The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund Class I (ITBIX)
| Fund Assets | 4.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $2,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.54% |
| Dividend Growth | 8.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.18 |
| YTD Return | 0.43% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.60% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.02% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.53 |
| 52-Week High | 9.27 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1824 |
| Inception Date | Aug 31, 2006 |
About ITBIX
The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund Class I is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with a competitive total return, emphasizing current income as a secondary objective. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade debt securities, typically allocating at least 70–80% of assets to bonds rated investment grade, with the flexibility to allocate a limited portion to securities below investment grade. Managed using a blend of top-down macroeconomic perspective and bottom-up security selection, the fund leverages both broad market analysis and sector-specific expertise. The fund spans a wide range of issuers and sectors, with over 1,600 individual holdings, aiming to deliver consistent performance and risk-adjusted income. Its portfolio generally maintains an intermediate duration profile, balancing sensitivity to interest rate changes with income objectives. Monthly dividend distributions enhance its appeal to income-seeking investors. The fund’s active management and collaboration with leading sub-advisers such as Wellington Management highlight its commitment to thoughtful, research-driven bond selection. With a substantial asset base and a long-standing market presence since 1996, the Hartford Total Return Bond Fund Class I plays a significant role for investors seeking diversified fixed income exposure within the U.S. bond market.
Performance
ITBIX had a total return of 5.60% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.61%.
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 Gr Bd M | 0.74% |
| FTKFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund | 0.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03007 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02925 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03275 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.03151 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03238 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.03237 | Nov 3, 2025 |