- ISIN
- US4165288832
- Issuer
- Hartford
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 1977
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
HSTAX Performance Chart
Hartford Stock HLS Fund (HSTAX) is up 2.5% since the beginning of the year. HSTAX is currently trading at $96 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HSTAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,414.
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Returns By Period
Hartford Stock HLS Fund (HSTAX) has returned 2.54% so far this year and 10.45% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HSTAX has returned 10.73% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Hartford Stock HLS Fund
- 1D
- 0.47%
- 1M
- 0.91%
- YTD
- 2.54%
- 6M
- 2.25%
- 1Y
- 10.45%
- 3Y*
- 8.14%
- 5Y*
- 7.17%
- 10Y*
- 10.73%
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%
HSTAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1980, HSTAX's average daily return is +0.25%, while the average monthly return is +5.21%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.1 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Dec 1983 with a return of +923.3%, while the worst month was Mar 1980 at -90.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, HSTAX closed higher 40% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 31, 1993 with a return of +916.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 1980 at -90.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.92% | 0.88% | -6.86% | 5.69% | 2.36% | -0.05% | 2.54% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.53% | 0.67% | -3.09% | -1.80% | 3.89% | 1.39% | -1.33% | 2.95% | -0.37% | 0.52% | 2.70% | -0.25% | 7.84% |
| 2024 | 1.45% | 3.22% | 1.19% | -3.62% | 2.11% | -0.02% | 3.66% | 4.28% | 1.37% | -3.78% | 3.65% | -4.53% | 8.78% |
| 2023 | 0.50% | -2.86% | 2.43% | 2.10% | -4.22% | 5.77% | 0.76% | -1.93% | -4.39% | -0.03% | 6.81% | 3.27% | 7.76% |
| 2022 | -3.64% | -1.38% | 3.05% | -3.73% | -0.37% | -5.47% | 5.45% | -3.48% | -7.52% | 9.96% | 5.60% | -2.54% | -5.43% |
| 2021 | -4.24% | 2.38% | 6.45% | 4.95% | 1.53% | 0.15% | 3.49% | 1.66% | -4.31% | 6.20% | -2.51% | 7.69% | 25.01% |
Benchmark Metrics
Hartford Stock HLS Fund has an annualized alpha of 75.32%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1980.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (70.74%) than losses (46.36%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.00 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 75.32%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 70.74%
- Downside Capture
- 46.36%
Expense Ratio
HSTAX has an expense ratio of 0.51%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
HSTAX ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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 Hartford Stock HLS Fund (HSTAX) 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.
| HSTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.02 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.22 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.12 | 2.78 | -1.66 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.31 | 12.44 | -8.13 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Hartford Stock HLS Fund provided a 15.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $14.76 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $14.76 | $14.76 | $4.71 | $6.01 | $12.18 | $5.19 | $7.52 | $9.21 | $1.33 | $1.38 | $1.26 | $1.10 |
Dividend yield | 15.42% | 15.81% | 4.69% | 6.22% | 12.74% | 4.55% | 7.87% | 9.95% | 1.70% | 1.73% | 1.87% | 1.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Hartford Stock 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 | $13.35 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.41 | $14.76 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.48 | $4.71 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.76 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.25 | $6.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.39 | $12.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $5.19 |
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 Stock 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 Stock HLS Fund was 91.51%, occurring on Dec 1, 1987. Recovery took 1467 trading sessions.
The current Hartford Stock HLS Fund drawdown is 0.65%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Monday1987 | -91.51%Dec 1987 | 1y 6mo | 6y 1mo | 7y 7moMay 1986 - Dec 1993 |
1980 bear market1980 | -90.79%Apr 1980 | 29d | 3y 9mo | 3y 10moMar 1980 - Dec 1983 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.15%Mar 2009 | 8y 11mo | 4y 1mo | 13y 1moMar 2000 - Apr 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -33.38%Mar 2020 | 1mo 4d | 5mo 13d | 6mo 17dFeb 2020 - Sep 2020 |
1984 bear market1984 | -23.12%Jul 1984 | 6mo 17d | 1y 4mo | 1y 10moJan 1984 - Nov 1985 |
Drawdown Indicators
| HSTAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -91.51% | -56.78% | -34.73% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.13% | -9.10% | -0.03% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.24% | -18.90% | +4.66% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -16.70% | -25.43% | +8.73% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.38% | -33.92% | +0.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.65% | -1.80% | +1.15% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -30.56% | -10.71% | -19.85% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.37% | 2.03% | +0.34% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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