Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class R4 (HCKSX)
| Fund Assets | 1.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.99% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 7.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.30% |
| Dividend Growth | 73.53% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.42 |
| YTD Return | 1.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.55% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.26% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.50 |
| 52-Week High | 10.50 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.72 |
| Holdings | 4 |
| Inception Date | Aug 29, 2008 |
About HCKSX
The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund R4 is a multi-asset mutual fund designed to pursue both long-term capital appreciation and income through a diversified, balanced approach. Its strategy combines investments across three core underlying Hartford Funds: an opportunistic stock-picking fund, a dividend-focused equity fund, and a relatively conservative bond fund. By allocating assets among these diverse vehicles, the fund aims to deliver a blend of growth potential and risk management. This structure allows for exposure to both equity and fixed income markets, broadly reflecting a 'moderate allocation' profile that typically represents a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70% of assets. The fund's multi-manager team, supported by the resources of Hartford Funds, oversees both tactical and strategic allocation decisions to optimize returns while managing volatility. The Hartford Checks and Balances Fund R4 appeals to investors seeking a single, professionally managed solution that balances growth and income, playing a significant role in diversified portfolios or retirement accounts looking to reduce single-asset-class risk through broad, active asset allocation.
Performance
HCKSX had a total return of 10.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.11%.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund Class F | HCAFX | 33.22% |
| The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund Class F | HDGFX | 33.21% |
| Hartford Total Return Bond ETF | HTRB | 33.14% |
| Usd | n/a | 0.43% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.09073 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.55558 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.0388 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.03863 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.03952 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.19205 | Dec 31, 2024 |