The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (HCAYX)
The investment seeks growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 65% of its net assets in common stocks. It may invest in securities of any market capitalization, but the advisor tends to focus on medium and large companies.Based on market or economic conditions, the fund may, through its stock selection process, focus in one or more sectors of the market. The fund may trade portfolio securities actively.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US4166456040 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 416645604 |
| Issuer | Hartford |
| Inception Date | Jul 22, 1996 |
| Category | Large Cap Blend Equities |
| Min. Investment | $250,000 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
HCAYX features an expense ratio of 0.80%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund had a return of 15.79% year-to-date (YTD) and 24.84% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund had an annualized return of 9.02%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.88%, indicating that The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 15.79% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | 1.90% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 7.98% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 24.84% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.94% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 9.02% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of HCAYX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.97% | 5.10% | 2.78% | -4.70% | 5.05% | 2.07% | 1.94% | 1.99% | 15.79% | ||||
| 2023 | 6.43% | -2.64% | 1.71% | 0.80% | -0.59% | 6.40% | 2.77% | -2.60% | -5.31% | -2.52% | 9.51% | 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% |
| 2020 | 0.04% | -7.70% | -14.92% | 12.52% | 7.15% | 1.20% | 5.99% | 5.94% | -1.36% | -3.08% | 12.74% | 4.43% | 21.14% |
| 2019 | 9.09% | 4.12% | 1.87% | 4.27% | -4.79% | 6.78% | 0.91% | -0.77% | -0.23% | 0.84% | 3.36% | 2.46% | 30.87% |
| 2018 | 5.86% | -2.73% | -1.83% | -0.11% | 3.68% | 0.46% | 2.51% | 2.19% | -0.10% | -8.10% | 3.88% | -9.42% | -4.83% |
| 2017 | 3.73% | 3.22% | 1.11% | 1.16% | 2.23% | 1.04% | 1.88% | -0.64% | 1.19% | 1.88% | 2.26% | 0.92% | 21.82% |
| 2016 | -8.31% | -0.61% | 6.64% | 1.42% | 0.99% | -1.42% | 4.26% | -0.08% | 0.65% | -1.94% | 2.59% | 0.97% | 4.51% |
| 2015 | -2.69% | 6.75% | -0.42% | 0.95% | 2.04% | -2.23% | 1.20% | -6.25% | -4.05% | 8.82% | 0.58% | -9.30% | -5.84% |
| 2014 | -3.55% | 5.07% | -0.78% | -0.51% | 2.65% | 2.58% | -2.14% | 4.69% | -2.80% | 1.37% | 2.61% | -1.65% | 7.29% |
| 2013 | 5.73% | 1.57% | 4.46% | 2.20% | 5.04% | -1.89% | 5.73% | -1.99% | 4.88% | 4.34% | 3.58% | 2.57% | 42.32% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of HCAYX is 66, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (HCAYX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund granted a 0.36% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.20 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.20 | $0.20 | $2.07 | $6.97 | $2.25 | $1.93 | $5.84 | $5.70 | $0.29 | $0.26 | $12.86 | $2.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.36% | 0.41% | 4.97% | 13.12% | 4.31% | 4.29% | 16.29% | 13.10% | 0.73% | 0.68% | 30.83% | 4.25% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.25 | $2.25 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.93 | $1.93 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.84 | $5.84 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.29 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $12.84 | $12.86 |
| 2013 | $2.17 | $2.17 |
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.
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 1045 trading sessions.
The current The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund drawdown is 0.07%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1045 | May 3, 2013 | 1383 |
| -45.8% | Mar 13, 2000 | 644 | Oct 9, 2002 | 527 | Nov 12, 2004 | 1171 |
| -38.54% | Oct 22, 1997 | 252 | Oct 8, 1998 | 124 | Mar 31, 1999 | 376 |
| -36.31% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 130 |
| -26.48% | Nov 9, 2021 | 225 | Sep 30, 2022 | 339 | Feb 7, 2024 | 564 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund volatility is 3.97%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.