MML Barings Core Bond Fund Class R5 (MCBDX)
| Fund Assets | 843.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 149.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.25 |
| YTD Return | -0.05% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.92% |
| 5-Year Return | 25.97% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.94 |
| 52-Week High | 9.41 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.28 |
| Holdings | 386 |
| Inception Date | Oct 3, 1994 |
About MCBDX
MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade U.S. fixed income securities. Its core objective is to achieve a high total rate of return while maintaining prudent investment risk and emphasizing the preservation of capital. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to investment-grade bonds, including government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments. It operates within the intermediate-term core bond category, which means its duration—an indicator of sensitivity to interest rate changes—typically remains near the market average for similar funds. With a focus on quality, the fund limits exposure to lower-rated debt, maintaining less than 5% in below-investment-grade issues. Managed by a team of professionals, MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class R5 plays a key role in fixed-income portfolios by providing broad exposure to the U.S. bond market, helping investors seek steady income and manage overall portfolio risk.
Performance
MCBDX had a total return of 7.92% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.40%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03599 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03248 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03301 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03631 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03095 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03415 | Nov 3, 2025 |