MML Barings Infl-Prot and Inc R3 (MIPNX)

Fund Assets	185.99M
Expense Ratio	1.201%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	63.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.29
Dividend Yield	3.26%
Dividend Growth	-5.62%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.73
YTD Return	-1.85%
1-Year Return	-2.80%
5-Year Return	-2.76%
52-Week Low	8.69
52-Week High	9.33
Beta (5Y)	0.25
Holdings	223
Inception Date	Dec 31, 2003

About MIPNX

The MassMutual Inflation-Protected and Income Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund that primarily seeks to protect investors from the eroding effects of inflation while generating income. Its core strategy is to invest at least 80% of its net assets in inflation-indexed bonds—primarily those issued by the U.S. Treasury, but also including other income-producing securities. This fund is particularly designed for retirement accounts and institutional investors, often offering relatively lower fees associated with Class R3 shares. It falls within the inflation-protected bond category, aiming for returns that adjust in line with inflation by investing in securities whose principal or interest payments move with changes in inflation metrics. The fund plays an important role in diversified fixed income portfolios, offering a hedge against rising prices while providing steady income, and is utilized by investors seeking capital preservation and moderate growth in inflationary environments.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Inflation-Protected Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MIPNX
• Share Class: Class R3
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR

Performance

MIPNX had a total return of -2.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.59%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
SWRSX	Schwab	Schwab Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Index Fund	0.05%
VIPSX	Vanguard	Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund Investor Shares	0.21%
FIPDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Inflation-Protected Bond Index Fund	0.05%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MIPZX	Class I	0.49%
MIPSX	Class R5	0.59%
MMODX	Class Y	0.59%
MIPYX	Service Class	0.69%

Top 10 Holdings

17.41% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
COLT Funding LLC - COLT 2022-1 Mortgage Loan Trust	COLT.2022-1 A1	2.38%
EIDP Inc	n/a	1.96%
Tampa Electric Co	n/a	1.96%
American Honda Finance Corp	n/a	1.95%
Equifax Inc	n/a	1.95%
Becton Dickinson & Co	n/a	1.47%
Penske Truck Leasing Co LP	n/a	1.46%
Spire Inc	n/a	1.46%
Oak Street Investment Grade Net Lease Fund Series 2021-1	OAKIG.2021-1A A1	1.42%
United States Treasury - U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes	TII.0.875 01.15.29	1.38%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.01751	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01181	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03104	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.039	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0376	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02759	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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