Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class F (HERFX)
| Fund Assets | 527.50M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 113.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.28 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.35% |
| Dividend Growth | 116.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.35 |
| YTD Return | 19.45% |
| 1-Year Return | 51.22% |
| 5-Year Return | 49.19% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.06 |
| 52-Week High | 14.37 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 224 |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
About HERFX
The Hartford Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class F is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities from emerging market countries. Its portfolio is broadly diversified, typically maintaining exposure to more than 200 holdings across various sectors such as information technology, financials, consumer discretionary, and communication services. Employing a quantitative investment approach, the fund seeks to exploit market inefficiencies through a systematic and risk-controlled strategy. The fund is sub-advised by Wellington Management, which brings extensive expertise and global reach to portfolio management. Nearly all assets are allocated to foreign equities, providing investors with access to dynamic economies outside developed markets. With a substantial allocation to large-cap companies, the fund’s top holdings often include industry leaders like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Samsung Electronics, reflecting its emphasis on both growth potential and market stability. The fund is well-regarded for its competitive expense structure and aims to deliver diversified exposure to the high-growth opportunities available in emerging markets while managing the inherent risks through disciplined portfolio construction.
Performance
HERFX had a total return of 51.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.53%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
37.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 13.97% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 6.89% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.80% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.10% |
| Kia Corporation | 000270 | 1.81% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 1.72% |
| OTP Bank Nyrt. | OTP | 1.56% |
| Bank of China Limited | BACHF | 1.55% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 1.51% |
| Emaar Properties PJSC | EMAAR.DB | 1.33% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.39203 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.28189 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.31104 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.36094 | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.31547 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.25225 | Dec 30, 2021 |