About HFZRX
The Hartford Schroders Emerging Markets Multi-Sector Bond Fund Class R3 is a mutual fund that focuses on delivering long-term capital growth and income by investing primarily in fixed income securities from emerging market countries. The fund employs a multi-sector strategy, diversifying holdings across sovereign debt, local currency bonds, and corporate debt issued within emerging markets. By strategically analyzing both quantitative data and market sentiment, the fund aims to identify attractive countries and securities, drawing on the expertise of Schroders’ global investment team with extensive emerging markets experience.
Class R3 shares are tailored towards retail investors and generally feature moderate expense levels relative to other share classes. Its portfolio typically includes bonds from a variety of countries such as Mexico, Egypt, Argentina, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria, reflecting its commitment to diversification and risk management in less mature but rapidly evolving markets. In the broader financial market, this fund provides access to the growth potential and higher yield opportunities found within emerging economies, while also exposing investors to greater volatility and risks unique to these regions.
Fund Family Hartford Mutual Funds
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HFZRX
Share Class Class R3
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HFZRX had a total return of 5.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.75%.
