MML Barings Infl-Prot and Inc R3 (MIPNX)

Fund Assets	192.95M
Expense Ratio	1.19%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	63.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.31
Dividend Yield	3.44%
Dividend Growth	4.39%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.04
YTD Return	0.73%
1-Year Return	0.65%
5-Year Return	0.50%
52-Week Low	8.97
52-Week High	9.38
Beta (5Y)	0.24
Holdings	232
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 0.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.72%.

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	0.20%
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

117.69% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Bgs4ss3n1 Trs Usd R F .00000 Trs Rf Index	n/a	43.54%
Bgs4bapk0 Trs Usd R F .00000 Trs Rf Index	n/a	28.40%
Bgs4n5m21 Trs Usd R F .00000 Trs Rf Index	n/a	14.49%
Bgs4ef700 Trs Usd R F .00000 Trs Rf Index	n/a	9.76%
Bgs30e4s2 Irs Usd R V 12muscpi Bgs30e4u7 Ccpinflationzero	n/a	5.94%
Bgs2qlxm1 Irs Usd R V 12muscpi Bgs2qlxp4 Ccpinflationzero	n/a	4.57%
COLT 2022-1 MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2.284%	COLT.2022-1 A1	3.17%
EIDP Inc 0%	n/a	2.61%
Tampa Electric Company 0%	n/a	2.61%
American Honda Finance Corporation 0%	n/a	2.60%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
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
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02566	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.01648	Mar 2, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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