MML Barings Short-Duration Bond L (BXDLX)

Fund Assets	119.75M
Expense Ratio	0.741%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	47.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	4.00%
Dividend Growth	0.94%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.15
YTD Return	1.11%
1-Year Return	1.79%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	9.14
52-Week High	9.36
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	269
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.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: BXDLX
• Share Class: Class L
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government TR

Performance

BXDLX had a total return of 1.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.30%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MSTZX	Class I	0.46%
BXDYX	Class Y	0.51%
MSTDX	Class R5	0.56%
MSBYX	Service Class	0.66%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03054	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03082	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02992	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03225	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02882	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03052	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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