MML Barings Core Bond Fund Class R3 (MCBNX)
| Fund Assets | 837.15M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $100,000 |
| Turnover | 149.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.58% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.35% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.38 |
| YTD Return | -0.46% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.06% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.09 |
| 52-Week High | 9.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 386 |
| Inception Date | Dec 31, 2002 |
About MCBNX
MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund that primarily targets investment-grade U.S. fixed income securities, including government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments. Its principal objective is to deliver a high total rate of return while maintaining prudent investment risk and seeking the preservation of capital. Positioned in the intermediate-term core bond category, this fund maintains a moderate interest rate sensitivity, with an effective duration of approximately six years, and allocates less than 5% of its assets to below-investment-grade bonds. The portfolio is diversified across U.S. Treasury securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, and select high-quality corporates. Frequently used as a core fixed income holding within retirement plans and diversified portfolios, this fund benchmarks its performance against broad market indices such as the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. With a focus on stable income generation and moderate risk, MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class R3 plays a fundamental role in balancing risk and return within traditional asset allocations for both individual and institutional investors.
Performance
MCBNX had a total return of 4.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.21%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03172 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02872 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02895 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03187 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02719 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02994 | Nov 3, 2025 |