The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund Class C (HDGCX)

Fund Assets	18.12B
Expense Ratio	1.79%
Min. Investment	$2,000
Turnover	28.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.10
Dividend Yield	0.28%
Dividend Growth	-60.19%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 28, 2026

Previous Close	37.06
YTD Return	13.79%
1-Year Return	19.89%
5-Year Return	62.19%
52-Week Low	30.81
52-Week High	37.57
Beta (5Y)	0.97
Holdings	75
Inception Date	Aug 1, 1998

About HDGCX

The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund Class C is a large value mutual fund focused on delivering a high level of current income while seeking long-term capital appreciation. Managed with a foundational approach, the fund primarily invests in dividend-paying equity securities of undervalued companies with strong cash flows and profitability potential. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to equities with above-average dividend yields, and up to 20% may be invested in foreign issuers. The portfolio typically comprises established leaders in sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, and consumer defensive, with notable holdings including Microsoft, Alphabet, JPMorgan Chase, and UnitedHealth Group. The fund employs capital-cycle analysis to determine optimal entry and exit points. It is sub-advised by Wellington Management, renowned for its collaborative and research-driven process. The fund’s strategy aims to balance income generation with capital growth, making it a staple consideration for those seeking exposure to income-oriented U.S. large-cap equities within a diversified investment portfolio.

• Fund Family: Hartford Mutual Funds
• Category: Large Value
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Below Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: HDGCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: S&P 500 TR

Performance

HDGCX had a total return of 19.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.83%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
HDGFX	Class F	0.63%
HDGVX	Class R6	0.63%
HDGTX	Class R5	0.73%
HDGIX	Class I	0.73%

Top 10 Holdings

34.93% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Microsoft Corporation	MSFT	7.85%
Amazon.com, Inc.	AMZN	7.16%
Apple Inc.	AAPL	4.32%
Bank of America Corporation	BAC	2.58%
Merck & Co., Inc.	MRK	2.57%
Philip Morris International Inc.	PM	2.24%
Cisco Systems, Inc.	CSCO	2.11%
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated	UNH	2.07%
Johnson & Johnson	JNJ	2.06%
Welltower Inc.	WELL	1.96%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 28, 2026	$0.00107	Sep 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026	$0.01287	Jun 29, 2026
Mar 27, 2026	$0.02704	Mar 30, 2026
Dec 29, 2025	$0.06302	Dec 30, 2025
Dec 11, 2025	$3.92831	Dec 12, 2025
Sep 26, 2025	$0.01767	Sep 29, 2025

Data Sources: Tiingo, Financial Modeling Prep, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Financial Modeling Prep. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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