MML Barings Core Bond Fund Class R3 (MCBNX)
| Fund Assets | 842.30M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 149.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.93% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.31 |
| YTD Return | -0.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.20% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.13 |
| 52-Week High | 9.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 401 |
| 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 5.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.19%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03056 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| 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 |