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Blend fund

Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities Fund   

Blend fund

Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities Fund   
Share Class - R5 (HOOTX)

Objective

Seeks capital appreciation.

Overview

A small-cap fund that seeks companies with compelling business models, strong management teams, and attractive valuation levels.

Portfolio Management
Portfolio Manager
6
YRS
MANAGING THIS FUND
11
YRS
AT SCHRODERS
30
YRS
EXPERIENCE IN THIS INDUSTRY
Portfolio Manager
1
YRS
MANAGING THIS FUND
11
YRS
AT SCHRODERS
26
YRS
EXPERIENCE IN THIS INDUSTRY

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

Performance

PERFORMANCE %
 
CUMULATIVE %
(as of 2/29/2024)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS %
(as of 2/29/2024)
YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR SI
Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities R5 2.15 2.95 0.73 7.04 7.60 11.39
Benchmark 1.54 10.05 -0.94 6.89 7.13 ---
Morningstar Small Blend Category 1.75 9.66 3.18 8.05 7.29 ---
 
CUMULATIVE %
(as of 12/31/2023)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS %
(as of 12/31/2023)
YTD 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR SI
Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities R5 8.57 8.57 3.56 9.62 7.53 11.37
Benchmark 16.93 16.93 2.22 9.97 7.16 ---
Morningstar Small Blend Category 16.18 16.18 6.32 10.86 7.17 ---

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: 08/06/1993

Share Class Inception: 10/24/16.
Performance prior to 10/24/16 for Class R5-shares reflects the performance, fees, and expenses of the Investor Class of the predecessor fund Schroder U.S. Opportunities Fund. If Class R5 fees and expenses were reflected, performance would have differed. SI performance is calculated from 8/6/93.

Hartford Schroders US Small Cap Opportunities Fund R5 Share Morningstar Ratings
Morningstar Medalist RatingTM
1/18/2024
The Fund’s Class R5 shares have not been in operation for 10 years. Therefore, the Calendar Year Returns (R5 Shares) chart includes performance and operating expenses of another class. For more information, see the prospectus.

Characteristics

FUND ESSENTIALS
Inception Date 08/06/1993
Net Assets $263 million
Gross Operating Expenses 1.12%
Net Operating Expenses 1.06%
Morningstar Category Small Blend
Lipper Classification Small-Cap Core Funds
CUSIP 41665H284
Fund Number 1867
FUND STATS
# of Holdings
87
Beta (3 year)
0.88
R Squared (3 year)
0.92
Turnover- (12/31/2023)
46%
Active Share
93%
% in Equities
97
Holdings Characteristics
FUND Russell 2000 Index
Price/Earnings
18.4x 24.4x
Price/Book
3.7x 4.3x
Asset Weighted Market Cap (billions)
$3.8 $4.1
Return on Equity
6.2% 4.2%
Median Market Cap (billions)
$3.0 $0.9
Top Ten Holdings (%)
ICU Medical, Inc. 2.77
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. 2.06
Hexcel Corp. 1.95
Stericycle, Inc. 1.94
Lumentum Holdings, Inc. 1.82
ASGN, Inc. 1.79
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. 1.79
Kemper Corp. 1.78
Cavco Industries, Inc. 1.76
ESCO Technologies, Inc. 1.64
Total Portfolio % 19.30
Market Cap Distribution (%)

Market Cap Header3

Less than $2 billion 21
$2 billion - $5 billion 51
$5 billion - $10 billion 26
Greater than $10 billion 2
Not Classified 0
RETURN CHARACTERISTICS
Alpha (5 Year)
0.49
Down Capture (5 Year)
92.53
Information Ratio (5 Year)
0.02
Sharpe Ratio (5 Year)
0.32
Up Capture (5 Year)
93.92
Sector Exposure (%)

Exposure Chart Header

FUND
BENCHMARK UNDERWEIGHT / OVERWEIGHT

Exposure Chart Header2

12/31/23 2/29/24 2/29/24 -4 0 4
Industrials 22 22 19
Basic Materials 8 7 4
Telecommunications 4 4 1
Cash 2 3 0
Utilities 5 4 3
Consumer Staples 3 3 3
Financials 15 14 15
Technology 13 12 13
Real Estate 3 3 6
Health Care 12 12 16
Consumer Discretionary 10 9 13
Energy 3 3 7
Based on the Russell Global Sectors classification (RGS) system. May not total to 100% due to rounding.
distributions and capital gains
Distribution Date Distribution NAV ordinary income short term capital gains long term capital gains total distribution
12/27/2023 29.74 $0.0389 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0389
12/11/2023 27.63 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000 $0.0000
Past distributions are not indicative of future distributions.

Fund Literature


12/31/2023 - PDF (200 KB)
This Fund Fact Sheet summarizes the Fund's investment approach, portfolio statistics, top holdings, and current performance.
This flyer highlights the Fund's unique approach in selecting small-cap companies.
12/31/2023 - PDF (340 KB)
Current quarterly commentary from sub-adviser, Schroders, which includes a performance review, attribution, statistics, and positioning and outlook for the Fund.
09/30/2023 - PDF (172 KB)
Attribution analysis is a method for evaluating the performance of a portfolio compared to the benchmark.
09/30/2023 - PDF (172 KB)
Attribution analysis is a method for evaluating the performance of a portfolio compared to the benchmark.
PDF (161 KB)
A summary of a fund's full-length prospectus that provides key information potential investors should consider before making an investment decision
This Pitchbook reviews the Fund's investment approach, investment team, investment process, and general portfolio parameters.
PDF (4 KB)
An unaudited financial report, which includes a fund's financial statements. These reports are intended for shareholders and others who have reviewed the fund's prospectus.
PDF (13 KB)
A legal document that discloses essential information about a fund, including investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, fund manager background and other information.
PDF (4 KB)
An audited financial report, which includes a fund's financial statements. These reports are intended for shareholders and others who have reviewed the fund's prospectus.
PDF (13 KB)
A document that supplements the fund's prospectus with additional information about the fund including its operations and risks.
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. • 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. • The Fund's investments may fluctuate in value over a short period of time. • Financially material environmental, social and/or governance (ESG) characteristics are one of several factors that may be considered and as a result, the investment process may not work as intended.
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