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Domestic Equity fund

Hartford Small Cap Growth Fund   

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      Domestic Equity fund

      Hartford Small Cap Growth Fund   
      Share Class - R3 (HSLRX)

      On September 13, 2024, the Fund’s Class C shares performed a reverse stock split. The Fund’s Class C reverse stock split reduced the number of outstanding shares and proportionately increased the net asset value (“NAV”) per share with respect to only Class C shares of the Fund. However, the reverse stock split did not impact a shareholder’s total dollar value of an investment in Class C shares of the Fund.

      Research Driven

       

      Seeks US small-cap companies with improving quality metrics, business momentum, and attractive relative valuations

      Risk-Aware Approach

       

      Uses a process that seeks to deliver competitive returns while minimizing unintended risks

      Sub-advised by Wellington

       

      Wellington prioritizes independent thought and collaboration across all major asset classes

      Objective: Seeks long-term capital appreciation.

      Portfolio Management
      David A. Siegle, CFA
      Managing Director
      Equity Portfolio Manager
      8
      YRS
      MANAGING THIS FUND
      24
      YRS
      AT WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
      24
      YRS
      EXPERIENCE IN THIS INDUSTRY
      Douglas W. McLane, CFA
      Senior Managing Director
      Equity Portfolio Manager
      8
      YRS
      MANAGING THIS FUND
      14
      YRS
      AT WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT
      29
      YRS
      EXPERIENCE IN THIS INDUSTRY

      The portfolio managers are supported by the full resources of Wellington.

      Performance

      PERFORMANCE %
       
      CUMULATIVE %
      (as of 9/30/2025)
      AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS %
      (as of 9/30/2025)
      YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR SI
      Hartford Small Cap Growth R3 2.98 1.65 12.15 5.33 7.76 7.93
      Benchmark 11.65 13.56 16.68 8.41 9.91 ---
      Morningstar Small Growth Category 6.20 7.79 13.89 7.71 10.44 ---
       
      CUMULATIVE %
      (as of 9/30/2025)
      AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS %
      (as of 9/30/2025)
      YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR SI
      Hartford Small Cap Growth R3 2.98 1.65 12.15 5.33 7.76 7.93
      Benchmark 11.65 13.56 16.68 8.41 9.91 ---
      Morningstar Small Growth Category 6.20 7.79 13.89 7.71 10.44 ---

      Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.

      SI = Since Inception. Fund Inception: 01/04/1988

      Share Class Inception: 12/22/06.
      Class R3-share performance prior to its inception date reflects Class Y-share performance and operating expenses. SI performance is calculated from 2/19/02.

      Characteristics

      FUND ESSENTIALS (as Of 10/31/2025)
      Inception Date 01/04/1988
      Net Assets $298 million
      Total Operating Expenses 1.58%
      Morningstar Category Small Growth
      Lipper Classification Small-Cap Growth Funds
      CUSIP 416641702
      Fund Number 1390
      FUND STATS (as of 9/30/2025)
      # of Holdings
      		160
      % in Equities
      		99
      % in Foreign Equities
      		2
      Beta (3 year)
      		0.90
      R Squared (3 year)
      		0.97
      Standard Deviation
      		19.50%
      Turnover
      		70%
      Active Share
      		70%
      Holdings Characteristics (as of 9/30/2025)
      FUND Russell 2000 Growth Index
      Price/Earnings
      		30.1x 32.3x
      Price/Book
      		4.4x 5.2x
      EPS Growth Rate
      		15.9% 13.7%
      Asset Weighted Market Cap (billions)
      		$6.8 $5.4
      Return on Equity
      		0.1% -1.3%
      Median Market Cap (billions)
      		$4.7 $1.3
      Top Ten Holdings (%) (as of 9/30/2025)
      Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd. 1.76
      Ensign Group, Inc. 1.70
      AeroVironment, Inc. 1.36
      FirstCash Holdings, Inc. 1.34
      SPX Technologies, Inc. 1.30
      Bloom Energy Corp. 1.28
      Modine Manufacturing Co. 1.26
      FTAI Aviation Ltd. 1.24
      ACI Worldwide, Inc. 1.23
      Primoris Services Corp. 1.22
      Total Portfolio % 13.69

      Full Portfolio Holdings

      Market Cap Distribution (%) (as of 9/30/2025)

      Market Cap Header

      		 FUND Russell 2000 Growth Index

      Market Cap Header3
      Less than $2 billion 7 20
      $2 billion - $5 billion 37 42
      $5 billion - $10 billion 36 27
      Greater than $10 billion 19 11
      Not Classified 0 0
      RETURN CHARACTERISTICS (as of 9/30/25)
      Alpha (5 Year)
      		-1.92
      Down Capture (5 Year)
      		96.50
      Information Ratio (5 Year)
      		-0.48
      Sharpe Ratio (5 Year)
      		0.23
      Up Capture (5 Year)
      		90.55
      Sector Exposure (%)

      Exposure Chart Header

      FUND
      		 BENCHMARK UNDERWEIGHT / OVERWEIGHT

      Exposure Chart Header2

      		6/30/25 9/30/25 9/30/25 -3 0 3
      Consumer Discretionary 11 12 9
      Industrials 24 24 22
      Consumer Staples 4 3 2
      Health Care 22 22 22
      Communication Services 2 2 2
      Utilities 1 1 1
      Information Technology 20 21 22
      Financials 9 9 10
      Materials 4 3 4
      Energy 2 2 3
      Real Estate 2 1 2
      Based on Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), which was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (S&P). Excludes cash. May not total to 100% due to rounding and/or pooled vehicle allocations.
      distributions and capital gains
      Distribution Date Distribution NAV ordinary income short term capital gains long term capital gains total distribution
      12/27/2024 38.21 $0.4401 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.4401
      12/11/2024 41.22 $0.0000 $0.0000 $5.8946 $5.8946
      Past distributions are not indicative of future distributions.

      Resources

      Literature
      Fact Sheet
      Pitchbook
      Quarterly Attribution Report
      1 Year Attribution Report
      Regulatory Documents
      Summary Prospectus
      Statutory Prospectus
      Statement of Additional Information (SAI)
      Financial Statements and Other Information – Semi-Annual
      Financial Statements and Other Information – Annual
      Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Security prices fluctuate in value depending on general market and economic conditions and the prospects of individual companies. • Small-cap securities can have greater risks, including liquidity risk, and volatility than large-cap securities. • Growth investing style may go in and out of favor, which may cause the Fund to underperform other equity funds that use different investing styles. • The Fund's investments may fluctuate in value over a short period of time. • To the extent the Fund focuses on one or more sectors, the Fund may be subject to increased volatility and risk of loss if adverse developments occur.
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