On January 22, 2026, the Board of Trustees of BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund (NYSE:DHF) declared from net investment income a monthly cash dividend of $0.0175 per share of beneficial interest, payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 5, 2026. The ex-dividend date is February 5, 2026. The previous dividend declared in December was $0.0175 per share of beneficial interest.

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BNY Mellon High Yield Strategies Fund Declares Dividend