MML Barings Inflation-Protected and Income Fund Class I (MIPZX)

Fund Assets	192.95M
Expense Ratio	0.49%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	63.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.43
Dividend Yield	4.67%
Dividend Growth	15.49%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	9.15
YTD Return	0.72%
1-Year Return	1.93%
5-Year Return	-0.29%
52-Week Low	9.12
52-Week High	9.59
Beta (5Y)	0.12
Holdings	232
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 1.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.03%.

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
MIPSX	Class R5	0.59%
MMODX	Class Y	0.59%
MIPYX	Service Class	0.69%
MIPLX	Administrative Class	0.79%

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	$0.03702	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
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02179	Mar 2, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Aug 25, 2026

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