MML Barings Diversified Bond Fund Class R5 (MDBSX)
| Fund Assets | 70.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 265.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.18% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.40 |
| YTD Return | 1.55% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.60 |
| 52-Week High | 8.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 283 |
| Inception Date | May 3, 1999 |
About MDBSX
MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class R5 is an intermediate core-plus bond mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to the U.S. fixed-income market. Its primary function is to invest predominantly in investment-grade U.S. government, corporate, and securitized debt, while maintaining flexibility to allocate assets to non-core sectors, such as high yield bonds, bank loans, emerging-market debt, and non-U.S. currency instruments. This approach allows the fund to seek broader opportunities while managing interest rate and credit risks within a typical duration range of 75% to 125% of the Morningstar Core Bond Index three-year average. The fund is managed by a team of investment professionals and may also employ derivatives and a limited allocation to equities or ETFs for hedging or tactical purposes. As part of the intermediate-term core-plus bond category, MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class R5 serves investors looking for balanced, actively managed exposure to various fixed income sectors, aiming to deliver stable income and potential risk-adjusted returns across changing market environments. The fund’s versatility and broad sector reach support its role as a core holding in diversified fixed income portfolios.
Performance
MDBSX had a total return of 9.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.87%.
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 | $0.02819 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03125 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02765 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.02968 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03135 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.02805 | Sep 2, 2025 |