DSM (BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,) Volatility: 7.80% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


DSM BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. DSM
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What is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Volatility?

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, DSM +0.24% 36 Volatility is 7.80% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates DSM with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.

As of today (2026-06-25), BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility is 7.80%.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,  (NYSE:DSM) Volatility Explanation

Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.

Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.

Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Volatility Related Terms

DSM vs TEI, NCZ, ARDC: Volatility Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Volatility vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility falls into.


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BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,  (NYSE:DSM) Volatility Calculation

The annualized volatility is calculated as following:

σA=σM * √12
=√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2 * √12

Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Volatility →
What does a Volatility of 7.80% mean?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a Volatility of 7.80% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, and its competitors.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility too high?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current Volatility is 7.80%. Overall, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility compare to TEI and NCZ?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Volatility of 7.80% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for an Asset Management company?
A good Volatility depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Volatility should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, and its competitors. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current Volatility is 7.80%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, stock overvalued right now?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a current Volatility of 7.80%. The current Volatility is 7.80%. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM), the current Volatility is 7.80% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Business Description

Address C/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., 240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10286
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital.
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