MML Barings Short-Duration Bond R4 (MPSDX)
| Fund Assets | 125.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.84% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.08% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.27 |
| YTD Return | 1.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.27 |
| 52-Week High | 9.40 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.14 |
| Holdings | 253 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2014 |
About MPSDX
MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund Class R4 is an open‑end mutual fund focused on investment‑grade, short‑maturity fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver a high total rate of return driven mainly by current income while aiming to limit price volatility through a shorter duration profile. The portfolio typically emphasizes high‑quality corporate bonds, government and agency securities, and securitized assets with conservative interest‑rate exposure, seeking steadier net asset values relative to longer‑duration bond strategies. By concentrating on shorter maturities, the fund targets efficient interest‑rate risk management and faster reinvestment of cash flows as market yields evolve. It serves as a core short‑term bond holding within diversified fixed‑income allocations, offering a balance between income generation and capital stability for investors managing liquidity needs, cash segmentation, or laddered bond structures. The strategy’s role in the market is to provide institutional and retirement‑plan share access to short‑duration fixed income with professional management and daily liquidity, complementing intermediate and long‑duration exposures in multi‑asset portfolios.
Performance
MPSDX had a total return of 3.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.68%.
Top 10 Holdings
20.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Phillips 66 | n/a | 2.37% |
| Fortive Corp | n/a | 2.36% |
| CRH America Finance Inc | n/a | 2.35% |
| Charles Schwab Corp/The | n/a | 2.34% |
| BAYER CORPORATION - Bayer Corp | n/a | 2.34% |
| 522 Funding CLO LTD - 522 Funding CLO 2018-3A Ltd | MORGN.2018-3A BR | 1.86% |
| Fixed Income Clearing Corp. - FIXED INC CLEARING CORP.REPO | n/a | 1.82% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc | n/a | 1.58% |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | n/a | 1.57% |
| VW Credit Inc | n/a | 1.57% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03119 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.02783 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.02952 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.02929 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.02822 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02946 | Feb 2, 2026 |