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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000914775-23-000021
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	497
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230323
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230323
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20230323

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY Mellon Advantage Funds, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000914775
		IRS NUMBER:				133851784
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	033-51061
		FILM NUMBER:		23754632

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-922-6400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Advantage Funds, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20060502

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS GROWTH & VALUE FUNDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19951004

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS FOCUS FUNDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940304

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY MELLON RESEARCH GROWTH FUND, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000030162
		IRS NUMBER:				132641740
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0228

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	002-33733
		FILM NUMBER:		23754636

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS RESEARCH GROWTH FUND, INC.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20181030

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS RESEARCH GROWTH FUND, INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20110606

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS RESEARCH GROWTH FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20081201

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY Mellon Investment Funds III
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000053808
		IRS NUMBER:				042694144
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	033-43846
		FILM NUMBER:		23754641

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS/LAUREL FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20181030

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS LAUREL FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19941122

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LAUREL FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19940202

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY Mellon Strategic Funds, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000737520
		IRS NUMBER:				133272460
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	002-88816
		FILM NUMBER:		23754634

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10166
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10166

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Strategic Funds, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20060518

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS PREMIER  NEW LEADERS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20021213

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS NEW LEADERS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY Mellon Investment Funds I
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000799295
		IRS NUMBER:				043106135
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	033-08214
		FILM NUMBER:		23754642

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-922-6400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS INVESTMENT FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20081201

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MELLON INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030707

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	STANDISH AYER & WOOD INVESTMENT TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY Mellon Investment Funds VI
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001224568
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-104120
		FILM NUMBER:		23754640

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-922-6400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS MANAGER FUNDS II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20081201

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS PREMIER MANAGER FUNDS II
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20031016

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS PREMIER TP BALANCED FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030326

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY MELLON INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001056707
		IRS NUMBER:				134000024
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-47011
		FILM NUMBER:		23754639

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10289
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10289

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS INVESTMENT PORTFOLIOS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980226

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY MELLON OPPORTUNITY FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001111178
		IRS NUMBER:				134193975
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0930

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-34474
		FILM NUMBER:		23754637

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS OPPORTUNITY FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20081201

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS PREMIER OPPORTUNITY FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000405

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY MELLON FUNDS TRUST
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001111565
		IRS NUMBER:				134121547

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-34844
		FILM NUMBER:		23754643

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MELLON FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20030429

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	MPAM FUNDS TRUST
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000410

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY MELLON STOCK FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001199348
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-100610
		FILM NUMBER:		23754635

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS STOCK FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20081201

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS PREMIER STOCK FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20021122

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS FEEDER FUNDS
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20021017

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY Mellon Large Cap Securities Fund, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000030146
		IRS NUMBER:				136021175
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	002-09455
		FILM NUMBER:		23754638

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	NESBETT FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19680607

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BNY MELLON VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000813383
		IRS NUMBER:				133685668
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	033-13690
		FILM NUMBER:		23754633

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129226400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		C/O BNY MELLON INVESTMENT ADVISER, INC.
		STREET 2:		240 GREENWICH STREET
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10286

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS VARIABLE INVESTMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DREYFUS VARIABLE LIFE INVESTMENT FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19890925
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