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Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
May 31, 2024
USD ($)
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name BNY Mellon Investment Funds VI
Entity Central Index Key 0001224568
Document Period End Date May 31, 2024
Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund
Class Name Class A
Trading Symbol DBOAX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund
Class Name Class C
Trading Symbol DBOCX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund
Class Name Class I
Trading Symbol DBORX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class J  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund
Class Name Class J
Trading Symbol THPBX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class Y  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund
Class Name Class Y
Trading Symbol DBOYX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
Class Z  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund
Class Name Class Z
Trading Symbol DBOZX
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual semi-annual shareholder report
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund | Class A  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.

Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bnymellon.com
Additional Information Website im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

   

Share Class

Costs of a $10,000 investment

Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment

Class A*

$114

1.14%

 

  

*

During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.

 

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 114
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.14%
Net Assets $ 282,000,000
Holdings Count 527
Portfolio Turnover 26.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 5/31/24)

   

Fund Size (Millions)

Number of Holdings

Portfolio Turnover

$282

527

26.14%

 

Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Holdings (as of 5/31/24)

Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByIndustrySectorData(Other:-0.9,Asset Backed Securities:1.2,Basic Materials:1.7,Utilities:2.3,[Consumer, Cyclical]:3.4,Energy:4.4,Investment Companies:7.2,Industrial:8.4,Government:10.3,Communications:10.3,Mortgage Securities:10.8,[Consumer, Non-cyclical]:13.5,Financial:13.6,Technology:13.8)

Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByInvestmentTypeData(Other:1.7,Asset-Backed Securities:1.4,Exchange-Traded Funds:3,Investment Companies:4.1,U.S. Treasury Securities:8.8,U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed:9.2,Corporate Bonds:13.3,Equity Securities - Common Stocks:58.5)

 

Updated Prospectus Web Address im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund | Class C  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.

Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bnymellon.com
Additional Information Website im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

   

Share Class

Costs of a $10,000 investment

Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment

Class C*

$189

1.89%

 

  

*

During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.

 

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 189
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.89%
Net Assets $ 282,000,000
Holdings Count 527
Portfolio Turnover 26.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 5/31/24)

   

Fund Size (Millions)

Number of Holdings

Portfolio Turnover

$282

527

26.14%

 

Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Holdings (as of 5/31/24)

Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByIndustrySectorData(Other:-0.9,Asset Backed Securities:1.2,Basic Materials:1.7,Utilities:2.3,[Consumer, Cyclical]:3.4,Energy:4.4,Investment Companies:7.2,Industrial:8.4,Government:10.3,Communications:10.3,Mortgage Securities:10.8,[Consumer, Non-cyclical]:13.5,Financial:13.6,Technology:13.8)

Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByInvestmentTypeData(Other:1.7,Asset-Backed Securities:1.4,Exchange-Traded Funds:3,Investment Companies:4.1,U.S. Treasury Securities:8.8,U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed:9.2,Corporate Bonds:13.3,Equity Securities - Common Stocks:58.5)

 

Updated Prospectus Web Address im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund | Class I  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.

Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bnymellon.com
Additional Information Website im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

   

Share Class

Costs of a $10,000 investment

Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment

Class I*

$89

0.89%

 

  

*

During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.

 

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Net Assets $ 282,000,000
Holdings Count 527
Portfolio Turnover 26.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 5/31/24)

   

Fund Size (Millions)

Number of Holdings

Portfolio Turnover

$282

527

26.14%

 

Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Holdings (as of 5/31/24)

Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByIndustrySectorData(Other:-0.9,Asset Backed Securities:1.2,Basic Materials:1.7,Utilities:2.3,[Consumer, Cyclical]:3.4,Energy:4.4,Investment Companies:7.2,Industrial:8.4,Government:10.3,Communications:10.3,Mortgage Securities:10.8,[Consumer, Non-cyclical]:13.5,Financial:13.6,Technology:13.8)

Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByInvestmentTypeData(Other:1.7,Asset-Backed Securities:1.4,Exchange-Traded Funds:3,Investment Companies:4.1,U.S. Treasury Securities:8.8,U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed:9.2,Corporate Bonds:13.3,Equity Securities - Common Stocks:58.5)

 

Updated Prospectus Web Address im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund | Class J  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.

Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bnymellon.com
Additional Information Website im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

   

Share Class

Costs of a $10,000 investment

Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment

Class J*

$89

0.89%

 

  

*

During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.

 

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Net Assets $ 282,000,000
Holdings Count 527
Portfolio Turnover 26.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 5/31/24)

   

Fund Size (Millions)

Number of Holdings

Portfolio Turnover

$282

527

26.14%

 

Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Holdings (as of 5/31/24)

Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByIndustrySectorData(Other:-0.9,Asset Backed Securities:1.2,Basic Materials:1.7,Utilities:2.3,[Consumer, Cyclical]:3.4,Energy:4.4,Investment Companies:7.2,Industrial:8.4,Government:10.3,Communications:10.3,Mortgage Securities:10.8,[Consumer, Non-cyclical]:13.5,Financial:13.6,Technology:13.8)

Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByInvestmentTypeData(Other:1.7,Asset-Backed Securities:1.4,Exchange-Traded Funds:3,Investment Companies:4.1,U.S. Treasury Securities:8.8,U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed:9.2,Corporate Bonds:13.3,Equity Securities - Common Stocks:58.5)

 

Updated Prospectus Web Address im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund | Class Y  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.

Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bnymellon.com
Additional Information Website im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

   

Share Class

Costs of a $10,000 investment

Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment

Class Y*

$89

0.89%

 

  

*

During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.

 

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 89
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.89%
Net Assets $ 282,000,000
Holdings Count 527
Portfolio Turnover 26.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 5/31/24)

   

Fund Size (Millions)

Number of Holdings

Portfolio Turnover

$282

527

26.14%

 

Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Holdings (as of 5/31/24)

Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByIndustrySectorData(Other:-0.9,Asset Backed Securities:1.2,Basic Materials:1.7,Utilities:2.3,[Consumer, Cyclical]:3.4,Energy:4.4,Investment Companies:7.2,Industrial:8.4,Government:10.3,Communications:10.3,Mortgage Securities:10.8,[Consumer, Non-cyclical]:13.5,Financial:13.6,Technology:13.8)

Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByInvestmentTypeData(Other:1.7,Asset-Backed Securities:1.4,Exchange-Traded Funds:3,Investment Companies:4.1,U.S. Treasury Securities:8.8,U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed:9.2,Corporate Bonds:13.3,Equity Securities - Common Stocks:58.5)

 

Updated Prospectus Web Address im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund | Class Z  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about BNY Mellon Balanced Opportunity Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.

Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter. You can also request this information by calling 1-800-373-9387 (inside the U.S. only) or by sending an e-mail request to info@bnymellon.com.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-373-9387
Additional Information Email info@bnymellon.com
Additional Information Website im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund’s costs for the last six months?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

   

Share Class

Costs of a $10,000 investment

Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment

Class Z*

$96

0.96%

 

  

*

During the period, fees were waived and/or expenses reimbursed pursuant to an agreement with the Fund’s investment adviser, BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. If this agreement is not extended in the future, expenses could be higher.

 

Expenses Paid, Amount $ 96
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96%
Net Assets $ 282,000,000
Holdings Count 527
Portfolio Turnover 26.14%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

KEY FUND STATISTICS (AS OF 5/31/24)

   

Fund Size (Millions)

Number of Holdings

Portfolio Turnover

$282

527

26.14%

 

Holdings [Text Block]

Portfolio Holdings (as of 5/31/24)

Sector Allocation (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByIndustrySectorData(Other:-0.9,Asset Backed Securities:1.2,Basic Materials:1.7,Utilities:2.3,[Consumer, Cyclical]:3.4,Energy:4.4,Investment Companies:7.2,Industrial:8.4,Government:10.3,Communications:10.3,Mortgage Securities:10.8,[Consumer, Non-cyclical]:13.5,Financial:13.6,Technology:13.8)

Allocation of Holdings (Based on Net Assets)

HoldingsByInvestmentTypeData(Other:1.7,Asset-Backed Securities:1.4,Exchange-Traded Funds:3,Investment Companies:4.1,U.S. Treasury Securities:8.8,U.S. Government Agencies Mortgage-Backed:9.2,Corporate Bonds:13.3,Equity Securities - Common Stocks:58.5)

 

Updated Prospectus Web Address im.bnymellon.com/literaturecenter