Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class C (HCKCX)

Fund Assets	1.39B
Expense Ratio	1.709%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	7.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.13
Dividend Yield	1.15%
Dividend Growth	-46.10%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 29, 2026

Previous Close	10.98
YTD Return	6.56%
1-Year Return	9.48%
5-Year Return	32.63%
52-Week Low	9.79
52-Week High	11.13
Beta (5Y)	0.69
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.

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

Performance

HCKCX had a total return of 9.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.18%.

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%
HCKAX	Class A	0.92%

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	$0.01977	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.01866	Jun 30, 2026
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

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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