- ISIN
- US4166456875
- CUSIP
- 416645687
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Dec 31, 1997
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $250,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
HMDYX Performance Chart
The Hartford MidCap Fund (HMDYX) is up 9.4% since the beginning of the year. HMDYX is currently trading at $32 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HMDYX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,058.
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Returns By Period
The Hartford MidCap Fund (HMDYX) has returned 9.38% so far this year and 8.76% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HMDYX has returned 9.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
The Hartford MidCap Fund
- 1D
- 1.62%
- 1M
- 3.55%
- YTD
- 9.38%
- 6M
- 7.15%
- 1Y
- 8.76%
- 3Y*
- 7.13%
- 5Y*
- 1.14%
- 10Y*
- 9.14%
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%
HMDYX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 1997, HMDYX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +16.5%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, HMDYX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 17, 1999 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -13.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.78% | 0.10% | -6.39% | 9.90% | 4.31% | 1.04% | 9.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.18% | -6.67% | -7.65% | 1.17% | 8.00% | 3.89% | 1.15% | 0.83% | -0.96% | -1.58% | -1.18% | -1.56% | -0.48% |
| 2024 | -0.58% | 5.88% | 2.55% | -6.55% | -0.32% | 0.26% | -0.20% | 2.79% | 2.37% | -2.04% | 10.31% | -7.19% | 6.17% |
| 2023 | 9.18% | -2.77% | 0.06% | -1.55% | -2.83% | 6.99% | 3.75% | -4.00% | -5.80% | -5.87% | 10.21% | 8.39% | 14.70% |
| 2022 | -9.13% | -1.49% | 0.13% | -9.82% | -0.12% | -8.83% | 10.72% | -4.63% | -10.31% | 7.52% | 5.93% | -4.31% | -24.01% |
| 2021 | -0.74% | 5.39% | 0.53% | 3.70% | -1.49% | 0.84% | 0.21% | 0.77% | -4.49% | 4.54% | -3.37% | 4.11% | 9.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
The Hartford MidCap Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.80%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.83 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 31, 1997.
- This fund captured 117.41% of S&P 500 Index gains and 100.20% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.83, 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
- 3.80%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.83
- Upside Capture
- 117.41%
- Downside Capture
- 100.20%
Expense Ratio
HMDYX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HMDYX ranks 6 for risk / return — in the bottom 6% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Hartford MidCap Fund (HMDYX) 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.
| HMDYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.59 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.99 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.54 | 2.78 | -2.25 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.59 | 12.44 | -10.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
The Hartford MidCap Fund provided a 16.98% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.44 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 | $5.44 | $5.44 | $1.67 | $0.59 | $2.25 | $4.42 | $3.96 | $3.26 | $3.40 | $1.41 | $0.78 | $1.93 |
Dividend yield | 16.98% | 18.58% | 4.80% | 1.73% | 7.40% | 10.29% | 9.17% | 8.60% | 11.42% | 3.95% | 2.61% | 7.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for The Hartford MidCap 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 | $5.44 | $5.44 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.67 | $1.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.25 | $2.25 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.42 | $4.42 |
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 MidCap 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 MidCap Fund was 50.76%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
The current The Hartford MidCap Fund drawdown is 2.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.76%Nov 2008 | 1y 4mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 6moJul 2007 - Jan 2011 |
COVID crash2020 | -37.98%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 15dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -35.16%Oct 2002 | 2y 1mo | 1y 28d | 3y 2moSep 2000 - Nov 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -32.92%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | — | 4y 7moNov 2021 - now |
1998 bear market1998 | -31.44%Oct 1998 | 2mo 20d | 2mo 24d | 5mo 14dJul 1998 - Dec 1998 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HMDYX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.76% | -56.78% | +6.02% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.91% | -9.10% | -6.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.77% | -18.90% | -7.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.92% | -25.43% | -7.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.98% | -33.92% | -4.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.04% | -1.80% | -0.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.88% | -10.71% | +1.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.34% | 2.03% | +3.31% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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