About HSLFX
Hartford Small Cap Growth Fund F is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. small-cap companies. The fund targets businesses demonstrating improving quality metrics, solid business momentum, and attractive relative valuations. It employs a research-driven, risk-aware investment process designed to deliver competitive returns while minimizing unintended risks. The strategy is sub-advised by Wellington Management, a firm known for its collaborative and independent approach across asset classes. The fund maintains a diverse portfolio—typically holding over 150 stocks—concentrated entirely in U.S. equities, with no foreign stock exposure. It features a relatively moderate turnover rate, indicating active portfolio management but not excessive trading. The investment style aligns with the small growth category, emphasizing companies poised for earnings expansion. The fund aims to balance growth potential with risk controls, leveraging fundamental analysis to select holdings across a range of sectors, including technology, industrials, healthcare, and consumer defensives. Hartford Small Cap Growth Fund F serves investors seeking exposure to innovative smaller U.S. companies, providing a specialized vehicle for accessing the dynamic small-cap growth segment of the market.
Fund Family Hartford Mutual Funds
Category Small Growth
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol HSLFX
Share Class Class F
Index Russell 2000 Growth TR
HSLFX had a total return of 12.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 18.26%.
