The Hartford Equity Income Fund Class R5 (HQITX)
| Fund Assets | 4.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.61% |
| Dividend Growth | 29.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.27 |
| YTD Return | 3.66% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.77% |
| 5-Year Return | 55.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.51 |
| 52-Week High | 22.90 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 80 |
| Inception Date | Dec 22, 2006 |
About HQITX
Hartford Equity Income Fund Class R5 is a mutual fund designed to generate a high level of current income while pursuing long-term capital growth. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of large-cap companies, specifically those with market capitalizations above $2 billion, and maintains a portfolio that is 96% weighted in equities, with about 11% exposure to foreign stocks. Utilizing a value investing approach, the fund focuses on acquiring shares in high-quality companies that offer growing and sustainable dividends, often targeting firms that are temporarily out of favor and trading at below-average valuations. The fund’s strategy is guided by experienced portfolio managers from Wellington Management, who emphasize independent research and collaboration across asset classes. With a diversified portfolio consisting of approximately 68-69 holdings as of mid-2025, Hartford Equity Income Fund Class R5 aims to provide investors with steady dividend income through quarterly distributions, while its risk-adjusted performance and disciplined valuation process position it as a core holding for investors seeking a blend of income and value exposure within the large-cap equity segment of the market.
Performance
HQITX had a total return of 20.77% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.17%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.69% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Merck & Co., Inc. | MRK | 2.58% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 2.09% |
| Unilever PLC | UL | 2.04% |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | CSCO | 2.02% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. | TMUS | 1.99% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 1.90% |
| Honeywell International Inc. | HON | 1.81% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. | KDP | 1.77% |
| Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | GLPI | 1.75% |
| Crown Castle Inc. | CCI | 1.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.11065 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.11606 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.283 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.09395 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.09671 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.10973 | Mar 28, 2025 |