- ISIN
- US41664L7405
- CUSIP
- 41664L740
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- May 30, 2007
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $2,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
HCKAX Performance Chart
Hartford Checks and Balances Fund (HCKAX) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. HCKAX is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HCKAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,401.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Checks and Balances Fund (HCKAX) has returned 5.70% so far this year and 16.44% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HCKAX has returned 9.15% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Hartford Checks and Balances Fund
- 1D
- 0.74%
- 1M
- 0.55%
- YTD
- 5.70%
- 6M
- 5.32%
- 1Y
- 16.44%
- 3Y*
- 12.15%
- 5Y*
- 6.98%
- 10Y*
- 9.15%
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%
HCKAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 31, 2007, HCKAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.62%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.3 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HCKAX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +7.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.06% | 0.67% | -4.56% | 6.27% | 3.09% | -0.64% | 5.70% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.50% | -0.49% | -2.83% | -1.21% | 2.97% | 3.20% | -0.10% | 2.42% | 2.09% | 1.30% | 1.19% | 0.08% | 11.51% |
| 2024 | 0.21% | 2.34% | 2.78% | -3.45% | 3.79% | 0.90% | 2.32% | 2.07% | 1.52% | -1.62% | 3.59% | -1.88% | 12.99% |
| 2023 | 4.72% | -2.97% | 1.58% | 1.23% | -1.10% | 3.47% | 2.06% | -1.80% | -3.87% | -2.03% | 7.14% | 4.51% | 13.00% |
| 2022 | -3.57% | -1.62% | 0.69% | -5.87% | 0.31% | -6.18% | 5.11% | -2.80% | -7.56% | 6.01% | 5.02% | -2.55% | -13.28% |
| 2021 | -1.38% | 2.50% | 2.74% | 3.42% | 0.18% | 0.74% | 1.55% | 1.53% | -2.99% | 3.56% | -1.85% | 3.71% | 14.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Checks and Balances Fund has an annualized alpha of 1.12%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 31, 2007.
- This fund participated in 72.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.63 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
- 1.12%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 67.96%
- Downside Capture
- 72.63%
Expense Ratio
HCKAX has an expense ratio of 0.37%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HCKAX ranks 53 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 Hartford Checks and Balances Fund (HCKAX) 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.
| HCKAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.06 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.05 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.37 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.54 | 2.78 | -0.24 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.34 | 12.44 | -1.10 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Checks and Balances Fund provided a 7.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.77 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.77 | $0.77 | $0.59 | $0.43 | $0.78 | $0.69 | $0.45 | $0.70 | $0.88 | $1.32 | $0.82 | $1.20 |
Dividend yield | 7.03% | 7.43% | 5.85% | 4.57% | 8.94% | 6.33% | 4.41% | 7.45% | 10.66% | 13.93% | 8.70% | 12.58% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Checks and Balances 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.77 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.59 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.70 | $0.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.69 |
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 Hartford Checks and Balances 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 Hartford Checks and Balances Fund was 41.69%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 484 trading sessions.
The current Hartford Checks and Balances Fund drawdown is 0.73%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -41.69%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moOct 2007 - Feb 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -26.91%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 20d | 5mo 22dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -20.29%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 4mo | 2y 1moJan 2022 - Feb 2024 |
2011 correction2011 | -15.73%Oct 2011 | 5mo 3d | 5mo 12d | 10mo 15dMay 2011 - Mar 2012 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.37%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 25dSep 2018 - Mar 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HCKAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.69% | -56.78% | +15.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -6.45% | -9.10% | +2.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -11.07% | -18.90% | +7.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.29% | -25.43% | +5.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -26.91% | -33.92% | +7.01% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.73% | -1.80% | +1.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.14% | -10.71% | +5.57% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.44% | 2.03% | -0.59% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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