MassMutual Short Duration Bd R5 (MSTDX)
| Fund Assets | 116.02M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.56% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 34.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.07% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.57% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.43 |
| YTD Return | 2.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.20 |
| 52-Week High | 9.44 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.06 |
| Holdings | 216 |
| Inception Date | Oct 3, 1994 |
About MSTDX
MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund Class R5 is an open-end mutual fund focused on investment‑grade fixed income with a shorter maturity profile. Its stated objective is to achieve a high total rate of return primarily from current income while seeking to minimize fluctuations in capital values, aligning with the short-term bond category’s emphasis on lower interest-rate sensitivity through durations typically in the 1.0 to 3.5 year range. The fund invests mainly in U.S. investment‑grade bonds, positioning it as a core short-duration allocation for investors prioritizing income stability over longer-horizon yield opportunities. Within the market, it serves as a ballast in diversified portfolios, aiming to dampen volatility while providing consistent distributable income. Category context and historical comparisons often frame such funds against short government benchmarks, highlighting their role in managing interest-rate and credit risk over shorter cycles. Third-party trackers note attributes commonly monitored by market participants—such as net asset value behavior, income yield, and turnover—which inform assessments of liquidity management and portfolio positioning in changing rate environments. Overall, the fund’s design targets steady income and capital preservation within the investment‑grade short-duration segment.
Performance
MSTDX had a total return of 3.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.18%.
Top 10 Holdings
22.95% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amrize Finance US LLC | n/a | 3.42% |
| American Honda Finance Corp | n/a | 2.72% |
| Ballyrock Ltd - Ballyrock CLO 2020-2 Ltd | n/a | 2.54% |
| Bankers Healthcare Group Securitization Trust - BHG Securitization Trust 2021-B | BHG.2021-B C | 2.42% |
| Southern Power Co | n/a | 2.05% |
| Phillips 66 | n/a | 2.05% |
| Eversource Energy | n/a | 2.05% |
| VW Credit Inc | n/a | 2.05% |
| Marriott International Inc/MD | n/a | 2.04% |
| 522 Funding CLO LTD - 522 Funding CLO 2018-3A Ltd | n/a | 1.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.03562 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03128 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.0332 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.03401 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.03061 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.03249 | May 1, 2025 |