MSTDX vs. DFCFX
Compare and contrast key facts about MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund (MSTDX) and DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFCFX).
MSTDX is managed by MassMutual. It was launched on Sep 30, 1994. DFCFX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Jun 6, 1996.
Performance
MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Performance Comparison
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MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSTDX MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund | -0.18% | 6.18% | 6.38% | 5.88% | -11.19% | 1.79% | 2.29% | 4.49% | 1.68% | 2.61% |
DFCFX DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.89% | 2.28% | 5.33% | 4.92% | -3.28% | 8.60% | 0.57% | 2.65% | 1.78% | 0.92% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MSTDX achieves a -0.18% return, which is significantly lower than DFCFX's 0.89% return. Over the past 10 years, MSTDX has underperformed DFCFX with an annualized return of 2.04%, while DFCFX has yielded a comparatively higher 2.44% annualized return.
MSTDX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -0.96%
- YTD
- -0.18%
- 6M
- 0.79%
- 1Y
- 4.15%
- 3Y*
- 5.56%
- 5Y*
- 1.25%
- 10Y*
- 2.04%
DFCFX
- 1D
- 0.06%
- 1M
- 0.26%
- YTD
- 0.89%
- 6M
- 1.87%
- 1Y
- 3.08%
- 3Y*
- 4.06%
- 5Y*
- 3.68%
- 10Y*
- 2.44%
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MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MSTDX has a 0.51% expense ratio, which is higher than DFCFX's 0.21% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MSTDX vs. DFCFX — Risk / Return Rank
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MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund (MSTDX) and DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFCFX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| MSTDX | DFCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.48 | 2.59 | -0.10 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.45 | 2.98 | +1.47 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.65 | 3.80 | -2.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.45 | 2.07 | +2.38 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 16.77 | 5.56 | +11.21 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| MSTDX | DFCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.48 | 2.59 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.55 | 0.84 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.00 | 0.78 | +0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.24 | 1.34 | -0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between MSTDX and DFCFX is 0.41, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Dividend Comparison
MSTDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.09%, more than DFCFX's 2.94% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MSTDX MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund | 4.09% | 4.36% | 2.63% | 2.48% | 1.46% | 1.90% | 4.44% | 3.35% | 3.82% | 2.51% | 2.36% | 2.57% |
DFCFX DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 2.94% | 2.16% | 4.90% | 3.43% | 1.32% | 8.29% | 0.67% | 2.22% | 1.87% | 1.22% | 0.79% | 0.53% |
Drawdowns
MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MSTDX drawdown since its inception was -13.31%, which is greater than DFCFX's maximum drawdown of -4.27%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MSTDX and DFCFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MSTDX | DFCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.31% | -4.27% | -9.04% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.06% | -1.03% | -0.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -13.31% | -4.27% | -9.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -13.31% | -4.27% | -9.04% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.96% | 0.00% | -0.96% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.43% | -0.26% | -1.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.28% | 0.38% | -0.10% |
Volatility
MSTDX vs. DFCFX - Volatility Comparison
MassMutual Short Duration Bond Fund (MSTDX) has a higher volatility of 0.48% compared to DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFCFX) at 0.15%. This indicates that MSTDX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFCFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MSTDX | DFCFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.48% | 0.15% | +0.33% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.21% | 0.43% | +0.78% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.87% | 1.21% | +0.66% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.29% | 4.39% | -2.10% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.04% | 3.13% | -1.09% |