MML Barings Short-Duration Bond R5 (MSTDX)

Fund Assets	119.75M
Expense Ratio	0.562%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	47.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.40
Dividend Yield	4.33%
Dividend Growth	3.75%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	9.21
YTD Return	1.16%
1-Year Return	2.14%
5-Year Return	6.75%
52-Week Low	9.20
52-Week High	9.44
Beta (5Y)	0.07
Holdings	269
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.

• Fund Family: MassMutual
• Category: Short-Term Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MSTDX
• Share Class: Class R5
• Index: Bloomberg 1-3 Y Government TR

Performance

MSTDX had a total return of 2.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.23%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MSTZX	Class I	0.46%
BXDYX	Class Y	0.51%
MSBYX	Service Class	0.66%
MSTLX	Administrative Class	0.76%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.03227	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.03262	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03172	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.03411	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.03051	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.03226	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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