MML Barings Diversified Bond Fund Class R3 (MDBRX)
| Fund Assets | 70.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.29% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 265.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.65% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.51 |
| YTD Return | 1.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.74% |
| 5-Year Return | 1.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.76 |
| 52-Week High | 8.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 283 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
About MDBRX
MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class R3 is an actively managed mutual fund within the intermediate core-plus bond category. Its primary function is to provide diversified exposure to a range of taxable fixed-income securities, focusing predominantly on investment grade bonds while also permitting allocations to high yield bonds to enhance income potential and broaden diversification. The portfolio is constructed to reflect the composition of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which serves as its benchmark, ensuring alignment with widely recognized standards in the bond market. With a broad asset allocation that typically invests over 90% in various bond instruments and holds minimal amounts in cash and other vehicles, the fund seeks to balance risk and return across changing market conditions. Sectors impacted by this fund’s holdings include government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities, as well as select opportunistic credit exposures. Since its launch in 2014, MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class R3 has provided investors access to a versatile fixed-income strategy designed to serve as a core bond holding within a diversified portfolio.
Performance
MDBRX had a total return of 9.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.63%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02444 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02718 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02418 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02582 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02741 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02451 | Sep 2, 2025 |