The Hartford Equity Income Fund
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- The Hartford Equity Income Fund (HQIIX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks a high level of current income consistent with growth of capital by investing primarily in high-quality, dividend-growing equity securities of large-cap companies with above-average yields and below-average valuations. The fund emphasizes value-oriented stocks in the large value category, with a portfolio typically comprising around 72 holdings, approximately 97% in equities including 8% foreign equities; top sectors include financial services, healthcare, industrials, technology, and utilities, while leading holdings feature companies such as Bank of America Corp., Merck & Co. Inc., Johnson & Johnson, UnitedHealth Group Inc., and JPMorgan Chase & Co. It provides quarterly dividend distributions, with recent payouts including $0.0933 per share on September 26, 2025, $0.0968 on June 26, 2025, and $0.1102 on March 27, 2025, alongside a 30-day SEC yield of 1.76% as of late 2025; characteristics include a beta of 0.87, turnover of 35%, and active share of 83% versus the Russell 1000 Value Index. Launched on August 31, 2006, the fund is managed by Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC, headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with sub-advisory services provided by Wellington Management Company LLP, and operates with a net expense ratio of 0.75% for the Class I shares. Recent developments include an expense ratio reduction to 0.85% in early 2025 from 0.95% in 2024, enhancing investor net returns, alongside quarterly income distributions continuing through 2025 amid sector rotations that supported solid year-to-date performance of 14.22% as of November 30, 2025. The fund targets investors seeking income and moderate growth through U.S.-centric large-value equities with some international exposure, available through distribution channels in the United States with a minimum initial investment of $2,000 for Class I shares.