MML Barings Infl-Prot and Inc R5 (MIPSX)

Fund Assets	192.08M
Expense Ratio	0.59%
Min. Investment	$100,000
Turnover	63.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	4.29%
Dividend Growth	4.45%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.88
YTD Return	-1.66%
1-Year Return	-1.71%
5-Year Return	-3.50%
52-Week Low	8.88
52-Week High	9.54
Beta (5Y)	0.13
Holdings	223
Inception Date	Dec 31, 2003

About MIPSX

MassMutual Inflation-Protected and Income Fund – Class R5 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with income and protection against inflationary risks. Its primary function is to generate returns that outpace inflation, primarily through investments in inflation-protected fixed income securities. The fund’s core holdings include U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) and a broad array of government, corporate, and securitized debt instruments, as well as some exposure to cash equivalents. It may also allocate a portion of assets to securities not denominated in U.S. dollars, up to a set limit. The fund features a portfolio with high credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, as reflected in its effective duration and yield characteristics. Serving mainly retirement-focused investors, this share class targets those seeking income with reduced inflation risk. With multi-manager oversight and over 170 holdings, the fund plays a role as a defensive component within diversified fixed income strategies, aiming to preserve purchasing power through shifting economic cycles and inflationary environments.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Inflation-Protected Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MIPSX
• Share Class: Class R5
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. TIPS TR

Performance

MIPSX had a total return of -1.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.01%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
VAIPX	Vanguard	Vanguard Inflation-Protected Secs Adm	0.10%

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%
MMODX	Class Y	0.59%
MIPYX	Service Class	0.69%
MIPLX	Administrative Class	0.79%

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	$0.0223	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01677	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03629	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0446	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04277	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03273	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 3, 2026

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