MML Barings Diversified Bond Fund A (MDVAX)
8.52
+0.01
(+0.12%)
USD |
Aug 24 2026
Returns Chart
Key Stats
| Net Expense Ratio | Total Assets Under Management | Weighted Average Dividend Yield | Turnover Ratio (Generic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.09% | 71.46M | -- | 265.0% |
| 1 Year Fund Level Flows | 1 Year Total Returns (Daily) | Annualized Total Returns Since Inception (Daily) | Max Drawdown (Since Inception) |
| -1.254M | 5.89% |
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks a superior total rate of return by investing in fixed income instruments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed income securities. The Fund may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | -- |
| Broad Asset Class | Taxable Bond |
| Broad Category | Fixed Income |
| Global Peer Group | Bond USD Medium Term |
| Peer Group | Core Bond Funds |
| Global Macro | Bond HC |
| US Macro | Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Core Bond Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | MassMutual |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^BBUSATR | 100.0% |
Net Fund Flows Versus Peer Group
1 Month
% Rank:
49
-483.87M
Peer Group Low
4.394B
Peer Group High
1 Year
% Rank:
48
-1.254M
-5.284B
Peer Group Low
48.09B
Peer Group High
3 Months
% Rank:
53
-946.50M
Peer Group Low
11.85B
Peer Group High
3 Years
% Rank:
69
-14.24B
Peer Group Low
93.65B
Peer Group High
6 Months
% Rank:
48
-5.193B
Peer Group Low
19.78B
Peer Group High
5 Years
% Rank:
68
-16.82B
Peer Group Low
126.21B
Peer Group High
YTD
% Rank:
51
-5.194B
Peer Group Low
32.41B
Peer Group High
10 Years
% Rank:
69
-15.75B
Peer Group Low
251.85B
Peer Group High
Date Unavailable
Risk
Performance Versus Peer Group
Annual Total Returns Versus Peers
As of August 25, 2026.
Asset Allocation
As of June 30, 2026.
| Type | % Net |
|---|---|
| Cash | 0.60% |
| Stock | 0.02% |
| Bond | 99.57% |
| Convertible | 0.00% |
| Preferred | 0.00% |
| Other | -0.20% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | % Weight | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Other Assets less Liabilities
|
11.75% | -- | -- |
|
NEW RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 21NQM3 B1 SEQ FIX 3.39841% 27-NOV-2056
|
1.83% | -- | -- |
|
Fidus Re Ltd 08-JAN-2042
|
1.26% | -- | -- |
|
10Y TNotes SEP26
|
1.24% | -- | -- |
|
ONEMAIN DIRECT AUTO RECEIVABLES TRUST 261 B FIX 4.7% 17-JAN-2034
|
1.04% | -- | -- |
| PERRIGO FINANCE UNLIMITED COMPANY PERRIFI 6.125 09/30/2032 FIX USD Corporate | 0.95% | 98.39 | 0.37% |
| NCL Corporation Ltd. STRCRU-NCL 6.25 09/15/2033 FIX USD Corporate 144A | 0.93% | 94.71 | 0.16% |
| UNITI SERVICES LLC UNITISE 8.625 06/15/2032 FIX USD Corporate 144A | 0.88% | 102.88 | 0.08% |
| Hilcorp Energy I, L.P. HLCRP 7.25 02/15/2035 FIX USD Corporate 144A | 0.82% | 100.89 | 0.15% |
|
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL MORTGAGE TRUST 26NQM4 A1 FIX 5.466% 27-APR-2071
|
0.81% | -- | -- |
Fees & Availability
| Fees | |
| Actual 12B-1 Fee | 0.25% |
| Actual Management Fee | 0.27% |
| Administration Fee | 8237.00 None |
| Maximum Front Load | 4.25% |
| Maximum Deferred Load | -- |
| Maximum Redemption Fee | -- |
| General Availability | |
| Available for Insurance Product | No |
| Available for RRSP | No |
| Purchase Details | |
| Open to New Investors |
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| Minimum Initial Investment | 1000.00 None |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment | 250.00 None |
Projected Income
| Type | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
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Qualified Income
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Normal
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Qualified
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LT Cap Gains
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Ordinary Income
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Non-Qual
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ST Cap Gains
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Interest
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Tax-Exempt
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ROC
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Other
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Total
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As of July 31, 2026.
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks a superior total rate of return by investing in fixed income instruments. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed income securities. The Fund may also invest up to 25% of its total assets in securities that are not denominated in U.S. dollars. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | -- |
| Broad Asset Class | Taxable Bond |
| Broad Category | Fixed Income |
| Global Peer Group | Bond USD Medium Term |
| Peer Group | Core Bond Funds |
| Global Macro | Bond HC |
| US Macro | Short/Intermediate Investment-Grade Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Core Bond Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | MassMutual |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^BBUSATR | 100.0% |
Fundamentals
| General | |
| Distribution Yield | -- |
| Dividend Yield TTM (8-24-26) | 4.22% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield (7-31-26) | 4.74% |
| 7-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| Number of Holdings | 299 |
| Bond | |
| Yield to Maturity (6-30-26) | 6.45% |
| Effective Duration | 3.25 |
| Average Coupon | 6.01% |
| Calculated Average Quality | 3.850 |
| Effective Maturity | 16.56 |
| Nominal Maturity | 18.14 |
| Number of Bond Holdings | 274 |
As of June 30, 2026
Fund Details
| Key Dates | |
| Inception Date | 5/3/1999 |
| Last Annual Report Date | 9/30/2025 |
| Last Prospectus Date | 2/1/2026 |
| Share Classes | |
| MDBFX | Retirement |
| MDBLX | Administrator |
| MDBRX | Retirement |
| MDBSX | Retirement |
| MDBYX | Service |
| MDBZX | Inst |
| MMOBX | Inst |
| Attributes | |
| Index Fund | -- |
| Inverse Fund | No |
| Leveraged Fund | -- |
| Fund of Funds | No |
| Currency Hedged Fund | -- |
| Socially Responsible Fund | No |
Top Portfolio Holders
| Name | % Weight |
|---|---|
| Portfolio A | 5.00% |
| Portfolio B | 3.50% |
| Portfolio C | 2.25% |
Excel Add-In Codes
| Name: =YCI("M:MDVAX", "name") |
| Broad Asset Class: =YCI("M:MDVAX", "broad_asset_class") |
| Broad Category: =YCI("M:MDVAX", "broad_category_group") |
| Prospectus Objective: =YCI("M:MDVAX", "prospectus_objective") |
| To find the codes for any of our securities and financial metrics, see our Complete Excel Reference. |