Barings US High Yield C (BXHCX)

Fund Assets	545.83M
Expense Ratio	1.55%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	97.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.48
Dividend Yield	5.85%
Dividend Growth	-4.59%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.16
YTD Return	2.67%
1-Year Return	5.21%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	8.02
52-Week High	8.28
Beta (5Y)	0.43
Holdings	304
Inception Date	Nov 2, 2015

About BXHCX

MassMutual High Yield Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on below‑investment‑grade corporate credit. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of total return with an emphasis on current income by investing predominantly in high yield bonds and related securities. According to the fund’s stated approach, it targets lower‑rated U.S. debt, including securities that may be in default, aiming to capture elevated coupon income and potential price appreciation from credit improvement. The strategy sits within the high yield bond category and is designed for investors seeking exposure to the sub‑investment‑grade market across diverse industries such as industrials, consumer cyclicals, and services via a broad issuer mix. Class C shares typically feature a higher ongoing expense ratio relative to other share classes, reflecting their no‑front‑load structure. The fund’s yield metrics and peer comparisons indicate a focus on consistent income generation while navigating credit risk and market cycles through security selection and sector allocation. Overall, MassMutual High Yield Fund Class C plays a role as a dedicated high yield credit allocation within a diversified fixed income portfolio.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: BXHCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Corporate High Yield TR

Performance

BXHCX had a total return of 5.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.25%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VWEHX	Vanguard	Vanguard High-Yield Corporate Fund Investor Shares	0.22%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MPHZX	Class I	0.55%
BXHYX	Class Y	0.60%
MPHSX	Class R5	0.65%
DLHYX	Service Class	0.75%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03847	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04206	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03732	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03965	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.04044	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.03974	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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