668

 

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

5/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,065,550

 

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2021

 

1,210,000

 

1,271,311

 

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

5/1/2021

 

1,200,000

 

1,242,720

 
 

8,000,249

 

New York - 11.2%

         

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2023

 

1,225,000

 

1,398,093

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2022

 

875,000

 

967,155

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2021

 

840,000

 

896,801

 

Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

1.65

 

9/1/2024

 

7,000,000

 

7,149,380

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BAN, Refunding, Ser. B1

 

5.00

 

5/15/2022

 

10,000,000

 

10,850,100

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, BAN, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/1/2022

 

10,000,000

 

10,804,800

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

2/1/2023

 

10,000,000

 

11,169,200

 

New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. F

 

5.00

 

8/1/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,239,160

 

New York City, GO, Ser. D3

 

5.00

 

2/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,720,450

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

4,100,000

 

4,628,039

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. C2

 

1.70

 

7/1/2021

 

10,000,000

 

10,012,000

 

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.)

 

3.14

 

3/1/2023

 

2,000,000

d

2,059,280

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Build America Bonds)

 

4.44

 

8/1/2021

 

8,870,000

 

9,255,224

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (SPA; Landesbank HessenThuringen Girozentrale) Ser. BB1

 

1.22

 

6/15/2039

 

200,000

a

200,000

 

37

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

New York - 11.2% (continued)

         

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (City University System) (LOC; TD Bank NA) Ser. D

 

1.12

 

7/1/2031

 

1,700,000

a

1,700,000

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rochester Institute of Technology) Ser. 2020A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,050,740

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rochester Institute of Technology) Ser. 2020A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,000,000

 

1,128,020

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Insured; SONYMA/GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC) Ser. K

 

1.50

 

5/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,023,000

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A

 

1.60

 

11/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,038,500

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. I

 

2.55

 

11/1/2022

 

2,000,000

 

2,050,360

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. I

 

2.65

 

5/1/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,066,300

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; SONYMA/FNMA/FHLMC) Ser. N

 

1.50

 

11/1/2023

 

1,000,000

 

1,007,370

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; SONYMA/FNMA/FHLMC) Ser. O

 

1.45

 

5/1/2023

 

1,500,000

 

1,507,935

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. J

 

2.50

 

5/1/2022

 

1,500,000

 

1,505,655

 

New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 186

 

3.95

 

4/1/2025

 

4,880,000

 

5,324,666

 

New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 191

 

3.00

 

10/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,065,150

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2028

 

1,620,000

 

1,856,552

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2027

 

1,425,000

 

1,635,601

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

1,625,000

 

1,868,636

 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D, 1 Month SOFRRATE x .67 +.50%

 

1.56

 

10/1/2020

 

5,000,000

b

5,000,050

 

TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

2,790,000

 

3,031,837

 

TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2020

 

2,500,000

 

2,524,125

 

Yonkers, BAN, Ser. C

 

2.00

 

9/18/2020

 

3,675,000

 

3,695,506

 
 

126,429,685

 

North Carolina - .1%

         

North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) (Escrowed to Maturity) Ser. B

 

6.00

 

1/1/2022

 

1,250,000

 

1,367,925

 

Ohio - 2.6%

         

Allen County Hospital Facilities, Revenue Bonds (Mercy Health Project) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

5/5/2022

 

3,000,000

 

3,257,280

 

American Municipal Power, Revenue Bonds (Combined Hydroelectric Project) Ser. A

 

2.25

 

8/15/2021

 

2,500,000

 

2,524,000

 

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B1

 

1.85

 

6/1/2029

 

8,000,000

 

8,113,680

 

Miami University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/1/2022

 

1,590,000

 

1,689,025

 

Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cleveland Clinic Health System Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

5,000,000

 

5,366,150

 

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Neilan Park Apartments)

 

1.75

 

6/1/2021

 

3,150,000

 

3,178,003

 

Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (RAD East Project)

 

2.45

 

5/1/2021

 

5,020,000

 

5,103,282

 
 

29,231,420

 

38

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Oregon - .8%

         

Gilliam County, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) Ser. A

 

2.40

 

5/2/2022

 

2,375,000

 

2,439,077

 

Gilliam County, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) Ser. A

 

2.40

 

5/2/2022

 

2,500,000

 

2,525,125

 

Oregon Housing & Community Services Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. D

 

4.75

 

1/1/2050

 

3,920,000

 

4,426,895

 
 

9,391,097

 

Pennsylvania - 5.5%

         

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2023

 

2,200,000

 

2,501,488

 

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2022

 

1,500,000

 

1,645,935

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

3,000,000

 

3,262,200

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (AICUP Financing Program Gwynedd Mercy University Project)

 

4.00

 

5/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,054,030

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Gwynedd Mercy University Project)

 

3.00

 

5/1/2021

 

1,100,000

 

1,116,610

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

500,000

 

569,415

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2022

 

600,000

 

659,772

 

Pennsylvania, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/15/2022

 

9,000,000

 

9,922,320

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bridges Finco LP-P3 Project)

 

5.00

 

6/30/2020

 

2,640,000

 

2,670,307

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project Obligated Group)

 

2.15

 

7/1/2024

 

4,500,000

 

4,684,185

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project)

 

1.75

 

8/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,116,150

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) Ser. A

 

1.70

 

8/3/2020

 

3,000,000

 

3,006,570

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania)

 

6.00

 

10/1/2021

 

2,000,000

c

2,161,720

 

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C, 1 Month LIBOR x .7 +.64%

 

1.83

 

12/1/2020

 

2,500,000

b

2,500,500

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

1,100,000

 

1,251,492

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2020

 

500,000

 

510,015

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. 2020

 

5.00

 

9/1/2022

 

6,500,000

 

7,084,870

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. 2020

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,250,000

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

1,500,000

 

1,530,495

 

The Philadelphia School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. D

 

5.00

 

9/1/2020

 

6,000,000

 

6,120,180

 
 

62,618,254

 

Rhode Island - .1%

         

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lifespan Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2020

 

1,500,000

 

1,511,475

 

South Carolina - .4%

         

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

12/1/2023

 

3,940,000

c

4,651,564

 

39

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Tennessee - .3%

         

Greeneville Health & Educational Facilities Board, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Ballad Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2020

 

2,000,000

 

2,026,940

 

Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facility Board, Revenue Bonds (Clear Springs Apartments Project)

 

1.80

 

5/1/2021

 

1,000,000

 

1,008,630

 
 

3,035,570

 

Texas - 20.0%

         

Alamo Heights Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B

 

3.00

 

2/1/2021

 

1,500,000

 

1,528,230

 

Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/15/2021

 

2,500,000

 

2,672,950

 

Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/15/2020

 

2,500,000

 

2,571,500

 

Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/15/2024

 

600,000

 

707,418

 

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, BAN

 

4.00

 

1/1/2022

 

4,000,000

 

4,157,840

 

Central Texas Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

1.98

 

8/15/2022

 

13,000,000

 

13,088,400

 

Corpus Christi, GO

 

5.00

 

3/1/2027

 

2,365,000

 

2,461,989

 

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A3

 

3.00

 

8/17/2020

 

12,000,000

 

12,115,320

 

Dallas Housing Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds

 

1.51

 

7/1/2023

 

2,000,000

 

2,020,740

 

Dallas Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B5

 

5.00

 

2/15/2021

 

3,000,000

 

3,117,240

 

Fort Bend Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A

 

1.95

 

8/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,020,670

 

Garland, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

2/15/2022

 

1,750,000

 

1,893,710

 

Georgetown Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

2.75

 

8/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,204,350

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

1.59

 

10/1/2022

 

2,625,000

 

2,660,805

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

1.61

 

10/1/2023

 

6,555,000

 

6,677,513

 

Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2022

 

6,500,000

 

7,196,345

 

Houston Combined Utility System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C, 1 Month LIBOR x .7 +.36%

 

1.49

 

8/1/2021

 

5,000,000

b

5,004,750

 

Houston Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A1B

 

2.20

 

6/1/2020

 

6,270,000

 

6,289,500

 

Houston Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A2

 

2.25

 

6/1/2022

 

3,500,000

 

3,608,780

 

Lamar Consolidated Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A

 

1.95

 

8/17/2020

 

3,750,000

 

3,767,512

 

Lewisville Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2021

 

12,700,000

 

13,474,954

 

Mansfield Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

2.50

 

8/1/2021

 

3,500,000

 

3,577,350

 

Matagorda County Navigation District No. 1, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

1.75

 

9/1/2020

 

5,000,000

 

5,014,500

 

New Caney Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

3.00

 

8/15/2021

 

6,000,000

 

6,179,340

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds (Special Project Systems) Ser. D

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

22,540,000

c

23,936,578

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds (Special Project Systems) Ser. D

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

10,000,000

c

10,619,600

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

2,500,000

 

2,790,000

 

Northside Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

2.00

 

6/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,066,650

 

40

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Texas - 20.0% (continued)

         

Pasadena Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B

 

1.50

 

8/15/2024

 

4,000,000

 

4,081,120

 

Pflugerville Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. A

 

2.25

 

8/15/2022

 

3,450,000

 

3,555,880

 

Pflugerville Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B

 

2.50

 

8/15/2023

 

9,725,000

 

10,207,846

 

Round Rock Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

1.50

 

8/1/2021

 

6,770,000

 

6,786,045

 

San Antonio Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,000,000

 

1,131,600

 

San Antonio Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,230,000

 

1,389,716

 

San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

1.75

 

12/1/2025

 

2,500,000

 

2,594,450

 

San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2019

 

2.75

 

12/1/2022

 

2,250,000

 

2,353,815

 

San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

1.75

 

12/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,161,000

 

San Antonio Electric & Gas Systems, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

2.00

 

12/1/2021

 

5,000,000

 

5,059,150

 

Socorro Independent School District, GO (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2021

 

10,000,000

c

10,601,200

 

Travis County, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

3/1/2023

 

3,900,000

 

4,226,820

 

University of Houston, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/15/2022

 

10,000,000

 

10,804,900

 
 

226,378,076

 

U.S. Related - .3%

         

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2023

 

825,000

 

930,080

 

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,093,230

 

Puerto Rico Highways & Transportation Authority, TRAN, Ser. K

 

5.00

 

7/1/2017

 

2,885,000

f

1,327,100

 
 

3,350,410

 

Virginia - 2.1%

         

Charles City County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management)

 

2.40

 

5/2/2022

 

1,750,000

 

1,793,873

 

Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Inova Health System Obligated Group) Ser. B1

 

5.00

 

5/15/2021

 

3,900,000

 

4,091,334

 

Gloucester County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) Ser. A

 

2.40

 

5/2/2022

 

1,500,000

 

1,539,675

 

King George County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) Ser. A

 

2.50

 

6/1/2023

 

2,000,000

a

2,083,060

 

Peninsula Ports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Dominion Terminal Associates Project) Ser. R

 

1.70

 

10/1/2022

 

4,500,000

 

4,556,970

 

Sussex County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management) Ser. A

 

2.40

 

5/2/2022

 

1,750,000

 

1,796,795

 

Westmoreland County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Westmoreland County)

 

2.00

 

6/1/2022

 

7,500,000

 

7,632,075

 
 

23,493,782

 

Washington - 2.2%

         

Port of Seattle, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

9/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,176,220

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

2,260,000

 

2,477,954

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2023

 

1,480,000

 

1,600,650

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2024

 

1,700,000

 

1,902,079

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

4/1/2022

 

1,500,000

 

1,565,790

 

University of Washington, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2022

 

7,575,000

 

8,078,207

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2024

 

1,500,000

 

1,685,805

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2023

 

1,500,000

 

1,631,040

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

1,110,000

 

1,164,068

 

41

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 103.4% (continued)

         

Washington - 2.2% (continued)

         

Whatcom County School District No. 502, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty)

 

3.00

 

12/1/2023

 

1,015,000

 

1,097,134

 
 

24,378,947

 

West Virginia - .2%

         

West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Appalachian Power Company Amos Project) Ser. A

 

1.70

 

9/1/2020

 

2,500,000

 

2,505,525

 

Wisconsin - 1.0%

         

Howard, NAN

 

4.00

 

12/1/2022

 

5,000,000

 

5,274,800

 

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/3/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,937,450

 
 

11,212,250

 

Total Long-Term Municipal Investments
(cost $1,155,247,457)

 

1,170,852,269

 
                 

Short-Term Municipal Investments - 1.1%

         

California - .0%

         

Patterson Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

6/1/2020

 

335,000

 

337,476

 

Illinois - .2%

         

Illinois, GO (Build America Bonds)

 

5.73

 

4/1/2020

 

2,475,000

 

2,481,856

 

Massachusetts - .1%

         

Medford, BAN

 

2.50

 

6/19/2020

 

1,585,000

 

1,591,926

 

New Jersey - .5%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2020

 

5,100,000

 

5,154,825

 

New York - .3%

         

Hempstead Union Free School District, TAN (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

2.50

 

6/25/2020

 

3,000,000

 

3,014,130

 

Total Short-Term Municipal Investments
(cost $12,556,171)

 

12,580,213

 

Total Investments (cost $1,167,803,628)

 

104.5%

1,183,432,482

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(4.5%)

(50,419,927)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

1,133,012,555

 

a The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.

b Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.

c These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.

d Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

e Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $3,010,860 or .27% of net assets.

f Non-income producing—security in default.

42

 

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

General

16.1

School District

12.5

General Obligation

10.3

Development

8.5

Education

7.6

Transportation

7.5

Prerefunded

6.4

Medical

5.7

Airport

5.7

Multifamily Housing

5.5

Power

3.5

Tobacco Settlement

2.8

Single Family Housing

2.7

Build America Bonds

2.4

Utilities

2.0

Water

1.6

Pollution

1.2

Facilities

1.1

Student Loan

.7

Housing

.5

Nursing Homes

.2

 

104.5

 Based on net assets.

See notes to financial statements.

43

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2%

         

Alabama - 1.2%

         

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 4) Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

12/1/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,303,100

 

Florida - .9%

         

Lake County School Board, COP, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2027

 

1,620,000

 

1,758,429

 

Illinois - 2.7%

         

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

500,000

 

615,325

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

500,000

 

590,200

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. 2002B

 

5.25

 

1/1/2022

 

1,285,000

 

1,374,192

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

500,000

 

562,505

 

Illinois, GO

 

5.25

 

2/1/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,288,560

 
 

5,430,782

 

Kentucky - .7%

         

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,166,560

 

Louisville County Metropolitan Government, Revenue Bonds (Norton Healthcare Obligated Group) (LOC; PNC Bank NA) Ser. B

 

1.22

 

10/1/2039

 

200,000

a

200,000

 
 

1,366,560

 

Louisiana - .1%

         

East Baton Rouge Parish Industrial Development Board, Revenue Bonds (Exxon Mobil Project) Ser. A

 

1.18

 

8/1/2035

 

200,000

a

200,000

 

New Jersey - 4.8%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.25

 

12/15/2020

 

1,250,000

 

1,291,825

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.25

 

12/15/2021

 

2,000,000

 

2,145,040

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. NN

 

5.00

 

3/1/2027

 

2,000,000

 

2,217,960

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2026

 

725,000

 

893,374

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

625,000

 

790,381

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

875,000

 

1,120,595

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

875,000

 

1,128,181

 
 

9,587,356

 

New Mexico - 1.2%

         

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,392,860

 

New York - 6.2%

         

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2024

 

1,625,000

 

1,912,657

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,269,260

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2

 

5.25

 

7/1/2032

 

1,350,000

 

1,522,057

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park)

 

2.63

 

9/15/2069

 

1,675,000

 

1,787,309

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2044

 

2,250,000

b

2,535,142

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

4.00

 

2/15/2039

 

1,500,000

 

1,828,050

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

1,350,000

 

1,577,299

 
 

12,431,774

 

44

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania - 81.5%

         

Allegheny County Higher Education Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Duquesne University)

 

5.00

 

3/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,223,510

 

Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Allegheny Health Network Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,275,360

 

Allegheny County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.25

 

3/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,087,160

 

Armstrong School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2029

 

920,000

 

1,213,968

 

Beaver County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Heritage Valley Health System)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2021

 

1,250,000

c

1,311,475

 

Beaver County Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Heritage Valley Health System)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2021

 

1,345,000

c

1,411,147

 

Boyertown Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2034

 

1,060,000

 

1,221,883

 

Capital Region Water, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/15/2026

 

750,000

 

929,370

 

Chambersburg Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

4.00

 

3/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,195,100

 

Chartiers Valley School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/15/2040

 

1,500,000

 

1,768,680

 

Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Main Line Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

9/1/2038

 

600,000

 

730,932

 

Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Main Line Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

9/1/2039

 

970,000

 

1,178,569

 

Chester County Health & Education Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Main Line Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

9/1/2037

 

910,000

 

1,112,384

 

Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Longwood Gardens Project)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2034

 

375,000

 

490,954

 

Chester County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Longwood Gardens Project)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2033

 

740,000

 

972,160

 

Clarion County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pennsylvania-American Water Co.)

 

2.45

 

12/3/2029

 

1,200,000

 

1,269,888

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

2,500,000

 

3,160,750

 

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,311,890

 

Cumberland County Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds (Penn State Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,323,930

 

Dallastown Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

4/15/2031

 

1,400,000

 

1,673,952

 

Dauphin County General Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pinnacle Health Systems Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,220,400

 

Delaware County Authority, Revenue Bonds (Villanova University)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2040

 

1,015,000

 

1,196,259

 

Downingtown Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2030

 

1,455,000

 

1,832,616

 

Easton Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2029

 

1,090,000

 

1,351,458

 

Erie City Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

2.07

 

12/1/2026

 

275,000

 

280,984

 

Erie City Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

2.16

 

12/1/2027

 

650,000

 

665,789

 

Erie County, GO (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.50

 

9/1/2022

 

1,640,000

 

1,824,402

 

Franklin County, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

11/1/2032

 

1,205,000

 

1,393,378

 

Garnet Valley School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

4.00

 

4/1/2027

 

2,415,000

 

2,786,620

 

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranty) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/15/2033

 

1,895,000

 

2,173,773

 

45

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania - 81.5% (continued)

         

Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/15/2032

 

1,880,000

 

2,177,642

 

Lebanon School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

4.00

 

6/15/2031

 

1,500,000

 

1,742,610

 

Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/15/2031

 

460,000

 

517,003

 

Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/15/2033

 

495,000

 

554,370

 

Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/15/2034

 

515,000

 

576,393

 

Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/15/2030

 

440,000

 

495,018

 

Lower Merion Township, GO, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

7/15/2029

 

425,000

 

478,954

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Hill School Project)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2037

 

500,000

 

593,335

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Obligated Group Project)

 

4.00

 

9/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,189,960

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2030

 

1,600,000

 

2,059,936

 

Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (St. Clair Memorial Hospital Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,259,180

 

Mount Lebanon Hospital Authority, Revenue Bonds (St. Clair Memorial Hospital Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2036

 

1,105,000

 

1,388,433

 

Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lafayette College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2043

 

2,000,000

 

2,235,400

 

Northampton County General Purpose Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lehigh University) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/15/2035

 

1,030,000

 

1,190,217

 

Pennsylvania, GO, Ser. 1st

 

5.00

 

3/15/2028

 

2,200,000

 

2,632,960

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project Obligated Group)

 

2.15

 

7/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,081,860

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) Ser. A

 

2.15

 

11/1/2021

 

2,375,000

 

2,411,195

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Amtrak Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,100,230

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Forum Place Project)

 

5.00

 

3/1/2022

 

1,000,000

c

1,083,350

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (UPMC Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

3/15/2032

 

1,690,000

 

1,965,402

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Build American Mutual) Ser. AT1

 

5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

1,000,000

 

1,235,780

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Temple University)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,082,940

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,260,550

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,315,930

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (The University of Pennsylvania Health System Obligated Group) Ser. E

 

4.00

 

8/15/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,173,130

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Drexel University)

 

5.00

 

5/1/2028

 

1,855,000

 

2,345,926

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. System of Higher Education) Ser. AQ

 

5.00

 

6/15/2025

 

1,000,000

 

1,202,740

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Pennsylvania Health System)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2035

 

1,200,000

 

1,438,536

 

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Sciences)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2025

 

1,000,000

 

1,193,510

 

46

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania - 81.5% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AV1

 

4.00

 

6/15/2030

 

2,220,000

 

2,649,437

 

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 122

 

3.65

 

10/1/2032

 

2,000,000

 

2,203,580

 

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2019-131A

 

3.50

 

4/1/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,170,680

 

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 114C

 

3.65

 

10/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,021,820

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2040

 

1,260,000

 

1,559,704

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

7/15/2025

 

2,500,000

 

3,076,400

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2nd

 

5.00

 

12/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,255,900

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2nd

 

5.00

 

12/1/2038

 

1,230,000

 

1,528,792

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2030

 

1,325,000

 

1,658,688

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.25

 

12/1/2035

 

2,280,000

 

2,758,891

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,241,760

 

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2022

 

2,415,000

c

2,691,155

 

Philadelphia, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,263,610

 

Philadelphia, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2030

 

1,275,000

 

1,609,917

 

Philadelphia, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,263,610

 

Philadelphia, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

2/1/2028

 

1,085,000

 

1,399,032

 

Philadelphia Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,399,560

 

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/15/2034

 

1,250,000

 

1,555,500

 

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Project)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2036

 

1,000,000

 

1,164,140

 

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2016

 

5.00

 

4/1/2031

 

2,000,000

 

2,369,680

 

Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 2016

 

5.00

 

4/1/2025

 

1,500,000

 

1,801,815

 

Philadelphia Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/1/2022

 

355,000

c

394,377

 

Philadelphia Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

2,000,000

 

2,396,160

 

Philadelphia Water & Wastewater, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2036

 

2,830,000

 

2,920,645

 

Pittsburgh, GO

 

4.00

 

9/1/2034

 

325,000

 

376,116

 

Pittsburgh, GO

 

4.00

 

9/1/2036

 

500,000

 

577,305

 

Pittsburgh, GO

 

4.00

 

9/1/2035

 

750,000

 

867,570

 

Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

12/15/2023

 

855,000

 

975,076

 

Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

12/15/2024

 

940,000

 

1,105,431

 

Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

12/15/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,243,990

 

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

9/1/2023

 

2,580,000

c

2,953,636

 

Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,251,930

 

Selinsgrove Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. B

 

3.00

 

3/1/2026

 

1,095,000

 

1,187,341

 

47

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Pennsylvania - 81.5% (continued)

         

Southcentral Pennsylvania General Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellspan Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2038

 

1,000,000

 

1,285,980

 

Southcentral Pennsylvania General Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Wellspan Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2027

 

2,085,000

 

2,421,936

 

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds (The School District of Philadelphia) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2022

 

2,490,000

c

2,703,443

 

State Public School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The School District of Philadelphia) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,306,160

 

Susquehanna Township School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

4.00

 

11/15/2027

 

1,975,000

 

2,202,658

 

Susquehanna Township School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. R

 

3.00

 

5/15/2031

 

1,330,000

 

1,479,838

 

The Canonsburg-Houston Joint Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2023

 

1,260,000

 

1,430,226

 

The Pennsylvania State University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2033

 

1,010,000

 

1,259,298

 

The School District of Philadelphia, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

9/1/2028

 

500,000

 

640,675

 

Tredyffrin Easttown School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

2/15/2036

 

1,365,000

 

1,709,403

 

Tredyffrin Easttown School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

2/15/2034

 

240,000

 

301,546

 

Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

1/15/2036

 

250,000

 

302,840

 

Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

1/15/2037

 

275,000

 

332,266

 

Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

1/15/2034

 

350,000

 

426,279

 

Upper Merion Area School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

1/15/2035

 

420,000

 

510,094

 

Upper Moreland Township School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2033

 

780,000

 

839,662

 

Upper St. Clair Township School District, GO (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2041

 

1,000,000

 

1,162,190

 

West Mifflin Area School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,214,460

 

Westmoreland County Municipal Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual Assurance Company)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,212,620

 

Whitemarsh Township, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

11/15/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,095,510

 

Whitemarsh Township, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

11/15/2035

 

605,000

 

667,351

 
 

161,968,914

 

U.S. Related - .9%

         

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

1,500,000

 

1,597,875

 

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

800,000

d

200,000

 
 

1,797,875

 

Total Investments (cost $185,738,165)

 

100.2%

199,237,650

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(0.2%)

(388,541)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

198,849,109

 

a The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.

b Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $2,535,142 or 1.27% of net assets.

c These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.

d Non-income producing—security in default.

48

 

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Education

14.2

School District

13.6

Medical

12.6

General Obligation

11.6

General

10.0

Transportation

8.7

Prerefunded

6.3

Water

6.2

Development

4.1

Pollution

3.4

Tobacco Settlement

3.1

Single Family Housing

2.7

Facilities

1.7

Airport

1.2

Multifamily Housing

.8

 

100.2

 Based on net assets.

See notes to financial statements.

49

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2%

         

Alabama - 1.0%

         

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 4) Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

12/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,454,650

 

District of Columbia - .4%

         

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,208,090

 

Illinois - 2.2%

         

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,230,650

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,180,400

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

1,970,000

 

2,158,253

 

Illinois, GO, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/1/2026

 

2,500,000

 

3,055,600

 
 

7,624,903

 

Kentucky - .9%

         

Kentucky Public Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,916,400

 

Massachusetts - 84.5%

         

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,253,090

 

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,271,530

 

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) (Berkshire Wind Project) Ser. 2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

475,000

 

591,940

 

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Revenue Bonds

 

4.00

 

6/15/2024

 

315,000

 

334,439

 

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/15/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,100,480

 

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/15/2029

 

485,000

 

548,152

 

Dedham, GO

 

4.00

 

6/15/2029

 

495,000

 

576,091

 

Framingham, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2028

 

420,000

 

548,696

 

Framingham, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2029

 

365,000

 

474,985

 

Manchester Essex Regional School District, GO

 

4.00

 

2/1/2034

 

845,000

 

1,012,547

 

Manchester Essex Regional School District, GO

 

4.00

 

2/1/2033

 

590,000

 

714,278

 

Mansfield, GO

 

4.00

 

5/15/2030

 

845,000

 

971,649

 

Mansfield, GO

 

4.00

 

5/15/2029

 

815,000

 

942,645

 

Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. A, 3 Month LIBOR x .67 +.55%

 

1.73

 

11/1/2025

 

2,500,000

a

2,506,050

 

Massachusetts, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

1,000,000

 

1,291,130

 

Massachusetts, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/1/2031

 

2,250,000

 

2,624,872

 

Massachusetts, GO, Ser. C

 

4.00

 

2/1/2029

 

2,500,000

 

2,803,075

 

Massachusetts Clean Energy Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,250,000

 

1,419,900

 

Massachusetts Clean Energy Cooperative Corp., Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

870,000

 

987,224

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Boston University) Ser. DD1

 

5.00

 

4/1/2024

 

1,075,000

 

1,232,219

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Obligated Group) Ser. N

 

5.00

 

12/1/2033

 

2,500,000

 

3,096,425

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

170,000

 

206,244

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2032

 

340,000

 

425,085

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2033

 

305,000

 

380,542

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

325,000

 

407,394

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2027

 

280,000

 

348,281

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

255,000

 

323,575

 

50

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 84.5% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

400,000

 

445,088

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2022

 

565,000

 

604,008

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (North Hill Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

6.50

 

11/15/2023

 

2,000,000

b,c

2,413,140

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Southcoast Health System Obligated Group) Ser. F

 

4.00

 

7/1/2020

 

530,000

 

535,130

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Suffolk University)

 

5.13

 

7/1/2040

 

210,000

 

212,667

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project)

 

2.15

 

5/1/2020

 

2,500,000

b

2,503,900

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2024

 

550,000

 

645,436

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2020

 

705,000

 

720,700

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Williams College) Ser. S

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,290,980

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

1,910,000

 

2,309,572

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Babson College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

545,000

 

667,674

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Baystate Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. N

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

350,000

 

407,974

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Beth Israel Lahey Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,235,120

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. E

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

2,060,000

 

2,313,792

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. E

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

500,000

 

596,175

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. E

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

500,000

 

611,745

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Boston University) Ser. BB2

 

4.00

 

10/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,161,450

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (College of Holy Cross)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

705,000

 

890,204

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

1,000,000

 

1,185,330

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,165,390

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2033

 

1,250,000

 

1,559,600

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,243,300

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,225,190

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emmanuel College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2043

 

1,000,000

 

1,188,540

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2037

 

835,000

 

1,016,805

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2035

 

840,000

 

1,027,396

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2031

 

350,000

 

432,506

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2032

 

370,000

 

455,696

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fisher College)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2033

 

390,000

 

478,811

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Foxborough Regional Charter School)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2022

 

655,000

 

687,095

 

51

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 84.5% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Foxborough Regional Charter School)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2021

 

625,000

 

643,031

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Foxborough Regional Charter School)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

1,600,000

 

1,882,480

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Harvard University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2027

 

3,200,000

 

4,048,544

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (International Charter School)

 

5.00

 

4/15/2033

 

3,410,000

 

3,855,994

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (International Charter School)

 

5.00

 

4/15/2040

 

1,730,000

 

1,933,154

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (MCPHS University) Ser. H

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

465,000

 

555,619

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Olin College) Ser. E

 

5.00

 

11/1/2038

 

4,500,000

 

5,116,950

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Park School)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2021

 

300,000

 

318,543

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2036

 

2,480,000

 

2,923,126

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2032

 

2,000,000

 

2,313,520

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Partners Healthcare System) Ser. S5,1 Month MUNIPSA +.42%

 

1.57

 

1/27/2022

 

1,500,000

a

1,500,720

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. J

 

5.25

 

10/1/2024

 

465,000

 

535,480

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1

 

5.00

 

10/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,207,810

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

700,000

 

849,478

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

530,000

 

614,381

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

500,000

 

596,745

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

750,000

 

910,995

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (South Shore Hospital) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

500,000

 

525,290

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sterling & Francine Clark)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,269,510

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sterling & Francine Clark)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

2,050,000

 

2,584,394

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

525,000

 

671,244

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

600,000

 

752,892

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

2,250,000

 

2,787,930

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,300,000

 

1,621,906

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

2,500,000

 

2,824,625

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

1,340,000

 

1,607,705

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Suffolk University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,223,140

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Broad Institute)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2036

 

2,000,000

 

2,554,200

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Umass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,168,880

 

52

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 84.5% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Umass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

2,375,000

 

2,865,865

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Umass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2036

 

1,340,000

 

1,620,690

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Umass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. K

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

815,000

 

952,637

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Umass Memorial Health Care Obligated Group) Ser. K

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

490,000

 

535,350

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2026

 

1,205,000

 

1,496,586

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2024

 

1,090,000

 

1,279,976

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2032

 

500,000

 

635,545

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2033

 

500,000

 

633,280

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,172,960

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Western New England University)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2040

 

2,650,000

 

3,081,261

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

3.00

 

1/1/2025

 

190,000

 

208,785

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

4.00

 

1/1/2026

 

130,000

 

152,339

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

140,000

 

175,662

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2027

 

310,000

 

389,069

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

415,000

 

516,011

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2030

 

410,000

 

511,467

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (WGBH Educational Foundation)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2029

 

200,000

 

250,340

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Williams College) Ser. P

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

3,250,000

 

3,696,062

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2025

 

450,000

 

546,746

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2026

 

850,000

 

1,065,586

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

1,050,000

 

1,344,052

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

1,350,000

 

1,711,759

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

2,075,000

 

2,640,043

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

2,460,000

 

3,243,584

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. H1

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,092,790

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. H1

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

800,000

 

961,656

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,235,120

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. I

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,458,000

 

53

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 84.5% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,258,960

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2032

 

250,000

 

331,830

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2034

 

200,000

 

263,682

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2035

 

200,000

 

263,064

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2025

 

1,140,000

 

1,396,078

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2033

 

160,000

 

211,366

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. O

 

5.00

 

12/1/2031

 

250,000

 

333,443

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue J)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

2,350,000

 

2,474,949

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue K) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,484,500

 

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Issue L) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

2,300,000

 

2,591,387

 

Massachusetts Federal Highway, GAN, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

2,000,000

 

2,361,780

 

Massachusetts Federal Highway, GAN, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2025

 

4,000,000

 

4,719,800

 

Massachusetts Federal Highway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

2,500,000

 

3,141,275

 

Massachusetts Federal Highway, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

2,000,000

 

2,513,020

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Ser. K

 

5.50

 

7/1/2022

 

1,800,000

 

1,996,956

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Tufts University) (Liquidity Facility; U.S. Bank NA) Ser. N1

 

1.12

 

8/15/2040

 

1,600,000

d

1,600,000

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (University of Massachusetts) Ser. A

 

1.85

 

4/1/2022

 

1,250,000

 

1,278,063

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Ser. L

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

3,335,000

 

3,801,000

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Northeastern University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,070,170

 

Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tufts University) Ser. M

 

5.25

 

2/15/2026

 

3,130,000

 

3,939,355

 

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; GNMA, FNMA & FHLMC) Ser. 195

 

4.00

 

12/1/2048

 

1,130,000

 

1,237,214

 

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 183

 

3.50

 

12/1/2046

 

940,000

 

988,974

 

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207

 

4.00

 

6/1/2049

 

2,645,000

 

2,941,399

 

Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. F

 

2.95

 

12/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,055,440

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

865,000

 

1,119,561

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bosfuel Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2035

 

500,000

 

642,995

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,330,000

 

1,570,956

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

2,000,000

 

2,604,540

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

2,000,000

 

2,546,460

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2031

 

1,500,000

 

1,636,275

 

54

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 84.5% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,375,000

 

1,500,579

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

2,000,000

 

2,343,300

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

750,000

 

879,803

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,635,000

 

2,153,115

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

1,345,000

 

1,467,839

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

200,000

 

241,652

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

200,000

 

241,666

 

Massachusetts Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2024

 

315,000

 

368,928

 

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,206,000

 

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/15/2029

 

2,700,000

 

2,973,915

 

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

4.00

 

8/15/2032

 

2,500,000

 

2,891,650

 

Massachusetts Transportation Fund, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2036

 

1,000,000

 

1,166,120

 

Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund Metropolitan Highway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2023

 

5,000,000

 

5,581,500

 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

2,590,000

 

3,262,442

 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2033

 

2,500,000

 

3,129,150

 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

8/1/2028

 

1,925,000

 

2,427,637

 

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

5.25

 

8/1/2028

 

2,000,000

 

2,695,160

 

Medway, GO

 

3.00

 

9/1/2030

 

650,000

 

736,158

 

Medway, GO

 

3.00

 

9/1/2032

 

700,000

 

783,783

 

Medway, GO

 

3.00

 

9/1/2031

 

500,000

 

562,815

 

Metropolitan Boston Transit Parking Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

7/1/2041

 

2,000,000

 

2,104,420

 

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO

 

5.00

 

10/15/2027

 

525,000

 

665,128

 

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO

 

5.00

 

10/15/2026

 

915,000

 

1,162,755

 

Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, GO

 

5.00

 

10/15/2028

 

1,055,000

 

1,331,431

 

Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

6/15/2029

 

745,000

 

837,983

 

Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

6/15/2028

 

420,000

 

474,075

 

Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

6/15/2030

 

315,000

 

354,425

 

Mount Greylock Regional School District, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

6/15/2027

 

640,000

 

723,891

 

Natick, GO

 

4.00

 

7/15/2033

 

3,000,000

 

3,615,420

 

Natick, GO

 

5.00

 

7/15/2029

 

2,000,000

 

2,593,120

 

Plainville, GO

 

4.00

 

10/15/2030

 

1,210,000

 

1,470,017

 

Randolph, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

9/15/2031

 

595,000

 

764,283

 

Sharon, GO

 

3.00

 

2/15/2033

 

2,000,000

 

2,253,540

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 20

 

5.00

 

2/1/2035

 

990,000

 

1,184,416

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 20

 

5.00

 

2/1/2033

 

2,300,000

 

2,758,045

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. 21

 

5.00

 

8/1/2035

 

2,250,000

 

2,932,537

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

3.90

 

8/1/2023

 

2,500,000

e

2,642,700

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

8/1/2029

 

155,000

 

155,578

 

55

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 84.5% (continued)

         

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 3

 

5.00

 

11/1/2034

 

2,200,000

 

2,823,678

 

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1

 

4.00

 

11/1/2043

 

2,500,000

 

2,688,500

 

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1

 

5.00

 

11/1/2040

 

1,000,000

 

1,322,640

 

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1

 

5.00

 

11/1/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,327,040

 

University of Massachusetts Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 1

 

5.00

 

11/1/2035

 

3,000,000

 

4,028,700

 

Worcester, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

1/15/2028

 

800,000

 

964,304

 

Worcester, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

1/15/2031

 

2,235,000

 

2,655,918

 

Worcester, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/15/2029

 

1,690,000

 

2,082,840

 
 

286,399,547

 

New Jersey - 3.1%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. UU

 

5.00

 

6/15/2025

 

2,000,000

 

2,315,860

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.25

 

12/15/2021

 

2,160,000

 

2,316,643

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2026

 

1,150,000

 

1,417,076

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

875,000

 

1,106,534

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

1,375,000

 

1,760,935

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

1,375,000

 

1,772,856

 
 

10,689,904

 

New Mexico - 1.1%

         

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2025

 

3,000,000

 

3,589,290

 

New York - 4.8%

         

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2024

 

2,500,000

 

2,942,550

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2034

 

2,000,000

 

2,538,520

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2

 

5.25

 

7/1/2032

 

2,250,000

 

2,536,762

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park)

 

2.63

 

9/15/2069

 

2,675,000

 

2,854,359

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2044

 

2,250,000

b

2,535,142

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

4.00

 

2/15/2039

 

2,480,000

 

3,022,376

 
 

16,429,709

 

Ohio - .5%

         

Franklin County, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2036

 

1,250,000

 

1,660,187

 

Texas - 1.0%

         

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Great Hearts America) (Insured; Permanent School Fund) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

8/15/2035

 

500,000

 

601,985

 

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Great Hearts America) (Insured; Permanent School Fund) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

8/15/2031

 

510,000

 

619,018

 

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Permanent School Fund)

 

4.00

 

8/15/2034

 

1,100,000

 

1,321,914

 

56

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 100.2% (continued)

         

Texas - 1.0% (continued)

         

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (Insured; Permanent School Fund)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2032

 

620,000

 

812,684

 
 

3,355,601

 

U.S. Related - .7%

         

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

6.00

 

11/1/2026

 

500,000

 

528,820

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

1,500,000

 

1,597,860

 

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2020

 

650,000

f

162,500

 
 

2,289,180

 

Total Investments (cost $317,440,886)

 

100.2%

339,617,461

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(0.2%)

(624,942)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

338,992,519

 

a Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.

b Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $7,452,182 or 2.2% of net assets.

c These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.

d Auction Rate Security—interest rate is reset periodically under an auction process that is conducted by an auction agent. Rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.

e Principal amount for accrual purposes is periodically adjusted based on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

f Non-income producing—security in default.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Education

32.3

Medical

14.5

General Obligation

10.8

Transportation

9.1

General

9.1

Water

6.2

School District

2.8

Airport

2.7

Development

2.6

Student Loan

2.5

Power

1.6

Single Family Housing

1.5

Tobacco Settlement

1.4

Multifamily Housing

1.1

Pollution

.7

Prerefunded

.7

Facilities

.6

 

100.2

 Based on net assets.

See notes to financial statements.

57

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 104.4%

         

Alabama - 1.0%

         

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 4) Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

12/1/2025

 

1,500,000

 

1,727,325

 

Illinois - 2.4%

         

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2028

 

500,000

 

615,325

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2026

 

500,000

 

590,200

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. 2002B

 

5.25

 

1/1/2022

 

1,150,000

 

1,229,821

 

Illinois, GO, Ser. D

 

5.00

 

11/1/2026

 

1,250,000

 

1,527,800

 
 

3,963,146

 

Michigan - .7%

         

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Corp. Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

1,000,000

a

1,092,520

 

New Jersey - 4.1%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; American Municipal Bond Assurance Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.25

 

12/15/2020

 

1,000,000

 

1,033,460

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.25

 

12/15/2021

 

1,265,000

 

1,356,738

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. II

 

5.00

 

3/1/2025

 

1,070,000

 

1,150,945

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/15/2026

 

625,000

 

770,150

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2031

 

500,000

 

632,305

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

750,000

 

960,510

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

750,000

 

967,012

 
 

6,871,120

 

New Mexico - 1.1%

         

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2025

 

1,500,000

 

1,794,645

 

New York - 94.5%

         

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2023

 

1,500,000

 

1,517,985

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2025

 

420,000

 

514,286

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2026

 

450,000

 

565,758

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2027

 

470,000

 

605,134

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2024

 

405,000

 

481,027

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2021

 

345,000

 

369,447

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2022

 

370,000

 

410,989

 

Albany County Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2023

 

385,000

 

442,607

 

Battery Park City Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2023

 

1,065,000

 

1,231,417

 

Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA of Greater New York Project)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2029

 

200,000

 

236,446

 

Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA of Greater New York Project)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2027

 

300,000

 

357,258

 

Build NYC Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (YMCA of Greater New York Project)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2026

 

350,000

 

417,816

 

Chautauqua County, GO (Build America Mutual) Ser. A

 

2.00

 

12/15/2027

 

720,000

 

759,751

 

58

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 104.4% (continued)

         

New York - 94.5% (continued)

         

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Health Quest Systems Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,242,720

 

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Marist College Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2040

 

1,000,000

 

1,196,430

 

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,287,610

 

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

920,000

 

1,162,733

 

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2026

 

525,000

 

649,525

 

Dutchess County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Culinary Institute of America Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

1,000,000

 

1,258,790

 

East Ramapo Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/15/2024

 

1,240,000

 

1,483,759

 

Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

10/15/2034

 

730,000

 

834,134

 

Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

10/15/2033

 

725,000

 

829,117

 

Island Trees Union Free School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

3.00

 

5/15/2030

 

615,000

 

689,686

 

Johnstown City School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual)

 

3.00

 

6/15/2028

 

1,100,000

 

1,260,248

 

Long Island Power Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

9/1/2035

 

2,450,000

 

3,131,443

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2035

 

1,570,000

 

1,979,472

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2024

 

2,300,000

 

2,707,146

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B2

 

4.00

 

11/15/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,189,690

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. C1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2025

 

1,000,000

 

1,223,580

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (LOC; U.S. BANK NA) Ser. E1

 

1.18

 

11/15/2050

 

400,000

b

400,000

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/15/2035

 

1,215,000

 

1,497,560

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C1

 

5.25

 

11/15/2030

 

1,000,000

 

1,234,830

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/15/2038

 

1,010,000

 

1,135,725

 

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Rochester General Hospital)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,229,050

 

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (The Rochester General Hospital)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2028

 

1,095,000

 

1,360,132

 

Monroe County Industrial Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (University of Rochester Project) Ser. C

 

4.00

 

7/1/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,171,710

 

Nassau County, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2032

 

1,640,000

 

1,993,092

 

Nassau County, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

4/1/2036

 

1,000,000

 

1,242,670

 

Nassau County, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/15/2031

 

500,000

 

626,345

 

Nassau County, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

4/1/2029

 

1,500,000

 

1,743,645

 

New York City, GO, Ser. E1

 

5.25

 

3/1/2031

 

1,065,000

 

1,403,542

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds

 

2.40

 

11/1/2030

 

910,000

 

963,654

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/1/2024

 

1,150,000

 

1,266,115

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

3.38

 

11/15/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,070,910

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

1,500,000

 

1,698,210

 

New York City Housing Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B2

 

5.25

 

7/1/2032

 

1,500,000

 

1,691,175

 

59

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 104.4% (continued)

         

New York - 94.5% (continued)

         

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.)

 

7.00

 

3/1/2049

 

1,000,000

 

1,009,860

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.25

 

8/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,307,650

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. S3

 

5.25

 

7/15/2036

 

1,000,000

 

1,313,400

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Liquidity Facility; JPMorgan Chase Bank) Ser. E3

 

1.22

 

2/1/2045

 

600,000

b

600,000

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. C2

 

2.98

 

11/1/2027

 

1,050,000

 

1,151,745

 

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Revenue Bonds (Wildlife Conservation Society) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2031

 

1,480,000

 

1,679,238

 

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Lincoln Center Performing Arts) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

1,075,000

 

1,361,391

 

New York City Trust for Cultural Resources, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The American Museum of Natural History) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,170,310

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AA

 

5.00

 

6/15/2021

 

1,000,000

a

1,056,290

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DD

 

4.50

 

6/15/2039

 

1,040,000

 

1,186,962

 

New York City Water & Sewer System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. FF2

 

5.00

 

6/15/2035

 

1,000,000

 

1,321,130

 

New York Convention Center Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/15/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,226,580

 

New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2045

 

750,000

 

820,935

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bank of America Tower at One Bryant Park)

 

2.63

 

9/15/2069

 

1,500,000

 

1,600,575

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2044

 

2,000,000

c

2,253,460

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 2-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.15

 

11/15/2034

 

1,500,000

c

1,723,995

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Memorial Sloan-Kettering) Ser. 1

 

3.00

 

7/1/2034

 

2,000,000

 

2,254,800

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (New York University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2043

 

2,400,000

 

2,712,048

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds (Sacred Heart Convent) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.63

 

5/1/2021

 

1,000,000

a

1,057,570

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Catholic Health System Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

640,000

 

828,992

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Catholic Health System Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2034

 

550,000

 

709,274

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fordham University)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,176,720

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,000,000

 

1,135,130

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2030

 

1,045,000

 

1,343,692

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NYU Hospitals Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

1,155,000

 

1,420,916

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rochester Institute of Technology)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,000,000

 

1,014,040

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rochester Institute of Technology) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

1,000,000

 

1,266,260

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rochester Institute of Technology) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2028

 

1,200,000

 

1,554,888

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The New School) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

1,530,000

 

1,843,023

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2035

 

1,500,000

 

2,005,440

 

60

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 104.4% (continued)

         

New York - 94.5% (continued)

         

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

3/15/2037

 

775,000

 

1,019,505

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

4.00

 

2/15/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,218,700

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. 2015B-B

 

5.00

 

3/15/2035

 

1,100,000

 

1,333,233

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2030

 

1,275,000

 

1,598,378

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B1

 

4.00

 

7/1/2026

 

1,200,000

 

1,418,736

 

New York State Environmental Facilities Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. D

 

3.00

 

9/15/2030

 

1,050,000

 

1,141,434

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (505 West 37th Street) (LOC; Landesbank Hessen-Thuringen Girozentrale) Ser. B

 

1.22

 

5/1/2042

 

300,000

b

300,000

 

New York State Housing Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Insured; State of New York Mortgage Agency) Ser. E

 

4.13

 

11/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,079,370

 

New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 203

 

3.10

 

10/1/2032

 

1,500,000

 

1,618,950

 

New York State Mortgage Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 226

 

1.70

 

4/1/2027

 

1,270,000

 

1,270,000

 

New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

1/1/2040

 

1,920,000

 

2,314,522

 

New York State Thruway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. K

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

2,000,000

 

2,387,760

 

New York State Urban Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2033

 

1,000,000

 

1,259,820

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2025

 

1,575,000

 

1,840,183

 

New York Westchester County Health Care Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2024

 

1,500,000

 

1,594,665

 

New York Westchester County Health Care Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2020

 

1,400,000

 

1,436,596

 

Niagara Area Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Niagara University Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2022

 

500,000

a

544,900

 

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2024

 

1,750,000

 

2,010,662

 

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2025

 

630,000

 

744,402

 

Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2026

 

925,000

 

1,120,961

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,200,850

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,143,690

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Utica College Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2027

 

1,005,000

 

1,250,773

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Utica College Project)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2029

 

1,105,000

 

1,425,196

 

Oyster Bay, GO, Refunding (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/15/2022

 

1,715,000

 

1,880,206

 

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. 207

 

5.00

 

9/15/2024

 

3,000,000

 

3,525,810

 

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/15/2032

 

1,000,000

 

1,142,720

 

Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/15/2031

 

1,060,000

 

1,255,432

 

St. Lawrence County Development Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Clarkson University Project)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,233,220

 

Suffolk County, GO (Insured; Build America Mutual) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

4/1/2033

 

1,785,000

 

2,063,353

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 104.4% (continued)

         

New York - 94.5% (continued)

         

Suffolk County, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

2/1/2022

 

1,000,000

 

1,076,710

 

Suffolk County Water Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2030

 

1,145,000

 

1,358,176

 

Troy Capital Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2028

 

1,270,000

 

1,628,750

 

TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

1,750,000

 

1,901,690

 

TSASC, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2024

 

500,000

 

578,080

 

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

1,600,000

 

1,953,888

 

Utility Debt Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. TE

 

5.00

 

6/15/2026

 

2,000,000

 

2,318,740

 

Washingtonville Central School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; State Aid Withholding)

 

3.00

 

6/15/2031

 

1,000,000

 

1,123,340

 

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Purchase Housing Corporation II Project)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,222,680

 

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sarah Lawrence College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2026

 

1,210,000

 

1,479,757

 

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Sarah Lawrence College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2025

 

1,105,000

 

1,316,243

 

Westchester County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Westchester Medical Center Obligated Group Project)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2028

 

1,000,000

 

1,196,940

 

Yonkers, BAN, Ser. C

 

2.00

 

9/18/2020

 

1,000,000

 

1,005,580

 

Yonkers, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2026

 

1,000,000

 

1,259,670

 

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/15/2029

 

200,000

 

224,730

 

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/15/2049

 

640,000

 

743,322

 

Yonkers Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Charter School of Educational Excellence Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/15/2039

 

320,000

 

377,802

 
 

157,010,808

 

U.S. Related - .6%

         

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2024

 

1,000,000

 

1,065,250

 

Total Investments (cost $162,441,239)

 

104.4%

173,524,814

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(4.4%)

(7,283,491)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

166,241,323

 

a These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.

b The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.

c Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $3,977,455 or 2.39% of net assets.

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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Education

19.8

General

17.0

General Obligation

10.8

Medical

10.3

Transportation

9.9

Development

6.4

Airport

5.3

Multifamily Housing

4.9

School District

4.3

Tobacco Settlement

3.5

Water

3.0

Power

2.6

Prerefunded

2.3

Utilities

1.9

Single Family Housing

1.7

Housing

.7

 

104.4

 Based on net assets.

See notes to financial statements.

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Bonds and Notes - 1.4%

         

Commercial & Professional Services - .2%

         

University of Southern California, Sr. Unscd. Notes, Ser. A

 

3.23

 

10/1/2120

 

3,000,000

 

3,380,018

 

Health Care - 1.2%

         

CommonSpirit Health, Sr. Scd. Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

3.82

 

10/1/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,157,610

 

Montefiore Obligated Group, Unscd. Bonds

 

4.29

 

9/1/2050

 

6,000,000

 

6,267,487

 

Partners Healthcare System, Unscd. Notes

 

3.19

 

7/1/2049

 

5,000,000

 

5,305,106

 

The Johns Hopkins Health System, Unscd. Bonds

 

3.84

 

5/15/2046

 

3,880,000

 

4,793,146

 

Trinity Health, Sr. Unscd. Bonds, Ser. 2019

 

3.43

 

12/1/2048

 

5,500,000

 

6,204,766

 
 

24,728,115

 

Total Bonds and Notes
(cost $25,967,138)

 

28,108,133

 
                 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1%

         

Alabama - 1.3%

         

Auburn University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2048

 

5,000,000

 

6,287,450

 

Auburn University, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2043

 

3,500,000

 

4,429,915

 

Black Belt Energy Gas District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Project No. 4) Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

12/1/2025

 

10,000,000

 

11,515,500

 

Hoover Industrial Development Board, Revenue Bonds (United States Steel Corp.)

 

5.75

 

10/1/2049

 

2,500,000

 

3,031,450

 
 

25,264,315

 

Arizona - 2.2%

         

Arizona Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Phoenix Children's Hospital Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2042

 

6,000,000

 

6,392,100

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Obligate Group Projects)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2049

 

1,000,000

a

1,148,480

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Obligate Group Projects) Ser. B

 

5.50

 

7/1/2038

 

1,165,000

a

1,363,947

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Obligate Group Projects) Ser. B

 

5.63

 

7/1/2048

 

2,000,000

a

2,329,920

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Academies of Math & Science Obligate Group Projects) Ser. B

 

5.75

 

7/1/2053

 

3,260,000

a

3,800,867

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Doral Academy of Nevada) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2049

 

1,675,000

a

1,885,447

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Doral Academy of Nevada) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2039

 

1,325,000

a

1,511,149

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,278,040

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Equitable School Revolving Fund Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/1/2044

 

1,625,000

 

2,015,146

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2043

 

1,750,000

 

2,070,075

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2049

 

1,400,000

 

1,594,978

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Great Lakes Senior Living Communities) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2043

 

1,000,000

 

1,150,050

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Bulid America Mutual) Ser. A

 

4.00

 

6/1/2044

 

2,000,000

 

2,244,200

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lone Mountain Campus Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2039

 

400,000

a

456,976

 

Arizona Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Lone Mountain Campus Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/15/2049

 

700,000

a

789,831

 

Maricopa County Special Health Care District, GO, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

7/1/2036

 

7,500,000

 

9,564,150

 

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BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Arizona - 2.2% (continued)

         

Pinal County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (WOF SW GGP 1)

 

7.25

 

10/1/2033

 

2,000,000

a

2,026,540

 
 

42,621,896

 

Arkansas - .4%

         

University of Arkansas, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

11/1/2042

 

5,990,000

 

7,458,928

 

California - 20.5%

         

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,154,420

 

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2035

 

1,500,000

 

1,749,075

 

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2036

 

2,500,000

 

3,057,875

 

Anaheim Public Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Anaheim Convention Center Expansion Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2046

 

6,450,000

 

7,499,866

 

Bay Area Toll Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

4/1/2042

 

5,000,000

 

5,835,650

 

California, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2045

 

3,500,000

 

4,563,790

 

California, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2033

 

1,205,000

 

1,605,542

 

California, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2049

 

2,500,000

 

3,249,600

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

3.00

 

10/1/2034

 

5,000,000

 

5,702,650

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

10/1/2039

 

5,000,000

 

6,160,900

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

4.00

 

10/1/2044

 

5,000,000

 

6,077,050

 

California, GO, Refunding

 

5.00

 

4/1/2035

 

9,000,000

 

10,426,140

 

California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orange Coast Properties)

 

5.25

 

5/1/2043

 

1,250,000

 

1,524,863

 

California Community College Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orange Coast Properties)

 

5.25

 

5/1/2048

 

2,000,000

 

2,427,460

 

California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds (Verdant At Green Valley Project)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2049

 

4,000,000

a

4,841,360

 

California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2050

 

5,000,000

a

6,096,150

 

California Community Housing Agency, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2049

 

7,500,000

a

9,027,675

 

California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Loyola Marymount University)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2048

 

3,000,000

 

3,833,220

 

California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2047

 

2,500,000

 

3,001,675

 

California Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Loma Linda University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/1/2042

 

2,000,000

 

2,423,220

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Children's Hospital Los Angeles Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2047

 

1,000,000

 

1,207,790

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals) Ser. A2

 

4.00

 

11/1/2044

 

12,000,000

 

14,039,520

 

California Health Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence St. Joseph Health Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

2,270,000

 

2,550,459

 

California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The J. David Gladstone Institutes Project) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

10/1/2021

 

900,000

b

964,584

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

5/15/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,493,780

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bowles Hall Foundation) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2050

 

2,750,000

 

3,160,657

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Bowles Hall Foundation) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2035

 

600,000

 

699,498

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2040

 

5,000,000

 

6,201,100

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2043

 

5,000,000

 

6,159,650

 

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STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

California - 20.5% (continued)

         

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Davis I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2048

 

6,000,000

 

7,346,760

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2039

 

3,265,000

 

4,058,362

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2052

 

7,500,000

 

9,150,000

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2043

 

2,000,000

 

2,463,860

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2037

 

2,605,000

 

3,253,150

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Riverside I)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2034

 

2,250,000

 

2,830,230

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College)

 

6.00

 

1/1/2022

 

6,000,000

b

6,583,380

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (John Adams Academy - Lincoln) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2049

 

1,515,000

a

1,645,108

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (John Adams Academy - Lincoln) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2057

 

1,650,000

a

1,778,139

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (LAX Integrated Express Solutions Project)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2047

 

2,250,000

 

2,747,722

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northbay Healthcare Group Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

11/1/2041

 

1,200,000

 

1,424,904

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Northbay Healthcare Group Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

11/1/2047

 

700,000

 

825,020

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Palmdale Aerospace Academy Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2038

 

1,100,000

a

1,301,003

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Southwestern Law School)

 

6.50

 

11/1/2031

 

300,000

 

329,982

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (United Airlines Project)

 

4.00

 

7/15/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,603,750

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (William Jessup University)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2039

 

1,500,000

 

1,778,145

 

California Municipal Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2042

 

1,000,000

 

1,220,360

 

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Rialto Bioenergy Facility Project)

 

7.50

 

12/1/2040

 

5,000,000

a

5,468,300

 

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) Ser. A

 

2.50

 

5/1/2024

 

2,870,000

 

3,045,558

 

California Pollution Control Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Waste Management Project) Ser. A

 

2.50

 

5/1/2024

 

4,125,000

 

4,382,895

 

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Dot Public Schools Obligated Group California Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2038

 

1,000,000

a

1,227,160

 

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Green Dot Public Schools Obligated Group California Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/1/2048

 

2,750,000

a

3,324,310

 

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (KIPP LA Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2037

 

590,000

a

717,629

 

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (KIPP LA Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2047

 

870,000

a

1,038,945

 

California School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Summit Public Schools Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2047

 

1,500,000

a

1,776,180

 

California State University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

11/1/2045

 

500,000

 

570,485

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

12/1/2033

 

1,000,000

a

1,210,510

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.25

 

12/1/2038

 

1,500,000

a

1,836,090

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.25

 

12/1/2043

 

2,150,000

a

2,593,567

 

66

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

California - 20.5% (continued)

         

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2041

 

2,500,000

a

2,879,275

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Loma Linda University Medical Center Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2036

 

2,500,000

a

2,911,350

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.38

 

5/15/2038

 

1,900,000

 

1,999,351

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (CHF-Irvine)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2040

 

2,000,000

 

2,372,500

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Front Porch Communities & Services)

 

4.00

 

4/1/2042

 

1,600,000

 

1,778,704

 

California Statewide Communities Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Front Porch Communities & Services)

 

5.00

 

4/1/2047

 

1,500,000

 

1,802,100

 

California University, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

2.98

 

11/1/2051

 

7,500,000

 

7,966,950

 

Capistrano Unified School District Community Facilities District No. 90-2, Special Tax Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2032

 

4,000,000

 

4,558,840

 

Desert Sands Unified School District, GO

 

5.00

 

8/1/2040

 

7,680,000

 

9,615,514

 

Foothill Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B1

 

3.95

 

1/15/2053

 

5,000,000

 

5,576,400

 

Foothill-Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.09

 

1/15/2049

 

7,500,000

 

8,106,600

 

Galt Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds (Galt Redevelopment Project)

 

7.38

 

9/1/2033

 

2,000,000

 

2,195,360

 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

6/1/2047

 

5,000,000

 

5,309,350

 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

6/1/2029

 

3,000,000

 

3,796,920

 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

6/1/2028

 

3,000,000

 

3,807,960

 

Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2

 

5.00

 

6/1/2047

 

5,000,000

 

5,309,350

 

Grant Joint Union High School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

0.00

 

2/1/2033

 

4,380,000

c

3,404,530

 

Grant Joint Union High School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

0.00

 

8/1/2029

 

2,080,000

c

1,783,184

 

Irvine, Special Assessment Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

9/2/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,067,960

 

Long Beach Marina System, Revenue Bonds (Alamitos Bay Marina Project)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2045

 

2,000,000

 

2,307,540

 

Long Beach Marina System, Revenue Bonds (Alamitos Bay Marina Project)

 

5.00

 

5/15/2040

 

2,500,000

 

2,893,975

 

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,186,290

 

Los Angeles County Public Works Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,191,410

 

New Haven Unified School District, GO (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.)

 

0.00

 

8/1/2032

 

2,500,000

c

2,002,750

 

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/1/2047

 

8,500,000

 

10,292,905

 

Northern California Energy Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/1/2024

 

5,000,000

 

5,601,600

 

Northern California Gas Authority No. 1, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B, 3 Month LIBOR x .67 +.72%

 

2.00

 

7/1/2027

 

660,000

d

657,327

 

Oroville, Revenue Bonds (Oroville Hospital)

 

5.25

 

4/1/2039

 

1,750,000

 

2,187,693

 

Palomar Health, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

11/1/2039

 

1,000,000

 

1,181,170

 

Regents Of The University Of California Medical Center, Revenue Bonds, Ser. N

 

3.01

 

5/15/2050

 

5,000,000

 

5,085,750

 

67

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

California - 20.5% (continued)

         

Regents Of The University Of California Medical Center, Revenue Bonds, Ser. N

 

3.26

 

5/15/2060

 

7,000,000

 

7,184,730

 

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

6/1/2023

 

2,000,000

b

2,299,060

 

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

6/1/2048

 

5,000,000

 

5,670,900

 

Riverside County Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

6/1/2044

 

2,000,000

 

2,272,140

 

San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. A

 

0.00

 

7/1/2025

 

4,000,000

c

3,783,760

 

San Diego Unified School District, GO, Ser. F

 

4.00

 

7/1/2035

 

2,205,000

 

2,546,709

 

San Francisco City & County Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2044

 

6,500,000

 

8,268,520

 

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. C

 

0.00

 

8/1/2038

 

2,000,000

c

763,000

 

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency, Special Tax Bonds, Ser. C

 

0.00

 

8/1/2043

 

7,835,000

c

2,213,779

 

San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Financing Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds (San Francisco Redevelopment Projects) Ser. B

 

6.63

 

2/1/2021

 

1,250,000

b

1,317,850

 

San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/15/2050

 

5,000,000

 

5,846,100

 

Sierra Joint Community College District School Facilities District No. 2, GO (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B

 

0.00

 

8/1/2031

 

5,330,000

c

4,375,130

 

Sierra Joint Community College District School Facilities District No. 2, GO (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. B

 

0.00

 

8/1/2030

 

3,020,000

c

2,546,645

 

Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2048

 

4,000,000

 

4,989,320

 

Southern California Tobacco Securitization Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/1/2039

 

2,000,000

 

2,551,140

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XM0427), (Los Angeles International Airport, Revenue Bonds) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.25

 

19.04

 

5/15/2026

 

10,000,000

a,e,f

10,091,775

 

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2042

 

1,000,000

a

1,199,600

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Limited Project) Ser. G

 

5.00

 

5/15/2037

 

7,325,000

 

8,001,464

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. AZ

 

5.00

 

5/15/2043

 

5,000,000

 

6,406,500

 

University of California, Revenue Bonds, Ser. AV

 

5.00

 

5/15/2042

 

2,525,000

 

3,169,986

 
 

403,595,439

 

Colorado - 1.4%

         

Board of Governors of Colorado State University System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

3/1/2043

 

2,995,000

 

3,764,925

 

Board of Governors of Colorado State University System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

5.00

 

3/1/2028

 

2,005,000

b

2,630,500

 

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Adventist Health System Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

11/15/2043

 

4,000,000

 

4,734,160

 

Colorado Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society Project)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2027

 

2,500,000

b

3,223,350

 

Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

12/1/2048

 

1,250,000

 

1,436,125

 

Denver City & County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/1/2048

 

3,500,000

 

4,438,875

 

Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/1/2039

 

2,000,000

a

2,174,420

 

Denver Urban Renewal Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

12/1/2039

 

2,500,000

a

2,718,025

 

Weld County School District No. 6 Greeley, GO

 

5.00

 

12/1/2044

 

2,500,000

 

3,252,875

 
 

28,373,255

 

Connecticut - .2%

         

The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/15/2037

 

1,125,000

 

1,343,486

 

68

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Connecticut - .2% (continued)

         

The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/15/2039

 

500,000

 

593,725

 

The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/15/2035

 

500,000

 

600,310

 

The Metropolitan District, GO, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

7/15/2036

 

1,200,000

 

1,437,264

 
 

3,974,785

 

Delaware - .8%

         

Kent County, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Dover University Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2048

 

1,000,000

 

1,146,080

 

Kent County, Revenue Bonds (CHF-Dover University Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2040

 

750,000

 

867,518

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XM0431), (University of Delaware, Revenue Bonds, Refunding) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00

 

17.53

 

11/1/2043

 

12,230,000

a,e,f

13,798,678

 
 

15,812,276

 

District of Columbia - 1.8%

         

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (District of Columbia International School Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2049

 

1,275,000

 

1,573,631

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (Friendship Public Charter School)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

3,500,000

 

3,799,530

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2049

 

1,375,000

 

1,552,031

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2039

 

1,275,000

 

1,463,687

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds (KIPP DC Project)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2044

 

1,240,000

 

1,406,755

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group)

 

6.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,100,000

b

1,287,451

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group)

 

6.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,700,000

b

1,989,697

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (KIPP DC Obligated Group)

 

6.00

 

7/1/2023

 

1,450,000

b

1,697,095

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kipp DC Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2048

 

5,000,000

 

6,022,200

 

District of Columbia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kipp DC Project) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2042

 

4,000,000

 

4,852,920

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds (Dulles Metrorail & Capital Improvement Projects) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.) Ser. B

 

0.00

 

10/1/2036

 

6,275,000

c

4,385,472

 

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. B

 

4.00

 

10/1/2053

 

5,000,000

 

5,787,250

 
 

35,817,719

 

Florida - 3.9%

         

Broward County Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2044

 

3,500,000

 

4,104,380

 

Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (Franklin Academy Project)

 

5.00

 

12/15/2035

 

1,085,000

a

1,197,287

 

Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (Franklin Academy Project)

 

5.00

 

12/15/2040

 

1,220,000

a

1,334,985

 

Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (H-Bay Ministries Inc-Superior Residences Project) Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

7/1/2048

 

750,000

 

798,915

 

Capital Trust Agency, Revenue Bonds (H-Bay Ministries Inc-Superior Residences Project) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2053

 

250,000

 

261,705

 

Collier County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2045

 

2,500,000

 

2,891,100

 

Florida Development Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Virgin Trains USA Florida) Ser. A

 

6.25

 

1/1/2024

 

2,500,000

a

2,600,000

 

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds (Florida Institute of Technology)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,133,990

 

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds (Florida Institute of Technology)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2038

 

750,000

 

847,943

 

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds (Florida Institute of Technology)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2039

 

800,000

 

902,288

 

69

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Florida - 3.9% (continued)

         

Florida Higher Educational Facilities Financial Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The University of Tampa Project) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

4/1/2042

 

1,100,000

 

1,194,655

 

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2049

 

8,500,000

 

9,899,355

 

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

10/1/2044

 

6,715,000

 

7,874,546

 

Jacksonville, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

10/1/2030

 

750,000

 

827,490

 

Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

2/1/2040

 

7,545,000

 

8,658,642

 

Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2040

 

1,050,000

 

1,064,207

 

Miami-Dade County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Nicklaus Children's Hospital Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2042

 

2,000,000

 

2,434,280

 

Miami-Dade County Seaport Department, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

10/1/2042

 

14,145,000

 

16,325,027

 

Orange County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (Orlando Health Obligated Group) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2042

 

5,000,000

 

5,330,250

 

Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Baptist Health South Florida Obligated Group)

 

4.00

 

8/15/2049

 

6,500,000

 

7,529,015

 
 

77,210,060

 

Georgia - .9%

         

Fulton County Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Robert W Woodruff Arts Center)

 

5.00

 

3/15/2044

 

6,000,000

 

7,550,460

 

Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project)

 

4.00

 

1/1/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,247,240

 

Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project)

 

4.00

 

1/1/2049

 

2,155,000

 

2,404,140

 

Georgia Municipal Electric Authority, Revenue Bonds (Plant Vogtle Units 3&4 Project)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2056

 

1,000,000

 

1,204,850

 

Main Street Natural Gas, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2043

 

1,500,000

 

1,867,485

 

The Atlanta Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

5.25

 

7/1/2044

 

1,500,000

 

1,790,925

 
 

17,065,100

 

Hawaii - 1.7%

         

Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kahala Senior Living Community)

 

5.13

 

11/15/2032

 

2,050,000

 

2,280,256

 

Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Kahala Senior Living Community)

 

5.25

 

11/15/2037

 

1,000,000

 

1,110,940

 

Hawaii Department of Budget & Finance, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (The Queen's Health Systems Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2035

 

7,000,000

 

8,204,770

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XM0429), (Hawaii, GO) Ser. DZ, Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00

 

13.74

 

12/1/2024

 

20,000,000

a,e,f

21,451,525

 
 

33,047,491

 

Idaho - .2%

         

Idaho Health Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Obligated Group) Ser. D

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

3,900,000

b

4,260,828

 

Illinois - 10.2%

         

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2026

 

1,170,000

 

1,421,901

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

12/1/2027

 

750,000

 

880,778

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

7.00

 

12/1/2044

 

2,500,000

 

3,163,375

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/1/2033

 

600,000

 

765,576

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

6.75

 

12/1/2030

 

7,500,000

a

10,248,825

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

7.00

 

12/1/2042

 

10,000,000

a

13,525,200

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. A

 

7.00

 

12/1/2046

 

5,000,000

a

6,726,650

 

Chicago Board of Education, GO, Ser. B

 

6.50

 

12/1/2046

 

4,500,000

 

5,730,030

 

Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

4/1/2042

 

1,700,000

 

1,984,971

 

Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

4/1/2046

 

1,600,000

 

1,857,616

 

70

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Illinois - 10.2% (continued)

         

Chicago Board of Education, Revenue Bonds

 

6.00

 

4/1/2046

 

1,500,000

 

1,844,805

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2005D

 

5.50

 

1/1/2040

 

5,000,000

 

5,800,200

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007E

 

5.50

 

1/1/2042

 

1,750,000

 

2,023,788

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. 2007F

 

5.50

 

1/1/2042

 

1,250,000

 

1,445,575

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

1,300,000

 

1,645,449

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2035

 

5,000,000

 

5,567,550

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2032

 

600,000

 

757,458

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

7.75

 

1/1/2042

 

1,272,000

 

1,480,786

 

Chicago II, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

7.75

 

1/1/2025

 

6,208,000

b

8,026,137

 

Chicago II, GO, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

1/1/2049

 

4,000,000

 

4,991,880

 

Chicago Midway International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2046

 

5,000,000

 

5,935,700

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds

 

5.75

 

1/1/2039

 

415,000

 

430,816

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.50

 

1/1/2043

 

4,000,000

 

4,480,320

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2039

 

3,710,000

 

4,637,685

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2038

 

3,250,000

 

4,072,380

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2036

 

3,130,000

 

3,943,894

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2037

 

3,000,000

 

3,771,840

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2041

 

6,800,000

 

8,127,292

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2033

 

10,425,000

 

12,330,064

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2031

 

15,000,000

 

17,741,100

 

Illinois, GO

 

5.50

 

7/1/2033

 

2,500,000

 

2,820,525

 

Illinois, GO

 

5.50

 

7/1/2038

 

10,000,000

 

11,226,300

 

Illinois, GO, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

10/1/2025

 

15,000,000

 

17,951,400

 

Illinois, GO, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2042

 

2,500,000

 

3,023,550

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bond, Refunding

 

5.25

 

5/15/2047

 

3,715,000

 

3,970,406

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.25

 

5/15/2023

 

535,000

b

608,423

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Franciscan Communities Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/15/2037

 

3,000,000

 

3,408,780

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

7/1/2028

 

1,560,000

 

1,767,854

 

Illinois Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

6.00

 

7/1/2043

 

5,000,000

 

5,674,150

 

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

6/15/2050

 

2,000,000

 

2,265,360

 

Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2050

 

2,000,000

 

2,454,380

 
 

200,530,769

 

Indiana - .6%

         

Allen County, Revenue Bonds (Storypoint Fort Wayne Project) Ser. A1

 

6.75

 

1/15/2043

 

750,000

a

833,055

 

Allen County, Revenue Bonds (Storypoint Fort Wayne Project) Ser. A1

 

6.88

 

1/15/2052

 

1,250,000

a

1,386,788

 

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Butler University Project)

 

4.00

 

2/1/2044

 

2,595,000

 

2,986,897

 

Indiana Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Stadium Project) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

2/1/2035

 

5,000,000

 

6,077,450

 
 

11,284,190

 

Kentucky - 1.0%

         

Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2047

 

3,500,000

 

3,839,045

 

71

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Kentucky - 1.0% (continued)

         

Kentucky Property & Building Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (#112 Project) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2027

 

10,000,000

 

12,406,600

 

Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority, Revenue Bonds (Downtown Crossing Project) Ser. A

 

5.75

 

7/1/2049

 

3,000,000

 

3,411,990

 
 

19,657,635

 

Louisiana - .7%

         

Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District, Revenue Bonds (Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Foundation) Ser. A

 

5.50

 

6/15/2038

 

3,200,000

a

3,612,384

 

Jefferson Parish Economic Development & Port District, Revenue Bonds (Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Foundation) Ser. A

 

5.63

 

6/15/2048

 

4,350,000

a

4,880,787

 

Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Jefferson Parish Hospital)

 

6.25

 

7/1/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,234,200

 

New Orleans Water System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

12/1/2034

 

500,000

 

584,620

 
 

14,311,991

 

Maine - .9%

         

Maine Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Coastal Resources of Maine Project)

 

5.25

 

6/15/2034

 

1,000,000

 

975,400

 

Maine Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Coastal Resources of Maine Project)

 

5.38

 

12/15/2033

 

4,400,000

a

4,365,284

 

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (MaineGeneral Health Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

6.00

 

7/1/2026

 

825,000

 

869,253

 

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds (MaineGeneral Health Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

7.00

 

7/1/2041

 

4,240,000

 

4,533,832

 

Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Bowdoin College)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2038

 

5,000,000

 

6,243,950

 
 

16,987,719

 

Maryland - .1%

         

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Seagirt Marine Terminal Project)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2049

 

750,000

 

932,205

 

Maryland Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Seagirt Marine Terminal Project)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2044

 

200,000

 

250,188

 
 

1,182,393

 

Massachusetts - 5.0%

         

Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/15/2054

 

770,000

 

835,958

 

Lowell Collegiate Charter School, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/15/2049

 

755,000

 

825,011

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Bentley University)

 

5.00

 

7/1/2040

 

5,500,000

 

6,659,950

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Obligated Group) Ser. N

 

5.00

 

12/1/2041

 

3,000,000

 

3,645,030

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Emerson College) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

1/1/2042

 

5,500,000

 

6,672,875

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Linden Ponds)

 

5.13

 

11/15/2046

 

1,500,000

a

1,750,485

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds (Wentworth Institute of Technology)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2046

 

2,015,000

 

2,390,878

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Berklee College of Music)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2039

 

5,000,000

 

6,109,400

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Cape Cod Healthcare Obligated Group)

 

5.25

 

11/15/2041

 

4,370,000

 

4,885,267

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Emerson College) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2040

 

1,000,000

 

1,229,480

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (International Charter School)

 

5.00

 

4/15/2040

 

1,500,000

 

1,676,145

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2047

 

3,000,000

a

3,325,950

 

72

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Massachusetts - 5.0% (continued)

         

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2057

 

2,000,000

a

2,211,920

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (NewBridge Charles)

 

5.00

 

10/1/2037

 

1,000,000

a

1,116,220

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Simmons College) Ser. K1

 

5.00

 

10/1/2036

 

2,115,000

 

2,531,824

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2044

 

1,375,000

 

1,684,403

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. I

 

6.75

 

1/1/2021

 

470,000

b

493,260

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. I

 

6.88

 

1/1/2021

 

400,000

b

420,208

 

Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. I

 

7.25

 

1/1/2021

 

1,240,000

b

1,306,055

 

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

2/15/2048

 

7,500,000

 

9,515,175

 

Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.25

 

2/15/2048

 

10,000,000

 

12,686,900

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XM0428), (Massachusetts, GO (Consolidated Loan)) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00

 

17.73

 

4/1/2023

 

15,000,000

a,e,f

15,673,537

 

Tender Option Bond Trust Receipts (Series 2016-XM0430), (Massachusetts School Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding) Non-recourse, Underlying Coupon Rate (%) 5.00

 

13.74

 

8/15/2030

 

10,000,000

a,e,f

10,988,427

 

The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

8/1/2029

 

50,000

 

50,187

 
 

98,684,545

 

Michigan - 3.2%

         

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,168,810

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2033

 

1,150,000

 

1,346,627

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2035

 

1,660,000

 

1,937,037

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2038

 

1,235,000

 

1,430,525

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2036

 

1,200,000

 

1,397,364

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2029

 

1,000,000

 

1,186,540

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2028

 

900,000

 

1,070,280

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2030

 

700,000

 

826,994

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2032

 

850,000

 

998,827

 

Detroit, GO

 

5.00

 

4/1/2031

 

1,000,000

 

1,177,050

 

Detroit, GO, Ser. B1

 

4.00

 

4/1/2044

 

3,000,000

 

2,672,700

 

Detroit Downtown Development Authority, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Catalyst Development Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2043

 

10,000,000

 

11,292,400

 

Michigan Building Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. IA

 

5.38

 

10/15/2041

 

3,000,000

 

3,226,710

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Henry Ford Health System Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2048

 

2,000,000

 

2,525,980

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

12/1/2049

 

4,000,000

 

4,698,000

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Beaumont Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

8/1/2032

 

2,000,000

 

2,320,440

 

Michigan Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Trinity Health Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

6/1/2022

 

6,475,000

b

7,074,067

 

Michigan Strategic Fund, Revenue Bonds (AMT-I-75 Improvement Project)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2043

 

10,000,000

 

12,351,800

 

Warren County, Revenue Bonds (Insured; County Guaranteed)

 

10.00

 

12/1/2040

 

5,000,000

 

5,305,550

 
 

64,007,701

 

Minnesota - .3%

         

Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency, Revenue Bonds (Red Rock Hydroelectric Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2049

 

5,390,000

 

6,805,683

 

73

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Mississippi - .7%

         

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Gulf Opportunity Zone IDR (Chevron U.S.A. Project)

 

1.20

 

11/1/2035

 

5,000,000

e

5,000,000

 

Mississippi Business Finance Corp., Gulf Opportunity Zone IDR (Chevron U.S.A. Project)

 

1.10

 

11/1/2035

 

4,800,000

e

4,800,000

 

Mississippi Development Bank, Revenue Bonds (Jackson, Water & Sewer System Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

6.88

 

12/1/2040

 

1,625,000

 

1,954,225

 

Warren County, Revenue Bonds (International Paper) Ser. A

 

5.80

 

5/1/2034

 

1,500,000

 

1,511,370

 
 

13,265,595

 

Nebraska - .6%

         

Omaha Public Power District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

2/1/2042

 

10,000,000

 

12,535,700

 

Nevada - .4%

         

Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Revenue Bonds (Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels Project)

 

6.25

 

12/15/2037

 

5,000,000

a

5,963,250

 

Nevada Department of Business & Industry, Revenue Bonds (Green Bond) (Fulcrum Sierra Biofuels Project) Ser. B

 

5.13

 

12/15/2037

 

1,500,000

a

1,658,280

 
 

7,621,530

 

New Jersey - 4.4%

         

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Beloved Community Charter School Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2054

 

725,000

a

791,809

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Beloved Community Charter School Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2049

 

1,105,000

a

1,215,367

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project)

 

5.13

 

1/1/2034

 

5,325,000

 

6,032,799

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (The Goethals Bridge Replacement Project)

 

5.38

 

1/1/2043

 

5,500,000

 

6,263,400

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

6/15/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,688,250

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. PP

 

5.00

 

6/15/2029

 

13,000,000

 

14,953,640

 

New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2033

 

2,500,000

 

3,040,575

 

New Jersey Health Care Facilities Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (St. Peter's University Hospital Obligated Group)

 

6.25

 

7/1/2035

 

1,500,000

 

1,584,390

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/15/2030

 

1,500,000

 

1,800,015

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

4.00

 

12/15/2039

 

1,500,000

 

1,738,275

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2031

 

2,000,000

 

2,393,740

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2029

 

15,000,000

 

18,061,950

 

New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/15/2030

 

3,000,000

 

3,600,030

 

South Jersey Port Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2048

 

1,500,000

 

1,776,690

 

South Jersey Port Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

1/1/2042

 

1,250,000

 

1,491,050

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2046

 

3,000,000

 

3,655,350

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2033

 

7,000,000

 

8,817,480

 

Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.25

 

6/1/2046

 

5,000,000

 

6,207,800

 
 

86,112,610

 

New Mexico - .6%

         

New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2025

 

10,000,000

 

11,964,300

 

74

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

New York - 10.7%

         

Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2047

 

1,000,000

a

1,123,330

 

Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2037

 

700,000

a

795,550

 

Build New York City Resource Corp., Revenue Bonds (Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Project) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2032

 

500,000

a

573,310

 

Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.75

 

2/15/2047

 

1,930,000

 

2,015,518

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

11/15/2024

 

20,000,000

 

23,540,400

 

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Hudson Rail Yards Trust, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2056

 

5,000,000

 

5,618,950

 

New York City, GO (LOC; Mizuho Bank) Ser. G6

 

1.09

 

4/1/2042

 

3,200,000

g

3,200,000

 

New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. E

 

5.00

 

8/1/2034

 

1,250,000

 

1,640,288

 

New York City, GO, Refunding, Ser. F1

 

5.00

 

8/1/2034

 

2,220,000

 

2,913,151

 

New York City, GO, Ser. AA1

 

4.00

 

8/1/2038

 

5,000,000

 

6,051,200

 

New York City, GO, Ser. AA1

 

5.00

 

8/1/2035

 

2,500,000

 

3,307,050

 

New York City, GO, Ser. B1

 

5.00

 

12/1/2041

 

14,000,000

 

17,384,080

 

New York City, GO, Ser. B1

 

5.00

 

12/1/2035

 

2,000,000

 

2,504,460

 

New York City, GO, Ser. B1

 

5.00

 

10/1/2043

 

4,000,000

 

5,189,360

 

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Queens Baseball Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.)

 

6.50

 

1/1/2046

 

325,000

 

326,333

 

New York City Industrial Development Agency, Revenue Bonds (Yankee Stadium Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Corp.)

 

7.00

 

3/1/2049

 

1,300,000

 

1,312,818

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

4.00

 

8/1/2038

 

1,250,000

 

1,487,775

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.25

 

8/1/2037

 

10,000,000

 

13,076,500

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. S2A

 

4.00

 

7/15/2037

 

2,500,000

 

2,971,625

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. S2A

 

5.00

 

7/15/2033

 

3,250,000

 

4,223,082

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

8/1/2041

 

5,000,000

 

5,910,650

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

8/1/2042

 

10,000,000

 

12,664,900

 

New York City Transitional Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. S3

 

5.25

 

7/15/2035

 

10,000,000

 

13,171,400

 

New York Counties Tobacco Trust VI, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A2B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2051

 

4,585,000

 

4,893,295

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

2.80

 

9/15/2069

 

4,000,000

 

4,274,920

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (4 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.75

 

11/15/2051

 

5,000,000

 

5,416,000

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (7 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.00

 

3/15/2044

 

2,000,000

 

2,152,760

 

New York Liberty Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Class 1-3 World Trade Center Project)

 

5.00

 

11/15/2044

 

5,000,000

a

5,633,650

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Pace University) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

5/1/2038

 

500,000

 

553,185

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

3/15/2042

 

15,000,000

 

19,345,350

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. D

 

4.00

 

2/15/2040

 

3,000,000

 

3,646,800

 

New York State Dormitory Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2048

 

2,000,000

 

3,436,240

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2036

 

2,500,000

 

3,083,525

 

New York Transportation Development Corp., Revenue Bonds (Delta Air Lines)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2034

 

4,000,000

 

4,951,440

 

Oneida County Local Development Corp, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Utica College Project)

 

4.00

 

7/1/2039

 

750,000

 

852,195

 

75

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

New York - 10.7% (continued)

         

Oneida County Local Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Mohawk Valley Health System Obligated Group) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

4.00

 

12/1/2049

 

4,000,000

 

4,651,880

 

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Revenue Bonds (JFK International Air Terminal Project)

 

6.00

 

12/1/2042

 

5,000,000

 

5,189,850

 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

0.00

 

11/15/2031

 

5,000,000

c

4,014,800

 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

0.00

 

11/15/2032

 

3,000,000

c

2,349,390

 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

0.00

 

11/15/2027

 

2,000,000

c

1,803,360

 

Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

0.00

 

11/15/2028

 

4,715,000

c

4,160,327

 
 

211,410,697

 

North Carolina - .5%

         

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

1/1/2049

 

2,000,000

 

2,531,620

 

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2049

 

1,500,000

 

1,918,725

 

North Carolina Turnpike Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2038

 

5,000,000

 

6,391,450

 
 

10,841,795

 

North Dakota - .3%

         

Grand Forks County, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond)

 

6.38

 

12/15/2043

 

6,000,000

 

6,031,620

 

Ohio - 2.0%

         

Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B2

 

5.00

 

6/1/2055

 

15,000,000

 

16,963,200

 

Butler County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds (Storypoint Fairfield Project) Ser. A1

 

6.38

 

1/15/2043

 

1,500,000

a

1,646,385

 

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project)

 

5.25

 

12/1/2038

 

1,170,000

 

1,399,940

 

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project)

 

5.50

 

12/1/2053

 

1,500,000

 

1,791,570

 

Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Playhouse Square Foundation Project)

 

5.50

 

12/1/2043

 

1,580,000

 

1,900,629

 

Franklin County, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

12/1/2049

 

2,500,000

 

2,936,250

 

Ohio, Revenue Bonds (Portsmouth Bypass Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2035

 

3,000,000

 

3,508,470

 

Ohio, Revenue Bonds (Portsmouth Bypass Project) (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2039

 

2,000,000

 

2,323,700

 

Ohio Air Quality Development Authority, Revenue Bonds (Pratt Paper Project)

 

4.25

 

1/15/2038

 

2,500,000

a

2,839,300

 

Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission, Revenue Bonds (Infrastructure Projects)

 

0/5.70

 

2/15/2034

 

3,000,000

h

3,612,990

 
 

38,922,434

 

Oregon - 1.0%

         

Benton & Linn Counties Consolidated School District No. 509J & 509A, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. A

 

0/5.00

 

6/15/2024

 

2,310,000

h

2,677,382

 

Benton & Linn Counties Consolidated School District No. 509J & 509A, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. A

 

0/5.00

 

6/15/2025

 

2,610,000

h

3,127,772

 

Benton & Linn Counties Consolidated School District No. 509J & 509A, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. A

 

0/5.00

 

6/15/2027

 

1,275,000

h

1,616,955

 

Benton & Linn Counties Consolidated School District No. 509J & 509A, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. A

 

0/5.00

 

6/15/2021

 

1,800,000

h

1,871,622

 

Benton & Linn Counties Consolidated School District No. 509J & 509A, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. A

 

0/5.00

 

6/15/2022

 

1,745,000

h

1,887,148

 

Benton & Linn Counties Consolidated School District No. 509J & 509A, GO (Insured; School Board Guaranty) Ser. A

 

0/5.00

 

6/15/2023

 

1,785,000

h

2,004,073

 

Oregon Business Development Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (RED Rock Biofuels) Ser. 248A

 

6.50

 

4/1/2031

 

2,000,000

a

1,637,980

 

76

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Oregon - 1.0% (continued)

         

Oregon Business Development Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (RED Rock Biofuels) Ser. 248D

 

6.50

 

4/1/2031

 

2,000,000

a

1,637,980

 

Oregon Business Development Commission, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (RED Rock Biofuels) Ser. 248F

 

11.50

 

4/1/2031

 

1,000,000

 

961,930

 

Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2039

 

700,000

a

848,631

 

Warm Springs Reservation Confederated Tribe, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Green Bond) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

11/1/2036

 

700,000

a

855,603

 
 

19,127,076

 

Pennsylvania - 1.2%

         

Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United States Steel Corp.)

 

4.88

 

11/1/2024

 

2,000,000

 

2,217,000

 

Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (United States Steel Corp.)

 

5.13

 

5/1/2030

 

1,750,000

 

2,109,468

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2035

 

3,500,000

 

4,390,225

 

Commonwealth Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

6/1/2034

 

4,000,000

 

5,033,360

 

Montgomery County Higher Education & Health Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Thomas Jefferson University Project)

 

4.00

 

9/1/2044

 

1,750,000

 

2,022,318

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Aqua Pennsylvania Project) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

12/1/2043

 

4,425,000

 

4,554,608

 

Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Tapestry Moon Senior Housing Project)

 

6.50

 

12/1/2038

 

3,000,000

a

3,108,810

 
 

23,435,789

 

Rhode Island - .4%

         

Rhode Island Health & Educational Building Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Providence College)

 

5.00

 

11/1/2045

 

7,000,000

 

8,275,120

 

South Carolina - .1%

         

South Carolina Public Service Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2036

 

2,000,000

 

2,421,340

 

Tennessee - .2%

         

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Senior Tax Increment-Graceland Project) Ser. A

 

4.75

 

7/1/2027

 

760,000

 

864,014

 

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Senior Tax Increment-Graceland Project) Ser. A

 

5.50

 

7/1/2037

 

1,100,000

 

1,272,601

 

Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board, Tax Allocation Bonds, Refunding (Senior Tax Increment-Graceland Project) Ser. A

 

5.63

 

1/1/2046

 

750,000

 

861,593

 
 

2,998,208

 

Texas - 11.5%

         

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2046

 

1,100,000

 

1,260,435

 

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Uplift Education) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2036

 

1,315,000

 

1,530,436

 

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2053

 

925,000

 

992,072

 

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2048

 

1,900,000

 

2,044,134

 

Arlington Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2038

 

1,000,000

 

1,088,710

 

Austin Airport System, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

11/15/2046

 

13,120,000

 

16,003,776

 

Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Army Retirement Residence Foundation Project)

 

5.00

 

7/15/2041

 

1,750,000

 

2,037,490

 

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

1/1/2046

 

1,500,000

 

1,777,035

 

77

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Texas - 11.5% (continued)

         

Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

1/1/2040

 

7,300,000

 

8,624,512

 

Central Texas Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.00

 

8/15/2040

 

4,000,000

 

4,364,360

 

Central Texas Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2041

 

6,000,000

 

6,613,260

 

Central Texas Turnpike System, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/15/2037

 

16,235,000

 

18,963,779

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools)

 

5.00

 

8/15/2032

 

2,745,000

 

2,980,356

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools)

 

6.00

 

8/15/2033

 

1,500,000

 

1,742,820

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools)

 

6.00

 

8/15/2043

 

2,770,000

 

3,186,553

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools)

 

5.50

 

8/15/2021

 

1,250,000

b

1,335,088

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (IDEA Public Schools)

 

5.75

 

8/15/2021

 

1,000,000

b

1,071,670

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2045

 

3,855,000

 

4,285,719

 

Clifton Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. D

 

6.13

 

8/15/2048

 

18,000,000

 

20,973,060

 

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Revenue Bonds, Ser. H

 

5.00

 

11/1/2032

 

7,500,000

 

7,985,325

 

Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

8/15/2049

 

5,000,000

 

5,139,800

 

Danbury Higher Education Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.13

 

8/15/2049

 

2,240,000

 

2,381,030

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Grand Parkway)

 

4.00

 

10/1/2049

 

5,000,000

 

5,926,650

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2043

 

5,000,000

 

6,273,200

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.50

 

10/1/2023

 

4,500,000

b

5,220,270

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

0/5.20

 

10/1/2031

 

2,000,000

h

2,279,460

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

0/5.40

 

10/1/2033

 

2,500,000

h

2,859,050

 

Grand Parkway Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

0/5.40

 

10/1/2034

 

2,235,000

h

2,555,946

 

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

6.50

 

5/15/2021

 

1,530,000

b

1,633,153

 

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

6.50

 

5/15/2021

 

1,270,000

b

1,355,623

 

Houston Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.88

 

5/15/2021

 

260,000

 

268,325

 

Mission Economic Development Corp., Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Natgasoline Project)

 

4.63

 

10/1/2031

 

3,250,000

a

3,530,117

 

Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (A+ Charter Schools) Ser. A

 

5.50

 

8/15/2035

 

750,000

a

871,058

 

Newark Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds (A+ Charter Schools) Ser. A

 

5.75

 

8/15/2045

 

1,000,000

a

1,156,590

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds (Special Projects System) Ser. A

 

5.50

 

9/1/2021

 

20,000,000

b

21,387,400

 

North Texas Tollway Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding

 

5.00

 

1/1/2036

 

2,800,000

 

3,518,704

 

Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

3.63

 

1/1/2035

 

1,500,000

a

1,560,990

 

Port Beaumont Navigation District, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

4.00

 

1/1/2050

 

1,500,000

a

1,562,100

 

Pottsboro Higher Education Finance Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

8/15/2046

 

1,000,000

 

1,087,120

 

San Antonio Independent School District, GO, Refunding (Insured; Permanent School Fund Guarantee Program) Ser. B

 

5.00

 

8/1/2044

 

7,140,000

 

8,481,035

 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (Blueridge Transportation Group)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2045

 

1,000,000

 

1,167,740

 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (LBJ Infrastructure Group IH-635 Managed Lanes Project)

 

7.00

 

6/30/2040

 

11,175,000

 

11,384,755

 

78

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Texas - 11.5% (continued)

         

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3)

 

6.75

 

6/30/2043

 

5,000,000

 

5,864,300

 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds (NTE Mobility Partners Segments 3)

 

7.00

 

12/31/2038

 

10,000,000

 

11,850,600

 

Texas Private Activity Bond Surface Transportation Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

3.92

 

12/31/2049

 

5,000,000

 

5,787,800

 

Texas Transportation Commission, Revenue Bonds

 

5.00

 

8/1/2057

 

2,000,000

 

2,457,340

 
 

226,420,746

 

U.S. Related - 3.2%

         

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C

 

6.00

 

10/1/2034

 

2,000,000

 

2,349,420

 

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. C

 

6.13

 

10/1/2043

 

2,000,000

 

2,342,880

 

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

6.25

 

10/1/2034

 

1,000,000

 

1,169,610

 

Antonio B Won International Airport Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. C

 

6.38

 

10/1/2043

 

1,000,000

 

1,170,580

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

12/1/2046

 

1,500,000

 

1,758,225

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

6.00

 

11/1/2026

 

2,500,000

 

2,644,100

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

6.13

 

11/1/2031

 

5,000,000

 

5,286,400

 

Guam, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A

 

6.50

 

11/1/2040

 

2,000,000

 

2,119,540

 

Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

7/1/2041

 

2,500,000

i

1,893,750

 

Puerto Rico, GO, Refunding, Ser. A

 

8.00

 

7/1/2035

 

10,000,000

i

7,325,000

 

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.75

 

7/1/2037

 

2,500,000

 

2,743,750

 

Puerto Rico Commonwealth Aqueduct & Sewer Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

6.00

 

7/1/2038

 

2,500,000

 

2,600,000

 

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Insured; National Public Finance Guarantee Corp.) Ser. SS

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

500,000

 

507,305

 

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. DDD

 

5.00

 

7/1/2022

 

2,000,000

i

1,540,000

 

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

6.75

 

7/1/2036

 

10,000,000

i

7,900,000

 

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. M

 

5.00

 

7/1/2032

 

220,000

i

101,750

 

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. M

 

5.00

 

7/1/2025

 

110,000

i

50,875

 

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. G

 

5.00

 

7/1/2042

 

120,000

i

55,500

 

Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. K

 

5.00

 

7/1/2030

 

120,000

i

55,500

 

Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

7/1/2021

 

500,000

i

125,000

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2031

 

498,000

c

375,890

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2029

 

387,000

c

313,969

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2033

 

561,000

c

394,809

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2051

 

4,348,000

c

939,907

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2046

 

5,338,000

c

1,588,162

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2027

 

397,000

c

339,602

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

0.00

 

7/1/2024

 

207,000

c

189,409

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

4.50

 

7/1/2034

 

411,000

 

452,342

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

4.55

 

7/1/2040

 

208,000

 

234,555

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

4.75

 

7/1/2053

 

1,526,000

 

1,727,615

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A1

 

5.00

 

7/1/2058

 

3,858,000

 

4,424,624

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2

 

4.33

 

7/1/2040

 

2,112,000

 

2,347,277

 

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2

 

4.54

 

7/1/2053

 

63,000

 

70,333

 

79

 

STATEMENT OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

U.S. Related - 3.2% (continued)

         

Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp., Revenue Bonds, Ser. A2

 

4.78

 

7/1/2058

 

847,000

 

957,322

 

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2029

 

2,250,000

 

2,258,438

 

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

5.00

 

10/1/2034

 

1,500,000

 

1,501,875

 

Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Ser. A

 

6.75

 

10/1/2037

 

1,250,000

 

1,252,400

 
 

63,107,714

 

Utah - .1%

         

Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summit Academy)

 

5.00

 

4/15/2044

 

625,000

 

784,769

 

Utah Charter School Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Summit Academy) Ser. A

 

5.00

 

4/15/2049

 

1,150,000

 

1,434,878

 
 

2,219,647

 

Virginia - 2.8%

         

Chesapeake Expressway, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. B

 

0/4.87

 

7/15/2040

 

2,000,000

h

2,102,640

 

Roanoke County Economic Development Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Richfield Living Obligated Group) Ser. A

 

5.25

 

9/1/2049

 

10,000,000

 

10,637,900

 

University of Virginia, Revenue Bonds, Refunding, Ser. A1

 

4.00

 

4/1/2045

 

3,950,000

 

4,378,061

 

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (95 Express Lanes Project)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2040

 

7,510,000

 

8,008,739

 

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (95 Express Lanes Project)

 

5.00

 

1/1/2040

 

12,395,000

 

13,218,152

 

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Elizabeth River Crossing Opco Project)

 

5.25

 

1/1/2032

 

4,000,000

 

4,353,320

 

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Elizabeth River Crossing Opco Project)

 

6.00

 

1/1/2037

 

1,665,000

 

1,839,359

 

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Transform 66 P3 Project)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2056

 

4,000,000

 

4,744,840

 

Virginia Small Business Financing Authority, Revenue Bonds (Transform 66 P3 Project)

 

5.00

 

12/31/2049

 

4,500,000

 

5,364,765

 
 

54,647,776

 

Washington - 1.7%

         

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2034

 

1,250,000

 

1,624,163

 

Washington, GO, Refunding, Ser. R-2021A

 

5.00

 

6/1/2035

 

1,250,000

 

1,619,738

 

Washington, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2042

 

5,950,000

 

7,545,254

 

Washington, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2040

 

5,350,000

 

6,815,204

 

Washington, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2041

 

5,465,000

 

6,945,851

 

Washington Health Care Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) Ser. C, 1 Month MUNIPSA +1.05%

 

2.20

 

7/3/2023

 

7,965,000

d

8,141,664

 
 

32,691,874

 

West Virginia - 1.0%

         

West Virginia, GO, Ser. B

 

5.00

 

6/1/2041

 

13,330,000

 

16,930,166

 

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Charleston Area Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2039

 

1,450,000

 

1,830,408

 

West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Charleston Area Medical Center Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2038

 

1,500,000

 

1,900,935

 
 

20,661,509

 

Wisconsin - 1.4%

         

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Maryland Proton Treatment Center) Ser. A1

 

6.38

 

1/1/2048

 

2,500,000

a

2,703,275

 

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Nevada State College)

 

5.00

 

5/1/2055

 

5,000,000

a

5,529,550

 

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Piedmont Community Charter School)

 

5.00

 

6/15/2053

 

1,000,000

 

1,186,140

 

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds (Piedmont Community Charter School)

 

5.00

 

6/15/2049

 

3,440,000

 

4,114,928

 

Public Finance Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Friends Homes Obligated Group)

 

5.00

 

9/1/2039

 

2,230,000

a

2,526,612

 

80

 

                   
 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (continued)

Description

Coupon
Rate (%)

 

Maturity Date

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Long-Term Municipal Investments - 102.1% (continued)

         

Wisconsin - 1.4% (continued)

         

Wisconsin Center District, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

0.00

 

12/15/2046

 

3,990,000

c

1,587,940

 

Wisconsin Center District, Revenue Bonds (Insured; Assured Guaranty Municipal Corp.) Ser. A

 

0.00

 

12/15/2044

 

8,735,000

c

3,783,478

 

Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority, Revenue Bonds, Refunding (Marshfield Clinic Health System Obligated Group) Ser. C

 

5.00

 

2/15/2047

 

4,500,000

 

5,378,670

 
 

26,810,593

 

Total Long-Term Municipal Investments
(cost $1,812,094,515)

 

2,009,478,391

 

Total Investments (cost $1,838,061,653)

 

103.5%

2,037,586,524

 

Liabilities, Less Cash and Receivables

 

(3.5%)

(69,282,206)

 

Net Assets

 

100.0%

1,968,304,318

 

a Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 29, 2020, these securities were valued at $251,967,242 or 12.8% of net assets.

b These securities are prerefunded; the date shown represents the prerefunded date. Bonds which are prerefunded are collateralized by U.S. Government securities which are held in escrow and are used to pay principal and interest on the municipal issue and to retire the bonds in full at the earliest refunding date.

c Security issued with a zero coupon. Income is recognized through the accretion of discount.

d Variable rate security—rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.

e The Variable Rate shall be determined by the Remarketing Agent in its sole discretion based on prevailing market conditions and may, but need not, be established by reference to one or more financial indices.

f Collateral for floating rate borrowings. The coupon rate given represents the current interest rate for the inverse floating rate security.

g Auction Rate Security—interest rate is reset periodically under an auction process that is conducted by an auction agent. Rate shown is the interest rate in effect at period end.

h Zero coupon until a specified date at which time the stated coupon rate becomes effective until maturity.

i Non-income producing—security in default.

   

Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)

Value (%)

Education

16.6

General

14.4

Transportation

13.9

General Obligation

13.5

Medical

7.9

Airport

7.9

Development

6.3

School District

4.6

Prerefunded

3.9

Tobacco Settlement

3.9

Housing

3.4

Nursing Homes

2.5

Power

1.9

Multifamily Housing

1.0

Pollution

.6

Water

.5

Special Tax

.4

Build America Bonds

.3

 

103.5

 Based on net assets.

See notes to financial statements.

81

 

STATEMENTS OF FUTURES

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                       

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

Description

Number of
Contracts

Expiration

Notional
Value($)

Value ($)

Unrealized
(Depreciation) ($)

Futures Short

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

333

6/19/2020

55,221,723

56,693,250

(1,471,527)

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(1,471,527)

 

See notes to financial statements.

                       

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

Description

Number of
Contracts

Expiration

Notional
Value($)

Value ($)

Unrealized
(Depreciation) ($)

Futures Short

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

24

6/19/2020

3,979,944

4,086,000

(106,056)

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(106,056)

 

See notes to financial statements.

                       

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

Description

Number of
Contracts

Expiration

Notional
Value($0)

Value ($)

Unrealized
(Depreciation) ($)

Futures Short

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

41

6/19/2020

6,799,071

6,980,250

(181,179)

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(181,179)

 

See notes to financial statements.

                       

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

Description

Number of
Contracts

Expiration

Notional
Value($)

Value ($)

Unrealized
(Depreciation) ($)

Futures Short

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

20

6/19/2020

3,316,620

3,405,000

(88,380)

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(88,380)

 

See notes to financial statements.

                       

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

Description

Number of
Contracts

Expiration

Notional
Value($)

Value ($)

Unrealized
(Depreciation) ($)

Futures Short

U.S. Treasury 10 Year Notes

74

6/19/2020

9,813,461

9,971,500

(158,039)

 

U.S. Treasury 5 Year Notes

81

6/30/2020

9,822,361

9,942,750

(120,389)

 

U.S. Treasury Long Bond

384

6/19/2020

64,290,105

65,376,000

(1,085,895)

 

U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond

244

6/19/2020

49,164,753

50,630,000

(1,465,247)

 

Ultra 10 Year U.S. Treasury Notes

365

6/19/2020

53,752,889

54,829,844

(1,076,955)

 

Gross Unrealized Depreciation

 

(3,906,525)

 

See notes to financial statements.

82

 

STATEMENT OF SWAP AGREEMENTS

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

           

OTC Forward Rate Agreement Swaps

 
           

Reference
Obligation

Counterparty

Determination
Date

Notional
Amount ($)1

Base Index
Value ($)

Unrealized ($)

Municipal Market Data General Obligation, 2050, 5% Coupon AAA Index

Citigroup

5/28/20

10,000,000

1.64

-

1 The fund will receive a payment from the counterparty if the value of the reference index is less than the bases index value on the determination date. The fund will make a payment to the counterparty if the value of the reference index is greater than the base index value on the determination date.

See notes to financial statements.

83

 

       
 

Summary of Abbreviations (Unaudited)

 

ABAG

Association of Bay Area Governments

ACA

American Capital Access

AGC

ACE Guaranty Corporation

AGIC

Asset Guaranty Insurance Company

AMBAC

American Municipal Bond Assurance Corporation

ARRN

Adjustable Rate Receipt Notes

BAN

Bond Anticipation Notes

BPA

Bond Purchase Agreement

CIFG

CDC Ixis Financial Guaranty

COP

Certificate of Participation

CP

Commercial Paper

DRIVERS

Derivative Inverse Tax-Exempt Receipts

EDR

Economic Development Revenue

EIR

Environmental Improvement Revenue

EFFE

Effective Federal Funds Rate

EURIBOR

Euro Interbank Offered Rate

FCPR

Farm Credit Prime Rate

FGIC

Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHA

Federal Housing Administration

FHLB

Federal Home Loan Bank

FHLMC

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA

Federal National Mortgage Association

GAN

Grant Anticipation Notes

GIC

Guaranteed Investment Contract

GNMA

Government National Mortgage Association

GO

General Obligation

HR

Hospital Revenue

IDB

Industrial Development Board

IDC

Industrial Development Corporation

IDR

Industrial Development Revenue

LIBOR

London Interbank Offered Rate

LIFERS

Long Inverse Floating Exempt Receipts

LOC

Letter of Credit

LOR

Limited Obligation Revenue

LR

Lease Revenue

NAN

Note Anticipation Notes

MERLOTS

Municipal Exempt Receipts Liquidity Option Tender

MFHR

Multi-Family Housing Revenue

MFMR

Multi-Family Mortgage Revenue

MUNIPSA

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Municipal Swap Index Yield

PCR

Pollution Control Revenue

P-FLOATS

Puttable Floating Option Tax-Exempt Receipts

PILOT

Payment in Lieu of Taxes

PRIME

Prime Lending Rate

PUTTERS

Puttable Tax-Exempt Receipts

OBFR

Overnight Bank Funding Rate

RAC

Revenue Anticipation Certificates

RAN

Revenue Anticipation Notes

RAW

Revenue Anticipation Warrants

RIB

Residual Interest Bonds

ROCS

Reset Options Certificates

RRR

Resources Recovery Revenue

SAAN

State Aid Anticipation Notes

SBPA

Standby Bond Purchase Agreement

SFHR

Single Family Housing Revenue

SFMR

Single Family Mortgage Revenue

SOFR

Secured Overnight Financing Rate

SONYMA

State of New York Mortgage Agency

SPEARS

Short Puttable Exempt Adjustable Receipts

SWDR

Solid Waste Disposal Revenue

TAN

Tax Anticipation Notes

TAW

Tax Anticipation Warrants

TRAN

Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes

XLCA

XL Capital Assurance

See notes to financial statements.

84

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments†

 

 

 

2,832,280,896

 

1,183,432,482

 

199,237,650

 

339,617,461

 

 

Cash collateral held by broker—Note 4

 

 

 

932,401

 

-

 

67,200

 

114,800

 

 

Interest receivable

 

 

 

29,017,993

 

10,308,397

 

2,097,987

 

2,792,913

 

 

Receivable for shares of Beneficial
Interest subscribed

 

 

 

4,197,217

 

1,706,294

 

15,000

 

39,212

 

 

Receivable for investment securities sold

 

 

 

-

 

11,371,901

 

-

 

-

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

44,742

 

29,017

 

16,612

 

15,705

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,866,473,249

 

1,206,848,091

 

201,434,449

 

342,580,091

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 3(b)

 

 

 

1,040,716

 

442,315

 

103,897

 

133,053

 

 

Cash overdraft due to Custodian

 

 

 

3,730,639

 

878,399

 

281,137

 

367,457

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

99,987,697

 

68,033,756

 

2,077,250

 

2,880,625

 

 

Payable for shares of Beneficial
Interest redeemed

 

 

 

2,960,459

 

4,423,981

 

18,114

 

53,155

 

 

Payable for futures
variation margin—Note 4

 

 

 

926,156

 

-

 

66,750

 

114,031

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

21,575

 

10,015

 

1,787

 

2,455

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

80,300

 

47,070

 

36,405

 

36,796

 

 

 

 

 

 

108,747,542

 

73,835,536

 

2,585,340

 

3,587,572

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

2,757,725,707

 

1,133,012,555

 

198,849,109

 

338,992,519

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

2,556,239,595

 

1,118,483,556

 

184,055,141

 

316,208,352

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

201,486,112

 

14,528,999

 

14,793,968

 

22,784,167

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

2,757,725,707

 

1,133,012,555

 

198,849,109

 

338,992,519

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

2,638,500,024

 

1,167,803,628

 

185,738,165

 

317,440,886

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

2,693,009,060

 

1,117,371,436

 

191,477,387

 

330,018,654

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

188,745,008

 

86,168,175

 

14,978,035

 

24,771,897

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

14.27

 

12.97

 

12.78

 

13.32

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

64,716,647

 

15,641,119

 

7,371,722

 

8,973,865

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

4,540,926

 

1,207,075

 

577,359

 

673,820

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

14.25

 

12.96

 

12.77

 

13.32

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

85

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) (continued)

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

 

Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in securities—See Statements
of Investments†

 

 

 

173,524,814

 

2,037,586,524

 

 

Cash collateral held by broker—Note 4

 

 

 

56,000

 

2,972,000

 

 

Interest receivable

 

 

 

1,792,501

 

19,486,986

 

 

Receivable for shares of Beneficial
Interest subscribed

 

 

 

115,059

 

-

 

 

Receivable for investment securities sold

 

 

 

-

 

18,808,753

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

 

20,330

 

34,639

 

 

 

 

 

 

175,508,704

 

2,078,888,902

 

 

Liabilities ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
and affiliates—Note 3(b)

 

 

 

72,246

 

990,926

 

 

Cash overdraft due to Custodian

 

 

 

196,792

 

3,562,453

 

 

Payable for investment securities purchased

 

 

 

8,782,654

 

53,373,482

 

 

Payable for shares of Beneficial
Interest redeemed

 

 

 

120,566

 

1,393,126

 

 

Payable for futures
variation margin—Note 4

 

 

 

55,625

 

3,035,743

 

 

Payable for floating rate notes issued—Note 4

 

 

 

-

 

47,915,000

 

 

Interest and expense payable related to
floating rate notes issued—Note 4

 

 

 

-

 

243,315

 

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses payable

 

 

 

1,467

 

17,007

 

 

Other accrued expenses

 

 

 

38,031

 

53,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,267,381

 

110,584,584

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

166,241,323

 

1,968,304,318

 

 

Composition of Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

 

154,259,823

 

1,797,538,588

 

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

 

11,981,500

 

170,765,730

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

166,241,323

 

1,968,304,318

 

 

Investments at cost ($)

 

 

 

162,441,239

 

1,838,061,653

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

155,219,340

 

1,898,028,677

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

13,325,957

 

135,796,914

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

11.65

 

13.98

 

 

Investor Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets ($)

 

 

 

11,021,983

 

70,275,641

 

 

Shares Outstanding

 

 

 

945,658

 

5,025,028

 

 

Net Asset Value Per Share ($)

 

 

 

11.66

 

13.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

86

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended February 29, 2020 (Unaudited)

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 

34,335,851

 

10,629,908

 

2,783,014

 

4,207,611

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

4,533,201

 

1,972,194

 

487,850

 

568,934

 

Administration fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

1,576,379

 

689,820

 

119,446

 

198,999

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c)

 

 

83,390

 

36,950

 

6,335

 

9,866

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b)

 

 

73,532

 

19,141

 

10,445

 

10,596

 

Registration fees

 

 

49,879

 

22,124

 

16,258

 

16,988

 

Professional fees

 

 

35,111

 

29,130

 

20,405

 

23,728

 

Loan commitment fees—Note 2

 

 

34,049

 

16,724

 

2,794

 

614

 

Custodian fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

25,308

 

17,581

 

3,311

 

5,220

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

5,714

 

4,060

 

4,713

 

2,526

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

68,033

 

39,403

 

26,126

 

32,427

 

Total Expenses

 

 

6,491,257

 

2,853,788

 

704,344

 

876,559

 

Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 3(b)

 

 

(3,295)

 

(4,405)

 

(1,434)

 

(3,625)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

6,487,962

 

2,849,383

 

702,910

 

872,934

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

27,847,889

 

7,780,525

 

2,080,104

 

3,334,677

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments—Note 4 ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

9,222,352

 

1,970,488

 

1,857,251

 

1,024,105

 

Net realized gain (loss) on futures

 

 

(1,006,313)

 

-

 

(77,004)

 

(128,340)

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

 

8,216,039

 

1,970,488

 

1,780,247

 

895,765

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments

 

 

37,265,754

 

3,429,322

 

1,274,155

 

4,446,362

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on futures

 

 

(115,652)

 

-

 

(1,758)

 

(7,349)

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

 

37,150,102

 

3,429,322

 

1,272,397

 

4,439,013

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

45,366,141

 

5,399,810

 

3,052,644

 

5,334,778

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

73,214,030

 

13,180,335

 

5,132,748

 

8,669,455

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

                     

87

 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (continued)

                 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

Investment Income ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest Income

 

 

2,140,265

 

35,739,834

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

397,189

 

4,840,237

 

Administration fee—Note 3(a)

 

 

96,693

 

1,185,089

 

Professional fees

 

 

21,211

 

36,618

 

Registration fees

 

 

15,626

 

22,261

 

Shareholder servicing costs—Note 3(b)

 

 

13,770

 

82,368

 

Chief Compliance Officer fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

6,661

 

6,661

 

Trustees’ fees and expenses—Note 3(c)

 

 

5,114

 

63,540

 

Prospectus and shareholders’ reports

 

 

4,847

 

4,848

 

Custodian fees—Note 3(b)

 

 

2,889

 

18,945

 

Loan commitment fees—Note 2

 

 

2,308

 

28,944

 

Interest and expense related to floating rate notes issued—Note 4

 

 

-

 

454,268

 

Miscellaneous

 

 

22,578

 

72,063

 

Total Expenses

 

 

588,886

 

6,815,842

 

Less—reduction in expenses due to undertakings—Note 3(a)

 

 

(104,241)

 

-

 

Less—reduction in fees due to earnings credits—Note 3(b)

 

 

(1,691)

 

(6,036)

 

Net Expenses

 

 

482,954

 

6,809,806

 

Investment Income—Net

 

 

1,657,311

 

28,930,028

 

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
on Investments—Note 4 ($):

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

1,235,113

 

12,516,889

 

Net realized gain (loss) on futures

 

 

(64,170)

 

(11,626,503)

 

Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreements

 

 

-

 

760,000

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

 

1,170,943

 

1,650,386

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments

 

 

1,633,384

 

31,969,059

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures

 

 

(1,465)

 

4,903,710

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements

 

 

-

 

1,434,185

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

 

1,631,919

 

38,306,954

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

2,802,862

 

39,957,340

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

4,460,173

 

68,887,368

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See notes to financial statements.

             

88

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

27,847,889

 

 

 

55,377,249

 

7,780,525

 

 

 

15,456,624

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

8,216,039

 

 

 

1,228,661

 

1,970,488

 

 

 

472,183

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

37,150,102

 

 

 

125,350,329

 

3,429,322

 

 

 

17,567,621

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

73,214,030

 

 

 

181,956,239

 

13,180,335

 

 

 

33,496,428

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(27,238,869)

 

 

 

(54,047,433)

 

(7,702,226)

 

 

 

(15,273,026)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(559,968)

 

 

 

(1,000,031)

 

(86,908)

 

 

 

(114,913)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(27,798,837)

 

 

 

(55,047,464)

 

(7,789,134)

 

 

 

(15,387,939)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

299,162,788

 

 

 

924,564,661

 

127,314,210

 

 

 

662,514,188

 

Investor Shares

 

 

30,260,627

 

 

 

30,145,345

 

15,097,872

 

 

 

15,862,712

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

3,627,180

 

 

 

7,396,191

 

1,314,584

 

 

 

2,760,357

 

Investor Shares

 

 

438,592

 

 

 

748,375

 

68,955

 

 

 

76,023

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(152,940,617)

 

 

 

(702,377,279)

 

(146,056,056)

 

 

 

(466,572,548)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(18,335,171)

 

 

 

(29,452,276)

 

(14,212,192)

 

 

 

(10,651,925)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

162,213,399

 

 

 

231,025,017

 

(16,472,627)

 

 

 

203,988,807

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

207,628,592

 

 

 

357,933,792

 

(11,081,426)

 

 

 

222,097,296

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

2,550,097,115

 

 

 

2,192,163,323

 

1,144,093,981

 

 

 

921,996,685

 

End of Period

 

 

2,757,725,707

 

 

 

2,550,097,115

 

1,133,012,555

 

 

 

1,144,093,981

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

21,434,425

 

 

 

68,809,556

 

9,881,047

 

 

 

52,060,559

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

259,406

 

 

 

547,710

 

101,970

 

 

 

216,153

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(10,956,352)

 

 

 

(52,723,996)

 

(11,334,657)

 

 

 

(36,601,056)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

10,737,479

 

 

 

16,633,270

 

(1,351,640)

 

 

 

15,675,656

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

2,171,071

 

 

 

2,228,820

 

1,172,017

 

 

 

1,240,572

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

31,376

 

 

 

55,481

 

5,354

 

 

 

5,948

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(1,311,813)

 

 

 

(2,194,034)

 

(1,103,019)

 

 

 

(835,125)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

890,634

 

 

 

90,267

 

74,352

 

 

 

411,395

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

During the period ended February 29, 2020, 2,149,073 Class M shares representing $29,983,720 were exchanged for 2,151,350 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 1,168,724 Class M shares representing $15,066,763 were exchanged for 1,169,605 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 2,239,971 Class M shares representing $30,321,493 were exchanged for 2,242,724 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 1,245,318 Class M shares representing $15,936,111 were exchanged for 1,246,081 Investor shares for BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund.

See notes to financial statements.

                           

89

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued)

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

2,080,104

 

 

 

4,565,407

 

3,334,677

 

 

 

6,962,540

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

1,780,247

 

 

 

431,462

 

895,765

 

 

 

(42,371)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

1,272,397

 

 

 

10,016,149

 

4,439,013

 

 

 

16,776,926

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

5,132,748

 

 

 

15,013,018

 

8,669,455

 

 

 

23,697,095

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(2,347,032)

 

 

 

(4,439,732)

 

(3,267,422)

 

 

 

(6,794,542)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(96,387)

 

 

 

(121,424)

 

(76,741)

 

 

 

(146,121)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(2,443,419)

 

 

 

(4,561,156)

 

(3,344,163)

 

 

 

(6,940,663)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

9,887,844

 

 

 

59,394,454

 

26,361,591

 

 

 

140,917,074

 

Investor Shares

 

 

4,064,078

 

 

 

5,158,346

 

4,623,788

 

 

 

3,238,437

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

238,120

 

 

 

136,786

 

466,389

 

 

 

1,214,722

 

Investor Shares

 

 

77,824

 

 

 

109,549

 

58,253

 

 

 

116,654

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(12,901,843)

 

 

 

(62,177,242)

 

(18,333,952)

 

 

 

(139,658,366)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(4,970,573)

 

 

 

(2,998,173)

 

(3,310,552)

 

 

 

(3,343,700)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

(3,604,550)

 

 

 

(376,280)

 

9,865,517

 

 

 

2,484,821

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

(915,221)

 

 

 

10,075,582

 

15,190,809

 

 

 

19,241,253

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

199,764,330

 

 

 

189,688,748

 

323,801,710

 

 

 

304,560,457

 

End of Period

 

 

198,849,109

 

 

 

199,764,330

 

338,992,519

 

 

 

323,801,710

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

789,453

 

 

 

4,952,835

 

2,021,801

 

 

 

11,290,812

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

19,057

 

 

 

11,251

 

35,709

 

 

 

96,492

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(1,032,236)

 

 

 

(5,178,666)

 

(1,406,066)

 

 

 

(11,250,364)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(223,726)

 

 

 

(214,580)

 

651,444

 

 

 

136,940

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

325,738

 

 

 

418,317

 

355,684

 

 

 

259,762

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

6,214

 

 

 

9,030

 

4,443

 

 

 

9,263

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(394,790)

 

 

 

(245,706)

 

(253,585)

 

 

 

(269,848)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(62,838)

 

 

 

181,641

 

106,542

 

 

 

(823)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

During the period ended February 29, 2020, 265,069 Class M shares representing $3,312,921 were exchanged for 265,524 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 340,130 Class M shares representing $4,421,783 were exchanged for 340,288 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 417,738 Class M shares representing $5,158,014 were exchanged for 418,289 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and 246,548 Class M shares representing $3,076,110 were exchanged for 246,610 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund.

See notes to financial statements.

                           

90

 

                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

 

 

 

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Six Months Ended
February 29, 2020
(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year Ended
August 31, 2019

 

Operations ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income—net

 

 

1,657,311

 

 

 

3,486,292

 

28,930,028

 

 

 

57,974,098

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

1,170,943

 

 

 

845,891

 

1,650,386

 

 

 

(19,231,377)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) on investments

 

1,631,919

 

 

 

7,311,973

 

38,306,954

 

 

 

107,045,389

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Resulting from Operations

4,460,173

 

 

 

11,644,156

 

68,887,368

 

 

 

145,788,110

 

Distributions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions to shareholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(2,518,276)

 

 

 

(3,350,041)

 

(28,529,381)

 

 

 

(56,442,648)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(172,015)

 

 

 

(240,285)

 

(923,890)

 

 

 

(1,589,104)

 

Total Distributions

 

 

(2,690,291)

 

 

 

(3,590,326)

 

(29,453,271)

 

 

 

(58,031,752)

 

Beneficial Interest Transactions ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from shares sold:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

11,868,671

 

 

 

50,782,643

 

6,146,712

 

 

 

591,544,011

 

Investor Shares

 

 

178,816

 

 

 

1,724,720

 

23,271,039

 

 

 

60,863,277

 

Distributions reinvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

627,996

 

 

 

521,325

 

8,387,606

 

 

 

16,847,749

 

Investor Shares

 

 

157,380

 

 

 

216,022

 

799,878

 

 

 

1,290,464

 

Cost of shares redeemed:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class M

 

 

(7,490,281)

 

 

 

(57,545,613)

 

(72,965,264)

 

 

 

(206,989,736)

 

Investor Shares

 

 

(479,690)

 

 

 

(2,821,412)

 

(18,819,513)

 

 

 

(34,537,076)

 

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
from Beneficial Interest Transactions

4,862,892

 

 

 

(7,122,315)

 

(53,179,542)

 

 

 

429,018,689

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

6,632,774

 

 

 

931,515

 

(13,745,445)

 

 

 

516,775,047

 

Net Assets ($):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of Period

 

 

159,608,549

 

 

 

158,677,034

 

1,982,049,763

 

 

 

1,465,274,716

 

End of Period

 

 

166,241,323

 

 

 

159,608,549

 

1,968,304,318

 

 

 

1,982,049,763

 

Capital Share Transactions (Shares):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Ma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

1,040,064

 

 

 

4,614,444

 

451,063

 

 

 

45,331,585

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

55,223

 

 

 

47,158

 

613,625

 

 

 

1,273,298

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(654,779)

 

 

 

(5,277,280)

 

(5,352,349)

 

 

 

(15,711,099)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

440,508

 

 

 

(615,678)

 

(4,287,661)

 

 

 

30,893,784

 

Investor Sharesa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares sold

 

 

15,659

 

 

 

157,588

 

1,704,083

 

 

 

4,613,967

 

Shares issued for distributions reinvested

 

 

13,798

 

 

 

19,503

 

58,467

 

 

 

97,159

 

Shares redeemed

 

 

(41,720)

 

 

 

(257,126)

 

(1,375,174)

 

 

 

(2,581,794)

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Shares Outstanding

(12,263)

 

 

 

(80,035)

 

387,376

 

 

 

2,129,332

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a

During the period ended February 29, 2020, 8,026 Class M shares representing $91,187 were exchanged for 8,019 Investor shares for BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax Exempt Bond Fund and 1,705,065 Class M shares representing $23,270,547 were exchanged for 1,704,047 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund. During the period ended August 31, 2019, 71,695 Class M shares representing $797,325 were exchanged for 71,637 Investor shares for BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and 2,891,943 Class M shares representing $38,378,965 were exchanged for 2,892,570 Investor shares for BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund.

See notes to financial statements.

                           

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following tables describe the performance for each share class of each fund for the fiscal periods indicated. All information (except portfolio turnover rate) reflects financial results for a single fund share. Total return shows how much your investment in each fund would have increased (or decreased) during each period, assuming you had reinvested all dividends and distributions. These figures have been derived from the funds’ financial statements.

                               
       

Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

14.04

 

13.29

 

13.64

 

14.00

 

13.56

 

13.77

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.15

 

.33

 

.34

 

.34

 

.36

 

.37

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.23

 

.75

 

(.35)

 

(.27)

 

.43

 

(.21)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.38

 

1.08

 

(.01)

 

.07

 

.79

 

.16

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.15)

 

(.33)

 

(.34)

 

(.34)

 

(.35)

 

(.37)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

(.00)

b

(.09)

 

(.00)

b

-

 

Total Distributions

(.15)

 

(.33)

 

(.34)

 

(.43)

 

(.35)

 

(.37)

 

Net asset value, end of period

14.27

 

14.04

 

13.29

 

13.64

 

14.00

 

13.56

 

Total Return (%)

2.73

c

8.26

 

(.05)

 

.60

 

5.94

 

1.23

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.50

d

.50

 

.50

 

.50

 

.50

 

.50

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.50

d

.50

 

.50

 

.50

 

.50

 

.50

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.16

d

2.45

 

2.54

 

2.52

 

2.58

 

2.70

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

16.04

c

61.91

 

38.75

 

32.14

 

18.61

 

35.65

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

2,693,009

 

2,498,913

 

2,144,898

 

2,093,660

 

2,223,660

 

1,970,693

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b  Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

92

 

                               
       

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

14.02

 

13.28

 

13.63

 

13.99

 

13.54

 

13.75

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.13

 

.30

 

.31

 

.31

 

.32

 

.34

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.23

 

.74

 

(.36)

 

(.27)

 

.45

 

(.22)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.36

 

1.04

 

(.05)

 

.04

 

.77

 

.12

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.13)

 

(.30)

 

(.30)

 

(.31)

 

(.32)

 

(.33)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

(.00)

b

(.09)

 

(.00)

b

-

 

Total Distributions

(.13)

 

(.30)

 

(.30)

 

(.40)

 

(.32)

 

(.33)

 

Net asset value, end of period

14.25

 

14.02

 

13.28

 

13.63

 

13.99

 

13.54

 

Total Return (%)

2.61

c

7.92

 

(.30)

 

.35

 

5.76

 

.90

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.75

d

.75

 

.75

 

.75

 

.75

 

.75

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.75

d

.75

 

.75

 

.75

 

.75

 

.75

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.91

d

2.22

 

2.29

 

2.27

 

2.33

 

2.45

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

16.04

c

61.91

 

38.75

 

32.14

 

18.61

 

35.65

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

64,717

 

51,184

 

47,265

 

52,216

 

55,272

 

50,199

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b  Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued)

                               
       

Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.91

 

12.71

 

12.83

 

12.87

 

12.83

 

12.94

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.09

 

.18

 

.14

 

.12

 

.11

 

.11

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.06

 

.20

 

(.12)

 

(.02)

 

.05

 

(.09)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.15

 

.38

 

.02

 

.10

 

.16

 

.02

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.09)

 

(.18)

 

(.14)

 

(.12)

 

(.11)

 

(.11)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

-

 

(.02)

 

(.01)

 

(.02)

 

Total Distributions

(.09)

 

(.18)

 

(.14)

 

(.14)

 

(.12)

 

(.13)

 

Net asset value, end of period

12.97

 

12.91

 

12.71

 

12.83

 

12.87

 

12.83

 

Total Return (%)

1.16

b

3.03

 

.18

 

.76

 

1.21

 

.17

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.50

c

.50

 

.51

 

.51

 

.51

 

.50

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.50

c

.50

 

.51

 

.51

 

.51

 

.50

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.38

c

1.44

 

1.12

 

.94

 

.84

 

.82

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

45.54

b

128.58

 

58.52

 

35.60

 

51.47

 

34.24

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,117,371

 

1,129,486

 

912,838

 

889,237

 

1,104,162

 

1,007,532

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Not annualized.

c Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

94

 

                               
       

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.90

 

12.70

 

12.82

 

12.86

 

12.82

 

12.93

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.07

 

.15

 

.11

 

.09

 

.08

 

.08

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.06

 

.20

 

(.12)

 

(.02)

 

.05

 

(.10)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.13

 

.35

 

(.01)

 

.07

 

.13

 

(.02)

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.07)

 

(.15)

 

(.11)

 

(.09)

 

(.08)

 

(.07)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

-

 

(.02)

 

(.01)

 

(.02)

 

Total Distributions

(.07)

 

(.15)

 

(.11)

 

(.11)

 

(.09)

 

(.09)

 

Net asset value, end of period

12.96

 

12.90

 

12.70

 

12.82

 

12.86

 

12.82

 

Total Return (%)

1.03

b

2.78

 

(.07)

 

.52

 

.97

 

(.15)

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.75

c

.75

 

.76

 

.76

 

.76

 

.76

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.75

c

.75

 

.76

 

.76

 

.76

 

.76

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.14

c

1.20

 

.87

 

.72

 

.60

 

.59

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

45.54

b

128.58

 

58.52

 

35.60

 

51.47

 

34.24

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

15,541

 

14,608

 

9,158

 

13,526

 

5,880

 

12,166

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Not annualized.

c Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.61

 

11.95

 

12.24

 

12.68

 

12.31

 

12.56

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.13

 

.29

 

.29

 

.30

 

.32

 

.33

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.19

 

.66

 

(.27)

 

(.24)

 

.41

 

(.25)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.32

 

.95

 

.02

 

.06

 

.73

 

.08

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.13)

 

(.29)

 

(.29)

 

(.30)

 

(.32)

 

(.33)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.02)

 

-

 

(.02)

 

(.20)

 

(.04)

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.15)

 

(.29)

 

(.31)

 

(.50)

 

(.36)

 

(.33)

 

Net asset value, end of period

12.78

 

12.61

 

11.95

 

12.24

 

12.68

 

12.31

 

Total Return (%)

2.62

b

8.09

 

.22

 

.55

 

5.96

 

.74

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.71

c

.70

 

.70

 

.70

 

.69

 

.68

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.71

c

.70

 

.70

 

.70

 

.69

 

.68

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.14

c

2.41

 

2.44

 

2.44

 

2.52

 

2.65

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

25.94

b

69.91

 

38.13

 

20.07

 

25.94

 

35.96

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

191,477

 

191,702

 

184,216

 

209,457

 

255,017

 

276,729

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Not annualized.

c Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

96

 

                               
       

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

12.59

 

11.93

 

12.23

 

12.67

 

12.29

 

12.54

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.12

 

.26

 

.27

 

.27

 

.28

 

.30

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.20

 

.66

 

(.29)

 

(.24)

 

.42

 

(.25)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.32

 

.92

 

(.02)

 

.03

 

.70

 

.05

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.12)

 

(.26)

 

(.26)

 

(.27)

 

(.28)

 

(.30)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.02)

 

-

 

(.02)

 

(.20)

 

(.04)

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.14)

 

(.26)

 

(.28)

 

(.47)

 

(.32)

 

(.30)

 

Net asset value, end of period

12.77

 

12.59

 

11.93

 

12.23

 

12.67

 

12.29

 

Total Return (%)

2.58

b

7.83

 

(.12)

 

.30

 

5.79

 

.40

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.96

c

.95

 

.95

 

.95

 

.94

 

.93

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.96

c

.95

 

.95

 

.95

 

.94

 

.93

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.89

c

2.15

 

2.19

 

2.20

 

2.27

 

2.41

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

25.94

b

69.91

 

38.13

 

20.07

 

25.94

 

35.96

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

7,372

 

8,063

 

5,473

 

5,043

 

5,981

 

5,558

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Not annualized.

c Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.12

 

12.40

 

12.75

 

13.16

 

12.73

 

12.95

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.13

 

.29

 

.30

 

.30

 

.31

 

.33

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.20

 

.72

 

(.35)

 

(.28)

 

.43

 

(.21)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.33

 

1.01

 

(.05)

 

.02

 

.74

 

.12

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.13)

 

(.29)

 

(.30)

 

(.30)

 

(.31)

 

(.34)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

(.00)

b

(.13)

 

-

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.13)

 

(.29)

 

(.30)

 

(.43)

 

(.31)

 

(.34)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.32

 

13.12

 

12.40

 

12.75

 

13.16

 

12.73

 

Total Return (%)

2.57

c

8.28

 

(.32)

 

.24

 

5.88

 

.98

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.53

d

.53

 

.54

 

.54

 

.54

 

.53

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.53

d

.53

 

.54

 

.54

 

.54

 

.53

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.06

d

2.32

 

2.43

 

2.35

 

2.39

 

2.60

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

22.29

c

80.68

 

38.51

 

31.61

 

28.71

 

41.79

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

330,019

 

316,364

 

297,515

 

297,243

 

360,108

 

310,635

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

98

 

                               
       

Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.11

 

12.40

 

12.75

 

13.15

 

12.73

 

12.94

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.12

 

.26

 

.27

 

.27

 

.28

 

.31

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.21

 

.71

 

(.35)

 

(.27)

 

.42

 

(.22)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.33

 

.97

 

(.08)

 

-

 

.70

 

.09

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.12)

 

(.26)

 

(.27)

 

(.27)

 

(.28)

 

(.30)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

-

 

(.00)

b

(.13)

 

-

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.12)

 

(.26)

 

(.27)

 

(.40)

 

(.28)

 

(.30)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.32

 

13.11

 

12.40

 

12.75

 

13.15

 

12.73

 

Total Return (%)

2.52

c

7.93

 

(.56)

 

.06

 

5.54

 

.73

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.78

d

.78

 

.79

 

.79

 

.79

 

.78

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.78

d

.78

 

.79

 

.79

 

.79

 

.78

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.81

d

2.08

 

2.18

 

2.12

 

2.15

 

2.35

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

22.29

c

80.68

 

38.51

 

31.61

 

28.71

 

41.79

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

8,974

 

7,437

 

7,046

 

9,395

 

8,410

 

8,632

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

11.53

 

10.91

 

11.20

 

11.62

 

11.24

 

11.40

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.12

 

.26

 

.26

 

.26

 

.29

 

.30

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.19

 

.63

 

(.29)

 

(.24)

 

.41

 

(.16)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.31

 

.89

 

(.03)

 

.02

 

.70

 

.14

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.12)

 

(.26)

 

(.26)

 

(.26)

 

(.29)

 

(.30)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.07)

 

(.01)

 

(.00)

b

(.18)

 

(.03)

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.19)

 

(.27)

 

(.26)

 

(.44)

 

(.32)

 

(.30)

 

Net asset value, end of period

11.65

 

11.53

 

10.91

 

11.20

 

11.62

 

11.24

 

Total Return (%)

2.76

c

8.28

 

(.22)

 

.31

 

6.30

 

1.33

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.72

d

.72

 

.72

 

.73

 

.72

 

.71

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.59

d

.59

 

.59

 

.59

 

.59

 

.59

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.10

d

2.35

 

2.36

 

2.38

 

2.53

 

2.64

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

34.16

c

90.17

 

45.71

 

37.78

 

36.53

 

52.79

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

155,219

 

148,558

 

147,343

 

152,923

 

175,053

 

169,337

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

11.54

 

10.92

 

11.20

 

11.62

 

11.24

 

11.40

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.11

 

.23

 

.23

 

.24

 

.26

 

.27

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.19

 

.63

 

(.28)

 

(.24)

 

.41

 

(.16)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.30

 

.86

 

(.05)

 

-

 

.67

 

.11

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.11)

 

(.23)

 

(.23)

 

(.24)

 

(.26)

 

(.27)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

(.07)

 

(.01)

 

(.00)

b

(.18)

 

(.03)

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.18)

 

(.24)

 

(.23)

 

(.42)

 

(.29)

 

(.27)

 

Net asset value, end of period

11.66

 

11.54

 

10.92

 

11.20

 

11.62

 

11.24

 

Total Return (%)

2.64

c

8.00

 

(.38)

 

.07

 

6.03

 

.98

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.97

d

.97

 

.97

 

.98

 

.97

 

.96

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.84

d

.84

 

.84

 

.84

 

.84

 

.84

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

1.85

d

2.11

 

2.11

 

2.13

 

2.28

 

2.39

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

34.16

c

90.17

 

45.71

 

37.78

 

36.53

 

52.79

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

11,022

 

11,051

 

11,334

 

13,093

 

14,322

 

15,495

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Class M Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.70

 

13.12

 

13.15

 

13.46

 

12.99

 

13.16

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.20

 

.43

 

.44

 

.45

 

.50

 

.47

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.29

 

.57

 

(.02)

 

(.32)

 

.45

 

(.18)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.49

 

1.00

 

.42

 

.13

 

.95

 

.29

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.21)

 

(.42)

 

(.45)

 

(.44)

 

(.48)

 

(.46)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

(.00)

b

(.00)

b

(.00)

b

-

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.21)

 

(.42)

 

(.45)

 

(.44)

 

(.48)

 

(.46)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.98

 

13.70

 

13.12

 

13.15

 

13.46

 

12.99

 

Total Return (%)

3.68

c

7.77

 

3.27

 

1.11

 

7.40

 

2.20

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.70

d

.73

 

.75

 

.73

 

.71

 

.69

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.70

d

.73

 

.75

 

.73

 

.71

 

.69

 

Ratio of interest and expense related to floating
rate notes issued to average net assets

.05

d

.08

 

.10

 

.07

 

.05

 

.04

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

3.00

d

3.22

 

3.43

 

3.44

 

3.79

 

3.57

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

28.40

c

72.96

 

41.48

 

34.78

 

31.92

 

41.90

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

1,898,029

 

1,918,499

 

1,432,351

 

1,257,498

 

1,084,650

 

1,141,309

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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Investor Shares

       

Six Months Ended

   
       

February 29, 2020

 

Year Ended August 31,

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

(Unaudited)

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

Per Share Data ($):

                       

Net asset value, beginning of period

13.70

 

13.13

 

13.16

 

13.46

 

12.99

 

13.16

 

Investment Operations:

                       

Investment income—neta

.19

 

.39

 

.40

 

.41

 

.47

 

.43

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

.29

 

.57

 

(.02)

 

(.30)

 

.44

 

(.18)

 

Total from Investment Operations

.48

 

.96

 

.38

 

.11

 

.91

 

.25

 

Distributions:

                       

Dividends from investment income—net

(.19)

 

(.39)

 

(.41)

 

(.41)

 

(.44)

 

(.42)

 

Dividends from net realized gain on investments

-

 

(.00)

b

(.00)

b

(.00)

b

-

 

-

 

Total Distributions

(.19)

 

(.39)

 

(.41)

 

(.41)

 

(.44)

 

(.42)

 

Net asset value, end of period

13.99

 

13.70

 

13.13

 

13.16

 

13.46

 

12.99

 

Total Return (%)

3.55

c

7.50

 

3.01

 

.95

 

7.13

 

1.93

 

Ratios/Supplemental Data (%):

                       

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

.95

d

.98

 

1.00

 

.99

 

.96

 

.96

 

Ratio of net expenses to average net assets

.95

d

.98

 

1.00

 

.99

 

.96

 

.96

 

Ratio of interest and expense related to floating
rate notes issued to average net assets

.05

d

.08

 

.10

 

.07

 

.05

 

.04

 

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

2.75

d

2.97

 

3.12

 

3.14

 

3.55

 

3.30

 

Portfolio Turnover Rate

28.40

c

72.96

 

41.48

 

34.78

 

31.92

 

41.90

 

Net Assets, end of period ($ x 1,000)

70,276

 

63,551

 

32,924

 

57,865

 

25,463

 

16,832

 

a  Based on average shares outstanding.

b Amount represents less than $.01 per share.

c Not annualized.

d Annualized.

See notes to financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

NOTE 1—Significant Accounting Policies:

BNY Mellon Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company, operates as a series company currently consisting of twenty-three series, including the following non-diversified funds: BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund (each, a “fund” and collectively, the “funds”). The objectives of the funds are as follows: BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund seek to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Pennsylvania state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund seeks as high a level of income exempt from federal and Massachusetts state income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund seeks as high a level of current income exempt from federal, New York state and New York city income taxes as is consistent with the preservation of capital. BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund seeks to maximize total return consisting of high current income exempt from federal income tax and capital appreciation. As of the reporting period of February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund is closed to new and existing investors.

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (“BNY Mellon”), serves as each fund’s investment adviser The Bank of New York Mellon, a subsidiary of BNY Mellon and an affiliate of the Adviser, serves as administrator for the funds pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Trust (the “Administration Agreement”). The Bank of New York Mellon has entered into a Sub-Administration Agreement with the Adviser pursuant to which The Bank of New York Mellon pays the Adviser for performing certain administrative services. BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Adviser, is the distributor of each fund’s shares, which are sold without a sales charge.

Each fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of $.001 par value shares of Beneficial Interest in each of the following classes of shares: Class M and Investor. Each class of shares has identical rights and privileges, except with respect to the Shareholder Service Plan and the expenses borne by each class, the allocation of certain transfer agency costs and certain voting rights. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class), and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.

The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each series. Expenses directly attributable to each series are charged to that series’ operations; expenses which are applicable to all series are allocated among them on a pro rata basis.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) is the exclusive reference of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under authority of federal laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. Each fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the FASB ASC Topic 946 Financial Services-Investment Companies. Each fund’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which may require the use of management estimates and assumptions. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Trust enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications. The funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. The funds do not anticipate recognizing any loss related to these arrangements.

(a) Portfolio valuation: The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (i.e., the exit price). GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs of valuation techniques used to measure fair value. This hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).

Additionally, GAAP provides guidance on determining whether the volume and activity in a market has decreased

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significantly and whether such a decrease in activity results in transactions that are not orderly. GAAP requires enhanced disclosures around valuation inputs and techniques used during annual and interim periods.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of each fund’s investments relating to fair value measurements. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments.

Level 2—other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3—significant unobservable inputs (including the funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers in or out of an assigned level within the disclosure hierarchy. Valuation techniques used to value each fund’s investments are as follows:

Investments in securities are valued each business day by an independent pricing service (the “Service”) approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Investments for which quoted bid prices are readily available and are representative of the bid side of the market in the judgment of the Service are valued at the mean between the quoted bid prices (as obtained by the Service from dealers in such securities) and asked prices (as calculated by the Service based upon its evaluation of the market for such securities). Debt investments (which constitute a majority of the portfolio securities) are carried at fair value as determined by the Service, based on methods which include consideration of the following: yields or prices of municipal securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type; indications as to values from dealers; and general market conditions. All of the preceding securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

U.S. Treasury Bills are valued at the mean price between quoted bid prices and asked prices by the Service. These securities are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Service is engaged under the general oversight of the Board.

When market quotations or official closing prices are not readily available, or are determined not to reflect accurately fair value, such as when the value of a security has been significantly affected by events after the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded, but before the funds calculate their net asset value, the funds may value these investments at fair value as determined in accordance with the procedures approved by the Board. Certain factors may be considered when fair valuing investments such as: fundamental analytical data, the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition, an evaluation of the forces that influence the market in which the securities are purchased and sold, and public trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers. These securities are either categorized within Level 2 or 3 of the fair value hierarchy depending on the relevant inputs used.

For securities where observable inputs are limited, assumptions about market activity and risk are used and are generally categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Futures are valued at the last sales price on the securities exchange on which such securities are primarily traded or at the last sales price on the national securities market on each business day and are generally categorized within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in swap agreements are valued each business day by the Service. Swaps are valued by the Service by using a swap pricing model which incorporates among other factors, default probabilities, recovery rates, credit curves of the underlying issuer and swap spreads on interest rates and are generally categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Table 1 summarizes the inputs used as of February 29, 2020 in valuing each fund’s investments:

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

                                   

Table 1—Fair Value Measurements

           
   

Investments in Securities

   

Level 1—Unadjusted
Quoted Prices

 

Level 2—Other Significant
Observable Inputs

 

Level 3—Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

 

 

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Assets ($)

Liabilities ($)

 

Total

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

               

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

2,827,886,192

-

 

-

-

 

2,829,886,192

U.S. Treasury Securities

 

-

-

 

4,394,704

-

 

-

-

 

4,394,704

Other Financial Instruments:

                     

Futures††

 

-

(1,471,527)

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

(1,471,527)

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

                     

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

1,183,432,482

-

 

-

-

 

1,183,432,482

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

                     

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

199,237,650

-

 

-

-

 

199,237,650

Other Financial Instruments:

                     

Futures††

 

-

(106,056)

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

(106,056)

BNY Mellon Massachusetts
Intermediate Municipal
Bond Fund

                     

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

339,617,461

-

 

-

-

 

339,617,461

Other Financial Instruments:

                     

Futures††

 

-

(181,179)

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

(181,179)

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

                     

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

173,524,814

-

 

-

-

 

173,524,814

Other Financial Instruments:

                     

Futures††

 

(88,380)

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

(88,380)

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund

                     

Corporate Bonds

 

-

-

 

28,108,133

-

 

-

-

 

28,108,133

Municipal Securities

 

-

-

 

2,009,478,391

-

 

-

-

 

2,009,478,391

Other Financial Instruments:

                     

Futures††

 

-

(3,906,525)

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

(3,906,525)

Floating Rate Notes†††

 

-

-

 

-

(47,915,000)

 

-

-

 

(47,915,000)

Swap Agreements††

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

-

-

 

-

 See Statement of Investments for additional detailed categorizations, if any.

†† Amount shown represents unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at period end, but only variation margin on exchanged traded and centrally cleared derivatives, if any, are reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

††† Certain of the fund’s liabilities are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value for financial reporting purposes.

(b) Securities transactions and investment income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Interest income, adjusted for accretion of discount and amortization of premium on investments, is earned from settlement date and recognized on the accrual basis. Securities purchased or sold on a when issued or delayed delivery basis may be settled a month or more after the trade date.

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund and BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund each follow an investment policy of investing primarily in municipal obligations of one state. Economic changes affecting the state and certain of its public bodies and municipalities may affect the ability of issuers within the state to pay interest on, or repay principal of, municipal obligations held by the funds.

(c) Dividends and distributions to shareholders: It is the policy of each fund to declare dividends daily from investment income-net. Such dividends are paid monthly. Dividends from net realized capital gains, if any, are normally declared and paid annually, but each fund may make distributions on a more frequent basis to comply with the

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distribution requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). To the extent that net realized capital gains can be offset by capital loss carryovers, it is the policy of each fund not to distribute such gains. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

(d) Federal income taxes: It is the policy of each fund to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company, which can distribute tax-exempt dividends, by complying with the applicable provisions of the Code, and to make distributions of income and net realized capital gain sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, each fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.

As of and during the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not have any liabilities for any uncertain tax positions. Each fund recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended February 29, 2020, the funds did not incur any interest or penalties.

Each tax year in the three-year period ended August 31, 2019 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state taxing authorities.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, each fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Furthermore, capital loss carryovers retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.

Table 2 summarizes each relevant fund’s unused capital loss carryover available for federal income tax purposes to be applied against future net realized capital gains, realized subsequent to August 31, 2019.

Table 3 summarizes each relevant fund’s tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.

             

Table 2—Capital Loss Carryover

           
       

Short-Term
Losses($)

Long-Term
Losses($)

Total($)

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     

1,915,903

-

1,915,903

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

     

1,376,245

1,780,050

3,156,295

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     

-

124,988

124,988

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

     

276,930

-

276,930

 Short-term and Long-term capital losses which can be carried forward for an unlimited period.

               

Table 3—Tax Character of Distributions Paid

 

2019

 

 

Tax-Exempt Income ($)

 

Ordinary Income ($)

 

Long-Term Capital Gains ($) 

 

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

55,005,117

 

42,347

 

-

 

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

 

15,387,939

 

-

 

-

 

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

4,561,156

 

-

 

-

 

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

6,940,663

 

-

 

-

 

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

3,477,899

 

-

 

112,427

 

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

56,447,020

 

1,181,393

 

403,339

 

NOTE 2—Bank Lines of Credit:

The funds participate with other long-term open-end funds managed by the Adviser in a $1.030 billion unsecured credit facility led by Citibank, N.A. (the “Citibank Credit Facility”) and a $300 million unsecured credit facility provided by The Bank of New York Mellon (the “BNYM Credit Facility”), each to be utilized primarily for temporary or emergency purposes, including the financing of redemptions (each, a “Facility”). The Citibank Credit Facility is available in two tranches: (i) Tranche A is in an amount equal to $830 million and is available to all long-term open-ended funds, including the funds, and (ii) Tranche B is in amount equal to $200 million and is available only to the BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, a series of BNY Mellon Investment Funds IV, Inc. In connection therewith, each fund has agreed to pay its pro rata portion of commitment fees for Tranche A of the Citibank Credit Facility and the BNYM Credit Facility. Interest is charged to the funds based on rates determined

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pursuant to the terms of the respective Facility at the time of borrowing. During the period ended February 29, 2020, BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund did not borrow under the Facilities.

NOTE 3—Investment Advisory Fee, Administration Fee and Other Transactions with Affiliates:

(a) Fees payable by the funds pursuant to the provisions of an Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser are payable monthly, computed on the average daily value of each fund’s net assets at the following annual rates: .35% of BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, .35% of BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund, .50% of BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, .35% of BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, .50% of BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and .50% of BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund.

For BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, the Adviser has contractually agreed from September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020, to waive receipt of its fees and/or assume the direct expense of the fund, so that the direct expense of neither class (excluding Shareholder Services Plan fees, taxes, interest expense, brokerage commissions, commitment fees on borrowings and extraordinary expenses) exceed .59% of the fund’s average daily net assets. On or after December 31, 2020, the Adviser may terminate this expense limitation agreement at any time. The reduction in expenses, pursuant to the undertaking, amounted to $104,241 during the period ended February 29, 2020.

Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, The Bank of New York Mellon provides or arranges for fund accounting, transfer agency and other fund administration services and receives a fee based on the total net assets of the Trust based on the following rates:

0 up to $6 billion    .15%

$6 billion up to $12 billion   .12%

In excess of $12 billion    .10%

The funds have arrangements with the transfer agent and the custodian whereby the funds may receive earnings credits when positive cash balances are maintained, which are used to offset transfer agency and custody fees. For financial reporting purposes, the funds include net earnings credits, if any, as expense offsets in the Statements of Operations.

(b) Each fund has adopted a Shareholder Services Plan with respect to its Investor shares. Each fund pays the Distributor at an annual rate of .25% of the value of its Investor shares average daily net assets for the provision of certain services. The services provided may include personal services relating to shareholder accounts, such as answering shareholder inquiries regarding a fund and providing reports and other information, and services related to the maintenance of such shareholder accounts. The Shareholder Services Plan allows the Distributor to make payments from the shareholder services fees it collects from each fund to compensate service agents (certain banks, securities brokers or dealers and other financial institutions) with respect to these services. Table 4 summarizes the amounts Investor shares were charged during the period ended February 29, 2020, pursuant to the Shareholder Services Plan. Additional fees included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations primarily include fees paid for cash management charges.

   

Table 4—Shareholder Services Plan Fees

 

   

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

$73,423

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

19,107

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

10,433

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

10,548

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

13,638

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund

82,326

Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon, under a custody agreement for providing custodial services for each fund. These fees are determined based on net assets, geographic region and transaction activity. Table 5 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 pursuant to the custody agreement.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

       

Table 5—Custody Agreement Fees

 

 

 

Custody Fees ($)

Custody
Earnings Credits ($)

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

25,308

(3,295)

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

 

17,581

(4,405)

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

3,311

(1,434)

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

 

5,220

(3,625)

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

 

2,889

(1,691)

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

18,945

(6,036)

Each fund compensates The Bank of New York Mellon under a shareholder redemptions draft processing agreement for providing certain services related to the funds’ check writing privilege. Table 6 summarizes the amount each fund was charged during the period ended February 29, 2020 for cash management services, which is included in Shareholder servicing costs in the Statements of Operations.

   

Table 6—The Bank of New York Mellon Cash Management Fees 

   

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

$86

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

28

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

11

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

35

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

112

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund

33

During the period ended February 29, 2020, each fund was charged $6,661 for services performed by the Chief Compliance Officer and his staff. These fees are included in Chief Compliance Officer fees in the Statements of Operations.

Table 7 summarizes the components of “Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and affiliates” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for each fund.

(c) Each Board member also serves as a Board member of other funds within the Trust. Annual retainer fees and attendance fees are allocated to each fund based on net assets.

NOTE 4—Securities Transactions:

Table 8 summarizes each fund’s aggregate amount of purchases and sales of investment securities, excluding short-term securities and futures, during the period ended February 29, 2020.

               

Table 7—Due to BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. and Affiliates

         

 

Investment
Advisory
Fees ($)

Administration
Fees ($)

Shareholder
Services Plan
Fees ($)

Custodian
Fees ($)

The Bank of New York Mellon Cash Management
Fees ($)

Chief
Compliance
Officer
Fees ($)

Less Expense
Reimbursement ($)

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

755,016

254,812

12,627

16,000

42

2,219

-

BNY Mellon National Short-Term
Municipal Bond Fund

314,658

110,035

3,393

12,000

10

2,219

-

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

78,634

19,249

1,793

2,000

2

2,219

-

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund

93,310

32,630

1,680

3,200

14

2,219

-

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

65,264

15,420

2,184

2,400

40

2,219

(15,281)

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

773,456

189,309

13,928

12,000

14

2,219

-

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

     

Table 8—Purchases and Sales

 

Purchases ($)

Sales ($)

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

641,250,350

425,114,532

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

561,108,502

516,839,551

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

51,249,941

56,027,545

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

81,058,447

72,975,040

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

66,106,623

56,267,186

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

553,675,966

556,555,809

Inverse Floater Securities: BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund participates in secondary inverse floater structures in which fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds are transferred to a trust (the “Inverse Floater Trust”). The Inverse Floater Trust typically issues two variable rate securities that are collateralized by the cash flows of the fixed-rate, tax-exempt municipal bonds. One of these variable rate securities pays interest based on a short-term floating rate set by a remarketing agent at predetermined intervals (“Trust Certificates”). A residual interest tax-exempt security is also created by the Inverse Floater Trust, which is transferred to the fund, and is paid interest based on the remaining cash flows of the Inverse Floater Trust, after payment of interest on the other securities and various expenses of the Inverse Floater Trust. An Inverse Floater Trust may be collapsed without the consent of the fund due to certain termination events such as bankruptcy, default or other credit event.

The fund accounts for the transfer of bonds to the Inverse Floater Trust as secured borrowings, with the securities transferred remaining in the fund’s investments, and the related floating rate certificate securities reflected as fund liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The fund may invest in inverse floater securities on either a non-recourse or recourse basis. These securities are typically supported by a liquidity facility provided by a bank or other financial institution (the “Liquidity Provider”) that allows the holders of the Trust Certificates to tender their certificates in exchange for payment from the Liquidity Provider of par plus accrued interest on any business day prior to a termination event. When the fund invests in inverse floater securities on a non-recourse basis, the Liquidity Provider is required to make a payment under the liquidity facility due to a termination event to the holders of the Trust Certificates. When this occurs, the Liquidity Provider typically liquidates all or a portion of the municipal securities held in the Inverse Floater Trust. A liquidation shortfall occurs if the Trust Certificates exceed the proceeds of the sale of the bonds in the Inverse Floater Trust (“Liquidation Shortfall”). When a fund invests in inverse floater securities on a recourse basis, the fund typically enters into a reimbursement agreement with the Liquidity Provider where the fund is required to repay the Liquidity Provider the amount of any Liquidation Shortfall. As a result, a fund investing in a recourse inverse floater security bears the risk of loss with respect to any Liquidation Shortfall.

The average amount of borrowings outstanding under the inverse floater structure during the period ended February 29, 2020, was approximately $60,878,960 with a related weighted average annualized interest rate of 1.50%.

Derivatives: A derivative is a financial instrument whose performance is derived from the performance of another asset. Each fund enters into International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements or similar agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) with its OTC derivative contract counterparties in order to, among other things, reduce its credit risk to counterparties. Master Agreements include provisions for general obligations, representations, collateral and events of default or termination. Under a Master Agreement, the fund may offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument’s payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment in the event of default or termination.

Each type of derivative instrument that was held by each relevant fund during the period ended February 29, 2020 is discussed below.

Futures: In the normal course of pursuing their investment objective, BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund, BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund are exposed to market risk, including interest rate risk, as a result of changes in value of underlying financial instruments. The funds invest in futures in order to manage their exposure to or protect against changes in the market. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or a sale of an asset at a specified date. Upon entering into such contracts, these investments require initial margin deposits with a counterparty, which consist of cash or cash equivalents. The amount of these deposits is determined by the exchange or Board of Trade on which the contract is traded and is subject

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to change. Accordingly, variation margin payments are received or made to reflect daily unrealized gains or losses which are recorded in the Statements of Operations. When the contracts are closed, the funds recognize a realized gain or loss which is reflected in the Statements of Operations. There is minimal counterparty credit risk to the funds with futures since they are exchange traded, and the exchange guarantees the futures against default. Futures open at February 29, 2020 are set forth in the Statements of Futures.

Swap Agreements: BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund enters into swap agreements to exchange the interest rate on, or return generated by, one nominal instrument for the return generated by another nominal instrument. Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the OTC market or centrally cleared. The fund enters into these agreements to hedge certain market or interest rate risks, to manage the interest rate sensitivity (sometimes called duration) of fixed income securities, to provide a substitute for purchasing or selling particular securities or to increase potential returns.

For OTC swaps, the fund accrues for the interim payments on a daily basis, with the net amount recorded within unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Once the interim payments are settled in cash, the net amount is recorded as a realized gain (loss) on swaps, in addition to realized gain (loss) recorded upon the termination of swap agreements in the Statement of Operations. Upfront payments made and/or received by the fund, are recorded as an asset and/or liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain or loss ratably over the agreement’s term/event with the exception of forward starting interest rate swaps which are recorded as realized gains or losses on the termination date.

Upon entering into centrally cleared swap agreements, an initial margin deposit is required with a counterparty, which consists of cash or cash equivalents. The amount of these deposits is determined by the exchange on which the agreement is traded and is subject to change. The change in valuation of centrally cleared swaps is recorded as a receivable or payable for variation margin in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received from (paid to) the counterparty, including upon termination, are recorded as realized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations.

Fluctuations in the value of swap agreements are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements.

Forward Rate Swaps Agreements: BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund accrues for payments on a daily basis based upon the daily difference between the Base Index Value and the Reference Index Value, with the net amount recorded within unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Once the payments are settled in cash, the net amount is recorded as a realized gain (loss) on Forward Rate Agreement, in addition to realized gain (loss) recorded upon the termination of swap agreements in the Statement of Operations. The settlement of the Forward Rate Agreement is governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) agreement with the counterparty of the positions. Forward rate swap agreements are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk and interest rate risk. Forward rate swap agreements open at February 29, 2020 are set forth in the Statement of Swap Agreements.

The provisions of ASC Topic 210 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” require disclosure on the offsetting of financial assets and liabilities. These disclosures are required for certain investments, including derivative financial instruments subject to Master Agreements which are eligible for offsetting in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and require each relevant fund to disclose both gross and net information with respect to such investments. For financial reporting purposes, each relevant fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to Master Agreements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Table 9 summarizes each relevant fund’s derivatives assets and liabilities (by type) on a gross basis, and net of amounts available for offsetting under Master Agreements and net of related collateral received or pledged, if any, as of February 29, 2020.

Table 10 summarizes each fund’s average market value of derivatives outstanding during the period ended February 29, 2020.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (continued)

   

Table 10—Average Market Value of Derivatives

 

Average
Market Value ($)

BNY Mellon National Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
Interest rate futures

13,648,732

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
Interest rate futures

1,003,500

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate
Municipal Bond Fund
Interest rate futures

1,696,821

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
Interest rate futures

836,250

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund
Interest rate futures

103,087,724

Table 11 summarizes each fund’s average notional value of swap agreements outstanding during the period ended February 29, 2020.

 

   

Table 11—Average Notional Value of Swap Agreements

 

Average
Notional Value ($)

BNY Mellon Municipal
Opportunities Fund
Interest rate swaps

18,571,429

Table 12 summarizes gross appreciation, gross depreciation and accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments inclusive of derivative contracts for each fund at February 29, 2020.

At February 29, 2020, the cost of investments inclusive of derivative contracts for federal income tax purposes was substantially the same as the cost for financial reporting purposes (see the Statements of Investments).

Table 9—Derivative of Assets and Liabilities subject to Master Netting Agreements

           

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative Financial Instruments:

 

Assets ($)

 

Liabilities ($)

 

Futures

 

-

 

(3,906,525)

 

Swaps

 

-

 

-

 

Total gross amount of derivative

 

 

 

 

 

assets and liabilities in the

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

-

 

(3,906,525)

 

Derivatives not subject to

 

 

 

 

 

Master Agreements

 

-

 

3,906,525

 

Total gross amount of assets

 

 

 

 

 

and liabilities subject to

 

 

 

 

 

Master Agreements

 

-

 

-

 

             

 

 

 

Financial

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Derivatives

 

 

 

 

Gross Amount of

 

Available

Collateral

 

Net Amount of

Counterparty

Assets ($)

1

for Offset ($)

Received ($)

 

Assets ($)

Citigroup

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Absent a default event or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented at gross amounts
and are not offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

       

Table 12—Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

 

Gross Appreciation ($)

Gross Depreciation ($)

Net ($)

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

196,023,816

3,714,471

192,309,345

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

17,248,275

1,619,421

15,628,854

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

14,102,029

708,600

13,393,429

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

22,668,382

672,986

21,995,396

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

11,083,594

88,399

10,995,195

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

203,494,979

7,876,633

195,618,346

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NOTE 5—Subsequent Event:

The post period-end coronavirus outbreak is impacting the global economy and the market environment. The final impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the investments of the Trust is hard to predict. Considering post period-end market conditions, however, the carrying values retained for the investments in the financial statements may differ significantly from the current values of the investments.

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NOTES

114

 

NOTES

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For More Information

The BNY Mellon Funds

c/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Adviser

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Administrator

The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Sub-Administrator

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Custodian

The Bank of New York Mellon
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Transfer Agent &
Dividend Disbursing Agent

BNY Mellon Transfer, Inc.
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

Distributor

BNY Mellon Securities Corporation
240 Greenwich Street
New York, NY 10286

 

                 

Ticker Symbols:

               

BNY Mellon National Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

   

Class M: MPNIX

 

Investor: MINMX

     

BNY Mellon National Short-Term Municipal Bond Fund

 

Class M: MPSTX

 

Investor: MINSX

     

BNY Mellon Pennsylvania Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Class M: MPPIX

 

Investor: MIPAX

     

BNY Mellon Massachusetts Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Class M: MMBMX

 

Investor: MMBIX

     

BNY Mellon New York Intermediate Tax-Exempt Bond Fund

Class M: MNYMX

 

Investor: MNYIX

     

BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities Fund

   

Class M: MOTMX

 

Investor: MOTIX

     

Telephone Wealth Management (WM) Clients, please contact your Account Officer or call 1-866-804-5023. Brokerage Clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors (BNYMWA), please contact your financial representative or call 1-800-830-0549, Option 2 for BNY Mellon Wealth Management Direct or 1-800-843-5466 for former brokerage clients of BNY Mellon Wealth Advisors whose accounts are now held by BNY Mellon Brokerage Services. Individual Account holders, please call BNY Mellon Investment Advisers at 1-800-373-9387.

Mail WM clients, write to your Account Officer, c/o The Bank of New York Mellon, One Mellon Bank Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15258

BNYMWA Brokerage Clients, write to your financial representative, P.O. Box 9012, Hicksville, NY 11802-9012

Individual Account Holders, write to: BNY Mellon Funds, P.O. Box 9879, Providence, RI 02940-8079

Each fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

A description of the policies and procedures that the fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities, and information regarding how the fund voted these proxies for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available at http://www.bnymellonim.com/us and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The description of the policies and procedures is also available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-373-9387.

   

© 2020 BNY Mellon Securities Corporation

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Item 2.           Code of Ethics.

                        Not applicable.

Item 3.           Audit Committee Financial Expert.

                        Not applicable.

Item 4.           Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

                        Not applicable.

Item 5.           Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

                        Not applicable.

Item 6.           Investments.

(a)                   Not applicable.

Item 7.           Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

                        Not applicable.

Item 8.           Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9.           Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.

                        Not applicable.

Item 10.        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

                        There have been no material changes to the procedures applicable to Item 10.

Item 11.        Controls and Procedures.

(a)           The Registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded, based on their evaluation of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in the reports that it files or submits on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant's management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)           There were no changes to the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12.        Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

 

 


 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

BNY Mellon Funds Trust

By:         /s/ Patrick T. Crowe

                Patrick T. Crowe

                President (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date:      April 24, 2020

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:         /s/ Patrick T. Crowe

                Patrick T. Crowe

                President (Principal Executive Officer)

 

Date:      April 24, 2020

 

 

By:         /s/ James Windels

                James Windels

                Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

Date:      April 24, 2020

 

 

 

 

 


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

(a)(2)      Certifications of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  (EX-99.CERT)

(b)           Certification of principal executive and principal financial officers as required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940.  (EX-99.906CERT)