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ACTIVELY MANAGED


$571
Billion

 


$126
Billion

in fixed-income assets managed by
world-class sub-advisers1

As of 9/30/25.

OUTPERFORMANCE

91%

of our fixed-income funds
outperformed their peer averages
over the last 10 years2

As of 12/31/25. Sources: Morningstar and Hartford Funds.

LOWER EXPENSES

87%

of our fixed-income funds
have expense ratios at or below their
peer averages3

As of 12/31/25. Sources: Morningstar and Hartford Funds.

Wellington logo

$571 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1928

280+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 9/30/25.

Schroders logo

$126 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1853

160+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 9/30/25.

Wellington logo

$571 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1928

280+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 9/30/25.

Schroders logo

$126 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1853

160+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 9/30/25.

 

Featured Funds

 
Diversified core-plus bonds

Hartford Total Return Bond ETF (HTRB)

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Morningstar Medalist Rating™
As of Analyst-Driven %: 100. Data Coverage %: 100. The Morningstar Medalist RatingTM is the summary expression of Morningstar's forward-looking analysis using a rating scale of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. The Medalist Ratings indicate which funds Morningstar believes are likely to outperform a relevant index or peer group average on a risk-adjusted basis over time. Funds are evaluated on three key pillars (People, Parent, and Process) which, when coupled with a fee assessment, forms the basis for the Medalist Rating they're assigned. Pillar ratings (Low, Below Average, Average, Above Average, and High) may be evaluated via an analyst's qualitative assessment (Analyst-Driven %) or using algorithmic techniques (Data Coverage %). Funds are sorted by their expected performance into rating groups defined by their Morningstar Category and their active or passive status. When analysts directly cover a fund, the rating is monitored and reevaluated at least every 14 months. When a fund is covered either indirectly by analysts or by algorithm, the rating is assigned monthly. For more detailed information, including their methodology, please go to http://global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures/ . Morningstar Medalist Ratings are not statements of fact, nor are they credit or risk ratings. They (i) should not be used as the sole basis in evaluating a fund, (ii) involve unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause expectations not to occur or to differ significantly from what was expected, (iii) are not guaranteed to be based on complete or accurate assumptions or models when determined algorithmically, (iv) involve the risk that the return target will not be met due to such things as unforeseen changes in management, technology, economic development, interest rate development, operating and/or material costs, competitive pressure, supervisory law, exchange rate, tax rates, exchange rate changes, and/or changes in political and social conditions, and (v) should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell a fund. A change in the fundamental factors underlying the Morningstar Medalist Rating can mean that the rating is subsequently no longer accurate. ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Fixed-income flexibility

Hartford Dynamic Bond Fund (HDBIX)

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Morningstar Medalist Rating™
As of Analyst-Driven %: 100. Data Coverage %: 100. The Morningstar Medalist RatingTM is the summary expression of Morningstar's forward-looking analysis using a rating scale of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. The Medalist Ratings indicate which funds Morningstar believes are likely to outperform a relevant index or peer group average on a risk-adjusted basis over time. Funds are evaluated on three key pillars (People, Parent, and Process) which, when coupled with a fee assessment, forms the basis for the Medalist Rating they're assigned. Pillar ratings (Low, Below Average, Average, Above Average, and High) may be evaluated via an analyst's qualitative assessment (Analyst-Driven %) or using algorithmic techniques (Data Coverage %). Funds are sorted by their expected performance into rating groups defined by their Morningstar Category and their active or passive status. When analysts directly cover a fund, the rating is monitored and reevaluated at least every 14 months. When a fund is covered either indirectly by analysts or by algorithm, the rating is assigned monthly. For more detailed information, including their methodology, please go to http://global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures/ . Morningstar Medalist Ratings are not statements of fact, nor are they credit or risk ratings. They (i) should not be used as the sole basis in evaluating a fund, (ii) involve unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause expectations not to occur or to differ significantly from what was expected, (iii) are not guaranteed to be based on complete or accurate assumptions or models when determined algorithmically, (iv) involve the risk that the return target will not be met due to such things as unforeseen changes in management, technology, economic development, interest rate development, operating and/or material costs, competitive pressure, supervisory law, exchange rate, tax rates, exchange rate changes, and/or changes in political and social conditions, and (v) should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell a fund. A change in the fundamental factors underlying the Morningstar Medalist Rating can mean that the rating is subsequently no longer accurate. ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
Higher-income opportunities

Hartford Strategic Income ETF (HFSI)

gold morningstar medalist rating
Morningstar Medalist Rating™
As of Analyst-Driven %: 100. Data Coverage %: 100. The Morningstar Medalist RatingTM is the summary expression of Morningstar's forward-looking analysis using a rating scale of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. The Medalist Ratings indicate which funds Morningstar believes are likely to outperform a relevant index or peer group average on a risk-adjusted basis over time. Funds are evaluated on three key pillars (People, Parent, and Process) which, when coupled with a fee assessment, forms the basis for the Medalist Rating they're assigned. Pillar ratings (Low, Below Average, Average, Above Average, and High) may be evaluated via an analyst's qualitative assessment (Analyst-Driven %) or using algorithmic techniques (Data Coverage %). Funds are sorted by their expected performance into rating groups defined by their Morningstar Category and their active or passive status. When analysts directly cover a fund, the rating is monitored and reevaluated at least every 14 months. When a fund is covered either indirectly by analysts or by algorithm, the rating is assigned monthly. For more detailed information, including their methodology, please go to http://global.morningstar.com/managerdisclosures/ . Morningstar Medalist Ratings are not statements of fact, nor are they credit or risk ratings. They (i) should not be used as the sole basis in evaluating a fund, (ii) involve unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause expectations not to occur or to differ significantly from what was expected, (iii) are not guaranteed to be based on complete or accurate assumptions or models when determined algorithmically, (iv) involve the risk that the return target will not be met due to such things as unforeseen changes in management, technology, economic development, interest rate development, operating and/or material costs, competitive pressure, supervisory law, exchange rate, tax rates, exchange rate changes, and/or changes in political and social conditions, and (v) should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell a fund. A change in the fundamental factors underlying the Morningstar Medalist Rating can mean that the rating is subsequently no longer accurate. ©2025 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/ or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

1 Wellington's assets include assets under management and non-discretionary assets. Schroders refers to Schroders plc and its affiliates.

2 As of 12/31/25. Sources: Hartford Funds and Morningstar. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Based on the total AUM of all our mutual fund share classes and ETFs outperforming their respective 10-year Morningstar category averages, divided by total AUM of funds with a 10-year track record. Results will vary for other time periods. Excludes fund-of-funds. Methodology updated on 9/30/25; prior results may differ.

3 As of 12/31/25. Fee comparison based on Morningstar fee level-broad category groupings for Mutual Fund Class I Shares and ETFs. Sources: Hartford Funds and Morningstar, 1/26.

ETFs are not mutual funds. Unlike traditional open-ended mutual funds, ETF shares are bought and sold in the secondary market through a stockbroker. ETFs trade on major stock exchanges and their prices will fluctuate throughout the day. Both ETFs and mutual funds are subject to risk and volatility.

Important Risks:  Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. • Fixed income security risks include credit, liquidity, call, duration, event and interest-rate risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. • Foreign investments may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments and are subject to the risk of currency fluctuations and adverse political, economic, and regulatory developments. These risks may be greater, and include additional risks, for investments in emerging markets or if the Fund focuses in a particular geographic region or country. • Municipal securities may be adversely impacted by state/local, political, economic, or market conditions. Investors may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax as well as state and local income taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable.  • Investments in high-yield (“junk”) bonds involve greater risk of price volatility, illiquidity, and default than higher-rated debt securities. • Loans can be difficult to value and less liquid than other types of debt instruments; they are also subject to nonpayment, collateral, bankruptcy, default, extension, prepayment and insolvency risks. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

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