HGOIX vs. HERIX
Compare and contrast key facts about The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I (HGOIX) and Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund (HERIX).
HGOIX is managed by Hartford. It was launched on Feb 19, 2002. HERIX is managed by Hartford. It was launched on May 30, 2011.
Performance
HGOIX vs. HERIX - Performance Comparison
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HGOIX vs. HERIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HGOIX The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I | -14.11% | 13.52% | 42.27% | 40.98% | -36.87% | 7.59% | 62.12% | 30.28% | -0.78% | 30.63% |
HERIX Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 2.88% | 29.11% | 10.97% | 16.56% | -21.76% | 5.58% | 10.12% | 18.67% | -16.04% | 41.83% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, HGOIX achieves a -14.11% return, which is significantly lower than HERIX's 2.88% return. Over the past 10 years, HGOIX has outperformed HERIX with an annualized return of 14.20%, while HERIX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.95% annualized return.
HGOIX
- 1D
- -1.18%
- 1M
- -8.76%
- YTD
- -14.11%
- 6M
- -13.84%
- 1Y
- 11.06%
- 3Y*
- 19.36%
- 5Y*
- 5.55%
- 10Y*
- 14.20%
HERIX
- 1D
- -0.95%
- 1M
- -11.86%
- YTD
- 2.88%
- 6M
- 6.33%
- 1Y
- 28.43%
- 3Y*
- 17.27%
- 5Y*
- 5.84%
- 10Y*
- 8.95%
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HGOIX vs. HERIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
HGOIX has a 0.82% expense ratio, which is lower than HERIX's 1.16% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
HGOIX vs. HERIX — Risk / Return Rank
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HGOIX vs. HERIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I (HGOIX) and Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund (HERIX). 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.
| HGOIX | HERIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.46 | 1.62 | -1.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.81 | 2.11 | -1.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.32 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.46 | 2.02 | -1.56 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.60 | 7.65 | -6.05 |
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
| HGOIX | HERIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.46 | 1.62 | -1.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.22 | 0.37 | -0.14 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.61 | 0.52 | +0.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.49 | 0.25 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between HGOIX and HERIX is 0.63, 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
HGOIX vs. HERIX - Dividend Comparison
HGOIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.38%, more than HERIX's 5.22% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HGOIX The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I | 7.38% | 6.34% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.80% | 13.21% | 6.01% | 30.76% | 8.69% | 3.76% | 8.81% |
HERIX Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 5.22% | 5.37% | 0.00% | 3.82% | 3.73% | 2.17% | 1.14% | 3.16% | 2.26% | 1.57% | 1.44% | 4.09% |
Drawdowns
HGOIX vs. HERIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum HGOIX drawdown since its inception was -58.07%, which is greater than HERIX's maximum drawdown of -39.70%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HGOIX and HERIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| HGOIX | HERIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -58.07% | -39.70% | -18.37% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.71% | -12.78% | -4.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -44.99% | -35.55% | -9.44% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.99% | -39.70% | -5.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -17.71% | -12.78% | -4.93% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.07% | -12.77% | +0.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.13% | 3.38% | +1.75% |
Volatility
HGOIX vs. HERIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for The Hartford Growth Opportunities Fund Class I (HGOIX) is 6.70%, while Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund (HERIX) has a volatility of 8.55%. This indicates that HGOIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HERIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| HGOIX | HERIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.70% | 8.55% | -1.85% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.08% | 13.28% | +0.80% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 23.66% | 17.40% | +6.26% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 25.06% | 16.08% | +8.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 23.33% | 17.28% | +6.05% |