- ISIN
- US4166453641
- CUSIP
- 416645364
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 2000
- Category
- Health & Biotech Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
HGHYX Performance Chart
The Hartford Healthcare Fund (HGHYX) is down 1.6% since the beginning of the year. HGHYX is currently trading at $48 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HGHYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,095.
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Returns By Period
The Hartford Healthcare Fund (HGHYX) has returned -1.58% so far this year and 22.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HGHYX has returned 9.13% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
The Hartford Healthcare Fund
- 1D
- -0.35%
- 1M
- 0.55%
- YTD
- -1.58%
- 6M
- -2.18%
- 1Y
- 22.72%
- 3Y*
- 5.46%
- 5Y*
- 1.84%
- 10Y*
- 9.13%
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%
HGHYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 2000, HGHYX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jun 2000 with a return of +17.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, HGHYX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.49% | 1.77% | -6.22% | 0.76% | 2.36% | 0.48% | -1.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.01% | -1.68% | -3.46% | -1.70% | -5.66% | 1.76% | -3.24% | 5.06% | 4.00% | 6.20% | 9.78% | -0.93% | 15.95% |
| 2024 | 1.42% | 3.74% | 2.15% | -4.33% | 2.24% | 2.05% | 2.46% | 6.05% | -2.66% | -5.53% | 0.10% | -6.58% | 0.23% |
| 2023 | -0.58% | -4.64% | 1.56% | 4.07% | -2.60% | 4.42% | -0.41% | -1.32% | -4.24% | -3.75% | 6.62% | 5.70% | 4.04% |
| 2022 | -10.69% | 0.36% | 3.14% | -7.71% | -0.36% | -1.60% | 4.84% | -5.73% | -3.43% | 7.58% | 4.93% | -1.80% | -11.48% |
| 2021 | 1.72% | -2.01% | -0.12% | 4.60% | 0.08% | 3.86% | 1.26% | 2.37% | -5.48% | 2.79% | -4.97% | 6.41% | 10.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Hartford Healthcare Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.79%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 2000.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (93.70%) than losses (74.94%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 5.79% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 5.79%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 93.70%
- Downside Capture
- 74.94%
Expense Ratio
HGHYX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HGHYX ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% 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 Healthcare Fund (HGHYX) 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.
| HGHYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.58 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.56 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.04 | 2.78 | -0.74 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.51 | 12.44 | -6.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Hartford Healthcare Fund provided a 2.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.40 | $1.40 | $2.05 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $4.37 | $5.17 | $4.72 | $2.48 | $1.79 | $3.02 | $5.22 |
Dividend yield | 2.93% | 2.88% | 4.74% | 0.00% | 0.83% | 8.86% | 10.56% | 10.72% | 7.15% | 4.67% | 9.23% | 13.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Hartford Healthcare 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 | $1.40 | $1.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.05 | $2.05 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $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 |
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 Healthcare 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 Healthcare Fund was 42.58%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 522 trading sessions.
The current The Hartford Healthcare Fund drawdown is 4.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -42.58%Mar 2009 | 1y 2mo | 2y 25d | 3y 3moDec 2007 - Mar 2011 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -30.58%Jul 2002 | 4mo 6d | 10mo 28d | 1y 2moMar 2002 - Jun 2003 |
COVID crash2020 | -28.51%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 7d | 3mo 9dFeb 2020 - May 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -25.42%Jun 2022 | 9mo 12d | 2y 2mo | 2y 11moSep 2021 - Aug 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.62%Feb 2016 | 6mo 25d | 1y 3mo | 1y 10moJul 2015 - Jun 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HGHYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -42.58% | -56.78% | +14.20% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.82% | -9.10% | -1.72% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.60% | -18.90% | -3.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.42% | -25.43% | +0.01% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -28.51% | -33.92% | +5.41% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.46% | -1.80% | -2.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.63% | -10.71% | +3.08% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.00% | 2.03% | +1.97% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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