MML Barings Core Bond A (MMCBX)

Fund Assets	838.56M
Expense Ratio	0.83%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	149.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.37
Dividend Yield	4.11%
Dividend Growth	-1.75%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.95
YTD Return	0.48%
1-Year Return	3.21%
5-Year Return	22.92%
52-Week Low	8.89
52-Week High	9.22
Beta (5Y)	0.14
Holdings	393
Inception Date	Jan 1, 1998

About MMCBX

The MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class A is an open-ended mutual fund that focuses on providing investors with a high total rate of return while maintaining prudent investment risk and a strong emphasis on the preservation of capital. Its primary strategy is to invest at least 80% of its assets in a diverse portfolio of investment-grade fixed income securities, including U.S. government and corporate bonds. This fund is designed to appeal to those seeking core fixed income exposure within a broad asset allocation, offering consistent monthly dividends as part of its income strategy. Key features of the MassMutual Core Bond Fund Class A include a sizable asset base, a long performance history since inception in 1998, and a portfolio comprised of hundreds of holdings, which contributes to its diversification. While categorized in the intermediate core bond segment, the fund is rated as having above-average risk compared to peers, and it carries a relatively higher expense ratio. Its role in the financial market is to provide investors with a stable, income-oriented bond investment, serving as a foundational component within multi-asset portfolios, retirement accounts, or as a ballast against equity market volatility.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: MMCBX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MMCBX had a total return of 3.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.66%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGBPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MCZZX	Class I	0.33%
MCBDX	Class R5	0.43%
MCBYX	Service Class	0.53%
MCBLX	Administrative Class	0.63%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03121	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03277	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02855	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03087	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.03212	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.02899	Mar 2, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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