- ISIN
- US4166482103
- CUSIP
- 416648210
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Jul 30, 2006
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
HBLYX Performance Chart
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund (HBLYX) is up 2.8% since the beginning of the year. HBLYX is currently trading at $15 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HBLYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,279.
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Returns By Period
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund (HBLYX) has returned 2.84% so far this year and 9.80% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HBLYX has returned 6.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 0.40%
- YTD
- 2.84%
- 6M
- 2.70%
- 1Y
- 9.80%
- 3Y*
- 9.19%
- 5Y*
- 5.04%
- 10Y*
- 6.77%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
HBLYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2006, HBLYX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.59%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.8 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, HBLYX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.89% | 2.06% | -4.55% | 2.72% | 0.86% | -0.00% | 2.84% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.29% | 1.43% | -1.61% | -1.23% | 1.24% | 2.47% | 0.00% | 2.35% | 0.73% | -0.13% | 1.84% | 0.32% | 10.03% |
| 2024 | -1.10% | 0.35% | 2.98% | -2.52% | 2.44% | -0.10% | 3.30% | 2.20% | 1.57% | -1.49% | 2.37% | -1.13% | 9.00% |
| 2023 | 3.59% | -3.33% | 0.89% | 1.15% | -2.55% | 2.92% | 1.99% | -1.61% | -3.20% | -2.29% | 5.90% | 4.78% | 7.95% |
| 2022 | -1.66% | -1.94% | 0.12% | -4.56% | 1.95% | -5.61% | 4.65% | -2.83% | -6.49% | 3.96% | 5.89% | -1.06% | -8.18% |
| 2021 | -1.71% | 1.03% | 2.65% | 2.37% | 1.65% | 0.31% | 1.14% | 1.25% | -2.33% | 2.30% | -1.89% | 2.99% | 10.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.98%, beta of 0.39, and R2 of 0.79 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 31, 2006.
- This fund participated in 51.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 51.18% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.98% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.39 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.98%
- Beta
- 0.39
- R²
- 0.79
- Upside Capture
- 51.18%
- Downside Capture
- 51.18%
Expense Ratio
HBLYX has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HBLYX ranks 34 for risk / return — below 34% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Hartford Balanced Income Fund (HBLYX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| HBLYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.37 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.40 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.77 | 2.78 | -1.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.46 | 12.44 | -5.98 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund provided a 6.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.03 | $1.03 | $1.40 | $0.50 | $0.96 | $1.13 | $0.45 | $0.53 | $0.95 | $0.82 | $0.54 | $0.59 |
Dividend yield | 6.78% | 6.97% | 9.70% | 3.44% | 6.90% | 7.00% | 2.83% | 3.49% | 7.25% | 5.58% | 3.89% | 4.54% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Hartford Balanced Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $1.03 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.00 | $1.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.50 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $1.13 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the The Hartford Balanced Income Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the The Hartford Balanced Income Fund was 31.36%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 213 trading sessions.
The current The Hartford Balanced Income Fund drawdown is 1.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -31.36%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 10mo 8d | 2y 2moOct 2007 - Jan 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -23.19%Mar 2020 | 28d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 18dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -15.92%Oct 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 5mo | 2y 2moJan 2022 - Mar 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -9.01%Dec 2018 | 10mo 29d | 2mo 21d | 1y 1moJan 2018 - Mar 2019 |
2011 pullback2011 | -7.45%Oct 2011 | 4mo 4d | 2mo 20d | 6mo 24dJun 2011 - Dec 2011 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HBLYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.36% | -56.78% | +25.42% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.59% | -9.10% | +3.51% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -7.71% | -18.90% | +11.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.92% | -25.43% | +9.51% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.19% | -33.92% | +10.73% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.11% | -1.80% | +0.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.09% | -10.71% | +7.62% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.53% | 2.03% | -0.50% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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