MML Barings Diversified Bond A (MDVAX)

Fund Assets	69.35M
Expense Ratio	1.144%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	265.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	4.53%
Dividend Growth	13.00%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.32
YTD Return	1.45%
1-Year Return	2.07%
5-Year Return	-1.18%
52-Week Low	8.32
52-Week High	8.59
Beta (5Y)	0.20
Holdings	343
Inception Date	May 3, 1999

About MDVAX

MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund that primarily focuses on delivering a superior total rate of return by investing in a broad and diversified portfolio of fixed income securities. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets in bonds, which may include government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments. Positioned within the intermediate core-plus bond category, it seeks to balance credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, maintaining a moderate level in both respects. The portfolio is structured to capture opportunities across various segments of the fixed income market, with significant holdings in U.S. Treasury futures, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, and short-term cash equivalents. Its diversified approach reduces exposure to any single issuer or sector, aiming for resilience in changing market conditions. The fund’s strategy is complemented by active management, adjusting sector and duration allocations to reflect evolving economic and interest rate environments. MassMutual Diversified Bond Fund Class A serves investors seeking income and stability as part of a broader asset allocation strategy. With a track record dating back to 1999 and a substantial asset base, the fund plays a notable role in offering access to a diversified pool of fixed income investments for individual and institutional portfolios.

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

Performance

MDVAX had a total return of 2.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.06%.

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
MDBZX	Class I	0.59%
MDBSX	Class R5	0.69%
MMOBX	Class Y	0.69%
MDBYX	Service Class	0.79%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03497	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0375	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03659	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0382	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03166	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03352	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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