Hartford Checks and Balances R5 (HCKTX)

Fund Assets	1.39B
Expense Ratio	0.711%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	7.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.24
Dividend Yield	2.21%
Dividend Growth	-30.02%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 29, 2026

Previous Close	10.80
YTD Return	7.44%
1-Year Return	10.18%
5-Year Return	37.79%
52-Week Low	9.64
52-Week High	10.97
Beta (5Y)	0.69
Holdings	4
Inception Date	Aug 29, 2008

About HCKTX

Hartford Checks and Balances Fund Class R5 is a moderate allocation mutual fund designed to deliver both long-term capital appreciation and income. Structured as a fund-of-funds, it strategically invests in a blend of three underlying Hartford Funds: an opportunistic stock-picking fund, a dividend-focused equity fund, and a relatively conservative bond fund. This multi-manager approach allows for diversified exposure across equities and fixed income, with typical portfolio allocations of roughly two-thirds to stocks and one-third to bonds. The fund aims to balance growth potential and risk by maintaining an equity exposure generally between 50% and 70%, making it suitable for investors seeking a middle ground between aggressive growth and capital preservation. It is supported by the expertise and resources of Hartford Funds Management Company and benefits from professional oversight and active asset allocation. Dividend distributions occur quarterly, and the fund is positioned in the market as a cost-efficient solution compared to many peers, providing broad market participation and layered risk management through its underlying holdings.

• Fund Family: Hartford Mutual Funds
• Category: Allocation--50% to 70% Equity
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: HCKTX
• Share Class: Class R5
• Index: Russell 3000 TR

Performance

HCKTX had a total return of 10.18% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.32%.

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%
HCKIX	Class I	0.71%
HCKAX	Class A	0.92%
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	$0.04875	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.04663	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026	$0.04335	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 30, 2025	$0.09857	Dec 31, 2025
Dec 17, 2025	$0.55558	Dec 18, 2025
Sep 29, 2025	$0.04689	Sep 30, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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