Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class C (HCKCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.70% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.82% |
| Dividend Growth | 85.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.01 |
| YTD Return | -2.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.23% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.08 |
| 52-Week High | 11.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 4 |
| Inception Date | May 31, 2007 |
About HCKCX
Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to offer a diversified approach by combining equity and fixed income investments within a single product. The fund follows a “fund-of-funds” structure, allocating its assets evenly among three underlying Hartford funds: an opportunistic stock-picking fund, a dividend-focused equity fund, and a relatively conservative bond fund. This balanced allocation aims to pursue both long-term capital appreciation and current income, catering primarily to investors seeking a moderate risk profile with exposure to both stocks and bonds. The portfolio typically holds around 66% in equities and 33% in bonds, with a high concentration—nearly all assets—invested in its top three underlying funds. Notably, the fund’s holdings tend to focus on large-cap companies and investment-grade fixed income securities. Managed by Hartford Funds with Wellington Management as a sub-adviser, the fund offers quarterly distributions and is structured to simplify diversification for investors by providing multi-asset exposure in one vehicle. With approximately $1.4 billion in net assets, Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class C plays a role in the moderate allocation category, appealing to those seeking a balanced mix of growth and income strategies.
Performance
HCKCX had a total return of 8.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.86%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Total Return Bond ETF | HTRB | 33.39% |
| The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund Class F | HDGFX | 33.30% |
| The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund Class F | HCAFX | 33.11% |
| Usd | n/a | 0.20% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.01611 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.07117 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.55558 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.01974 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.02039 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.0206 | Mar 31, 2025 |