About SMSNX
Hartford Schroders Emerging Markets Multi-Sector Bond Fund Class I is a mutual fund that primarily targets long-term capital growth and income by investing in a diversified portfolio of bonds from issuers in emerging markets. The fund employs a multi-sector strategy, allocating assets across sovereign, local currency, and corporate debt within the emerging markets universe, offering exposure to a variety of regions including Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. By using an equal-weighted approach across these sectors, the fund seeks to balance risk and return while capitalizing on opportunities from both U.S. dollar and local currency-denominated securities. As of its most recent reporting, the fund holds approximately 149 securities and is managed by a team from Schroders, leveraging their expertise in global fixed income investing. Its quarterly dividend distribution and diversified geographical exposure make it a notable player within the emerging markets bond category, appealing to investors seeking access to developing economies’ credit markets within a single, actively managed vehicle.
Fund Family Hartford Mutual Funds
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol SMSNX
Share Class Class I
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SMSNX had a total return of 9.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 2.72%.
