MSDNX

About MSDNX

MassMutual Short-Duration Bond Fund Class R3 is an open-end mutual fund focused on U.S. fixed income with a mandate to deliver a high total rate of return primarily from current income while seeking to limit capital volatility. The strategy invests predominantly in a diversified mix of short-term, investment‑grade bonds, aligning with the short‑term bond category’s typical duration of roughly 1.0 to 3.5 years to reduce interest-rate sensitivity. The portfolio may also hold money market instruments such as commercial paper and can allocate up to a limited portion in below‑investment‑grade debt, allowing selective credit flexibility within a risk‑aware framework. Positioned as a core short-duration option, it aims to serve investors looking to dampen rate risk compared with intermediate and long-duration bond funds while maintaining income generation from high-quality issuers. The fund’s results are evaluated against short-maturity government benchmarks and category peers, reflecting its role in providing stability, liquidity, and consistent income in fixed income allocations. Managed under the MassMutual family, it distributes dividends and capital gains on a periodic basis consistent with its income-oriented objective.