MML Barings Diversified Bond Fund Class R4 (MDBFX)
| Fund Assets | 71.34M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 265.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.98% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.68% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.29 |
| YTD Return | 0.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.47% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.47% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.91 |
| 52-Week High | 8.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 283 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
About MDBFX
MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class R4 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a diversified portfolio of fixed-income securities. Its primary objective is to generate current income while seeking to preserve capital through broad exposure to various sectors of the bond market, including government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities. The fund actively allocates assets across different bond types and maturities to manage interest rate and credit risk, employing a strategy intended to adapt to changing economic cycles and market conditions. The fund is notable for its diversification, which is aimed at reducing single-sector risk while aiming to deliver more stable returns compared to portfolios invested in a narrower segment of the bond market. Investors benefit from professional management and access to a wide variety of bond instruments within a single vehicle. With features such as a moderate expense ratio and no minimum investment, the fund is suited to a broad investor base seeking exposure to income-generating securities. MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class R4 plays a significant role as a core fixed-income holding within diversified portfolios, offering both income potential and risk mitigation in volatile markets.
Performance
MDBFX had a total return of 5.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.65%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0295 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02647 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.0259 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02871 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02548 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02728 | Nov 3, 2025 |