The Hartford Equity Income Fund Class Y (HQIYX)
| Fund Assets | 4.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $250,000 |
| Turnover | 35.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.70 |
| Dividend Yield | 12.56% |
| Dividend Growth | 29.22% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 21.37 |
| YTD Return | 3.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 22.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 53.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 19.96 |
| 52-Week High | 23.00 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 80 |
| Inception Date | Aug 28, 2003 |
About HQIYX
The Hartford Equity Income Fund Class Y is a mutual fund designed to achieve a high level of current income consistent with the growth of capital. It primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities, focusing on large-cap companies with market capitalizations above $2 billion. A distinct feature of this fund is its emphasis on quality companies with growing and sustainable dividends, favoring those that are temporarily undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. Managed by experienced professionals from Wellington Management, the fund employs a value-oriented investment strategy and maintains a diversified portfolio with significant allocations in the financials, healthcare, energy, and technology sectors. It also allocates up to 20% of its assets to foreign issuers. The fund typically holds between 68 and 79 equity positions and distributes dividends quarterly. With an inception date of August 28, 2003, it has established itself as a significant player in the large value category, catering predominantly to institutional investors due to its relatively high minimum investment requirement. The fund’s risk controls, disciplined valuation approach, and focus on dividend growth make it a notable option for investors seeking stable income generation alongside potential capital appreciation.
Performance
HQIYX had a total return of 22.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.02%.
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 | $0.11037 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.11689 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $2.283 | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.09488 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.09637 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.10976 | Mar 28, 2025 |