# Manning & Napier Fd, Inc. Pro-Blend Extended Term Srs Cl S (MNBAX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: — · Asset class: Bond
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 1993-10-12

The fund primarily invests in ordinary shares and debt securities with extended maturities. Its investment universe spans both U.S. and international equities, including those situated in emerging markets, alongside American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and various types of derivative instruments. The portfolio is not confined by company size, permitting investments in small, mid-sized, or large corporations. To enhance potential returns, effectively manage portfolio duration, protect against interest rate risk, and minimize price swings, the fund may strategically utilize futures contracts l...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $19.86 |
| Expense Ratio | 1.03% |
| Assets Under Management | $343.5M |
| NAV | $19.86 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 10.57% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.10 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $17.90 – $21.08 |
| Beta | 0.88 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1571 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-06-25
- Pay date: 2026-06-25

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MNBAX invest in?

The fund primarily invests in ordinary shares and debt securities with extended maturities. Its investment universe spans both U.S. and international equities, including those situated in emerging markets, alongside American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and various types of derivative instruments. The portfolio is not confined by company size, permitting investments in small, mid-sized, or large corporations. To enhance potential returns, effectively manage portfolio duration, protect against interest rate risk, and minimize price swings, the fund may strategically utilize futures contracts linked to fixed-income assets, interest rates, and foreign currencies.

### What is the expense ratio of MNBAX?

Manning & Napier Fd, Inc. Pro-Blend Extended Term Srs Cl S (MNBAX) charges an expense ratio of 1.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is MNBAX's dividend yield?

MNBAX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 10.57%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### What is the duration of MNBAX?

Effective duration measures MNBAX's sensitivity to interest-rate changes: a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. MNBAX's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

### What is the credit quality of MNBAX?

MNBAX's credit quality breakdown (the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below) is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

### What is the yield to maturity of MNBAX?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from MNBAX if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. MNBAX's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. It differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.

### Does MNBAX pay a dividend?

Yes, Manning & Napier Fd, Inc. Pro-Blend Extended Term Srs Cl S (MNBAX) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 10.57%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does MNBAX pay dividends?

Manning & Napier Fd, Inc. Pro-Blend Extended Term Srs Cl S pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is MNBAX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MNBAX was 2026-06-25. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will MNBAX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.03% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does MNBAX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MNBAX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does MNBAX cost more than a fund like VOO?

MNBAX is actively managed (current expense ratio 1.03%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether MNBAX's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MNBAX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as MNBAX (1.03%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mnbax
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mnbax/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mnbax/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mnbax/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mnbax/peers

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