The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund Class A (ITBAX)
| Fund Assets | 4.42B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.68% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.74% |
| Dividend Growth | 1.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.78 |
| YTD Return | 1.21% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 0.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.08 |
| 52-Week High | 9.80 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1647 |
| Inception Date | Jul 22, 1996 |
About ITBAX
Hartford Total Return Bond Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in seeking a competitive total return, with income serving as a secondary objective. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds, focusing primarily on investment-grade debt securities while allowing some flexibility for lower-rated issues to achieve its objectives. Managed by a seasoned team leveraging both top-down macroeconomic analysis and bottom-up security selection, the fund blends core bond holdings with tactical allocations to income-focused sectors—such as securitized credit and government bonds. Its portfolio often features a diverse mix spanning U.S. Treasury securities, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate bonds, with an emphasis on value and risk management. With monthly dividend distributions and a broad asset base—recently measured at approximately $4.5 billion—the fund plays a significant role in the intermediate core-plus bond category. It is designed for investors seeking diversified exposure to fixed income, aiming to balance capital preservation, yield, and total return in changing market environments.
Performance
ITBAX had a total return of 7.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.13%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGBPX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class I | 0.50% |
| FSMTX | Fidelity | Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund | 0.29% |
| FGBCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class C | 1.52% |
| FGBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Investment Grade Bond Fund - Class M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02729 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03075 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.00425 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03046 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03032 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02982 | Oct 1, 2025 |