Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class A (HCKAX)

Fund Assets	1.39B
Expense Ratio	0.922%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	7.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.21
Dividend Yield	1.93%
Dividend Growth	-32.63%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 29, 2026

Previous Close	11.01
YTD Return	7.86%
1-Year Return	10.49%
5-Year Return	36.95%
52-Week Low	9.86
52-Week High	11.23
Beta (5Y)	0.69
Holdings	4
Inception Date	May 31, 2007

About HCKAX

Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class A is a multi-asset mutual fund classified within the moderate allocation category. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation and income by investing in a mix of underlying Hartford funds. The portfolio typically combines an opportunistic, stock-picking fund; a dividend-focused equity fund; and a relatively conservative bond fund, resulting in diversified exposure across equities and fixed income instruments. The fund generally maintains 50% to 70% allocation to equities, aiming for a balanced risk profile suitable for investors seeking both growth and income potential while moderating volatility. Notably, at least 75% of its assets are invested in U.S. securities. The fund's strategy leverages the expertise and resources of Hartford Funds Management Company, and its holdings are concentrated in three main underlying funds, reflecting a high level of asset allocation discipline. With a track record dating back to 2007 and total assets around 1.4 billion USD, the fund plays a role as a core holding for individuals pursuing efficient diversification between stocks and bonds with periodic income distributions.

• Fund Family: Hartford Mutual Funds
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: HCKAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Russell 3000 TR

Performance

HCKAX had a total return of 10.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.01%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
HCKFX	Class F	0.58%
HCKTX	Class R5	0.70%
HCKIX	Class I	0.71%
HCKSX	Class R4	1.00%

Top Holdings

Name	Symbol	Weight
Hartford Total Return Bond ETF	HTRB	33.35%
Hartford Capital Appreciation F	HCAFX	33.24%
Hartford Dividend and Growth F	HDGFX	33.20%
Usd	n/a	0.20%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 29, 2026	$0.04212	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.04059	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026	$0.03746	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 30, 2025	$0.09296	Dec 31, 2025
Dec 17, 2025	$0.55558	Dec 18, 2025
Sep 29, 2025	$0.04098	Sep 30, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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