MML Barings Short-Duration Bond L (BXDLX)
| Fund Assets | 130.92M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.24 |
| YTD Return | 0.98% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.59% |
| 5-Year Return | n/a |
| 52-Week Low | 9.22 |
| 52-Week High | 9.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 253 |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
About BXDLX
MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund Class L is an open-end mutual fund focused on short-term, investment‑grade fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver a high total rate of return driven mainly by current income while seeking to limit price volatility through a short duration profile. The portfolio invests at least 80% of assets in investment‑grade bonds, typically spanning U.S. Treasuries, agencies, corporate credits, and securitized instruments, to balance income generation with interest‑rate risk management. The fund pays distributions monthly, reflecting its income orientation. Launched in 2020, it sits within the short-term bond category and maintains a diversified holdings base, aiming to dampen drawdowns relative to longer-duration strategies. Its expense ratio aligns with actively managed short-duration peers, and the share class requires a stated minimum initial investment. Positioned as a core short-duration allocation, the fund can serve in cash management ladders, liability‑matching frameworks, or as a ballast within multi‑asset portfolios where capital preservation and steady income are priorities in varying rate environments.
Performance
BXDLX had a total return of 3.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.35%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips 66 | n/a | 2.37% |
| Fortive Corp | n/a | 2.36% |
| CRH America Finance Inc | n/a | 2.35% |
| Charles Schwab Corp/The | n/a | 2.34% |
| BAYER CORPORATION - Bayer Corp | n/a | 2.34% |
| 522 Funding CLO LTD - 522 Funding CLO 2018-3A Ltd | MORGN.2018-3A BR | 1.86% |
| Fixed Income Clearing Corp. - FIXED INC CLEARING CORP.REPO | n/a | 1.82% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc | n/a | 1.58% |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | n/a | 1.57% |
| VW Credit Inc | n/a | 1.57% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03225 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02882 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03052 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0304 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02916 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03054 | Feb 2, 2026 |