- ISIN
- US4165282892
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- May 2, 1994
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
HISCX Performance Chart
Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS Fund (HISCX) is up 20.2% since the beginning of the year. HISCX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HISCX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,265.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS Fund (HISCX) has returned 20.18% so far this year and 38.50% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HISCX has returned 10.52% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS Fund
- 1D
- 1.13%
- 1M
- 5.58%
- YTD
- 20.18%
- 6M
- 18.11%
- 1Y
- 38.50%
- 3Y*
- 16.30%
- 5Y*
- 4.81%
- 10Y*
- 10.52%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
HISCX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 2, 1994, HISCX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Feb 2000 with a return of +38.3%, while the worst month was Nov 2000 at -28.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, HISCX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Sep 6, 2000 at -19.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.39% | 0.97% | -6.52% | 15.57% | 5.00% | 0.51% | 20.18% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.59% | -8.19% | -8.34% | -1.50% | 5.10% | 5.69% | 1.19% | 3.52% | 3.38% | 4.03% | 0.85% | -1.72% | 6.50% |
| 2024 | -1.48% | 6.20% | 2.94% | -7.37% | 5.03% | 1.37% | 5.82% | 0.30% | 1.38% | -2.53% | 10.50% | -8.11% | 13.13% |
| 2023 | 9.26% | -2.19% | -2.24% | -0.62% | 0.98% | 7.82% | 3.14% | -4.19% | -5.15% | -6.96% | 8.50% | 10.72% | 18.42% |
| 2022 | -12.90% | -0.31% | -1.04% | -10.56% | -3.95% | -6.22% | 10.69% | -3.64% | -7.97% | 8.47% | 3.15% | -6.62% | -29.00% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | 3.95% | -2.19% | 4.48% | -4.38% | 3.24% | 0.40% | 2.35% | -3.82% | 3.59% | -5.48% | 2.49% | 4.25% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.16%, beta of 1.14, and R2 of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 03, 1994.
- This fund participated in 130.54% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 128.76% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 1.14 and R2 of 0.69, 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
- -1.16%
- Beta
- 1.14
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 128.76%
- Downside Capture
- 130.54%
Expense Ratio
HISCX has an expense ratio of 0.64%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HISCX ranks 50 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 Small Cap Growth HLS Fund (HISCX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| HISCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.41 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.08 | 2.93 | +0.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.96 | 13.52 | -1.56 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS Fund provided a 20.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.94 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $5.94 | $5.94 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $4.78 | $3.19 | $1.12 | $5.68 | $2.09 | $0.01 | $1.18 |
Dividend yield | 20.12% | 24.18% | 0.29% | 0.00% | 22.03% | 8.72% | 2.93% | 19.12% | 7.80% | 0.04% | 4.39% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Small Cap Growth HLS 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 | $5.94 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.94 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 |
| 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 | $4.78 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.78 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.19 |
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 Small Cap Growth HLS 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 Small Cap Growth HLS Fund was 82.02%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3768 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -82.02%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 14y 11mo | 17y 6moMar 2000 - Sep 2017 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.25%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 16dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -39.40%Jun 2022 | 7mo 9d | 3y 7mo | 4y 2moNov 2021 - Jan 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -38.20%Oct 1998 | 5mo 19d | 2mo 22d | 8mo 11dApr 1998 - Dec 1998 |
1997 bear market1997 | -33.50%Apr 1997 | 11mo 5d | 11mo 2d | 1y 10moMay 1996 - Mar 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HISCX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.02% | -56.78% | -25.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.26% | -9.10% | -4.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -30.31% | -18.90% | -11.41% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.40% | -25.43% | -13.97% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.25% | -33.92% | -6.33% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -0.74% | +0.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.25% | -10.72% | -21.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.41% | 1.97% | +1.44% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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