MML Barings Core Bond I (MCZZX)

Fund Assets	823.90M
Expense Ratio	0.33%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	149.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.88%
Dividend Growth	0.13%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.76
YTD Return	-2.08%
1-Year Return	-1.31%
5-Year Return	7.55%
52-Week Low	8.76
52-Week High	9.37
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	391
Inception Date	Dec 3, 2010

About MCZZX

MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class I is an institutional mutual fund within the intermediate core bond category. Its primary objective is to achieve a high total rate of return while maintaining prudent investment risk and preserving capital. The fund predominantly invests at least 80% of its net assets in investment-grade fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury bonds, government agency issues, securitized assets, and high-quality corporate bonds. It features a diversified portfolio with medium credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, as reflected in its effective duration of approximately six years. Notably, significant holdings include U.S. Treasury notes and bonds, as well as securities issued by government-sponsored enterprises such as the Federal National Mortgage Association. Designed for institutional investors, the fund offers a competitive expense ratio and emphasizes cost efficiency. MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class I plays a fundamental role for investors seeking broad-based exposure to the U.S. investment-grade bond market, serving as a core fixed income allocation for diversified portfolios aimed at balancing risk and return.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: High
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MCZZX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MCZZX had a total return of -1.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.42%.

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
MCBDX	Class R5	0.43%
MCBYX	Service Class	0.53%
MCBLX	Administrative Class	0.63%
MCZRX	Class R4	0.78%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.04038	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04086	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03558	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03734	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03265	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03517	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 6, 2026

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