MML Barings Infl-Prot and Inc I (MIPZX)

Fund Assets	192.08M
Expense Ratio	0.49%
Min. Investment	$100,000
Turnover	63.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.41
Dividend Yield	4.61%
Dividend Growth	9.66%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.90
YTD Return	-1.73%
1-Year Return	-1.63%
5-Year Return	-2.63%
52-Week Low	8.90
52-Week High	9.54
Beta (5Y)	0.12
Holdings	223
Inception Date	Mar 1, 2011

About MIPZX

MassMutual Inflation-Protected and Income Fund Class I is a mutual fund designed to preserve purchasing power and provide income by investing predominantly in inflation-indexed bonds. Its primary focus is on securities whose principal or interest payments adjust with inflation, helping investors mitigate the impact of rising prices over time. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to inflation-protected instruments—predominantly those issued by the U.S. Treasury, but may also include other government or corporate issuers, as well as additional income-generating debt securities. Targeting investors who seek capital preservation and steady income, especially during inflationary periods, the fund’s portfolio reflects a blend of U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), securitized debt, and select asset-backed or mortgage-backed securities. Managed by a team of professionals, it aims to balance credit quality and interest rate sensitivity, with an effective duration around mid-range for inflation-protected portfolios. The fund is recognized in the market for its role as a defensive asset within diversified fixed-income allocations, providing a hedge against inflation while pursuing moderate income yields.

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

Performance

MIPZX had a total return of -1.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.86%.

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
MIPSX	Class R5	0.59%
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
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01753	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03702	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04535	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04346	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03345	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03184	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 26, 2026

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