MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class R4 (MCZRX)
| Fund Assets | 841.79M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 149.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.36% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.10 |
| YTD Return | 0.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.11% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.40 |
| 52-Week High | 9.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 461 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
About MCZRX
MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class R4 is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with broad exposure to the U.S. investment-grade fixed income market. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in investment-grade bonds, including government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments, seeking a high total rate of return while prioritizing prudent investment risk and capital preservation. As part of the intermediate-term core bond category, its portfolio duration typically aligns closely with the Morningstar Core Bond Index, providing moderate sensitivity to interest rate changes. The fund is actively managed and often utilized by institutional investors and retirement plans as a core fixed income holding. Its diversified allocations aim to deliver stable income and risk-managed capital appreciation, making it a foundational option for investors seeking broad, high-quality bond market exposure within a professionally managed structure. Managed under the auspices of MassMutual and advised by MML Investment Advisers, the fund plays a significant role in fixed income strategies for a wide range of investors.
Performance
MCZRX had a total return of 8.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.29%.
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% |
Top 10 Holdings
16.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.3.625 08.31.30 | 2.48% |
| Freddie Mac Pool | n/a | 2.12% |
| State Street Global Advisors - State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio | n/a | 2.05% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.3.875 08.31.32 | 2.05% |
| UMBS, TBA - Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA | FNCI.5 10.11 | 1.50% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Bonds | T.2.25 08.15.49 | 1.47% |
| United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Notes | T.4.875 05.31.26 | 1.47% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.FA0095 | 1.14% |
| BGME Trust 2021-VR | BGME.2021-VR C | 0.99% |
| Fannie Mae Pool | FN.CB3842 | 0.94% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.0325 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02772 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03059 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03413 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03004 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.03172 | Aug 1, 2025 |