MML Barings Diversified Bond I (MDBZX)

Fund Assets	69.35M
Expense Ratio	0.61%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	265.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.45
Dividend Yield	5.04%
Dividend Growth	11.96%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.01
YTD Return	1.76%
1-Year Return	2.54%
5-Year Return	-1.26%
52-Week Low	9.01
52-Week High	9.31
Beta (5Y)	0.19
Holdings	343
Inception Date	Dec 3, 2010

About MDBZX

MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class I is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with diversified exposure to the U.S. bond market. Its primary objective is to generate income and preserve capital by investing in a broad array of fixed-income securities. The fund maintains a portfolio duration closely aligned with major bond market benchmarks, reflecting a balanced approach to interest rate risk management, with a recent average duration of approximately 5.66 years. Notable features include its allocation across government, corporate, and asset-backed securities, which supports diversification within the fixed-income sector. The fund is designed to serve institutional investors, retirement accounts, and financial intermediaries seeking stable returns and consistent income distributions, as reflected by its recent 12-month dividend yield near 4.58%. With a history dating back to its 1999 inception and an expense ratio around 0.59–0.61%, the fund plays a significant role for those seeking a disciplined, diversified core bond holding within a broader investment portfolio.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Multisector Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MDBZX
• Share Class: Class I
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MDBZX had a total return of 2.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.01%.

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	0.49%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.30%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.57%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.73%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.29%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MDBSX	Class R5	0.69%
MMOBX	Class Y	0.69%
MDBYX	Service Class	0.79%
MDBLX	Administrative Class	0.89%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.04163	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04446	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04353	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04544	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03796	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04009	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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