- ISIN
- US4166456537
- CUSIP
- 416645653
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Apr 30, 1998
- 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
HGIYX Performance Chart
Hartford Core Equity Fund (HGIYX) is up 7.6% since the beginning of the year. HGIYX is currently trading at $59 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HGIYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,752.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Core Equity Fund (HGIYX) has returned 7.58% so far this year and 21.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, HGIYX has posted an annualized return of 14.47%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Hartford Core Equity Fund
- 1D
- 1.20%
- 1M
- 0.12%
- YTD
- 7.58%
- 6M
- 7.41%
- 1Y
- 21.99%
- 3Y*
- 19.05%
- 5Y*
- 11.87%
- 10Y*
- 14.47%
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%
HGIYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 30, 1998, HGIYX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -19.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HGIYX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.53% | -0.45% | -5.25% | 9.33% | 3.54% | -0.77% | 7.58% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.89% | -1.80% | -5.26% | -0.37% | 5.42% | 4.51% | 2.49% | 1.30% | 2.91% | 1.61% | 1.16% | -0.63% | 14.67% |
| 2024 | 2.53% | 6.11% | 3.00% | -3.28% | 4.31% | 3.61% | 0.39% | 2.76% | 1.63% | -1.18% | 5.59% | -1.76% | 25.87% |
| 2023 | 5.30% | -3.46% | 3.68% | 1.55% | -0.29% | 5.65% | 2.84% | -1.38% | -4.94% | -0.94% | 8.35% | 4.09% | 21.45% |
| 2022 | -4.96% | -3.86% | 2.29% | -8.46% | 0.40% | -7.72% | 8.52% | -3.38% | -8.58% | 7.63% | 5.26% | -5.53% | -18.68% |
| 2021 | -1.35% | 1.92% | 3.99% | 5.40% | 0.11% | 2.13% | 2.41% | 2.75% | -4.72% | 6.74% | -1.12% | 4.44% | 24.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Core Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 0.95, and R2 of 0.97 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 30, 1998.
- This fund captured 103.19% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 94.46% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.18% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.95 and R2 of 0.97, 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
- 2.18%
- Beta
- 0.95
- R²
- 0.97
- Upside Capture
- 103.19%
- Downside Capture
- 94.46%
Expense Ratio
HGIYX has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HGIYX ranks 47 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 Core Equity Fund (HGIYX) 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.
| HGIYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.22 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.23 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 2.78 | -0.33 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.44 | 12.44 | -1.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Core Equity Fund provided a 10.85% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.42 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 | $6.42 | $6.42 | $4.78 | $1.38 | $1.58 | $1.60 | $0.31 | $1.55 | $1.53 | $1.09 | $0.40 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 10.85% | 11.67% | 8.93% | 2.99% | 4.02% | 3.18% | 0.75% | 4.39% | 5.62% | 3.75% | 1.62% | 2.10% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Core Equity 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 | $6.42 | $6.42 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.78 | $4.78 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.38 | $1.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.58 | $1.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.60 | $1.60 |
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 Core Equity 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 Core Equity Fund was 51.88%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 762 trading sessions.
The current Hartford Core Equity Fund drawdown is 0.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.88%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 3y 7d | 4y 8moJul 2007 - Mar 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -47.70%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 4y 1mo | 6y 3moSep 2000 - Dec 2006 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.47%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 4d | 6mo 8dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.64%Oct 2022 | 9mo 10d | 1y 3mo | 2y 14dJan 2022 - Jan 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -18.04%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 8d | 6mo 9dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HGIYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.88% | -56.78% | +4.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.93% | -9.10% | +0.17% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.10% | -18.90% | +1.80% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.64% | -25.43% | +0.79% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.47% | -33.92% | +0.45% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.90% | -1.80% | +0.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.11% | -10.71% | +0.60% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.91% | 2.03% | -0.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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