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Fixed income
built for client needs.

Hartford Funds' approach has delivered attractive results.

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ACTIVELY MANAGED


$535
Billion

 


$185
Billion

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

As of 12/31/24

OUTPERFORMANCE

83%

of our fixed-income funds
outperformed their peer averages
over the last 10 years1

As of 3/31/25. Source: Morningstar and Hartford Funds.

LOWER EXPENSES

91%

of our fixed-income funds
have expense ratios at or below their
peer averages2

As of 3/31/25. Source: Morningstar and Hartford Funds.

Hartford Funds Fixed-Income Suite

HARTFORD FUNDS FIXED INCOME FUNDS PERFORMANCE
VS. THEIR MORNINGSTAR CATEGORY AVERAGES

As of 3/31/25

Outpaced its Morningstar category average
Underperformed its Morningstar category average

Click each fund name below for standardized performance

Morningstar Category/Fund Name 1-Year 5-Year 10-Year
Hartford Total Return Bond ETF
Hartford Total Return Bond Fund I
Hartford Core Bond ETF
Hartford Schroders Core Fixed Income Fund I
Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF
Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond Fund I
Hartford Dynamic Bond Fund I
Hartford Strategic Income ETF3
Hartford Strategic Income Fund I
Hartford Short Duration Fund I
Hartford World Bond Fund I3
Hartford Municipal Opportunities ETF
Hartford Municipal Opportunities Fund I
Hartford Sustainable Municipal Bond Fund I
Hartford Municipal Short Duration Fund I
Hartford High Yield Fund I
Hartford Low Duration High Income Fund I
Hartford Inflation Plus Fund I
Hartford Floating Rate Fund I
Hartford AAA CLO ETF3
Hartford Schroders Emerging Markets Multi-Sector Bond Fund I
Hartford Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund I

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 higher or lower than the performance quoted. For more current performance information to the most recent month ended, please click here.

ETF performance is based on net asset value. The Funds' respective Morningstar categories are the following: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond (Hartford Total Return Bond Fund and Hartford Total Return Bond ETF), Intermediate Core Bond (Hartford Core Bond ETF, Hartford Schroders Core Fixed Income Fund, Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond ETF, Hartford Schroders Tax-Aware Bond Fund), Multisector Bond (Hartford Dynamic Bond Fund, Hartford Strategic Income Fund, Hartford Strategic Income ETF), Short-Term Bond (Hartford Short Duration Fund), Global Bond (Hartford World Bond Fund), Muni National Intermediate (Hartford  Municipal Opportunities ETF, Hartford Municipal Opportunities Fund, Hartford Sustainable Municipal Bond Fund), Muni National Short (Hartford Municipal Short Duration Fund), High Yield Bond (Hartford High Yield Fund, Hartford Low Duration High Income Fund), Inflation-Protected Bond (Hartford Inflation Plus Fund), Bank Loan (Hartford Floating Rate Fund), Ultrashort Bond (Hartford AAA CLO ETF), Emerging Markets Bond (Hartford Schroders Emerging Markets Multi-Sector Bond Fund), Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond (Hartford Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund).

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$535 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1928

260+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 12/31/24. Firm assets include assets under management and non-discretionary assets.

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$185 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1853

150+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 12/31/24. Schroders refers to Schroders plc and its affiliates.

Wellington logo

$535 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1928

260+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 12/31/24. Firm assets include assets under management and non-discretionary assets.

Schroders logo

$185 billion in fixed-income assets under management

Began managing fixed income in 1853

150+ fixed-income investment professionals

As of 12/31/24. Schroders refers to Schroders plc and its affiliates.

 

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)

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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.

1 As of 3/31/25. For the 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, 15 out of 22, 16 out of 20, and 10 out of 12 products outperformed their respective Morningstar category averages, based on Mutual Fund Class I Shares and ETFs. Only products with a minimum 1-, 5-, and 10-year history were included in this comparison. Sources: Hartford Funds and Morningstar, 4/25.

2 As of 3/31/25. Based on Mutual Fund Class I Shares and ETFs. Fee comparison based on Morningstar fee level-broad category groupings. Source: Hartford Funds and Morningstar, 4/25.

3 Within approximately the last year, the Fund has undergone changes which may have included the fund name, objective, principal investment strategy and/or benchmark. For more details, see the applicable Fund’s prospectus.

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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