HFHIX vs. PFLRX
Compare and contrast key facts about Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund (HFHIX) and Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund (PFLRX).
HFHIX is managed by Hartford. It was launched on Sep 29, 2011. PFLRX is managed by Putnam. It was launched on Aug 3, 2004.
Performance
HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Performance Comparison
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HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HFHIX Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund | -1.29% | 7.69% | 6.61% | 9.35% | -4.54% | 4.21% | 1.04% | 9.28% | -0.31% | 5.62% |
PFLRX Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund | -1.61% | 4.74% | 6.34% | 11.01% | -2.78% | 3.04% | 0.69% | 8.14% | -0.66% | 3.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HFHIX achieves a -1.29% return, which is significantly higher than PFLRX's -1.61% return. Over the past 10 years, HFHIX has outperformed PFLRX with an annualized return of 4.82%, while PFLRX has yielded a comparatively lower 3.79% annualized return.
HFHIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -1.37%
- YTD
- -1.29%
- 6M
- 0.27%
- 1Y
- 5.00%
- 3Y*
- 6.52%
- 5Y*
- 3.93%
- 10Y*
- 4.82%
PFLRX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -0.52%
- YTD
- -1.61%
- 6M
- -0.66%
- 1Y
- 3.15%
- 3Y*
- 5.63%
- 5Y*
- 3.88%
- 10Y*
- 3.79%
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HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HFHIX has a 0.80% expense ratio, which is lower than PFLRX's 1.03% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HFHIX vs. PFLRX — Risk / Return Rank
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HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund (HFHIX) and Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund (PFLRX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| HFHIX | PFLRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.87 | 1.18 | +0.69 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.96 | 1.88 | +1.08 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.69 | 1.31 | +0.38 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.97 | 1.44 | +1.53 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.83 | 4.99 | +4.85 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| HFHIX | PFLRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.87 | 1.18 | +0.69 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.36 | 1.39 | -0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.16 | 0.95 | +0.21 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.24 | 0.94 | +0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between HFHIX and PFLRX is 0.64, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Dividend Comparison
HFHIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.74%, more than PFLRX's 6.38% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HFHIX Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund | 6.74% | 6.70% | 6.73% | 6.60% | 5.21% | 3.30% | 3.86% | 4.75% | 6.55% | 4.24% | 5.01% | 5.58% |
PFLRX Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund | 6.38% | 6.69% | 6.25% | 7.27% | 3.48% | 2.63% | 3.10% | 4.56% | 4.54% | 3.69% | 3.71% | 4.45% |
Drawdowns
HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HFHIX drawdown since its inception was -23.31%, smaller than the maximum PFLRX drawdown of -32.89%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HFHIX and PFLRX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HFHIX | PFLRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -23.31% | -32.89% | +9.58% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.85% | -2.29% | +0.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -8.21% | -6.95% | -1.26% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -23.31% | -20.74% | -2.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.85% | -1.98% | +0.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.35% | -1.75% | +0.40% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.56% | 0.66% | -0.10% |
Volatility
HFHIX vs. PFLRX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Hartford Floating Rate High Income Fund (HFHIX) is 0.49%, while Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund (PFLRX) has a volatility of 0.77%. This indicates that HFHIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PFLRX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HFHIX | PFLRX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.49% | 0.77% | -0.28% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.83% | 1.72% | +0.11% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.95% | 2.93% | +0.02% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.90% | 2.81% | +0.09% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 4.18% | 4.01% | +0.17% |