- ISIN
- US4166456040
- CUSIP
- 416645604
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Jul 22, 1996
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
HCAYX Performance Chart
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (HCAYX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. HCAYX is currently trading at $64 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HCAYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,538.
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Returns By Period
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (HCAYX) has returned 10.05% so far this year and 23.61% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HCAYX has returned 12.78% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund
- 1D
- 0.31%
- 1M
- 5.90%
- YTD
- 10.05%
- 6M
- 9.62%
- 1Y
- 23.61%
- 3Y*
- 17.15%
- 5Y*
- 8.99%
- 10Y*
- 12.78%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
HCAYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 22, 1996, HCAYX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.14%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 1997 with a return of +20.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, HCAYX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.88% | -0.85% | -5.71% | 10.13% | 5.55% | 0.39% | 10.05% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.89% | -3.14% | -5.93% | -1.68% | 5.94% | 4.53% | 1.31% | 2.32% | 2.32% | 1.69% | 0.85% | -0.34% | 10.66% |
| 2024 | 0.97% | 5.10% | 2.78% | -4.70% | 5.05% | 2.07% | 1.94% | 1.99% | 2.23% | -0.87% | 6.17% | -3.50% | 20.31% |
| 2023 | 6.43% | -2.64% | 1.71% | 0.80% | -0.59% | 6.40% | 2.77% | -2.60% | -5.31% | -2.52% | 9.52% | 4.86% | 19.24% |
| 2022 | -6.40% | -1.75% | 2.40% | -7.92% | -1.22% | -7.98% | 7.81% | -3.63% | -8.92% | 9.11% | 5.67% | -4.22% | -17.64% |
| 2021 | -2.36% | 4.03% | 3.08% | 4.74% | -1.00% | 1.15% | 1.92% | 1.83% | -4.49% | 4.69% | -3.26% | 4.82% | 15.56% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.11%, beta of 0.97, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 23, 1996.
- This fund captured 121.08% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.16% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.11% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.97 and R2 of 0.86, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.11%
- Beta
- 0.97
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 121.08%
- Downside Capture
- 103.16%
Expense Ratio
HCAYX has an expense ratio of 0.80%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HCAYX ranks 46 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (HCAYX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| HCAYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.01 | 2.24 | -0.23 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.77 | 3.07 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.41 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.42 | 2.93 | -0.51 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.70 | 13.52 | -2.82 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund provided a 5.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.20 | $3.20 | $4.37 | $0.21 | $2.07 | $6.97 | $2.25 | $3.57 | $5.84 | $5.70 | $0.29 | $3.36 |
Dividend yield | 5.00% | 5.50% | 7.89% | 0.41% | 4.97% | 13.12% | 4.31% | 7.95% | 16.29% | 13.10% | 0.73% | 8.62% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Hartford Capital Appreciation 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.20 | $3.20 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.37 | $4.37 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $6.97 | $6.97 |
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 Capital Appreciation 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 Capital Appreciation Fund was 59.00%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1046 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -59.00%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 1mo | 5y 6moNov 2007 - May 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -45.80%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 2y 1mo | 4y 8moMar 2000 - Nov 2004 |
1998 bear market1998 | -37.91%Oct 1998 | 5mo 18d | 5mo 22d | 11mo 10dApr 1998 - Mar 1999 |
COVID crash2020 | -36.31%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 6dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.48%Sep 2022 | 10mo 25d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HCAYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.00% | -56.78% | -2.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.10% | -9.10% | -1.00% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -20.15% | -18.90% | -1.25% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.48% | -25.43% | -1.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.31% | -33.92% | -2.39% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.38% | -10.72% | +0.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.28% | 1.97% | +0.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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