About HFSFX
The Hartford Schroders International Contrarian Value Fund is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing in international equities. The fund adopts a contrarian value strategy, targeting stocks outside the United States that are significantly undervalued relative to their long-term earnings potential. Managed by an experienced team at Schroders, the fund seeks to identify opportunities ignored or underappreciated by the broader market, emphasizing companies trading at low valuations with prospects for profit improvement. The portfolio is diversified across developed markets, including notable allocations to the United Kingdom, France, Japan, and Germany, but remains concentrated in its highest-conviction ideas. It maintains a high active share, reflecting a distinct style compared to its benchmark, and typically invests over 98% of assets in equities. With its disciplined focus on undervaluation and fundamental analysis, the Hartford Schroders International Contrarian Value Fund plays a specialized role in the financial market, appealing to investors seeking international diversification and exposure to value-driven opportunities beyond domestic equities.
Fund Family Hartford Mutual Funds
Category Foreign Large Value
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol HFSFX
Share Class Class F
Index MSCI EAFE Value NR USD
HFSFX had a total return of 20.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 30.14%.
