- ISIN
- US4166487151
- CUSIP
- 416648715
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- May 27, 2004
- 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
HCVAX Performance Chart
Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund (HCVAX) is up 4.4% since the beginning of the year. HCVAX is currently trading at $12 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HCVAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,223.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund (HCVAX) has returned 4.44% so far this year and 12.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HCVAX has returned 5.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- 0.97%
- YTD
- 4.44%
- 6M
- 4.52%
- 1Y
- 12.08%
- 3Y*
- 9.59%
- 5Y*
- 4.10%
- 10Y*
- 5.38%
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%
HCVAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 1, 2004, HCVAX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.38%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.2 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, HCVAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +3.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -3.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.09% | 1.08% | -3.28% | 3.82% | 1.80% | 0.00% | 4.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.62% | 0.80% | -1.59% | 0.45% | 1.69% | 2.45% | 0.26% | 1.88% | 1.59% | 0.82% | 0.49% | 0.16% | 11.09% |
| 2024 | 0.19% | 1.23% | 1.69% | -2.68% | 2.65% | 1.29% | 1.73% | 1.97% | 1.41% | -1.99% | 2.48% | -1.59% | 8.52% |
| 2023 | 3.97% | -2.25% | 2.00% | 0.49% | -1.07% | 1.68% | 1.17% | -1.25% | -2.92% | -1.70% | 5.60% | 3.92% | 9.63% |
| 2022 | -2.66% | -1.68% | -0.54% | -4.87% | 0.19% | -4.64% | 3.87% | -2.39% | -5.68% | 1.77% | 4.49% | -1.58% | -13.42% |
| 2021 | -0.35% | 0.52% | 0.86% | 1.97% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.66% | 0.74% | -2.05% | 1.51% | -1.15% | 1.61% | 5.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.91%, beta of 0.35, and R2 of 0.84 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 01, 2004.
- This fund participated in 49.11% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 41.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.35 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
- 0.91%
- Beta
- 0.35
- R²
- 0.84
- Upside Capture
- 41.16%
- Downside Capture
- 49.11%
Expense Ratio
HCVAX has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HCVAX ranks 58 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 Conservative Allocation Fund (HCVAX) 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.
| HCVAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.19 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.58 | 2.78 | -0.21 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.55 | 12.44 | -0.89 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund provided a 3.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.55 | $0.17 | $0.27 | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.13 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 3.05% | 3.19% | 2.95% | 2.54% | 2.52% | 4.72% | 1.51% | 2.52% | 3.22% | 3.01% | 1.35% | 1.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Conservative Allocation 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 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
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 Conservative Allocation 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 Conservative Allocation Fund was 31.09%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 277 trading sessions.
The current Hartford Conservative Allocation Fund drawdown is 0.24%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -31.09%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2010 |
Bear market2022 | -18.45%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -17.21%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.65%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 2mo | 2y 10moJul 2014 - May 2017 |
2011 pullback2011 | -9.07%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 1d | 9mo 5dMay 2011 - Feb 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HCVAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.09% | -56.78% | +25.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.67% | -9.10% | +4.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.41% | -18.90% | +12.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.45% | -25.43% | +6.98% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -18.45% | -33.92% | +15.47% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.24% | -1.80% | +1.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.72% | -10.71% | +6.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.04% | 2.03% | -0.99% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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