MML Barings Diversified Bond R5 (MDBSX)
| Fund Assets | 71.09M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 265.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.35 |
| YTD Return | 3.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.58% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.09 |
| 52-Week High | 8.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.19 |
| Holdings | 341 |
| 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 7.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.27%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.04023 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03359 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03549 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03194 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02863 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02819 | Feb 2, 2026 |