The Hartford Balanced Income Fund Class C (HBLCX)
| Fund Assets | 11.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.64% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 61.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 129.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.43 |
| YTD Return | 3.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 28.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.41 |
| 52-Week High | 15.06 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.55 |
| Holdings | 1467 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 2006 |
About HBLCX
The Hartford Balanced Income Fund Class C is a balanced mutual fund designed to provide a mix of income and growth through a diversified allocation between equities and fixed income securities. The fund strategically targets approximately 45% in equities and 55% in fixed income, with the ability to make modest allocation adjustments within a 5% range according to market conditions. Its equity holdings are typically large-cap value stocks, while the fixed income portion focuses on bonds with medium credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, aiming for a steady income stream alongside capital appreciation potential. The fund's portfolio includes exposure to major sectors such as healthcare, financial services, energy, and technology, as reflected in its top holdings like Merck & Co., JPMorgan Chase, and ConocoPhillips. With a moderate turnover rate and an average distribution yield, the Hartford Balanced Income Fund Class C appeals to investors seeking a balance between risk and reward within a moderately conservative allocation strategy.
Performance
HBLCX had a total return of 8.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.77%.
Top 10 Holdings
10.62% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Usd | n/a | 1.47% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 1.28% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 1.18% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 1.09% |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated | UNH | 1.06% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 1.03% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | GILD | 0.94% |
| PACCAR Inc | PCAR | 0.88% |
| American International Group, Inc. | AIG | 0.85% |
| Honeywell International Inc. | HON | 0.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.09474 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.09846 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.10705 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.50283 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.09291 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | $0.09004 | Jun 27, 2024 |