Industry description
The investment seeks long-term capital growth consistent with the preservation of capital; its secondary goal is current income.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in common stocks. It focuses on "blue chip" companies with total market capitalizations of more than $5 billion at the time of purchase, including multinational companies. In addition to direct investments, the fund may invest in securities of foreign companies in the form of U.S. dollar-denominated American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).
Volume
The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the BNY Mellon Appreciation Investor MF was 131%. For the same stocks of the MF, the average monthly volume growth was 104% and the average quarterly volume growth was -41%
Fundamental Analysis Ratings
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
Valuation Rating: 72
P/E Growth Rating: 59
Price Growth Rating: 45
SMR Rating: 28
Profit Risk Rating: 33
Seasonality Score: 25 (-100 ... +100)