Dreyfus Greater China Fund    • Ticker: DPCRX   • Product Code:
0190   • CUSIP: 261986806 Share Class:  Fund Goal and Approach
The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation. To pursue its
goal, the fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets,
plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in stocks of
companies that (i) are principally traded in China, Hong Kong or
Taiwan (Greater China), (ii) derive at least 50% of their
revenues from Greater China, or (iii) have at least 50% of their
assets in Greater China. The fund invests principally in common
stocks, but its stock investments also may include preferred
stocks and convertible securities, including those purchased in
initial public offerings (IPOs).  To determine where the fund
will invest, the portfolio managers analyze several factors,
including:  * economic and political trends in Greater China  *
the current financial condition and future prospects of
individual companies and sectors in the region  * the valuation
of one company, sector or mar