MML Barings Core Bond R4 (MCZRX)

Fund Assets	823.90M
Expense Ratio	0.78%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	149.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	4.36%
Dividend Growth	0.26%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.64
YTD Return	-2.03%
1-Year Return	-0.79%
5-Year Return	-4.91%
52-Week Low	8.64
52-Week High	9.17
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	391
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.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MCZRX
• Share Class: Class R4
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MCZRX had a total return of -0.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.17%.

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 Gr Bd I	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MCZZX	Class I	0.33%
MCBDX	Class R5	0.43%
MCBYX	Service Class	0.53%
MCBLX	Administrative Class	0.63%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03651	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03142	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03299	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02875	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03105	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03231	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 26, 2026

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